I had never told anyone this, but I had this irrational fear of horses. I know they're sweet animals, but they're so goddamn big and it's pretty intimidating. I plan to stay as far away as possible.I was wildly pleased with the box seats. People kept bringing us champagne and food, and I loved it."We're gonna go to the sidelines." Keaton announced. "Any of you girls wanna come?""No." I answered. "We'll be just fine here, thanks."They all looked at us strangely but left us alone."Okay girls, how were your nights?" I asked."I'll go first." Nia said confidently. "Theo was so horny last night. He was all over me. Things got so wild, I broke my shoe. It was too good last night."

We didn't speak about what happened until we were back at the mansion."I'm guessing it's not the first time he's done something like that?""What you just saw was a watered down version of one of the many Christmases he ruined. Broken glass, alcohol spilled everywhere, crying, screaming that's what it always was with him. One year for Christmas he got me a collection of snowglobes and they were all broken by the end of the night.""Shit, Scar, I can't even imagine. I-I didn't think it was that bad." Lee whispered."I try to pretend it wasn't. Because you know what's worse than the screaming and broken glass?" He shook his head. "The silence. The quiet dinners and the sound of silverware hitting the plates. Just me and mom at the table."

"Uh, Jack. It's good to see you." Lee said, keeping her at arms length away."You too." She said silkily. "You're lookin real good.""Um, yeah thanks. Scar, come meet Jack."Jack forced a smile to her face. "Hi, nice to meet you.""Jack. That's an interesting name." I pointed out."Short for Jacqueline. These rich boys gave me the nickname when we were kids. I didn't catch your name.""Scar.""Also interesting." She laughed slightly."Short for Scarlett." I informed her."So where do you fit in with the Windsors?"

"Excuse me?" "Grayson Wrenford. Are you two close?" Roland asked.  "Why do you ask?" I questioned.  "Well he seems to text and call your phone a lot, from what I see. Why would he blow your phone up like that?" "I'm his parents' scholarship student. They have him check on me, not that it's any of your business." "Does Brandy know how seriously Grayson takes this job?" "He's more than aware. Stop trying to come between us." Roland glared at me. "This is not over Watson." *** I called Grayson when I was sure I had some privacy.

Before I could respond, Reginald had approached. "Come on, Windsor. I'll race you on the obstacle course!" He pulled him away as I stood there frozen."What's going on?" Analeigh asked me. "Lee just told me he loved me." I said blankly."Holy shit!""Yeah."After a few moments I shook it off. There was no way we could truly discuss this until we were alone, which wouldn't happen for some time.I went outside to watch Lee and Reginald on the obstacle course. Lee looked so happy. I couldn't believe I made that happen.I was so lost in thought, I didn't notice Lee coming over to me until he had already picked me up and thrown me ove