Chapter 32: MisunderstandingsFaith’s P.O.VThree hours later, and my heart was still not steady yet.Every time someone in the hallway would look at me, it felt like they would know instantly what I had done. Even when the teacher would call me in class or someone would call my name to hand me a paper or ask for a pen…I felt unnecessarily jumpy.“What’s wrong with you?” Nik asked as she observed me with narrowed eyes during lunch. “You seem…different.”“Different, how?” I asked immediately, my voice squeaky and shrill.It made her laugh at my expression. “Relax. You look like you just did something wrong and are trying to hide it now.”My heart thrashed against my ribcage as I forced a laugh, but I felt scared at almost getting caught. I don’t even know why I was feeling like this still.“If Faith did something wrong, it was probably not being able to help some geek copy her assignment.” Debby rolled her eyes. “Even nuns have done worse, I swear!”If only she knew the truth…“Oh, but

Chapter 34: The 25 Grand Bet Faith’s P.O.V What the-what was going on? My hands instantly shot to the hand covering my mouth and I struggled to get it off of me, but to no avail. I had no idea that David was this strong…not until this moment. “What’s the hurry?” He whispered near my ears, his hot breath fanning my neck and it made me feel oddly repulsive. “After all...didn’t you say we might not get to meet each other as often after tonight? So whatever happens…I have to finish up by tonight, right?” Something was definitely very wrong! What was he even talking about? Finish up by tonight? This wasn’t like David! This wasn’t like the shy, sweet person who I befriended in the library! Who was this man? A sly smile spread on Davis’s face as he saw me struggle against him; as he saw the panic in my eyes. My heart thrashed against my ribcage as the very next instant, he was hauling me inside a dark and empty classroom, and pushing me back so hard that I almost stumbled over my fee

Chapter 36: Better This Way Brandon’s P.O.V I threw the half-smoked cigarette onto the ground and squashed it under my boots, killing the spark. The lights in her room were turned off, but I knew she was awake. How many days had it been since I had last seen Faith? One day? Two? Why did it feel like it’s already been an eternity? I placed a hand on my cheek; the sting from my father’s slap still resonating in my mind. He had found out about David. Of course he had. David had turned out to be the son of one of his old employee’s. That’s how he had gotten a scholarship into the University in the first place. But just like last time, luck had been on my side this time as well. Because the employee had been bound by an NDA and he had breached it, after taking a handsome amount of money for keeping his mouth shut as well as his son’s scholarship… So this time as well…I had gotten away easily

Chapter 38: Better Off Without YouBrandon’s P.O.VThe first thing I noticed, as soon as I reached the hideout behind the school cafeteria, was Faith Millar in a green turtleneck sweater and blue denim shorts…standing in front of the boys who made the bets. Samuel and Stefan and the rest of the group.“Fuck.” I cursed under my breath as I started to walk faster towards the group. What the fuck was going on and why the fuck was Faith even here, at a place like this, all alone?“It’s fun, isn’t it, betting on my virginity?” I head Faith’s voice loud and clear and it made me stop dead in my tracks. “Then tell me, since I’ll be labeled a whore the second the deal is completed…what do I get out of it?”“What the hell are you talking about, stupid girl?” Samuel laughs, standing up from the bench to move closer to her, making her t

Chapter 40: WorthlessBrandon’s P.O.VWhy do I keep doing this? Why do I always keep on hurting her?And this time, I had done it intentionally…There was no excuse. No excuse other than the fact that I was mad at her. I was angry that she went on to deal with Samuel and the boys on her own and early got into humongous trouble because of it.What did she think would have happened? What would’ve happened if I hadn't been there? If I didn’t reach her on time to save her from those goons? Did she think they would let her go because she was a girl?How many innocent women has that gang preyed on already? Countless. How many times have they even gotten punishment for their crimes? None. Because they were all sons of Billionaire businessmen who contributed millions to the college, or because some of them were sons of high ranking politicians or officials.No one could touch them. Not even me. So the best we could do was avoid them at all costs.“I’m a fucking asshole.” I muttered to myself,