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CYNTHIA's P O V‘‘That’s mom’s room…’’ I jumped when I heard Julian’s voice, and I immediately removed my hand from the door knob as if I was burned.While leaning against the wall next to me and keeping his arms crossed over his chest, Julian observed me as I made my way toward the door that led to the next room.‘‘That’s the guest room baby, and Alex is currently sleeping there…’’ he stated, teasing me even more.‘‘What the fuck, Julian?!’’ I groaned in frustration. ‘‘All I want is to rest, because it’s already fucking two in the morning! And here you are---’’He picked me up, and a small yelp escaped my lips as he threw me over his shoulder, and carried me to the third room. ‘‘Put me down, Julian!’’‘‘Ssshhh…!’’ he smacked my ass, and my eyes widened in shock as I flailed my arms and legs to get away from him. ‘‘You’re going to spend the night in this room!’’ he exclaimed and then tossed me onto the bed on my back, and I bounced slightly.I could tell that it’s his room just from t

CYNTHIA's P O VMy excitement level skyrocketed to an all-time high as the day of Melanie’s birthday celebration arrived. A big smile crept onto my lips when I finished wrapping her birthday gift, and placed it on my desk. It was a pair of diamond earrings that were sitting inside of a small jewelry box.She had a lifelong fascination with diamonds, and she had mentioned to me in the past that she had a recurring dream in which her father gave her a pair of diamond earrings. However, this could never happen in real life because her father had passed away from cancer three years earlier, so I was pleased that I was the one who could grant her wish.Since I went shopping for jewelry with my mom almost a year ago, I've had this present with me ever since, but I didn't know how to give it to Melanie at that time.I slipped a birthday card into a small envelope and attached it to the gift. Inside the card, it reads:Dear Melanie,Have a wonderful birthday!I'd like to express my gratitude

CYNTHIA's P O VMy heart seemed to stop beating, and my eyes were wide in shock. There before me stood the entire school wearing formal ball attires and perfectly groomed in their suits and gowns, while I was standing here in a bikini…?I looked down at my attire, before I looked up at them, noticing that I was completely different from everyone around me, with all these artificial flowers and a skirt imitating the hula one. Oh, God... please tell me, this was just a dream.Wake me up now, please...Fear consumed me when my heart ached, and the shaking in my hands became so severe that I accidentally dropped Melanie's present on the ground with a loud thud that echoed in the room.My ears were filled with murmurs and snickers as I slowly moved my gaze around the people in the ballroom who were focused their attention on me.Then a peal of laughter rang out. They were making an extremely loud sound with their laughter.My chest felt as though it were going to explode. I was aware of my

CYNTHIA's P O V‘‘Oliver is an incredible guy, and all of the other girls absolutely adore him. I believe that is why many of them hold a grudge against me when I rejected him...’’ I was attempting a light-hearted chuckle, but all that came out was a pathetic choke instead. ‘‘You know, being a daughter of one of the most influential families in the country can sometimes has its downfall. People make assumptions, and talk about me behind my back; they say things like, I'm arrogant, a snob, and a spoiled brat girl...’’My bottom lip quivered as I exhaled deeply and allowed another tear to roll down my cheek.‘‘Some of them say that I played with Oliver’s feelings…’’ I whispered. ‘‘Some believe that I was only using him so that I could get good academic grades, because he did tutor me some lessons… They knew my reputation from my previous school, because of John… ’’ I wiped under my eyes. ‘‘But I’m trying my best, and doing everything I can to prove that I can excel too like them. I am s

CYNTHIA's P O VJulian approached me with full strides, while Leina froze on her spot, her gaze jumped from me to Julian, then from Julian and then back to me. All heads were turned towards us, and the room suddenly becoming dead silent.My heart was beating rapidly as I abruptly pushed my hands on the floor to help myself stand up. When I got up, Julian was already standing so close to me, but his eyes were locked on whoever person it was behind me that had tripped me and caused me to fall.‘‘J-julian…’’ my voice was shaking when I stopped him as I placed my hands on his chest to prevent him from confronting or attacking the person precisely, with how he was seething right now. ‘‘Julian, please, don’t...’’ I pleaded with a tone that conveyed both urgency and fear.He clenched his jaw, panting, and he looked very much pissed, but I begged him with my eyes that I didn’t want him to make a scene.I turned around and shot an angry glare at the person who had just purposefully tripped me