Semua Bab MRS BAD AND MR INNOCENT : Bab 21 - Bab 29

Aaron’s POV..I woke up, scratching my eye as I yawned. My gaze landed on Nessa, who had the duvet pulled up to her nose with just her eyes showing. Her breathing was calm, eyes closed. I stared at her for a few seconds before getting out of bed and opening the window. It was still quite early—probably 6 a.m. I doubted anyone else on the cruise was awake by now.I went in to shower, turning on the water, then looked back at Nessa, hoping she wouldn’t wake up. We all knew what would happen if she did.I stepped out of the shower with a towel wrapped around my waist. I walked to the bags by the side of the bed, pulled out a black jogger and a white sweater, and threw them on. I glanced at myself in the vanity mirror. I looked… good. Nessa and I didn’t agree on a lot of things, but I had to admit—her fashion taste? Impeccable. Expensive as hell, but impeccable.I smiled, giving myself another once-over before glancing at Nessa, still snuggled beneath the duvet. A smile tugged at my lip

Nessa’s pov..I got into the room and slumped on the bed, letting out a breath. It was currently evening, and the game was starting in thirty minutes.I stood up, walking to the vanity as I stared at myself in the mirror.I hadn’t really changed since high school. I’d always looked more mature than my age, so it wasn’t surprising I still looked the same as I did eight years ago.But not her, though.She looked like she came straight out of a model magazine—tan skin, a pointed nose she definitely didn’t have in high school, and a sharp face. She looked nothing like the awkward girl I used to taunt. Was eight years really that long enough to change so drastically?Or wait…Did she get plastic surgery?Of course! She’s a sugar baby. She had to have had some work done. That totally explains it. She—My head snapped toward the door as it opened. Aaron walked in and slumped onto the bed, staring at the ceiling.Aaron: “I’m nervous for the game that’s about to begin. Are you?”I brushed my

Aaron’s POV..I took in a deep breath, opening the door—my eyes landing on Nessa, curled up on the far side of the bed. The duvet swallowed her whole, just her hair peeking out. I let out a breath, relief washing over me. I didn’t know how I was gonna face her after what just happened out there.I gently closed the door, peeled off my wet swim shorts, and stepped into the shower. Warm water poured over my skin—exactly what I needed after today’s madness.I didn’t know how long I was in there, but it was long. I pulled on the joggers and shirt I’d worn earlier and gently got into bed, lying still, eyes on the ceiling. My mind flickered back to her fingers in my hair... the way she looked at me... the kiss—Get it off your mind, Aaron. Stop acting like a teenager who just had their first kiss.It was fake.It doesn’t matter if the kiss was good.It doesn’t matter that... that I liked it.It doesn’t matter! It’s Nessa, for fuck’s sake. She can’t stand you, and you can’t stand her.This

Nessa’s POV..Me: What the fuck?!I yelled, eyes wide as I stared at Aaron—shirtless—and Sophia, wearing only a bra. Their shirts were on the floor, wrinkled like they’d been pulled off. The mattress was a mess. All of it pointed to one thing.They had… sex?Aaron jerked up, squinting as he shielded his eyes from the sunlight pouring in. His lashes fluttered before his eyes went wide, then wider when he saw Sophia scratching her eye… and then me.I turned around, slamming the door shut.I stormed into our room and sat on the edge of the bed, trying to regulate my breathing. But the rage—the boiling anger inside me—made it impossible.That nerd.That fucking nerd.How dare—The door opened. He walked in, now wearing a shirt, hair still a mess.Aaron: “Nessa, I—”I held a hand up, shutting my eyes.I shouldn’t even be mad, right?Why am I mad?There’s no reason to be mad.No fucking reason!Me: “I don’t want to hear it. The winners will be announced by 10 a.m., which I’m guessing is i

Nessa’s POV..Me: Annie, are you crazy? Me and that nerd? Having… eww, I can’t even say it. I totally cannot! What the fuck?!She raised an eyebrow.Annie: Didn’t seem that disgusting when you were swapping saliva in the pool on the show.I rolled my eyes.Me: That was just… for the show. And of course to spite Sophia. But this? Why would I even do that?!Annie: Because if you do this, not only will Sophia be out of the picture, but every other woman coming. He’s popular now, Nessa! He isn’t the nerd we knew—he’s social media’s sweetheart now. And every dirty girl out there wants a taste of that teddy bear.I stared at her for a few seconds, squinting and processing what she said. That’s true. He is popular now.But he’s always going to be a nerd. A NERD!Me: We have a contract, okay? We both cannot see other people while we’re married.Annie: And how long do you think that’ll last, mm? College starts in two weeks, Nessa. He’s popular now, which means… the invisible nerd just might