Semua Bab A One Night Stand That Felt Like Revenge: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Athonia’s POVI told myself it was better to let Ferdinand believe I enjoyed his company than to give Ethan even a flicker of hope. They always said actions spoke louder than words. In those quick moments, my mind raced, trying to act in a way that showed Ethan I had moved on, while still keeping Ferdinand at a distance.Still sitting in the car, I decided to throw out a remark that would stir things up. “You always used to open the door for me whenever we arrived somewhere. What happened? Have you stopped being the gentleman you always tried to be around me?”I said it lightly, not as though I cared, but enough for Ferdinand to feel the pressure. My tone made it seem as though he was the one eager to impress me. As expected, he hurried out of the car, and by then, we had already lingered for nearly a minute. He must have been wondering why I had not stepped out when the car first stopped. But Ethan, standing at the entrance, could see everything clearly. He probably thought I was ki

Athonia’s POVI accepted the rose from Ferdinand, but if Kezzy had not been standing behind me, I would have pushed it back into his hands. Did he not realise that this was the last thing I wanted right now? His show of affection only felt like pressing thorns against my skin.Still, I held onto it. Refusing would raise more questions, and I was already drowning in enough of them. I expected him to smile politely, turn around, and walk away. Instead, the exact opposite happened.“Who are you to give my best friend a rose without even knowing me?” Kezzy demanded. Her voice carried that edge I recognised, the same one she used when she knew I was hiding something. She still hated that I had told her I was dating him.Oh no. Do I tell her the truth? If I do, she might run straight to Ethan. The truth was dangerous, and I was not ready for the storm it would bring.“Who made you the guardian of my life?” I snapped. “I do not owe you every detail. Some things are mine to keep.”Kezzy stepp

Ethan’s Pov“Are you completely certain your ex is lying? Why would she claim she has proof against you?”It was the third time my sister had asked the same thing. Her voice carried the kind of worry that only made my chest feel heavier. Maya was confident, too confident, throwing around her threats as though she already had me trapped.My hands rested on the steering wheel, but my mind was nowhere near the road. We had just left the lab, where I had given my own proof, that I had been drugged. Still, my thoughts wandered. My parents’ anniversary was coming up. Would Athonia show her face there? The thought made my heart beat faster. If she came, how would I face her? It would not just crush me if she kept her distance, it would break my parents as well.“You are ignoring me again…” Paulina pressed.“How many times must I explain this? I know exactly what Maya wants. She wants me to give in to her. If I ever did that, how could I possibly tell Athonia I was set up? She would never bel

Athonia’s POV“I have never felt so empty since the day you spoke those words. You gave me hope, a kiss that felt like healing, and affection that made me believe again, even if it only lasted a short while. Without you, I have not felt alive in so long. It is hard to explain, but it feels as if part of my soul is now inside you. And if not for anything else, think about my mother’s wish. I already told her that I am in love with someone special. Please, just come with me to the hospital and…”Ferdinand’s letter never left my mind. Every time I glanced at my phone, his words rose up inside me as if they were branded into my thoughts. My biggest mistake was showing him even a little affection. Kezzy had warned me, and she was right. For me, it was nothing more than attraction, but for Ferdinand, it became love. Deep love. And the truth was, I still loved Ethan. I was ready to forgive him.****************The morning of Ethan’s defense came quickly. I was halfway through dressing when

Angela's povI was in my room, looking through college websites. I wanted to find the right one, so I focused hard. Then I heard something hit the window. What on earth was that? I told myself I must be imagining things, but a second later the sound came again.I got off my bed and walked to the side window. When I looked out, Dante was there. He had another small stone in his hand and he was about to throw it. I opened the window before he could.Would you stop that, I said, leaning out.No, he called back. I think you should come down.It was nearly eleven o'clock at night. I was not going outside, and I said so. He sounded like he expected me to agree. That surprised me because I had never sneaked out of the house before and I did not plan to start now, certainly not for him.Live a little, he shouted up.Never, I answered.He shrugged as if he was ready to give up. Then, before I could say anything else, he started climbing the drainpipe. He let himself through my window without m