Lahat ng Kabanata ng Built Like Karma: The Plus Size Girl's Guide to Comeuppance : Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 4

Jalen’s POVHeadquarters #2 in Chicago felt unusually tense today.I sat at the large oval conference table across from my father, Tucker, with my younger brothers Parker and Patrick flanking me. We were deep in discussion about the declining cruise sales post pandemic, and it wasn’t looking good."Well, it’s time for a rebranding," my dad said firmly, tapping a report with one thick finger. "And we need to start soon."Parker, ever the kiss ass lately, leaned forward, practically bouncing in his chair. "Sybil, she’s amazing with marketing. She says we need to step into the future. Bold colors, influencer campaigns, immersive travel experiences. That’s what people want now."I sighed, trying not to roll my eyes. I couldn’t stand Parker and Sybil’s lovey dovey dynamic. They acted like they were staring in a damn rom-com every time they breathed the same air. Everything was “Babe, look what I made for you” and “No, you’re the genius.” Spare me.Meanwhile, I had been married to Talia for

Aria’s POVPresent Day“So I do remember that semester you guys had all the same classes and that you and Jalen became pretty friendly, but he didn’t know you were the witch’s roommate,” Nia says.“Correct. Well, at first, he didn’t.” I nod, sipping down some of my juice.“Well, how did he find out you were Talia’s roommate?” she asks.I look at her and scoff. “How did you forget, girl? It was a complete shit show, and you were right there.”FlashbackThird week of school Tuesday after Labor Day weekendAfter returning from my modest home in the south suburbs of Chicago, I headed straight to my bestie’s shared campus apartment. I needed critical eye help, and Nia was always that for me.This no-nonsense chick was my savior from day one. She was part Native American, part African American, with radiant cinnamon-toned skin and the kind of bone structure that stopped boys mid-sentence. People were constantly drawn to her, but her heart had only ever belonged to one person, Matt.Matthew,