All Chapters of When a Bad Boy Falls Inlove: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

WillowI stare at Jack's retreating figure until he walks out of the restaurant exit and disappears out of sight. Slowly I turn to Ava, whose eyes are still glued to where Jack had been seated as her chest rises and falls quickly.She is livid.I don't blame her for feeling that way, not when she had hoped that things were starting to work out, especially when Jack accepted to go on a date.This is all my fault; I should have realised my feelings sooner, then at least she wouldn't have to go through this.Yet I don't feel a shred of guilt. I know I should, but the fact that somehow I can't bring myself to makes me feel like a horrible friend.I should tell her about Jack and me, but I realise that now isn't the right time, not when she is this emotional and still overwhelmed by Jack's admittance.“Ava”, I call softly, and her eyes snap to mine, malice twisting her lips into a sneer.“I—I’m sorry—I'm cut off when she rises to her feet quickly, knocking her chair to the ground before s

WillowI'm stunned into silence at his raw confession in the presence of Jessica and her minions. I don't utter a single word when he grabs my hand and leads me out of the classroom and out of the school.He helps me into the passenger seat of his car, shutting the door behind me and jogging to the other side before slipping in.“Here,” he murmurs, handing me a handkerchief before turning away from me.I grip the soft material of the handkerchief, dabbing slowly at the slimy egg mixture on my face, my eyes still glued to him.He starts the car, pulling out of the school's parking lot, and I'm shaken out of my silence.I swallow, filling my throat; it becomes parched like I haven't had water in so long. “Y—you didn't have to do that,” I say quietly, licking my lips as he glances at me quickly before focusing back on the road with creased brows.“What?”, “Yes, I had to, Willow; this only happened because of me,” he sighs, and I blink in surprise.It's the first time he has called me by

WillowI'm chewing on my fingernails absentmindedly out of a nervous habit I can't seem to shake off as I stare at the messages from Father on my phone.'WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU, WILLOW!'I gulp as I read the message. I don't dare respond, though, because I'm not sure I'm ready for his bout of anger that would definitely follow.'ANSWER THE GODDAMN PHONE OR I SWEAR TO GOD, I'LL HAVE YOU GROUNDED FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.'fuckI cuss, snapping my head up to Jack, who is driving me home.“Is it still him blowing up your phone?" he asks, and I nod. He sighs, raking his fingers through his hair.“Didn't you tell Owen you were going to be at Ava's?” he asks, and I nod.“I did Jack, and I'm sure he'd have also relayed the message to my father,” I groan, running my palms over my face in frustration.“Do you think he knows about us?” I ask hesitantly, my voice small, and Jack glances at me, his brows creased in worry.“It doesn't matter; I'm not letting you go either way,” he says with a fin

WillowI feel guilty for lying to Jack, but what else could I have told him, that my parents were threatening to destroy his career and his family if I didn't end things with him?Maybe I'm being selfish by not heeding my parents warning, but I am not one to back down from a fight. I will not let them ruin the one good thing in my life that I got without their influence or knowledge.I was floored by the concern swimming in his gaze when he walked into my class in search of me, but I shouldn't have been surprised, not when he has shown me time and time again how much he loves me.After Jack left, the teacher continued with the class like nothing happened, and I am grateful to have the attention off me.***Days passed, but the tension at home with my parents didn't let up. Although Mother is still adamant I break up with Jack, Father has mostly kept to himself, not saying a single word to me.It seemed strange at first, and I began worrying that he might actually try to hurt Jack, but

WillowI leave the Foundation with no more progress than when I first walked in. I stop a taxi and slip in, clasping my seatbelt in place. I sigh deeply, leaning my head back against the headrest of the car for a moment to collect my thoughts.My eyes flutter open at the muffled sound of my phone ringing. I grab my purse off the leather seat beside me and fish out my phone only to suck in my bottom lip at the sight of Jack's name flashing across the screen.I bit down on my bottom lip hard as I debated whether or not to answer the call.No, I can't answer his call, not when I already know the questions he is bound to ask. I couldn't tell him about this, at least not yet, just until I'm able to convince Father to make things right again.The ride home felt longer than it should have been, but soon the driver pulled up to the kerb, and I got out of the car, walking up the driveway quickly.Since it was a weekend, Father would be working from home, so I know I'd find him holed up in his