Semua Bab DUMPED: Bab 1 - Bab 4

HEARTBREAKCecilyBruno is late as always.Late to dates. Late to important convos. Never be late for sex.For the latter, I know better to wait. But today is to be different. I suppose habits don’t die simply because I'm wearing white.My legs tremble with every step down the aisle, closing the distance between us. Chloe, my stepsister, walks behind me, holding the hem of my gigantic gown like she's done it a thousand times before. "Cecily, I'll be the perfect chief bridesmaid, just let me, please," she said, her eyes lit, leaving me little room to refuse.Like every other stepsister story, we aren't the closest. Antagonist is actually a generous description. She's made my life a living nightmare since grade five, when they moved in. She and Aunt Elena — my father’s mistress, after Mum died. I survived. Got used to it. Eventually, the chaos just became...normal.But lately, something feels off. Chloe's change during the wedding preparations.It's been abrupt, like a switch flippe

AN ESCAPECeicly "Here are your keys, ma'am. That way to the elevator," the lady behind the counter points to a metal door on the right along the spacious hallway. "Third floor, room number 06. Do enjoy your stay." She flashes her perfect white teeth. I don't respond, already on my way. The hotel, which I didn't bother checking the name of, looks aesthetically pleasing. Not like I care, just need a place to crash before I begin house hunting. Inside, I take off my wedding dress, rolling it into a ball and dumping it in the waste bin. Crazy how my life keeps falling apart.I sink into the neatly dressed, gigantic bed, letting my emotions take over me. I hate myself for crying for a man who did me dirty, and is probably still f**kin' the hell out of who is supposed to be my sister. I hate that I let him do me dirty. That I didn't see the signs up until the altar. I never believed love is blind, like they always say. I still don't, but I think I'm very foolish.I grab some