Semua Bab The Sister He Never Chose : Bab 11 - Bab 13

SEREIAI stood outside the glass doors of The Golden Lily staring at my own reflection. My fake leather coat was peeling off and my shoes looked chopped from years of wear. I knew I didn’t look like I belonged here in the rich side of New York.This part wasn’t for people like me but it was either this or two thousand a month at the hotel, and that isn’t even enough for me plus I had a child to take care of.I swallowed my fear and took a deep breath as I pushed the door to the boutique open. The door bell chimed softly signifying someone was here.Inside the boutique everything was white and gold, wedding dresses hung on the walls looking like expensive clouds and I couldn’t help but admire their beautiful state.My eyes met the eye of a woman with a sharp bun and even sharper eyes she watched me from across the counter with a look that told me I didn’t belong here.“What do you want?” She asked in a clipped tone as she pulled her glasses up her nose.“Good afternoon— I’m here—f-for.

SEREIAI sat on the sidewalk, the rain coming down in a cold, steady rhythm. My hair was soaked and it’s stuck to my neck, my feet were now bare and so I felt colder than ever.The cold was nothing compared to the weight in my chest. I felt like a fool— like something Lucas and Selena had stepped on and they couldn’t even care less about me.My hands tightened around my phone as I thought about the humiliation I faced at the boutique and as I stared at my white knuckles that were wrapped around my phone. I regretted calling Valerian. Why would a man who barely knew me even come for me?I was just a girl who he had a one night stand and I trust he knew better than to entertain a weakling like me.He probably hadn't even meant the offer and it was just said to patronize me.I stood up from the wet sidewalk as I decided to find my way home when a black SUV turned the corner. It wasn’t just a car, it was a beast. It was sleek, and the windows were tinted so dark I couldn’t even see anythi