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Chapter 21

Odell’s POVThat morning, when I woke up, the first thing that came back to me her voice.I love you.I lay there staring at the ceiling.Nicole was drunk. It was her first time drinking. Of course, it hit her hard. She said crazy things. People always say crazy things when they’re drunk. There was no way she meant it. Especially knowing her, she was quiet, reserved, and always buried in books.Even if she had felt something at some point, she wouldn’t still feel it now. People outgrow stupid childhood crushes. It had to be the alcohol.Yeah.That’s all it was. I exhaled and got up.I made lemon water with honey to help her with her hangover. Toast too. She looked terrible when I gave it to her, panicking and shouting like the world was ending.I didn’t bring it up.Because there was nothing to bring up.Right?---Before leaving, I told her I’d be late. I had somewhere to go. I gave her the spare key so she wouldn’t have to wait outside.Then I left.I went back to the bar.The barte

Chapter 22

Odell’s POVThe moment Ethan walked into that classroom, time didn’t slow down.It shattered.Every sound faded into nothing. The hum of the projector. The scrape of chairs. Even my own breathing felt distant.He looked the same, calm and collected as if that night at the bar had never happened. As if he hadn’t looked at me like I was the only person in the room. As if he hadn’t leaned in. As if he hadn’t kissed me like he meant it.Our eyes met.Just for a second.But in that second, everything came rushing back, the charged conversation, the heat simmering between us, the way his fingers brushed mine before his mouth claimed mine.My chest tightened.He was the first to look away, cold and professional. Like I was nothing more than another name on his attendance list.“Good morning,” he said smoothly, placing a file on the desk. His voice was steady. Controlled. “I’ll be taking over this course for the rest of the semester.”The words barely registered.My professor.Ethan is my pro

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‎Nicole’s POV‎‎When I got back from class that day, I thought the worst part of my day was already over.‎‎I was wrong.‎‎The moment I opened the door and saw her standing there in lingerie, staring at me like I was some intruder, my energy just… dropped.‎‎“Who the fuck are you?” she had demanded.‎‎“I live here,” I said quietly.‎‎“How is that possible?”‎‎“I don’t know,” I muttered. “When Odell comes, you can ask him. I’m really tired. I need to rest.”‎‎And I walked past her into my room.‎‎If the day couldn’t get worse, it did.‎‎The boys in my class had already humiliated me. The party invitation. The stripper comment. The stares.‎‎All I wanted was my bed.‎‎Instead, I had to deal with Odell’s girlfriend.‎‎I lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling, trying not to cry again.‎‎Then came the knock. Sharp and impatient.‎‎I opened the door.‎‎Isabella didn’t wait for permission. She pushed past me and stepped into my room, scanning everything, my suitcase, my books,

Chapter 24

Odell PovThe message from Ethan pulsed on my screen like a countdown timer.Hi, it’s me again. I’m in the same bubble. If you’re still interested in talking, you can come now. I’ll be leaving in the next 30 minutes…Thirty minutes.The words burned into me.Across the room, Isabella watched me with a slow, satisfied smile, as if she already knew she had won something. Candlelight flickered against the silk sheets, against her flawless skin, against the life I had so carefully constructed.If I go… I might not lose Ethan.But I’ll lose Isabella.And losing Isabella wasn’t just losing a girlfriend.It was losing the image. The cover. Finding another girl with Isabella’s status, her influence, her immaculate reputation? That wouldn’t be easy.If I lost Ethan?I would only lose a connection. A secret. Something painful but replaceable.I swallowed and locked my phone.“It’s nothing,” I said, forcing a smile as I leaned back toward her. “Let’s continue where we left off.”Her smirk deepen

Chapter 25

Odell’s POVI stepped out of the car and closed the door quietly.“Wait here,” I told Nicole.She studied my face for a second, then nodded. “Okay.”The neon lights from the bar reflected against the pavement. My pulse started rising with every step I took toward the entrance.And then I saw him.Ethan.He wasn’t leaning casually this time. He looked… tense. Like he’d been thinking too much.When our eyes met, something shifted.“You came,” he said.“I told you I would.”He gave a small, almost disbelieving smile. “I wasn’t sure.”“I almost didn’t.”That was the truth.He studied me carefully. “Because of her?”“Because of everything.”He nodded like he understood more than I said out loud.For a moment, neither of us spoke. The noise from inside the bar spilled out every time the door opened, laughter, music, glasses clinking.“You know,” Ethan began, “when you left that night at the alley, I told myself it was better that way.”“Better?” I asked quietly.“Yes. Cleaner.” He looked a

Chapter 26

Nicole’s POVThe moment we drove out of the gate, I felt victorious. I had done it.Isabella wasn’t going to spend the night with him. She wasn’t going to “prove” anything. She wasn’t going to push him into something he didn’t want.I smiled to myself in the passenger seat.At least tonight, I won.Then I asked the question I shouldn’t have asked. “So… where are we going?”He didn’t hesitate.“There’s someone I’m interested in,” he said casually. “He wanted to see me. So I’m going to him.”It felt like someone had poured ice water down my spine.Someone.Interested in.He.I kept my face straight, but inside? I was spiraling. I just saved you from Isabella. From her touching you. From her enjoying you. And now you’re telling me you’re going to meet someone else?Are you serious?I said nothing.But inside my head, I was screaming.I should have left you in that room. At least if she did something, I would’ve known you didn’t enjoy it. At least she wouldn’t have won.But this?You goi

Chapter 27

Nicole’s POVThe courage men have when they think you’re powerless is almost funny.Matthew stormed into class late. No usual smirk. No designer sunglasses. No loud entrance.He looked furious.Whispers followed him.Of course they did.Everyone had heard about the party.How he opened a “mystery birthday package” in front of his guests. How a frog leapt out first. Then another. Then the rats scrambled in every direction.Girls screaming. Guys jumping onto tables. Drinks spilling. People running for the door.The mighty Matthew’s luxury party was destroyed by frogs and rats.I had to bite the inside of my cheek to keep from smiling.He didn’t look at anyone else.He looked at me.After class ended, he didn’t even pretend to leave. He walked straight to my desk.“You think this is funny?” he demanded.I looked up slowly. “What are we talking about?”“My party,” he snapped. “The delivery. The animals.”Gasps from students still packing their bags.I blinked innocently. “Animals?”“Don’t

Chapter 28

Odell's PovThe engine had been off for almost five minutes but I was still sitting in the car.Staring.Thinking.Everything about Ethan replayed in my head like a broken recording.Who did this? Who snapped that picture? And why send it straight to the school? If someone wanted money… they could’ve blackmailed me. I would’ve paid. Quietly. End of story.But no.They went straight for Ethan’s job. That means it wasn’t about money. It was personal.Did someone hate Ethan? Or… did someone hate me?My jaw tightened.Whoever it was now had proof. A photo of me kissing another man. If that person ever leaks that picture…My father would see it. Isabella would see it. Everyone would see it.My reputation — destroyed.My family name — dragged.My father would not just be angry. He would be ruthless.And Ethan…God, Ethan.He said he’d call me after the hearing. I kept checking my phone every thirty seconds, hoping it would light up.Please don’t fire him.Please.Finally, I stepped out of

Chapter 29

Nicole’s POVI was sitting in the parlor, scrolling through my phone but not really reading anything.My mind was still on earlier. The way Odell had shouted my name. The way my heart almost stopped. Thank God my door was locked. Thank God he didn’t see that paper.The sound of his door opening pulled me out of my thoughts.I looked up.Odell stepped out, fully dressed, a fitted black shirt, dark jeans, watch on, hair styled.He looked… good.“You’re going out?” I asked casually.“Yeah,” he said, adjusting his sleeve. “There’s a party. I might not come back tonight. Maybe tomorrow morning.”My stomach tightened.A party?Why?My mind started racing.What if he and Ethan are meeting somewhere?What if this is their way of staying “low-key”?Or worse…What if Odell is going to forget Ethan because he was fired and gone and flirt with someone else?Another guy.No.I can’t allow that.Before I could overthink it, I stood up.“Please let me come with you.”He paused mid-step. “What?”“Ple

Chapter 30

The music was already vibrating through the walls when we arrived.I glanced at Nicole before stepping out of the car. “Remember what I said.”“We’re not attached,” she replied.Good.Because tonight, I needed a distraction.The moment we walked in, I split off toward my friends. Jason spotted me immediately and waved me over to the drinks table.“Finally!” he shouted over the music. “Thought you were ghosting.”“I said I might come,” I replied.A drink was pushed into my hand. I took it without thinking.The bass pounded through the room. People were dancing, laughing, shouting. Normal. Loud. Carefree.The opposite of my life right now.Jason leaned closer. “You good? You’ve been off lately.”“I’m fine.”He gave me a look that said he didn’t believe me, but he didn’t push.Across the room, I caught a glimpse of Nicole near the entrance. She looked tense. Scanning the crowd like she was searching for something.Or someone.I frowned slightly.Why does she look nervous?Before I could

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