All Chapters of Hate To Love You: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Laura stood by the street pole, her arms wrapped tightly around herself as she searched for a cab but none came. The cold bit into her skin, and her chest felt tight from both the weather and the tears she had been holding back. Her eyes scanned the empty street again and again, but still, no car slowed down for her.Across the road, a group of men leaned against a wall, drinking and smoking. Their laughter echoed into the night. Their eyes followed her movements, lingering in a way that made her uncomfortable, but they didn’t approach her. They only watched from a distance and mocked her situation.She looked away, her heart racing. After several minutes, she realized no cab may come her way and its either she continues trekking or calls Cynthia for help. With a tired sigh, stubborn, she began to walk down the cold streets again, slowly.Just then, the sound of an engine broke the silence. An SUV pulled up right beside her, screeching its tires with a forceful park. She flinched and

Well, Jeffrey was the new guy she had met on the plane on Sunday morning while leaving Luxembourg.First class seat. Window side. Blonde hair that caught the light. He had deep crystal blue eyes and a really handsome smile. They had talked the whole flight and he successfully got her number by the time their plane landed. Although he attended another school there in Canada and is also the son of Austin Briggs, the rich business tycoon known all over the world.They had been texting since last night since she enjoyed his company and he was also funny. She muted Diamant’s chats and instead choose to text with Jeffrey. Walking inside the hall, Michelle joined her friends and told Laura about what Cynthia did. Laura didn’t even panic, she knew she wanted Prisca and Stacy to have the worst experience ever but she was still going to release them from Cynthia because she did not want a long beef when all she could do is avoid the Salvatore’s.Only the final grade students were in school an

TUESDAY.Laura came to school as usual but today, she looked different and had a warming spark in the way she talked, walked and interacted with her classmates. It was a weird positive energy that surprised her friends too. They wondered what made her this active but she shrugged and promised to tell them everything later.After Jace had left yesterday, she checked out the gifts he got her – a necklace, tops, chocolates, sweets, a new perfume which she wore today, a pretty black dress, and a letter that asked if they could be friends. Literally, she cried. It felt fake, like it isn’t the same Jace that hated her who did this, yet, it was real. And it made her feel lighter.So, she pleaded with Cynthia and asked that the case against Prisca and Stacy should be closed. But she also didn’t fail to tell her what had transpired between her and Jace that evening. Cynthia was against it, but since Laura really insisted, she had to bring down the case before the next morning. Although, Laur

‘Hey guys,’ Michelle smiled, noticing their awkward glare at her. She forced a smile and tried to sound friendly, but the humor they gave made it uncomfortable. A quiet tension settled over the group and it wasn’t welcoming anymore. ‘Hey guys. I’m…’ the guy, stepped forward to speak. ‘Who is this?’ Diamant cut in, his voice flat.Michelle hesitated for a second, then answered. ‘This is Jeffrey. He is my friend.’ ‘Okay… friend…?’ Jace dragged, making it obvious that ‘friend’ was not a title she could fit on Jeffrey, especially when Diamant was present.Jeffrey went on ahead, even after noticing the hard glare on Diamant’s face, to stretch his hand out for a handshake. ‘Nice to meet you.’Diamant looked at his hand, then looked at him. He didn’t move and his coldness was really discomforting. Michelle frowned slightly. ‘Come on, don’t be rude.’He leaned back instead ‘He was not invited here.’ ‘Come on, it’s not that deep. Please.’ She said.Jeffrey exha

The next morning, it took Michelle a lot longer to leave her villa. Not like she had something important that delayed her, but because her mind refused to settle. Her movements were slow, absentminded, picking up her books, dropping them again, then picking them up once more like she had forgotten why she needed them in the first place. Her power bank was already tucked in her bag, and she was prepared to leave already, but she just wanted to delay a little because if she started now, she would think. And thinking was the problem. Everything the day before was still there, sitting heavily in her chest like it had refused to leave with sleep.Diamant’s voice, his expression and that cold conclusion that he was done with her was still stuck to her chest, unbelievable. Michelle exhaled slowly, gripping the strap of her bag as she walked downstairs. ‘Just go,’ she muttered under her breath. Maybe being around Laura would help and make whatever that was inside of her become silent. At