Emma’s POVThe sun streamed through the glass window, interrupting my sleep.“Close it, Lila… I need more sleep,” I groaned, turning to the other side, frustration creeping into my voice."Wake up, girl. It’s 2 p.m. already, not morning anymore," she said, and I felt her weight drop onto the bed.“Alexander’s girlfriend…” she whispered into my ear.I screamed and shot up instantly.“Don’t call me that, bitch,” I snapped, running my fingers through my hair.“I knew that would get you out of bed,” she said, laughing.Come to think of it… today makes it two days since Alex made that offer to be his girlfriend.Contract girlfriend, my mind corrected.I rolled my eyes.“What are you thinking?” Lila asked, sitting up properly now.“I can’t do it, Lila,” I said, shaking my head. “That poor woman… his dad… his whole family… no. I can’t. I just can’t.”I stood up and walked into the bathroom.I stared at my reflection, then splashed water on my face.“They won’t find out,” she said from the doo
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