Chapter 43

Kiara

After completing the final step of the revision process, I send my manuscript to three different publishing houses. The thought of being rejected again lingers in the back of my mind, whispering doubts about my future as a writer.

I mean, if it happens, I'll still have some time before I run out of money, but what happens if I don't get a book contract before I'm broke? I'll end up on the street, begging my parents to move back in while I hear Lavender and Jordan fucking every night in the next room. The thought curdles my stomach, the ramen I just ate threatening to come back up.

No! I've been through enough with that whole situation, I will not allow them to ruin my life any more than they have. I just have to believe my writing is good enough this time.

I glance up from the couch as Trey strolls in with the biggest grin on his face, like he hasn't just worked six long hours at his restaurant. Business seems to be booming since he followed my advice and redid his me