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Running late for work, I had no choice but to call an Uber. As luck would have it, my boss turned out to be my Uber driver. We stared at each other awkwardly. He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Let me guess... running late?" Me: ... Later, he docked my pay. I gave him a one-star review.
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Don’t Push Your Luck Chapter 9
He suddenly dropped into the seat beside me.He was probably pushed there by the others. The group crowded around him. The shoving pressed him against me.Early summer, just warm enough for short sleeves.His shirt brushed against my bare arm as he leaned closer, until I could feel the heat from his skin.I kept my head down, pretending to solve problems.He just stayed there, leaning against me, laughing with the others.The air was filled with voices and cicada songs.But I was the one who couldn't write, the one who could only hear my own heartbeat....After Jake left, I still had to focus on college entrance exams.When you're young, you don't understand what goodbye means.So when someone leaves, the pain makes no sense.I dreamed of him more than once.Waking up at sunset to find unsolved problems on my desk.In my dreams:He'd turn around with that cheeky smile, asking why I kept staring at him.And I'd ask him with teary eyes why he left me behind.—Marcus a
Don’t Push Your Luck Chapter 8
He was pushing his luck!I held my heels while he carried me piggyback.The mountain sunset stretched on forever as I idly counted the messy strands of hair at his nape."How much further?"He chuckled."That's what you get for running off. My car's still at the top.""..."I could feel my cheeks still burning.God, this was so embarrassing.Being confessed to by someone you've known forever - I wanted to hide my face forever."Jake Harrison, you're the one who said you liked me."My voice was barely a whisper against his back."I did.""Did you know you liked me?""I did."Birds scattered from swaying branches, leaves rustling to the ground."That's why I never knew what to do with you, Amy."The climb was already tiring, yet here he was carrying me."Then why did you get someone to pretend to be your girlfriend to make me jealous?"I tightened my arms around his neck."Well, did it work?"He bounced me slightly."You're so childish, Jake."...That day, Jake t
Don’t Push Your Luck Chapter 7
I had no idea where I was.I'd arrived in Marcus's car, and now I couldn't find either the car or him.These hillside club restaurants were impossible to get a taxi to.All I could do was slowly make my way downhill.Regretting my escape - what was I even running from?Getting a ride from Jake would have been the easiest solution. When did I become so afraid to talk to him?The walk down wasn't too long, with evening breeze carrying the scent of wildflowers.The person following behind me... kept a steady pace.I stopped abruptly.Turning to face him, Jake nearly crashed into me, not expecting my sudden halt.He let out a soft sigh.It reminded me of how he used to follow me like this after school.Before us stretched an endless road, lined with towering buildings.The sun sinking into the shimmering river, past the rush hour traffic, evening wind carrying a hint of weariness.He'd roll up his test papers into a tube, gently tap my forehead.Asked if I'd be sad when he l
Don’t Push Your Luck Chapter 6
In sophomore year, I once attended a high society event with Jake.He'd pulled up to my dorm in some fancy sports car, promising good food and asking if I wanted to come.How was I supposed to know it was a networking event for trust fund kids building their future connections?I could barely walk in heels, let alone help myself to the fancy buffet.I even twisted my ankle.He ended up giving me a piggyback ride back to my dorm.Looking back, I'd probably embarrassed myself in front of him countless times....In this upscale restaurant, the cello's deep notes floated through the air.The four of us sat in silence.I never expected Marcus to be so... ruthless. He'd invited the other couple directly.Jake and Aria sat on one side, Marcus and I on the other.The temperature might as well have dropped below freezing.Until Aria let out a scornful laugh that made me flinch."Marcus, is this your girlfriend? Stop taking advantage of innocent girls."The hostility was thick en
Don’t Push Your Luck Chapter 5
He frowned at my coughing fit, waited for me to finish, then slid a cheque across the table."One million.""..."My throat suddenly went so tight I couldn't make a sound."That’s a million. Be my girlfriend. Won't be long - a year max. Don't worry, I won't keep you for life.""..."He raised an eyebrow, letting out a small scoff."Not enough?"Before I could reboot my short-circuiting brain to say yes, he tossed another cheque on the table."Three million."Then, as if deciding that still wasn't enough.He tossed one more."Five million."—I've mentioned I'm broke.Rent, utilities, basic necessities, daily expenses - they drain every penny I make.Dreams are always distant things, and so are principles. Now here's someone standing in front of me saying, "Amy, I'll give you more money than you'd make in years."Sure, he's a stranger - a famous stranger - but I can't deny how tempting it is. I should have no reason to refuse.I took a deep breath and pushed the cards
Don’t Push Your Luck Chapter 4
"..."I almost spilled my tea everywhere.Because the woman in front of me, claiming to be Jake's girlfriend, was none other than Hollywood's hottest rising star.The kind who gets millions of likes on Instagram.Someone I'd only ever seen on screen was now standing right in front of me, flashing a friendly smile."Jake talks about you all the time. You're his childhood friend, right?""I..."She stepped closer, and I realized she'd backed me into a dimly lit corner of the break room."I'm Aria Stone - though you probably know my name. Look, I came here today mainly to tell you...""Could you stay away from Jake?""..."I froze.She came all this way just to tell me to stay away from Jake?Was this a threat? A warning? Marking her territory?So she really was dating Jake? She actually liked him?Someone who existed in a completely different world from us regular people - she actually had feelings for Jake?My heart did this weird flip thing. I stood there, overwhelmed b
Don’t Push Your Luck Chapter 3
He suddenly grabbed my wrist.Jake's eyes were always clear and bright.How to describe him? Like a fox - well-behaved yet mischievous, always plotting something in that clever head of his. He could be sneaky.Right now, he was a drunk fox.His eyes locked onto mine, grip tight around my wrist, his voice carrying a slight nasal tone from the alcohol."Amy, what am I going to do with you?""What?"I leaned in closer, genuinely confused by what he meant. There was still some space between us, but suddenly he closed the gap.His hot breath hit my ear, and I felt like if we got any closer...My heart skipped a beat.He was the one who challenged me, acting all confident, yet here he was - drunk before I was.I tried to steady him.Instead, he just collapsed his full weight onto me.Eyes downcast, his breath now on my neck, still letting out that soft laugh."Jake Harrison!!”I gritted my teeth, slowly, slowly dragging him toward the front door."I'm calling your driver."M
Don’t Push Your Luck Chapter 2
"Your 18th birthday gift."He said, "Happy birthday, Amy Landers."Then I realized he hadn't just flown across an ocean for grilled cheese.Because that day was also my eighteenth birthday.When I applied for jobs after graduation, Harrison Enterprises was the first one I crossed off my list.Even though he promised me an incredible package with all the perks.But honestly, who in their right mind would want him as their boss?I even went and interviewed at one of his rival companies, smugly telling him we'd be competitors now, may the best business win.He just chuckled over the phone.Said I was naive and cute.I didn't get what he meant at the time.Until a week after starting my job, before I'd even finished orientation, we got the announcement.My new company had been acquired....New CEO: Jake Harrison.—Late for work, caught an uber with my boss as the driver, and lost my perfect attendance bonus.You'd think growing up in the same class as a billionaire's son
Don’t Push Your Luck Chapter 1
I still can't figure out how I got tangled up with Jake Harrison in the first place.It all started one random afternoon in elementary school.He pulled my hair.I slapped him right across the face.And somehow, that legendary slap tied me to this CEO's son for half my life.In elementary school, we were desk mates. I bent down to tie my shoelace.He held my neck down, refusing to let me up.In middle school, we were in the same class. I mentioned the wind was strong outside.He told everyone sitting by the windows to open them all.In high school, I thought I'd finally escaped him. But on the first day, he planted himself in the seat right behind me."Thought I'd gone off to private school, didn't you?"With his sharp features and bright eyes, he still had that boyish charm."Sorry to disappoint, but I decided to earn my way into college.""..."Like your spot at Westbrook High wasn't pulled by connections!I watched him transform from the kid everyone avoided in middle
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I still can't figure out how I got tangled up with Jake Harrison in the first place.It all started one random afternoon in elementary school.He pulled my hair.I slapped him right across the face.And somehow, that legendary slap tied me to this CEO's son for half my life.In elementary school, we were desk mates. I bent down to tie my shoelace.He held my neck down, refusing to let me up.In middle school, we were in the same class. I mentioned the wind was strong outside.He told everyone sitting by the windows to open them all.In high school, I thought I'd finally escaped him. But on the first day, he planted himself in the seat right behind me."Thought I'd gone off to private school, didn't you?"With his sharp features and bright eyes, he still had that boyish charm."Sorry to disappoint, but I decided to earn my way into college.""..."Like your spot at Westbrook High wasn't pulled by connections!I watched him transform from the kid everyone avoided in middle ...
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