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Hated By The Bully King sixty-one
Cora"Sorry if we're a bit much," I say as Alessandro and I walk into the living room."Your parents are fun," he says. "My dad..." He shakes his head.I wish he would expand. I'm itching to know more about him and his relationship with his father."What show do you want to watch?" I ask as I reach for the TV remote. "We have some stuff piled up on the DVR."Someone knocks on the door. I open it and come face to face with Elissa."Bestie!" she squeals, wrapping her arms around me."Bestie!""Your mom told my mom you were coming home today." She pulls back and beams at me. "I've missed you so much! How—" Her eyes look past me and they widen. "Uh, Cee? Alessandro Beckham is in your living room."He watches her with a passive expression on his face. She continues to gape at him like he beamed down from another planet. An enemy planet."I know. I invited him."Now she gapes at me like I lose my mind. "You invited him?"I pull her into the living room. "Alessandro, this is my best friend E
Last Updated : 2024-12-21Hated By The Bully King sixty-two
CoraAs soon as Mom and Dad are done with their showers, I say, "Your turn.""It's fine. You can go.""I told you I would go last.""It's fine. I want to watch some TV.""I told you I would go last," I repeat."And I told you I want to watch this."He narrows his eyes. I narrow mine. We glare at each other, neither of us blinking.Alessandro mutters, "Why do you always argue with me?""Me? You're the one who's always arguing.""You're stubborn and impossible," he says. "I've never met anyone like you."I'm about to respond, but something shifts in his eyes. He looks like he wants to wring my neck, but there's something else in his eyes, too. Like even though he's annoyed as hell with me, he's intrigued, too.But maybe I'm just seeing things."I'm the guest, right?" he says. "And as the guest, I get certain privileges?"I fold my arms over my chest. "Where are you going with this?""I'm taking a shower last."I want to argue with him, because I sure as hell am not losing this battle, b
Last Updated : 2024-12-21Hated By The Bully King sixty-three
CoraI wake up to the delicious smell of pancakes.Mmm, pancakes. They smell just like my mom's...My eyes snap open. I am home. And I didn't come alone. I'm about to get up, when I hear a male and female voice in the kitchen. It's not Dad's voice—no, it's much deeper. Which means Alessandro must be in the kitchen with my mom.I walk inside, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes."Good morning, honey!" Mom greets.I cover my mouth to stifle a yawn. "What time is it?""Nearly nine."Now that the sleep has somewhat left my body, I notice that Mom and Alessandro sit at the table, Alessandro with a stack of chocolate pancakes. Mom's plate is empty, nothing left but syrup."What time did you guys wake up?" I ask as I slide into the chair next to Mom. "It's Saturday.""I heard Alessandro wandering in the kitchen close to seven," Mom tells me. "I made him chocolate pancakes."From the way he's devouring them, it's safe to say he's enjoying them."Do you always wake up so early?" I ask him.He shr
Last Updated : 2024-12-21Hated By The Bully King sixty-four
CoraI clear my throat. "So today's menu will be pan-seared salmon, followed by my mom's favorite vegetable soup, then sweet and sour beef, potato salad for a side, and chocolate and cherry two-layer cake for dessert.""You really know how to make all of that?" he asks."I've never attempted the sweet and sour beef before, but the recipe looks simple enough." I take out my phone and stand it on the counter. "Ready?"Alessandro's totally out of his element in the beginning, not knowing the function of some ingredients and appliances or the proper way to use them. He's stubborn and gets pissed when he can't do it right, but he seems to get the hang of it after a while. And once he lets go of his pride and ego and actually listens to me, he turns out to be the perfect sous chef. He's still sloppy and can't peel and cut a carrot correctly, but he's turning out to be a real asset right now. When we're halfway through, he's nearly a pro. Nearly."This isn't so bad," he says as he sprinkles
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CoraMy parents ooh and ahh as Alessandro and I carry in the salmon. He insisted on bringing it all himself while I stay at the table with my parents, but I wouldn't agree. Never in a million years did I think I'd witness Alessandro doing something so...domestic. Just like cooking with me this morning. His shirt actually got wrinkled, and his perfect hair was sweaty and out of place. The domestic look really looks great on him. Makes him appear very inviting."This looks so delicious, Cora and Alessandro," Dad says as he cuts into his salmon. "Thanks for helping out, Alessandro.""It was...my pleasure."The table is full of chatter as we devour our fish. Alessandro is more talkative than he was yesterday. He tells us about the empire he'll inherit one day, talks about some of the struggles his dad had with several business ventures. Though Asher has a good head on his shoulders and a good eye for business—it's almost rare for him to make a bad investment."I'm not sure I'm as sharp as
Last Updated : 2024-12-21Hated By The Bully King sixty-six
CoraI can't sleep.It's not because the sofa isn't comfortable, but because my mind is active with everything that happened today. From cooking with Alessandro, to him buying Mom that amazing and expensive cookware, to watching all those sappy movies...but what stands out most is Alessandro. He seems like such a different person from the guy I met at his birthday party, and then at the academy. I like the new him. Is that who he really is? Because if so, I wish he'd show it more often. But I'm sure he'll be back to his old self once we return to school, though I'm glad he's not like he was at the start of the school year—full-on asshole. No, he's definitely changed since...was it the pool incident?My phone buzzes with a text. I swipe it off the coffee table.Alessandro: You awake?Me: You can't sleep either?Alessandro: No.Me: Why not? Got too much on your mind?A few seconds pass.Alessandro: Yeah, I guess.Me: Do you want to talk about it?More than a few seconds pass this time.
Last Updated : 2024-12-21Hated By The Bully King sixty-seven
CoraSomeone knocks on the front door of my house.My eyes snap open, and the events of the past two days come crashing down. Mom's birthday. Alessandro and I...I bolt up and glance at the spot next to me. Alessandro is sprawled on the bed, over the blankets like I am, one arm slung over his forehead while the other lays over his stomach.I've never seen him sleep before. He looks so peaceful, but his brows are a little creased. Reminding him that he can't escape his life forever. When he wakes up, reality will come crashing down.That kiss...The person knocks again.I hurry out of bed and open my bedroom door, peeking out to see if Mom or Dad are up. The last thing I need is them discovering that Alessandro and I fell asleep on my bed. It looks like the coast is clear, though, maybe because it's freakin' eight in the morning. I tiptoe to the front door and pull it open."Ethan? Colt?""How could you have a party without us?" Colt asks with a teasing grin. His gaze drops to my pajam
Last Updated : 2024-12-21Hated By The Bully King sixty-eight
CoraWe enter the shop. The bell above our head gives a small jingle, gathering the attention of a few diners. They stare at the three guys, some of the women gaping like they're the perfect male specimen they've ever seen. They kind of are.I lead them to a table in the back, away from all the stares and scrutiny. Colt and I sit side by side while Ethan and Alessandro sit across from us. Darla, a middle age woman who's been working here for years, hands us each a menu.Her eyes land on mine. "Cora! You're here visiting?""Yeah. It was my mom's birthday yesterday.""Of course. Please tell her happy birthday for me." She pins her eyes on each of the guys. "Who are your handsome friends? From that fancy school of yours?""Yep. Darla, meet Colt Montgomery, Ethan Aldridge, and Alessandro Beckham.""Beckham? As in thee Beckham?""Yeah.""Your family paid for my father's cancer treatment!" She gushes to Alessandro. "I'm forever thankful to you and your family. My dad is doing so well, all b
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CoraFour years laterAlessandro, Ethan, Colt and I stare at the mansion that sits before us, our jaws practically hitting the ground.Colt whistles. "That's a little bigger than our last house."I throw him an incredulous look. "Major understatement of the year. This isn't a mansion—it's a palace."He throws an arm around me and grins. "A palace fit for the most beautiful queen in the world. Our queen." He brushes his lips across my cheek.I playfully swat him away. "You know I don't like when you guys call me your queen.""Too bad. Because you are our queen. Just get used to it, Cora. The guys and I want to spoil you rotten. You gotta learn to accept it."I smile and shake my head. "Never."Ethan slides his hand into mine. "Ready to see our new home?""I'm more than ready."The four of us march up the stairs, where staff members scurry around to help us with our bags and welcome us in. I'm still trying to get used to the whole staff thing. The guys insisted we have them at our old h
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CoraBeckham watches his son for a very long time, the fury seeming to grow even more intense. Then he finally sits forward, placing his palms on his desk. "What a little boy you are," he hisses. "You think you're in a damn romance movie? This is real life, Alessandro. In real life, you don't get to live in fantasy worlds. You don't get to decide what happens. You do what it takes to jump over everyone else, or else they will be the ones on top and they will step on you. So stop with this childhood nonsense. You'll marry a girl whom I see fit, someone who will help you advance in your life and career."Alessandro folds his arms over his chest, his fury a match for his father's. "Someone like Heather Mclauren?""Yes. Heather Mclauren is the perfect match for you.""Match," Colt mutters under his breath. "Who the hell gets matched up these days?"Alessandro lowers his hands on the desk, leaning close to stare his dad down. "You sent her after me, didn't you?""Of course I did! Someone h
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CoraThe limo stops before the Beckham Mansion. I stare up at it from the window, once again marveling at how stunning it is. I can't believe just four months ago, I came here for the first time working at Alessandro's party. I remember that day as though it happened yesterday: how there were so many people, but Alessandro was still alone. How I saved his life, which led me down the path that would become my dream future. It's funny how one small act can change your life forever."Cora?"Ethan is holding out his hand for me. Colt and Alessandro have already climbed out of the car, Alessandro looking a little anxious. He's not trying to hide his emotions anymore—none of the guys are. The three handsome young men who stand before me are the true souls I have come to love with every fiber of my being.I accept Ethan's hand and let him help me out of the car. Colt puts his hand on my shoulder while Alessandro slides his hand into mine and gives it a reassuring squeeze. "Whatever happens,
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CoraEthan's just as happy to see me at his door as Alessandro was. There's a change in his face, and as I make my way inside, I try to figure out what it is. He seems...happier, maybe? No, it's more than that. It's like—"What?" he asks with a laugh as he sits down at his desk and motions for me to come over."Sorry, was I staring?" I head over to him, where he pulls me onto his lap, my back pressed tightly to his chest, and his arms wrapped around my stomach. "I don't mean to. There's just something different about you.""There is?"I stretch my neck to scrutinize his mesmerizing emerald eyes. "You look alive.""Alive?" A soft chuckle reverberates through his chest. "Yeah, I think I'm breathing.""You're laughing, Ethan. A real one. I can't remember the last time I saw you like this."He tucks some hair behind my ear. "I'm happy, Cora. I think for the first time since my family died, I feel genuinely happy. It's like up until today, I was just trudging through life, going through th
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CoraAlessandro's eyes fill with surprise when he opens the door. "Cora, hi.""Hi. Can I come in?""Sure." He widens the door.His desk is cluttered with papers—business documents. "Am I bothering you?""You never bother me," he says with a smile, but it doesn't quite reach his eyes.I take his hand and lead him to the bed, where we sit side by side. "Sandro, what's going on?""What?""I know something's bothering you. And I have a feeling it's not the three boyfriends thing."His cheeks puff up. "You know me really well, don't you?" He shakes his head. "It doesn't matter. I'm okay.""If we're going to be together, you need to be open and honest with me. You don't have to worry about protecting me. I want to be here for you. I want you to pour your heart out to me. I want to feel as close to you as I can.""I want that, too." He caresses my cheek, gazing at me with raw emotions. "I want that really badly."I press my lips to his palm. "Tell me what's going on."He turns away from me,
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CoraThe four of us are quiet.Colt looks at Alessandro. "I'm sorry for being selfish. I guess I was a little jealous of how close you and Cora were getting. I've wanted something like that for a really long time. It was never my intention to steal her from you or anything. I want you to be happy, Sandro, really I do. But the more time I spent with you, Cora, the more I liked you. I didn't ask you to come to New York City for some romantic getaway. I wanted to escape my life for a few days, and I knew you would be the one to make me feel better. But it was never my intention to kiss you. It kind of just happened. I'm sorry for being so selfish, Sandro."Alessandro's quiet for a few seconds before shaking his head. "I'm the selfish one. A part of me suspected you and Ethan might like Cora, too. But I wanted her all to myself. We should have talked about it.""Like we're doing now?" Colt says with a wry smile. Then he faces me. "All I want is for the two of you to be happy. So if you an
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CoraAnother week passes with Alessandro and Colt not speaking."That's it," I mutter Saturday morning. "It's time I take matters into my own hands."I'm sick of feeling confused and guilty. I'm sick of seeing three former best friends hardly saying a thing to each other.I send Ethan and Colt a text, telling them to meet me in the bowling alley in half an hour. Then I head over to Alessandro's room. I could send him a text, too, but I know he won't meet up with us. It's harder to refuse someone when they stand right in your face. Well, that's what I'm counting on, anyway.I knock a few times on his door, hoping he didn't go away for the weekend. A few seconds later, footsteps approach."Who is it?" his voice calls."Cora."I hold my breath. There's a good chance he'll ignore me.The air slowly leaves my mouth when I hear him turn the handle. He stands before me with an unreadable expression on his face. I look at him closely, making out the hint of emotion hiding behind his blank mas
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CoraI try texting Ethan the rest of the night. He answers a few, usually one worded answers, assuring me he's okay, but that's about it. Colt and I text, too, talking about the silliest things in the world. I guess neither of us wants to broach the kiss, Alessandro, or even Ethan.Alessandro doesn't answer any of my texts. It's been a week already. Is he ever going to forgive me? Or at least talk to me?Somehow, I fall asleep. I wake up the next morning way too early, and the first thing to enter my mind is Ethan. I reach for my phone and send him a text.Me: Are you feeling better?He responds almost immediately.Ethan: A little.Me: I hate that you were alone yesterday.Ethan: I wouldn't have been the best company.Me: I don't care about that. I just didn't want you to feel so alone.He's quiet for a bit before he responds.Ethan: I am alone. The only one left in my family.That causes tears to prick my eyes.Me: Can I take you out today? I want to take your mind off things.Ethan:
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CoraColt's talking to me, which is such a relief. Though he doesn't mention anything about New York or what happened right after. He, Ethan and I sit together during lunch, but Alessandro is nowhere to be found. I don't think he even eats lunch. And I can't voice my concerns with the guys because I don't want to cause any more drama.The fact that Alessandro and Colt are still not talking to each other is like a stab in the heart. I never meant to ruin their friendship. I don't think Alessandro talks to Ethan, either. He must feel so lonely.Friday morning, I'm woken up by a text from Alessandro. I'm so shocked and thrilled that I drop my phone. After quickly sweeping it off the floor, I read the text.Alessandro: Hard day for Ethan. You should make sure he's okay.My fingers fly across my phone screen.Me: What do you mean? Why is it a hard day?He looks at the text right away, but he doesn't respond.Me: Alessandro, why is today hard for Ethan?Finally, he responds.Alessandro: His
