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My Rival My lover Chapter 29: puppy's bar, incident
Alex Pov I shouldn’t have been thinking about him. I shouldn’t have been feeling anything at all. And yet, as I stood outside my house, phone in hand after another unanswered call to Linda, my best friend who has been acting all weird lately. my mind wandered back to that stupid kiss. That brief, fiery moment in the shed with Andrian. He had kissed me without my consent, like I was a cheap whore. His intense green gaze that had held me prisoner for some seconds. The same moment I had slapped him for it, shouted at him for, and yet… I shook my head violently, shutting down the thought before it could take root. No. There was nothing to think about. It was a mistake, an impulsive action on his part and nothing more. I hate Andrian Rufus , for who he is. For fooling me into believing and loving an imaginary “Jacob”. And for making my supposed memorable college life a living hell. I always had, always would hate him. But even as I told myself that, I could still feel the ghost of his
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-22My Rival My lover Chapter 30: my partner
Alex pov The annoying ring of my alarm woke me up from my much needed sleep. I groaned into my pillow, willing the alarm to stop. In my struggles, i knocked off the alarm, finally having peace of mind. But the peace didn't last for long. “Alex you will be late for school” our cleaner debby said, opening my door small enough for me to hear. I heard my door close. but I didn’t wake up immediately, I figured that I would lie down for a while, sleeping off again. I grudgingly sat up for the second time this morning. wiping my eyes. 8:00 am , “Shit” I exclaimed. jumping down from my bed in a hurry. I was already running late, and if i waste any more time, I would be in Miss jovitas's office the disciplinary teacher, rethinking about my life. I rushed through my bath, finally getting ready for school. “Hello, hun, goodmorning” my mom's voice stopped me from my tracks. ‘What was she doing in the house by this time?’ I can't help wonder as I mumbled incoherent words in response.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-23My Rival My lover Chapter 31: Game on
Alex povThe classroom fell into an almost eerie silence after Mr. Cliff uttered the words that sealed my fate.“Andrian Rufus and Alex Davidson.”I blinked, thinking I’d misheard. Surely, out of all the people in the room, he hadn’t just paired me with him. My chest tightened as whispers spread around the classroom, classmates exchanging amused glances or muffled laughter. I looked at Luke, who was staring right back at me with an unreadable expression. I glanced toward Andrian, who was lounging in his chair like a king surveying his kingdom. Like he didn’t give a fuck about anything that happens. His dark eyes locked onto mine, and the corner of his lips curled into that smug, infuriating smirk.“Perfect,” he muttered, loud enough for me to hear.Perfect? This was a nightmare.“Is there a problem, Mr. Davidson?” Mr. Cleft's voice pulled me back to reality.I realized I was still staring at Andrian, my mouth slightly open in protest. Closing it with an audible snap, I shook my hea
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-23My Rival My lover Chapter 32: Projects in the shed
Alex pov School had been dismissed for the day. The air felt light as I walked alongside Luke after our music lesson. And no, nothing happened between us. He was already waiting for me when I arrived. After asking whether andrian did anything to upset me, which I said no, he had let it slide, and we practiced throughout. my thoughts ran through the events that happened at the practice. It had been a good session, and Luke had been unusually talkative, cracking jokes that made me laugh more than I cared to admit. He had eased my tension that was caused by andrian. my phone buzzed in my pocket, pulling me out of the moment. I pulled it out, my heart skipping when I saw the message. Just one word. ‘The shed.’ I immediately knew it was Andrian. But how the hell did he get my number?. My stomach tightened. What did he want now? We’d been paired together for this stupid project, and I was already dreading every moment of it. The last thing I wanted was to meet him in some shady locat
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-23My Rival My lover Chapter 33: confronting Linda
Alex povMy chest heaved as I bent down , gasping for air. I had ran all the way from school back to my streets. The cold evening air nipped at my skin as I stood outside Linda’s house, staring at the familiar door that now seemed so unfamiliar. I had called her countless times over the past few days, texted her, and even tried catching her after class, but she always managed to slip away with some half-hearted excuse.I tried turning back to go back home. The home I much needed after everything that happened, but knowing that Linda was hiding something from me made me turn back. I can't do this to her.Something was wrong with Linda, and as her best friend, I needed answers.Taking a deep breath, I knocked on the door. A moment later, it swung open, revealing Linda’s mom, Mrs. Carter.“Alex,” she greeted with a warm but surprised smile. “It’s been a while. Come in.”I tried to keep the surprise away from my face. Last I knew of, mrs. Carter, linda had told me she was admitted to the
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-24My Rival My lover Chapter 34: The deed
Alex povI stuffed my hands into my jacket pockets as I walked down the dimly lit street, what Linda had told me, replaying in my head. The truth about Andrian’s manipulation still weighed heavily on me. I could not believe that he would go to such an extent as to manipulate Linda to get at me. I had not done anything to him, but Adrian had made it his job to torment my life. Well, I won't stand still and let it happen again. Linda was my friend, and I’d fight to protect her, even if it meant facing Andrian head-on.What struck me most was Linda’s courage. Despite everything, she hadn’t completely given in to him. I felt a little bad for how I had thought that she was avoiding me, maybe because she had betrayed me or was secretly working for the Elites or something like that. Little did I know that she was struggling to save her mother. And now, I had to do my part. I had to protect her and figure out what Andrian was really up to.The chilly night air bit at my skin. I was on my way
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-24My Rival My lover Chapter 35: Calling the viper
Alex pov A chill ran down my spine. The name wasn’t unfamiliar. Who am I kidding? What is my name doing in the deed for a company? There is no way it could have been a coincidence. I have heard of Davidson Group. It was a powerful and a very wealthy company, but rumors are that the company ran out of funds, which was why it disappeared mysteriously. What was my mother doing with such a thing in our house.? Was she not just a secretary in a local bookstore.? What was the connection? These questions kept on running through my mind. The paper suddenly felt heavy on my hands. The logo. It was the same logo that had been on the complementary card. The man who had saved me from being kidnapped had given me the mysterious Viper. The connection hit me like a lightning bolt. I rushed to my room, my heart pounding as I dug through my desk drawer. The card was still there, tucked beneath a pile of old notebooks. I pulled it out, blowing out the dust that had settled on it. my hands trem
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-24My Rival My lover Chapter 36: Meeting viper
Alex’s POV The eatery was not anything special. It was a rundown eatery that is situated at the ghetto sode of the city. I stopped in front of the door. my hand hesitated on the door handle. My heart was pounding so loudly I was certain anyone nearby could hear it.Did I really want to know?The truth? About my name, Davidson, maybe it was just a coincidence, or i should wait for my mother to confront her myself instead of meeting a mysterious man. The truth sounds scary. And worst of all, It will be a deviation from my normal life, and I hated change, so, therefore, hating anything that might cause a change.Yes, I know that i might be a wissy or whatever you want to call me, but that's just how I see things.A part of me wanted to turn around, to go back home and lie down on my comfortable bed and pretend none of this was happening. But then the image of that deed flashed in my mind, the one I’d found in my mother’s room, bearing my name. And worst of all, Luke had told me about t
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My Rival My lover Chapter 55: Peter
Alex povI couldn’t be more thankful hearing the bell. Signaling the end of lectures. I rushed out of the class even before Mrs Green could even say “boo”.Sounds illegal, right? But seeing as the bitch was trying to get on my good books, because of my new identity, I guess she wouldn't be offended.I was already going out of my mind from all the pretense and forced smiles from those that have taunted me. Laughing at me when the Elites and Andrian made my life a living hell. It makes me want to throw up seeing how people change overnight.I breathe a sigh of relief, enjoying the silence of the closet that I had hidden in. Now is time for lunch, and I know going there now would be disastrous. After 30 minutes, I crept out, making my way to the cafeteria Wilhite trying my best not to encounter anybody.***********The appetite I had for food this afternoon died immediately when I entered the Cafeteria. It was like I wore a magnet and the students were a bunch of heavy metal. What surpr
My Rival My lover Chapter 54: strange people
Alex PovThe next day felt like the world had tilted away from its axis. I felt it immediately when Viper dropped me at the school premises.As I walked towards the school, my mind swirled with thoughts I couldn’t quite pin down. The revelation of my connection to my father, the legacy I hadn’t asked for, and the uncertainty of how it would affect my life, all of it weighed heavily on me. The words of viper last night were still clear in my ears, yesterday night, after dropping me in front of my house: “Lay low, Alex. The less attention you draw, the better for now.”That had seemed like solid advice at the time. And I plan to keep it that way. Wouldn't want my peaceful life to be destroyed. Like he said ,lay low. But the moment I stepped onto campus, it became apparent that “laying low” was no longer an option. Or rather, it was never an option.The whispers started before I even reached the main building. Small groups of students huddled together, their eyes darting toward me as th
My Rival My lover chapter 53: Tricked
Alex povThe boardroom was like a courtroom. No, it reminded me more like an execution ground I have watched in movies.As I stepped out, my sagged shoulders felt like the weight of the whole world had been lifted from my body. I could know when I have been this thankful about leaving a room. The air felt sweeter and the silence that now surrounds me is giving me a chance to calm my nerves.I had endured the intense scrutinizing eyes. Like an execution ground, I felt like I was the lamb to be slaughtered while the richly dressed board members was my executioner, each with his or her own sword waiting for the right time. every glance, every whispered word, could decide my fate. The rich mahogany table had seemed too large, the leather chairs too stiff, and the air too suffocating.I had managed to descend the stairs, despite my shaking and trembling legs. My mind replayed the scene over and over, as if trying to dissect what had just happened.It had been fine at first, or as fine as i
My Rival My lover Chapter 52: High Stakes
Alex pov“Shut the f**k up” I shot back, my voice rising. “You show up out of nowhere, acting like you’re in charge, and expect me to just go along with it? Who even are you to me?”“Alex, calm down,” my mum said, stepping between us.“No, Mum!” I snapped, the words spilling out before I could stop them. “I’ve had enough of the secrets, the lies, the half-truths. I know what’s going on. I know about Dad, that he didn’t abandon us. I know about the inheritance. And I know that he,” I pointed at Viper, “is a secret agent of my father that has been pulling the strings behind the scenes.”The room fell into a pregnant silence. My mother’s eyes widened, and for a moment, she looked genuinely startled, almost like she would burst out crying any moment. But then, to my utter shock, a small sad smile crept onto her lips.“So,” she said, as if she was stating the obvious “you’ve known all along.”“What?” I blinked, completely caught off guard by her sudden shift in demeanor.She chuckled soft
My Rival My lover Chapter 51: What's going on?
Alex povI could hear the beat of my heart pounding frantically in my chest. The kiss started soft, tentative at first, as though we were both testing the waters. But the first few minutes passed in a blur, before everything began to heat up.“You don’t have to be so tense, Alex,” Luke murmured, his voice low and soothing, a warm vibration against my lips. His hand brushed gently against my cheek, and I couldn’t help but lean into his touch, savoring the warmth of his palm. “Just relax.”Relax. The word sounded so simple, but my body didn’t seem to understand it. My heart was racing wildly. I tried to calm down, but the intensity of the moment made it impossible. My hands hovered awkwardly, unsure of where to do with it. while Luke took charge of the kiss with a quiet confidence that left me breathless.Luke’s hands found my waist, sliding up my bare back with an ease that sent shivers trailing down my spine. His touch wasn’t hesitant, it was sure, deliberate, as though he knew exactl
My Rival My lover Chapter 50: The results
Alex povThe hallway was no different. Groups of students clustered together, their voices a mix of excitement and speculation. Normally, I would have walked straight past them, but something caught my attention, a line forming near the notice board.I had followed Peter, who was acting so mysterious, but he had disappeared on reaching the administrative block. And behind me was Luke, who had a scowl on his face. He had reluctantly followed. He was angry that Peter had interrupted us, but Curiosity got the better of me. I needed to see why Peter was so riled up that he would damn any forms of public shame.But I was not ready to see the enormous crowd before me. What was so important that everyone was lining up for it? I adjusted my bag and cautiously approached the crowd. As I drew closer, I caught snippets of their conversations.“Did you see his name?”“She totally nailed her audition!”“I can’t believe I didn’t make it...”My chest tightened. The auditions.I froze for a moment, m
My Rival My lover Chapter 49: New development
Alex pov He turned his head lazily, his eyes meeting mine. They were cold and detached, but something in them flickered for just a moment before he masked it. “What do you want, Alex?” he asked flatly. The way he asked made me pause what I wanted to say. He had a lazy expression ,like he would care less about anything. Surprisingly, he had answered without any harmful remarks. His friends, where were they?. He continued to stare at me, waiting for my reply. Why was he asking me what?. Was I stupid to think that Andrian, the head of Elites in the school, has any bassinets with me. His piercing gaze glared at me,like he was seeing through my soul. Seeing my inner secrets. I cringed, Who was I kidding, I couldn't do it. I wanted to run away, but Viper's hard words flashed in my mind. I swallowed hard, forcing the words out before I lost my nerve. “I’ve decided. I accept your proposal.” His brow furrowed slightly, like he was not expecting something like it, for a momen
My Rival My lover Chapter 48: clearing the air
Alex Pov Luke.His warm brown eyes widened in surprise before softening into something gentler. He steadied me with a hand on my arm, his touch calm.and gentle. And a gentle contrast to Luke of yesterday night.“Alex,” he said, his voice low and calm, but there was a hint of something in it, relief?I opened my mouth, the apology I had rehearsed since I woke up, ready to spill out. “Luke, I…”But he cut me off, his voice firm yet kind.“It’s fine,” he said, his lips curving into a soft smile. “You don’t have to explain.”I blinked, startled. “What?”“Last night,” he continued, his gaze unwavering. “I shouldn’t have pushed you. I get it, Alex. You need time, and I’m okay with that. I’m willing to wait for as long as it takes.”His words caught me off guard. The sincerity in his voice, the patience, the intensity, the understanding, and it all melted something inside me. I had expected anger, maybe even resentment. But instead, here he was, willing to stand by me, no matter how compli
My Rival My lover Chapter 47: different day
Andrian povMy father’s voice cut through the air like a whip, freezing me in place. My hands hovered over the keys, trembling slightly. Why the fuck was I distracted, too distracted not to see him coming.He stood in the doorway, his imposing figure framed by the dim light. His sharp eyes bore into me, cold and unyielding, and for a moment, the room felt smaller, suffocating. The memory of a little crying boy surfaced. The boy was complaining to his father crying for his sweets that were destroyed by bullies. But his father instead of consoling the little boy took even the reminder of the sweets in front of him, and crushed it to the ground while cursing how weak he was.The memories threatened to crush me but I stood, my back straight, masking the fear that clawed at my insides.“What is this?” he demanded, his voice low but venomous.I didn’t answer. What was there to say? That I had let my emotions get the better of me? That I had sought solace in something he had deemed weak
