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My Rival My lover Chapter 10: Mystery customer
Alex’s povToday was Saturday, a day most students spent catching up on rest or enjoying some much-needed fun. For me, however, it was a day of work. Saturdays meant a full shift at the eatery where Linda and I worked, and while I usually found some comfort in the routine, today felt different. The soft rays of morning light spilled through the thin curtains of my small room, bathing everything in a golden hue. But I didn't have the energy to leave my bed. It should’ve been a calming and energetic morning for me, considering my huge paycheck from Jeff yesterday, but instead, my chest felt unusually heavy. the sunlight felt accusatory, dragging me back to reality, as the events of yesterday rushed back in.I stared at the ceiling, my mind replaying the scene with Andrian and i. It had felt like a dream come true, felt so good, and for once, it had felt right. But it didn't last long. The cold reality slapped me on the face so hard that I had to hold myself from shedding tears like a b
Last Updated : 2024-12-15My Rival My lover Chapter 11: The meal
Alex pov It was “him.” The same man I had bumped into days ago. His presence was impossible to ignore, handsome, impeccably dressed, and exuding a quiet confidence that made me feel small in comparison. He smiled at me, his lips curving just enough to make it clear he knew the effect he had on people. My heart thudded hard against my chest. Up close, I noticed things I hadn’t before, a faint scar on his left cheek, the sharp line of his jaw, and the way his dark eyes softened as they settled on me. The contrast was jarring. This man had interrupted rudely, barging into our discussion like he owns the place, the last time he came yet here he was, his smile disarming. I placed his order on his table order, all the while feeling his gaze on me following my movement like it was a show. smiled, a slow, knowing smile that made my stomach flip. “Alex, right?” he asked, his voice smooth and unhurried, like velvet brushing against stone I blinked, caught off guard. “Yes, sir.”
Last Updated : 2024-12-16My Rival My lover Chapter 12: Vipers rescue
Alex povThe mention of that name was like a slap in the face. Andrian's sneering face flashed through my mind. My stomach twisted, and the air seemed to grow colder around me. "I don’t see how that’s relevant," I said, my voice laced with an edge I hadn’t intended. His smirk returned, softer this time, but no less unnerving. "Not all power is used for good, Alex. Sometimes, those at the top are the most dangerous." That was it, I couldn’t keep up the facade that i was enjoying the lunch. It was more of an interrogative session than a lunch. I pushed back my chair, my appetite thoroughly gone. "Thank you for lunch, but I should get back to work." He leaned back, his smirk melting into a knowing smile. "Take care, Alex," he said, sliding a sleek black card across the table. "If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me." I hesitated for a moment before snatching up the card and walking away. My thoughts churned with unease as I pocketed it without looking. Someth
Last Updated : 2024-12-16My Rival My lover Chapter 13: Encounter in the hallway
Alex povThe hallway buzzed with the usual morning energy, students laughing, chatting, and rushing to their next classes. I clutched my books tightly against my chest, my head hunged low as I navigated through the crowd. It has become my routine, ever since my embarrassing moment, on the first day of resumption. keep my head down, avoid eye contact, and try to stay invisible. Last weekend’s events still played in my mind like an endless loop. the stranger, the attack, and his unusual words about my father, then came the men on black trying to kidnap me. It didn’t make sense, and I hadn’t told Mom. She had enough to worry about without adding my strange, late-night run-ins to the list. I convinced myself it was just an unfortunate coincidence, something I could forget and move past. Yet, no matter how hard I tried to shake it off, the unease lingered. The feeling like I was doing something wrong, like I was getting it all wrong, keeps on tugging at the back of my mind.“Alex!” Linda
Last Updated : 2024-12-16My Rival My lover Chapter 14: Trouble
Alex pov The rest of the day felt like I was walking on a tightrope. The entire morning, I kept glancing over my shoulder, expecting Andrian to show up. But he was nowhere to be found, which only heightened my anxiety. Andrian wasn’t the type to let things slide, especially when it involved embarrassing his closest friends. Classes had been smooth. surprise quizzes, no awkward encounters, no more run-ins with June and her minions, except for the embarrassing moment in history class. I sighed, remembering what had happened. I was in history class, half listening and half thinking about who would be sent to torment me this time. My eyes trailed to the empty seat of Andrian, wondering why he was not in class. I shook my head. Was I just worried about Andrian? It wasn’t just me being paranoid. I had blamed it on my tense body, which had not relaxed throughout the incident in the hallway with June, the girlfriend of Andrian and his lackeys. “Now, the list of all your names will
Last Updated : 2024-12-17My Rival My lover Chapter 15: Shattered hearts
Alex povJosh’s grin faltered for a moment, but he quickly recovered. “What’s the matter, Alex? Can’t fight your own battles? Gotta hide behind your girlfriend?” Linda scoffed. “If being a decent human being makes me his girlfriend, then sure. Now leave him alone.” I blinked, caught off guard by what Linda said, but now was not the time to think about it. The tension crackled in the air, and for a moment, I thought Josh might actually back down. But his smirk returned, meaner this time. “The worst thing you did in your life is insult an elite. Let’s see how tough you are, strong boy,” he said, lunging forward. Before he could do anything, the sharp whistle of the sports director sliced through the chaos. “What’s going on here?” the director barked, his eyes narrowing as he looked between us. “Nothing, mr clark” Josh said, stepping back and raising his hands in mock innocence. The director furrowed his eyes, not buying it, but what could he do. Josh was among the elites of the s
Last Updated : 2024-12-17My Rival My lover Chapter 16: crushing feelings
Alex pov I wasn’t supposed to feel this way. He wasn’t mine to want, in the first place. And yet, the pain was real. I felt like the walls were closing in on me, the sound of their voices still echoing in my mind. My fingers trembled as I wiped my eyes, brushing away the hot tears that betrayed my resolve. I couldn’t stay there. I couldn’t bear to listen to another moment. The world outside felt colder than it had just moments ago, as if the air itself knew the storm brewing inside me. My steps faltered as I wandered aimlessly through the hallways. Andrian and June. It wasn’t just a crush anymore. It was a brutal reminder of where I stood in his world, a forgotten piece of trash. Always on the outside, looking in. This was real. And it was high time I stopped fooling myself, stopped clinging to the illusion that the Jacob I’d met, the boy with the soft laugh and kind eyes, was the same Andrian who now treated me like I don't exist. I couldn’t imagine the distance that
Last Updated : 2024-12-17My Rival My lover Chapter 17: Shattered heart
Alex povThe boy that had been staring at me throughout today. The strange elite. “What are you doing here?” I demanded, my voice hoarse from crying. He leaned casually against the doorframe, his arms crossed as he studied me. “I could ask you the same thing. Look around this place. I came to take a shot.”His tone was light, almost teasing, but it only fueled my frustration. But I couldn’t help but look around at the shed. There were rows of packs of cigars and lighters arranged on the desk close to the wall. The walls were filled with posters of rock stars and famous artists. The decor of the room was plain, but it was a hideout. But for who. Fear crept inside me. “Are you stalking me?” I snapped, rising to my feet. “Because if you are, you can forget it. I don’t need your pity or your fake concern.” “Whoa, relax,” he said, raising his hands in mock surrender. “I’m not stalking you. I just happened to notice you running out of the school like your life depended on it. Thought I
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My Rival My lover Chapter 19: The Gamble
Alex povIt wasn’t until 5 p.m. that the teacher in charge of our detention released us. I was already beyond frustrated. The day was slipping away, and I was stuck at school, staring into space, when I should have been at Amanda’s house cleaning. Today was payday, and missing it wasn’t an option, no matter how late it was. Not even when an annoying, frustrating boy like Luke was breathing down my neck. “What do you want, Luke?” I asked for what felt like the hundredth time since detention started. His response? The same infuriating smile. “I just want to escort you home. Chillax, man, I don’t bite.” “No! I can find my way home. I don’t need you for that,” I snapped, stepping back instinctively. There was no way I was letting him see where I lived. My thoughts spiraled with all the possible outcomes of him knowing. He was an elite, for Christ’s sake. His sudden goodness was suspicious. “You look cute when you’re angry,” Luke said casually, catching me completely off guard. I st
My Rival My lover Chapter 18: picking up the pieces
Alex pov The morning sun streamed into my room, mocking me with its warmth and brightness. I pulled the blanket over my head, wishing I could disappear. My chest still ached with the weight of humiliation, and the memory of yesterday haunted me. Andrian’s smirk, the crowd’s laughter, the whispers, they all played on a loop in my head. “Alex?” My mom’s voice drifted in softly, followed by a gentle knock. I didn’t answer. I couldn’t. I didn’t want to see anybody, especially my mother. “Alex, I’m coming in.” The door creaked open, and her footsteps stopped just inside. “You’ve been in here all morning. You’re going to be late for school.” “I’m not going,” I muttered, my voice muffled by the pillow. “Alex, you can’t just…” “I said I am not going mum, just drop it” “Alexi, what happened? Did anybody hurt you or bully you…” she was saying “Mom, please!” I snapped, my words sharper than I intended. “Just leave me alone! I don't need you breathing down my neck!!” Silence stre
My Rival My lover Chapter 17: Shattered heart
Alex povThe boy that had been staring at me throughout today. The strange elite. “What are you doing here?” I demanded, my voice hoarse from crying. He leaned casually against the doorframe, his arms crossed as he studied me. “I could ask you the same thing. Look around this place. I came to take a shot.”His tone was light, almost teasing, but it only fueled my frustration. But I couldn’t help but look around at the shed. There were rows of packs of cigars and lighters arranged on the desk close to the wall. The walls were filled with posters of rock stars and famous artists. The decor of the room was plain, but it was a hideout. But for who. Fear crept inside me. “Are you stalking me?” I snapped, rising to my feet. “Because if you are, you can forget it. I don’t need your pity or your fake concern.” “Whoa, relax,” he said, raising his hands in mock surrender. “I’m not stalking you. I just happened to notice you running out of the school like your life depended on it. Thought I
My Rival My lover Chapter 16: crushing feelings
Alex pov I wasn’t supposed to feel this way. He wasn’t mine to want, in the first place. And yet, the pain was real. I felt like the walls were closing in on me, the sound of their voices still echoing in my mind. My fingers trembled as I wiped my eyes, brushing away the hot tears that betrayed my resolve. I couldn’t stay there. I couldn’t bear to listen to another moment. The world outside felt colder than it had just moments ago, as if the air itself knew the storm brewing inside me. My steps faltered as I wandered aimlessly through the hallways. Andrian and June. It wasn’t just a crush anymore. It was a brutal reminder of where I stood in his world, a forgotten piece of trash. Always on the outside, looking in. This was real. And it was high time I stopped fooling myself, stopped clinging to the illusion that the Jacob I’d met, the boy with the soft laugh and kind eyes, was the same Andrian who now treated me like I don't exist. I couldn’t imagine the distance that
My Rival My lover Chapter 15: Shattered hearts
Alex povJosh’s grin faltered for a moment, but he quickly recovered. “What’s the matter, Alex? Can’t fight your own battles? Gotta hide behind your girlfriend?” Linda scoffed. “If being a decent human being makes me his girlfriend, then sure. Now leave him alone.” I blinked, caught off guard by what Linda said, but now was not the time to think about it. The tension crackled in the air, and for a moment, I thought Josh might actually back down. But his smirk returned, meaner this time. “The worst thing you did in your life is insult an elite. Let’s see how tough you are, strong boy,” he said, lunging forward. Before he could do anything, the sharp whistle of the sports director sliced through the chaos. “What’s going on here?” the director barked, his eyes narrowing as he looked between us. “Nothing, mr clark” Josh said, stepping back and raising his hands in mock innocence. The director furrowed his eyes, not buying it, but what could he do. Josh was among the elites of the s
My Rival My lover Chapter 14: Trouble
Alex pov The rest of the day felt like I was walking on a tightrope. The entire morning, I kept glancing over my shoulder, expecting Andrian to show up. But he was nowhere to be found, which only heightened my anxiety. Andrian wasn’t the type to let things slide, especially when it involved embarrassing his closest friends. Classes had been smooth. surprise quizzes, no awkward encounters, no more run-ins with June and her minions, except for the embarrassing moment in history class. I sighed, remembering what had happened. I was in history class, half listening and half thinking about who would be sent to torment me this time. My eyes trailed to the empty seat of Andrian, wondering why he was not in class. I shook my head. Was I just worried about Andrian? It wasn’t just me being paranoid. I had blamed it on my tense body, which had not relaxed throughout the incident in the hallway with June, the girlfriend of Andrian and his lackeys. “Now, the list of all your names will
My Rival My lover Chapter 13: Encounter in the hallway
Alex povThe hallway buzzed with the usual morning energy, students laughing, chatting, and rushing to their next classes. I clutched my books tightly against my chest, my head hunged low as I navigated through the crowd. It has become my routine, ever since my embarrassing moment, on the first day of resumption. keep my head down, avoid eye contact, and try to stay invisible. Last weekend’s events still played in my mind like an endless loop. the stranger, the attack, and his unusual words about my father, then came the men on black trying to kidnap me. It didn’t make sense, and I hadn’t told Mom. She had enough to worry about without adding my strange, late-night run-ins to the list. I convinced myself it was just an unfortunate coincidence, something I could forget and move past. Yet, no matter how hard I tried to shake it off, the unease lingered. The feeling like I was doing something wrong, like I was getting it all wrong, keeps on tugging at the back of my mind.“Alex!” Linda
My Rival My lover Chapter 12: Vipers rescue
Alex povThe mention of that name was like a slap in the face. Andrian's sneering face flashed through my mind. My stomach twisted, and the air seemed to grow colder around me. "I don’t see how that’s relevant," I said, my voice laced with an edge I hadn’t intended. His smirk returned, softer this time, but no less unnerving. "Not all power is used for good, Alex. Sometimes, those at the top are the most dangerous." That was it, I couldn’t keep up the facade that i was enjoying the lunch. It was more of an interrogative session than a lunch. I pushed back my chair, my appetite thoroughly gone. "Thank you for lunch, but I should get back to work." He leaned back, his smirk melting into a knowing smile. "Take care, Alex," he said, sliding a sleek black card across the table. "If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me." I hesitated for a moment before snatching up the card and walking away. My thoughts churned with unease as I pocketed it without looking. Someth
