Chloe's POV“Chloe, don't mind her. She doesn't deserve a friend like you,”“You deserve someone better than Ariel. Mind being my friend?”“It is understandable if you did her wrong, she's worthless anyway,” “I heard Ariel was partially responsible for the death of a grandmother. Chloe, you should stop hanging out with someone as dangerous as her,”“Despite all you do for her, she doesn't appreciate you. What a bitch!"All these comments kept flooding in as I sat on my chair. My face was lowered, and it made it virtually impossible for anyone to see the last smile playing on my lips.What a bunch of fools they all are. I can't believe my plan worked better than I expected. I only anticipated that'll throw shades at Ariel. But surprisingly, they keep on consoling me with cheesy comments. Now I'm the good guy while Ariel is the motherfucking btch.‘Does getting praised feels this amazing ?’ I wondered joyfully. I merely lifted my head once Ace's scent filled my nostrils. As expected, m
Chapter sixteenAriel's POVAfter my last statement, the dining room got engulfed in silence. No one said anything, but the shocked looks on their faces portrayed their emotions. “Ariel dear, you want to start working? But why? We've got everything that you will ever desire,” Agnes stood immediately. It took a lot out of me not to roll my eyes sarcastically at her. It isn't much of a big deal, so I don't see why the fuck they are getting so worked up. “Ma'am, it's not an abomination for a girl my age to involve herself in minimal jobs. I'm also trying to survive, and I can't be dependent on you guys forever,” I tried to reason with them, but I guess they are all a bunch of blockheads. “Dependent? What the hell are you saying? So now you want to be independent or what?” Ace growled aggressively. Moreover, he banged the table with his fist, sending a handful of food to the ground.“Girl, there isn't a valid reason for you to start working. Why would you want to stress yourself when
Chapter seventeen. Ariel's POVDue to the raucousness of my tone, Tyler got shocked, and he fell heavily on the floor.“Ariel!” he growled, visibly displeased at me. He winced while standing up from the ground. Yet, I couldn't believe what he just said. Kevin has a crush?Okay. I know that shouldn't surprise me, considering how deadly handsome he is, but we are mates. Despite that, he went to see some girl who is drooling over him?Isn't that a bit unfair? I clenched my fist angrily as I tried my best not to let out another scream. The news is so overwhelming for me to control that I stood up.“Is something the matter? Or you're going to scream again?” Tyler asked with his eyes fixed on me. I let out a deep sigh before facing him. “Nothing's wrong; everything's fine, totally fine. And I apologize for yelling unexpectedly,” I apologized with a small smile spreading on my lips.“It's nothing. And you can apologize by helping me make dinner,” he arose from his seat and began walking t
Chapter eighteen. Kevin's POV Sighing for the umpteenth times, I never realized Tyler had been glaring murderously at me. But he has been that way since what occurred last night. Then again, I'm fed up with his fucking glare. “Can you stop that? Or you want me to gouge your eyes out!” I scrawled meanly at him. He huffed, seeming so unfazed. “Wouldn't it be better if you kick me out instead? You unhesitatingly did that to Ariel, so it won't be a shock to me,” he retorted cheerily. Oh, fucking gawd. How the hell am I supposed to get the information through this little bastard head that I didn't kick her out! “Tyler, for the love of the moon, I didn't kick her out; she left with her boyfriend. Why can't you get it?” I was totally frustrated at how block headed he can be. Snarling at me, he remained stubborn. “Believe what you may, okay? Fuck it. I'm going to school,”. Since breakfast was so unappetizing due to his attitude, I picked up my bag and attempted to leave the dining r
Chapter nineteen Ariel's POV“Calm down? The hell! Look what this bitch did to me? And hell! My flight's in 30 minutes!” Shantel, I assumed kept yelling at the top of her voice, gathering unnecessary attention. Truthfully, I would have loved to stick a cork into her mouth, but that'll seem offensive. The pay here is good, and it's not too stressful, and I get to head back home pretty late, isn't that enough reason to endure this bitch's nagging?So, I continued apologizing, even though it wasn't sincere; she's the one clearly at fault. Anyone with seeing eyes could tell, unless whosoever is dysfunctional. Her friend, however, seemed tired of her endless ranting.“Shantel, look it's just a little stain,” she said softly. Shantel's eyes flared up in anger.“A little stain? Mina, are you fucking with me!”“Okay. Forgive me. Let's go to a mall or something. Okay? The waitress has apologized. We should leave unless you want to miss your flight to France,” Minaj said suggestively. Shantel
Chapter TwentyAriel's POVTrembling in fear, I couldn't stop myself from biting my lips extremely hard. The look on Ace's face is scaring the shit out of me. Why the hell is he staring at me so lustfully? Even his lips were held in a lewd smile. He's never gazed at me with such unholy eyes before. And seriously, I am so afraid. “What…are you doing, Ace? Stop ogling at me like that!” I screamed out, insanely loud; I wanted to attract attention. I need anyone, someone, or anything to disrupt this moment. Unless Ace is going to do something we're both going to regret.He snarled, probably vexed at how much I yelled. “Stop shouting!” he growled demandingly.“That's not going to happen. If you don't let me go, then get ready to be the center of attention!” I blurted raucously. Ace gritted furiously as his eyes roamed around shortly. Maybe he saw someone heading towards us, so he dressed normally. I heaved a sigh of relief as he returned his manhood to its rightful position. I assumed A
Chapter Twenty-oneKevin's POVWhat occurred last night was kept a secret from Tyler. If that little rat ever gets to know that Ariel got abused by Ace, then I'm sure he's going to kill me. To him, I'm obliged to always be by her side and rescue her. But fortunately for me, I returned home last night only to find him sleeping in bed. While I made breakfast this morning and left for school, he didn't utter a word about Ariel. I was thrilled I got down the address of the waitress in the restaurant, same thing with her contact info. As expected, Ariel will be living with her from now on. Despite how much I wanted her to stay with me, I have to respect her decision. After all, I was the one who gave her the permission to leave. But I couldn't help but consider the fact that Ace might be stubborn—there's a possibility he will do everything in his power to get Ariel back. Sigh….It's all getting on my nerves. I just wish she could f****** tell him everything about us. If he refuses to bac
Chapter Twenty-two. Ariel's POV“Ariel, there's an order at table four!” the voice of Eros resounded through the kitchen as he walked in with a slip in his grip. He's supposed to do it himself yet gave me the obligation. “You know that's your order, not hers” Tikka didn't fail to complain, and he rolled his eyes carelessly at her. “Don't worry. I'll do it!” I beamed, pleased.They were both shocked as I carried out the order without whining—technically, I complain about every order, so I'm guessing that are quite shocked. Happily, I did as instructed with a wide smile playing continuously on my lips. Despite how shitty some customers were, they couldn't kill my joy due to how immensely gleeful I am. I never realized I had been giving my mood away too much to the others. So during our breakfast and at the ice cream shop, Tikka questioned my mood. “You've been unusually happy today. You even followed Eros' order” she said tactfully while I licked my ice cream cone deliciously. “So?”