chapter 11

***Present Day***

I slam the door after Brandon leaves.

I toss the bouquet in the bin and grab another sandwich from the fridge. I curl myself on the couch and I can't help but laugh.

Brandon thinks he scared me with that funeral threat. But he was the one that looked scared. The naked fear in his eyes. He's clearly terrified that I will ruin his career. No, he's terrified that Damien Hunt will ruin his career and he will never be able to secure a job once he gets fired. Damien knows everyone in this city. Just one call and Brandon is ruined.

Look, I was supposed to kiss Damien. Humiliate Brandon infront of his friends. Go back to our apartment. Break everything. Pour lots of flour on furniture and the floor. Make the biggest mess. Steal his money. Go back to my parents.

But I got scared. I was scared that Brandon would press charges against me for vandalism and robbery. I was scared to go back to my parents. But then Damien saved the night. Although marrying him would be the perfect