All Chapters of The Devil's Embrace: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

My parents were right. The stay only lasted for one night before I was discharge. Mom came in the morning to pack up my staff while I disregarded her advice and went ahead to school. Although I missed the morning class, I could still catch the afternoon ones I thought.Mom was furious as she wanted me to rest more. But, what can I do? My tuition depends on the scholarship. I can’t afford a bad attendance or average grades. I need a sterling report card. But, I won’t be able to do that if I laze around.“I prefer to take you myself if you really must go. Though I think you should be resting because you’ve only woken up yesterday,” mom had said. I could only force a smile and show her my injured leg. I moved it around for her to see that I was perfectly fine.“I’m alright, Mom,” I had assured her. “But, if it makes you worry less, then yeah let’s go together.”In the end, mom had called a cab to take

After I’ve gone back downstairs, I send Aubrey a text asking where she is and if she wants to go back together. I need to blow off some steam after dealing with Cain. I know Aubrey will be more than willing to do so. However, contrary to my expectation, I receive her text saying that she has something to do and can’t go back with me.I pout disappointedly but quickly brush it off. I have no energy to get mad again and rather go home to a nice soothing bath and a good book to read ‘till I knock off at midnight. With a plan in mind, I walk out of the school.Meanwhile, Aubrey has just finished sending Rosie a text before silencing her phone. Since the school has ended, the hallway is rather empty when Aubrey walks towards the school gate. Her friends have been waiting for her for almost twenty minutes now. “Hey! Sorry I’m a bit late.” Aubrey apologizes the moment she arrives before the girls.“Nah, it’s fine. We were

I had dived right into a novel which Faith had been reading before I had come when I thought that Cain would be late. I’m the type of person who doesn’t pay attention to her surroundings when I’m reading. So, I didn’t notice his presence, meanwhile Faith was dumbfounded the moment she looks at him.To be honest, it looks sort of funny when Faith peers at Cain’s outfit. It’s summer and he’s wearing a jacket like a freaking genius. However, she has to admit that the boy emits the kind of attraction that’s capable of turning everyone’s head without an exception. And just by seeing him like this, it sends a jolt at Faith’s heart.Thus, it gets her so excited when she knows it’s Cain, the guy whom Rosie’s waiting for. It’s because he’s been looking around the moment he enters the library. When his eyes settle on the front desk, he looks for a while before heading toward Faith’s direction.

After we’re done with the food, we call for the bill. My pupils tremble when I see the total amount. This is the end. I should’ve known it would be expensive. Why didn’t my brain work before? I just obediently followed him to the restaurant. Nevertheless, I prepare myself to split the bill when Cain suddenly take away the bill and give the waiter his card.“Wait, I can’t let you pay!” I exclaim. It’s too expensive and I don’t want to be called a gold digger. If I can still pay, I won’t rely on someone else. I know that he’s rich since he lives in Bloomingdale. But, it doesn’t give me the rights to take advantage of that.“Don’t worry about it. I’m the guy anyway,” he says. I purse my lips at his chivalry that sounds more like gender stereotype.“So what if you’re a guy?” I’m unamused.He shakes his head in helplessness. “Never mind. Just take it

This morning came with a warm sunlight seeping into the room. I didn’t pull my blackout curtain but welcome the day with a big smile. No alarm needed to stir me awake. I didn’t even linger on my bed for long but get up quickly for a good bath. Humming myself while I brush my teeth and swing my towel in a merry dance, then I saunter down into the tub, soaking my body in a fragrance bath. It’s rose bath bomb today with a bubble bar as a companion.While I enjoy myself with the bath, I put on some groovy music which I sing along to while blowing bubbles into the air. They float, filling every corner of my bathroom, from the ceiling to the floor. Thus, the moment I finish, everything has turned into a massive disaster. But, that is the least of my concern. In fact, I don’t mind cleaning it all up. After that, I didn’t stop for a casual outfit but goes straight towards the hanger where I put all of my fancy clothes. Most of them are dresses and co