Back at the dorm, I realized he hadn’t answered either of the two questions I asked him.
I pouted. Whatever, I don’t want to know anymore!
Lost in thought, I felt someone gently tap me.
“Lily, what’s going on with you and Jack? There are a bunch of posts on the school forum saying you hooked up with some rich guy and dumped Jack.”
“Isn’t he always flirting with this girl and that girl? Some idiot must be spreading rumors. It’s all nonsense!”
“I already cursed them out for you. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back!”
Seeing my roommates‘ concern and unconditional trust in me warmed my heart.
“Jack and I broke up.”
I didn’t want to tell anyone about my sudden marriage to my boss yet. I could hardly believe it myself.
“I have nothing to do with him anymore.” My tone was light.
“That jerk, good riddance! You’re way too good for him. You’re such a beauty, you could have any guy you want.”
“Exactly! Girl, I’ll introduce you to some guys. I know tons of eligible bachelors!”
“Haha, the guys you’d introduce? No thanks.”
My roommate glared at her. “What’s that supposed to mean? The guys I’d introduce to Lily would be top–notch!”
“Haha, yeah right. Dream on.”
Just as my roommate was about to playfully hit her, there was a knock at our door before it opened.
We all turned to look.
To our surprise, it was Jack’s goddess – Emma White.
She looked around the room before fixing her gaze on me, her eyes scrutinizing and hostile. “Are you Lily Evans?”
I was confused. Why was she looking for me?
My roommates exchanged glances, recognizing her as well. But they tacitly remained silent, just coldly staring at her.
Emma waited a moment. Seeing I wasn’t responding, she walked over and pointed at me. “I’m talking to you. Are you deaf?”
From the corner of my eye, I saw my roommate about to stand up to protect me. I held her back and stood up myself. “Yes, that’s me. What is
it?”
“Come outside. I have something to say to you.”
12:15 AM
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“Whatever you have to say, you can say it here. We don’t have anything that needs to be discussed privately.”
She paused for a moment. “I’ll let you have Jack. You give me Lucas.”
Lucas – my boss.
