Uncharted Love: From Casual to lovers

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ng, and the occasional burst of laughter. I was seated at a table with two other girls

girl with an air of confidence, framed by perfectly styled hair and vibrant make

slithered across the room, and heads turned in unison, eyes fixated on the unfolding dram

"ARIA CARTER?" A ripple of curio

table muttered, "Isn't that Ruby Hayes?" The mere mention of the name set off a chain reaction - s

unfolding scene. Flashbulbs flickered, creat

d "What's happening?" circulated, h

th my boyfriend was prettier than I was,

ggled to comprehend the unexpected revelation. The onlookers, their curiosity no

think they can climb the social ladder by cozying up to rich boys. Well, not with my

eria buzzed with hushed conversations, and the realization that people were filming t

o the hell is your boyfriend? And poverty-stricken? Girl, do you even know who you're talking to?" I fired back,

or someone of your caliber? I don't think so. I don't give a fuck w

she made a dramatic exit. As she strode away, leaving me in my wake, the lingering

red call intensified the knot in my stomach. What if she was really his girlfriend? I thought

to Lucas's place, a location I hadn't visited in this academic session due to his seemingly perpet

e, Lucas's supposed girlfriend stood before me, her wer hair clung to her shoulders, and an oversized shirt screamed f

et mine, a fusion of defiance and subtle triumph shining through. The shirt, an

ure against the door frame.A whirlwind of emotions engulfed me - disbelief, hurt, and simmering anger. Her

g low on his hips, revealing a toned chest adorned with glistening beads of sweat. Surprise flicke

" His voice, once comforting, now

er fingers tracing circles on his b

d her off with a dismissive air, leaving Ruby to pout and retr

?" My voice cut through the strained atmosphere,

ually, his indifference sending a surge of frustration through my veins. The la

e is all over the school forum, hashtag the man snatcher, and you say she's okay with it?" Frustration spilled from

f a special connection. I berated herself for being delusional, for believing I held a

p. I didn't think she would do that." Lucas's feeble apology fell s

." I declared, my voice a mix of hurt and anger as I stormed away, leaving

ngement, once clear, now lay in tatters. The pain of rejection and betrayal enveloped me, questioning the choices that led me to this heart-

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es; there's a party we must grace, and I want us to outshine every woman in attendance," Mom announced duri

egation of people using each other for personal gains. Mom liked to call it 'creating business

couldn't refuse Mom, and I'd be left to navi

an In-law of the Walkers,' and we will succeed tomorrow," my mother casually

nfazed by Ivy's outrage and the pending apology, my focus honed in on the intriguing revelation of

my gaze fixed on my mom, desperate

rthday" Irritation laced her words, a clear disapproval

r about. Lucas Walker, that infuriating jerk, I haven't seen him since afte

he's off the market. I can only rely on one of you to snag the other two men

at my mom casually dropped. The seemingly nonchalant revelation about the engagement sent a ripple o

getting over her broken heart or else you meant marrying into the family considering you

other, so no thanks. Why don't I join you guys for shopping? I need to pick something extra

yfriend, not that he islikeablee in the first p

Ivy," I rolled my

om, greet some elders, and sneak away before anybod