A Hurt So Sweet_Volume One by Betti Rosewood

Author:Betti Rosewood [Rosewood, Betti]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary
Goodreads: 46766191
Published: 2019-09-15T00:00:00+00:00

Ten

Pandora

After Dexter ends the call, I lie on my bed trying to catch my breath for several minutes. I clutch my phone, knowing it’s my best kept secret now. Why is Dexter showing me kindness? There’s got to be some ulterior motive.

My new phone is ringing. An unknown number flashes across the screen, and I furrow my brows in confusion before finally picking up the call. “Hello?”

“Hey, girl.” The voice on the other side of the line sounds familiar. “It’s Araminta Fox. From school?”

“Oh, hi.” I smile to myself. “How did you get my number?”

“From Dexter. So, you coming to Julian’s party tonight?”

I hesitate before answering. I want to ask her what her relationship is with Dexter, but I’m too scared of knowing the truth. It makes me so jealous my skin crawls.

“Yes, with my sister,” I finally mutter.

“Awesome. If you come at around nine, that would be perfect. Fashionably late, you know?”

She laughs melodically. Her good mood is contagious, and I find myself smiling despite everything that’s happened that day.

“But I was thinking of hitting up the salon before the party. You wanna come with me?”

“Yes, that would be amazing.”

“Great! I’ll pick you up in like, twenty? And remember, bring the card with the highest limit. We’re giving you a full-on makeover.”

While I’m not so convinced I need a full-on makeover, I find myself agreeing.

Once we end the call, I sit down in front of the large mirror in my bedroom, crossing my legs and scrutinizing my appearance. Besides the wax that I need desperately, I could also do with getting my brows done. My nails have seen my better times. I inspect my cuticles. Awful. I haven’t really made my looks a priority lately. I didn’t want to look good for these people. That is, until Dexter wormed his way under my skin.

I know before I meet up with Araminta, I still need to sort out the credit card with my father. I'm dreading asking him for it, but there is no other way, so I take a deep breath before ringing the bell for my maid.

The door unlocks a couple moments later, and Belle stands on the doorstep, scowling at me.

"Where's Minnie?" I ask.

"Busy," she replies firmly. "What do you need, Miss Lily Anna?"

"I need to speak to my father," I explain. "I'll only be a minute."

"He's busy."

She crosses her arms and I furrow my brows at her.

"Belle, do I need to remind you who you work for?" I ask her sweetly. "It seems to me like you're forgetting your place. I'm sure my father wouldn't be very happy to hear about this."

She sneers at me, and I raise an eyebrow, demanding she answer me.

"I'll see if he's free," she mutters, sounding displeased.

"I'll come with you," I purr.

She hesitates, then practically runs out of my room and attempts to lock the door behind her. I let out an outraged cry and burst through the door before she can lock me back in.

I half-walk, half-sprint down the hallway until I reach my father's office.

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