The Bully's Pawn: A Dark Academy Romance (Malum Kings College Book 1) by Cora Masters & Ebby Rose

Author:Cora Masters & Ebby Rose [Masters, Cora & Rose, Ebby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Phantom Pen
Published: 2023-06-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Chantilla

I was coming back to the dorm after classes, and it was a sad affair. The room looked bare without Kailey’s stuff piled everywhere. With the very little I had, I only arrived with two suitcases and a backpack, and that was all clothes and school supplies. The dorm provided all the essentials, but the part that had made the place look lived in belonged to Kailey.

Shuffling my way to my room, I lay down, and once again, I was alone, like I was used to. I didn’t want to be alone though. After letting everything accumulate, the tears fell, and I didn’t hold them back for once. The overwhelming emotions bubbled, and I didn’t want to fight them anymore. I allowed myself to drown in my pillow for what my life was and how much I disliked it.

With the floodgates of the night before, I didn’t close the blinds, so I woke up much earlier than I needed to. My head hurt from the crying headache I gave myself, and my eyes were dry and felt like sandpaper swiped over them.

Lying in bed staring at the ceiling, I let myself daze momentarily when resolve smacked me across the head. I wouldn’t let everything get me down. Getting all those tears out helped me get more balance, and I had to start the day with a better attitude. The world was of my own making, or at least how I reacted. I couldn’t control what was done to me, but I could control what I did about it.

Rising out of bed with a lighter air, I decided I wanted to start the day right, and what wasn’t more fitting than getting dressed up? Make-up and fancy clothes were not my thing. That was more Kailey. But from watching her get ready, more often than not, it did come off as a ritual that made for a brighter day. How could it not be when you pamper yourself?

Spending the time to curl my hair, put on make-up, and pick out one of the new outfits I recently obtained thanks to Abel’s dad, I had a new lease on life. Gazing at myself in the mirror, I couldn’t help the confidence and happiness that evolved in me. All from dressing up and taking pride in my appearance.

Excited, I grabbed my phone and texted Kailey.

Me: Want to have breakfast with me?

Kailey: I ate with the girls at the sorority house already, but I can meet with you.

A chink wrestled its way into my new armor, but I shook myself away from that. It didn’t even take a full day, and it had already started. Here was the beginning of the end.

Me: That’s okay. Don’t worry about it. I’ll see you later.

Putting my phone in my bag, I told myself I wouldn’t let this ruin my new outlook. I wouldn’t let this ruin my day. After all, it was breakfast. I’ve eaten plenty of times on my own.

Happily, I walked out of the building’s front doors.

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