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“Good night.” He gave me my phone, which I accepted.
Without waiting for a reply, he turned his back on me.
My insides collapsed in confusion as I watched until I could no longer see him.
My eyes trained on nothing in particular as I returned to my room. Each step I took only worsened the hurt in my heart.
It was probably best this way, but it still hurt.
I’d allowed myself to walk into this trap. It was probably best that way.
After he had left for work earlier in the morning, it dawned on me. My stupidity, my mistake.
I couldn't help the vivid images of Dad’s disappointed face that taunted me.
I'd been so engrossed in lust that I failed to see clearly. I’d stupidly put my career and all other things on the line.
Now, I'd gotten what I deserved. My face on every web page as a whore.
The thing about news is that it is subjective and easily interpreted. News about famous people was worse.
Without the confidence of a thick skin, you couldn’t withstand the criticisms of millions of people.
Heaven knows what Dad would think when he saw the news.
Fuck knows what would happen at the office tomorrow.
I fucked my way to the top. That’d be the topic for gossip.
I didn’t know if I could take that. Heck, I didn’t know if my potential recruiters at Everest Academy would take me seriously after this.
I reached my door with the draining energy of self-loathe. I hated what I’d done. I hated the situation I’d put myself in.
Most importantly, I hated that I betrayed my father’s trust.
I messed myself up. I messed up my dream.
What would happen if Everest Academy refused to pick me because of the scandal?
If there was one thing the school held in high regard, it was morals and principles. The little things counted.
Pushing past the door, I collapsed on the bed. Then, I took a glance at my phone’s screen.
Beautifully edited images of us— his hand on the small of my back as we walked the red carpet— filled my vision.
My eyes remained trained on it.
The media was perfect at ruining things. They were incredibly good at bringing something out of nothing and centering the whole world’s attention on it…
But I shouldn’t be bothered about the situation. I shouldn’t be confused about our situation.
It was nothing but a silly mistake, and if I had the chance to erase our crucial moments that led to this point, I would…
I should.
With that thought in mind, I shut my eyes and let the darkness circle me until I succumbed to it.
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