SOUR PATCH

• Chapter Twenty Nine

• CHAPTER TWENTY NINE
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MARLOE LOISE STEVEN

Disappointment crashes through me, the hollow in my chest is expanding as Audrey's words sink into me like a rusty knife.

Standing here I feel my knees started to weaken.

I can't believe he left me in the dark.

I can't decipher the thought that Clace would keep something like this to me. Now I feel insignificant.

Does he truly love me?

I hate myself for doubting everything. I hate myself for feeling like this. God, it's only been a week and he already messed up.

I have to get out of here. I decided.

My chest is getting heavier and heavier every second. If I don't leave I'm gonna burst into tears.

God am I overreacting again?

No. I guess not.

Modeling is a huge thing for Clace. It's his dream. He always wanted to do it.

The fact that he didn't mention that huge break to me makes me feel so small. Am I not important enough to be a part of this huge thing? I'm his girlfriend for christ's sake. And he promises me to stay away from kelly and what's he's doing is the complete opposite. Audrey said they'll spend more time together. He's leaving in three weeks.

Such a short time. We just got together.

Why did he keep it from me?

Was he scared of my reaction?

When did he know about this?

All this question roan inside my head making me dizzy.

I need to get out I need to think. I need to calm myself.

I heaved a deep breath a scan my surrounding. Not daring to let my gaze land on the dancing--I don't know? couple now! Well, they deserve each other more. Hell, they're perfect together.

God this is so much torture.

Damn it. Damn me for falling so fast. This is exactly why I don't want to do anything with love. It hurt like hell.

I wasted time and run despite my weak knees. I badly wanted to get out of here.

I trace the way where I emerge not long ago and finally, I reach the familiar door. I push it open.

Fortunately, everyone is busy gawking at Kelly and Clace and no one really notices me.

I reach the living room but then I saw someone who is one of the people I wanted to avoid so badly. Perfect just a cherry on top of my night. Can this freaking shitty night can get anymore shitty? Like seriously I'm loving the word right now.

Shitty. Just a perfect description of my life.

He is talking to Mayor Gatchalan and by the look of it. It seems pretty serious. I can't believe they knew each other.

Well of course my mom said he is stinking rich.

They didn't notice me. They keep on talking.
I don't want them to see me so look around for another exit. Damn it. This house is huge chances are I'm going to be lost again.

I can't risk that. I have to get out of here.

"Loise?"

Fuck! Too late. I know that voice he saw me.
I sigh heavily and face them.