Lies

Chapter 24

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Hey Ya'll,

I just wanted to say look at this art work! Felix looks unbothered here.

We are at 450 reads!? What in the world!

Anyways, like I said shit is about to go down, but I'll let you find out for yourself ;)

Thank you again!

Now let's begin!

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Kagami

I target the front door as I curse under my breath. Logan failed to be a good- whatever he was. Friend? Boyfriend? We never established a label on us. However, he is responsible for my well being tonight. I must've looked pathetic waiting like I did.

It's quite the reminder of my past relationship, in moments of vulnerability I was ditched. How an apology the next day was just hollow words. The deceit that came with it was unbearable. Now here I am in the repeat of the past. But Logan wanted me here. He was very adamant about it. So what changed? Why have I been left in the dark twice?

While I try to get through the cluster of people I notice everyone gathering around a certain spot. There is a single tier of cake in the shape of an M being brought out on a cart. There are two sparklers on the cake and everyone starts to harmonize as they sing happy birthday to Mila. Lexi and Hannah are next to her as she stares at her guests singing to her.

Her blue eyes glowing from the sparklers as she stares back at the cake to make her wish. What more could she wish for? She has everything. I hate her. I hate her so much. My fists clenched and I forced myself to walk faster towards the exit.

With one foot in front of the other, my legs carry me out the beautiful doors. My lungs breathe in the crisp October air and I close my eyes. The smell of rain and wet leaves fill my nose. Now I understand why the dance floor was so packed. The cool breeze nips at my skin, but I still feel pretty warm from the liquor.

I take in the sight of the moonlight shining through the autumn leaves. It's beautiful. The way they sway so calmly soothes me somehow. The shadows of the branches moving along the gravel reminds me of skeleton hands and I laugh. Why did I attend? I don't belong here. My eyes shift over towards the cars parked. It's difficult to concentrate, the image is warped.

My feet feel light, my foot steps forward and I recall I'm at the top of the stairs. The steps aren't steep last I remember, but with the state I'm in they aren't easy to master. Everything around me is irrelevant, the cars, the people in the house, the music. The anger, the pain, the humiliation, the sadness all of it is drowning me and what's even worse is I'm allowing it to. Allowing him to.

That asshole!

My fingers clenched in fists and my body begins to quake with exuding anger. What kind of guy just leaves you without reason? Was that his plan all along? Did he get a kick out of it? He hasn't even called or anything to let me know. Who just leaves their damn date at a party? Mind you, I didn't want to attend in the first place! I laugh again at how pathetic I sound.

Is it that hard to simply call to say where you will be going and when you'll come back? I think it's common courtesy.

The frustration gnaws at me and my stomach begins to grumble. I didn't eat anything prior and those stupid treats weren't filling. I'm upset, hungry and alone. I sigh.

"Thank you Lochlian, for being such an amazing escort." I say quietly. My head tilts up and I close my eyes for a moment.

The wind blows and my arms suddenly caress my sides. My shoulders push inward and my eyes stare at the first stair. It's still moving. Everything is still swirling. It's now or never. I let out a huff and step forward.