𝑾𝑯𝑰𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑾𝑨𝑽𝑬𝑺 /𝑗𝑗 𝑚𝑎𝑦𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑘

𝟎𝟐𝟎.

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𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑫
𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑒，𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑥
𝟏𝟔:𝟒𝟑 — 𝟐𝟐:𝟑𝟕
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KIARA AND I head back to meet up with the guys, since JJ had been texting me nonstop.

JJ kept complaining about Pope and how he wanted my touch. Typical JJ, always clingy but so endearing.

Kie pokes me with a knowing grin, asking, "So, how's things with that loverboy of yours?"

I can't help but grin from ear to ear, trying - and failing - to hide my smile as I bite my lip.

I let out a shy murmur, my voice barely above a whisper. "We're kind of dating now," I admit, clearing my throat before continuing. "He told me he loves me."

Kie widens her eyes in surprise, her voice rising in excitement. "What!" she squeals, unable to contain her excitement. I can't help but chuckle softly at her reaction.

Kie shoots me a warm smile, her eyes filled with genuine joy. "I love seeing you happy, Bree, you deserve it," she affirms. "I know you don't like talking about your feelings, but I could always tell you're going through a lot." she continues, understanding the unspoken.
"But JJ has really helped put a smile on your face." Kie adds, her tone filled with happiness for me.

I steal a quick kiss on Kie's cheek before we open the doors, my smile disappearing once I spot Sarah Cameron sitting next to John b on the couch, with JJ in an armchair next to Pope.

Kie lets out a surprised oath. "No effing way!" she whispers, her expression mirroring my own disbelief and anger.

I feel my blood boiling at the sight of Sarah here, particularly in the Château after everything we had explained about her.

I glare at John b, speechless at his audacity.

My anger flared, my voice shaking with fury. "I'll smash her head in if you don't get her blonde ass out of here!" I growled, my patience snapping.

Kie ignored Sarah, her gaze fixed on John b instead. "You brought her here? So, what? She's in on this now?"

I couldn't tear my eyes away from Sarah, my rage and animosity towards her consuming me as I continued to glare in her direction.

John b looked helplessly at Pope, silently pleading for assistance, but Pope just shrugged and raised his hands defensively.

JJ spoke up, his tone firm. "Look, all I care about is her cut comes out of your share, but if she's annoying my girl, then I think she should leave." he says pointedly, his gaze fixed on Sarah.

Kie scoffs in disbelief, her expression filled with irritation. "Y'know, I don't remember taking a vote. This is our thing. A Pogue thing." Kie takes my hand, gently holding me back as she senses my mounting rage, preventing me from lashing out at Sarah – yet.