~Part 6~ What the Hell

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"I think I might be one of them" she said, and I couldn't help but blink in confusion. Was it the alcohol talking, or did she actually say what I think she said? What on earth does that even mean? Here I am, chatting with a girl who's willing to pretend to be someone's date for cash?Was I seriously admiring someone like her? I thought she was just this down-to-earth, kind-hearted person, but now I feel like I've been completely blindsided. This stings, man. Maybe it's just the alcohol messing with my head. I definitely need some shut-eye.

My expression shifted, and I could feel the sternness settling on my face as I uttered, "I think I need some sleep."
I rose from my seat, ready to put some distance between us, but Y/n started talking. "Wait, what's the issue?" she asked, her voice laced with concern. It hit me then—she genuinely didn't know what Binotto had proposed. I couldn't blame her; I wasn't about to spill the beans either. But I couldn't stand the thought of her agreeing to some fake dating scheme just for cash. I mean, I genuinely liked this girl. If she wanted to hang out, I was all for it, but this whole charade? It didn't sit right with me. "Listen," I began, my voice firm, "I have zero interest in this whole deal. If you have even a shred of respect for my feelings, steer clear of it."
I can find another girl, someone I feel nothing for, but not her. She's different, you know? There's something about her, something that draws me in. She's beautiful, sure, but it's more than that. It's like... I can't even explain it. I just know that I like her, and it's not simple.

"But I already signed the contract," she said, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of anger. How could she just sign it without even knowing what it entails? Was it all about the money for her? "I don't care," I replied, though deep down, I cared more than I could admit. This whole situation could change everything for us. "But you have to listen, I was told—" she began, but I cut her off sharply. "Didn't you get it the first time? I said I don't care."
She flinched, and it cut me to the core. I turned away, ignoring Carlos calling out to me. I knew I had hurt her, but I couldn't bear to see the disappointment in her eyes. Deep down, I didn't want to lose respect for her.
I walked straight to my room and stumbled over to the couch, my head spinning, and drifted off to sleep.

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