Harmful Love || English

2. If a man talks shit then i owe him nothing

If a man talks shit,
then I owe him nothing

I don't regret it one bit,
'cause he had it coming

Taylor Swift, I did something bad

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My unpleasant encounter with the Kooks has altered my mood, I must be honest, but the afternoon is not over because of three mounted Kooks.

I'll go to Sarah and say hello to her and if I meet Rafe I will avoid him normally, after offering my sincerest apologies.

At the idea of returning to the Outer Banks, I did not think about the differences between Pogues and Kooks and especially the judgments.

Yes, there have always been, but this is too much.

I am walking down the road to Sarah's house, after the fight with the Kooks I was visibly uncomfortable and dismissed my friends by saying I was going for a ride to the pier.

There it was, the Cameron mansion in all its grandeur. Sarah is a Kooks, but she was never mean to me.

She, Kie and I were best friends in ninth grade, then something broke between them. I continued to be friends with both of them.

I ring the doorbell and to open it is Ward Cameron, Sarah's father.

“Hello Mr. Cameron, this is Madison Anderson.”

“Madison? Long time no see. Have you returned to the Outer Banks with your parents?”

“They stayed in Florida to take care of some business matters, but they will join me soon, too,” I smile, lying through my teeth.

“Let me know when they're coming, so we can plan some dinners sometime, will you?” proposes Ward, I nod falsely.

Although my parents were Pogues they had a good relationship with the Camerons, they were practically their servants.

“I came to say hello to Sarah,” I remind him.

“Sure, come on in dear,” he invites me in.

“Rose, look who's back.”

“Madison, long time no see!” that woman will always remain a mystery to me. I don't understand her, she seems to be hatching a plan at any moment.

“Rose darling go make tea for the girl, I'll call Sarah” they both disappear behind the door and I am left alone in the giant living room.

The walls are decorated with artwork and covered with high quality upholstery. The floor is appears to be made of fine wood or marble, enhanced by luxurious carpets.

The furniture is embellished with intricate details and gilded finishes. The sofa is large and the entire room is surrounded by matching armchairs and decorative ottomans.

The room is lit by elegant crystal chandeliers, which cast a warm glow. The windows are draped with velvet curtains to give a more sophisticated air.

There are antiques and art objects everywhere, and the presence of green plants and fresh flowers adds a touch of elegance.

This house is perfect. How I envy the Kooks....

A shelf catches my attention; it is filled with photos of the whole family gathered. Rose with long blond hair resting a hand on Sarah's shoulder; Ward smiles and stares fixedly into the lens; Sarah does not seem to be very happy, and then Rafe, his hair in order without any wisps falling over his forehead, wears a blue shirt and hints at a smile.