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"Skylar I

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"Skylar I...I don't know what to say" My best friend says, her voice cracks like she's about to cry.

Clara has been back from Spain fews days ago and when we met today, I filled her about everything that happened while she was away. From that day when Ethan got hurt and how Adrian asked me to be his girlfriend and that we are together now

Honestly, our life has never been the same since that day—if you know what I'm talking about. While as my heart was broken and I suffered from that unfortunate event, Clara was consumed by guilty and remorse.

She feels to hold responsible for what happened to me. I never felt that way, regardless. I want her to know that what happened was never her mistake and the nightmare in my life has turned out to be a fairytale——a beautiful fairytale.

"I'm so happy for you" She says, tears finally escape her eyes and I hug her, not caring that we have an audience here at the cafeteria.

Yes, I'm happy too.

"I'm gonna need details" Iris joins us, holding two coffee in one hand and a milkshake in another. She places the drinks on the table and takes the seat. "I'm in confusion here, so spill everything"

At this point, there's no way I would keep things from Iris. And so I tell her. Well, not everything.

I don't mention what exactly happened between me and Adrian, no.  I don't have problem with her and I trust that she won't tell a living soul, it's just I don't think I'm ready and comfortable enough to tell her what Adrian did to me four years ago.

I don't want her to treat me differently after she learns that I was sexually assaulted and I really don't wanna her to create any negativity towards Adrian once I tell her that he...you know.

And how did I become overprotective of him is beyond me but now that we are together I don't want any thing about our past to hold us and delay our chance to be happy.

"So you guys even went to the same UNI, I can't believe it" Iris says after my narration. Then her brows knit together before her eyes widen. "Wait, so I was right when I thought your son and him look alike—because he's...damn, Skylar you're a daring bitch!" She almost yell.

I suppress a smile, amused by her reaction.

"And if you're dating the boss that makes you...I should be minding my own business" Then she faces Clara. "Tell us about Spain girl, we haven't forgotten"

Clara winces, clearly the topic is unpleasant one. I will ask her later.

"I don't wanna talk about it"

"Oh now I want to hear it" Iris presses.

"I really despise that man" She spits. 

"He's coming! he's coming!" Iris whispers in panic.

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