Her Bet

chapter 35

HELLO JELLO ! AND SO I'VE HEARD ABOUT OUR IT GIRL LARIA FUCKING THE PRINCIPAL'S SON...NO WONDER HER GRADES ARE GOING UP SUDDENLY...BECAUSE FATHER-IN-LAW IS IN CHARGE , BUT POOR HIM HIS D*CK WAS JUST AN EXCHANGE FOR A BAG

XOXO 💋 LOAN-SEN GOSSIP

Laria

The next day, everything changed. I walked into the gym for cheer practice, only to be met by a chorus of snickers and side-eyes. Whispers erupted with every flick of my ponytail . I rolled my eyes sitting down next to Pip and Jess.

"You look good for someone who they wrote about."

"We both know I don't fuck with her or whoever they are. And what the fuck are these little bitches murmuring about , can't they say it to fucking face? "

"You know they can't." Jess says with a smirk and I shrug. 

"You know all of this is happening because of your  boyfriend."

"He's not my boyfriend."

"Yet. I just hope he's not leading you on , you know how Cole can be."

"No , he's been laid back lately and we're able to have a noble convo."

"Mmm, good luck though."

I say and she chuckles.

As we keep practicing I hear a sentence. A sentence that I've been waiting to hear .

"Of course she knows how to stretch."

I turn around to find a fat girl looking at me with a shocked look. It's like she didn't expect me to hear her.

"Hi. Elaborate please."

"No Laria, I was not referring to you."

"Who were talking about? Jess? We're the only two stretching here."

She keeps quite and looks at Jess who's giving her a death stare . I know she won't mess with Jess , no one does . Me , a little but Jess no .

"I...I was just complimenting you."

"Didn't sound like one to me. Or are your friends disagreeing with you , is that why they laughed. "

I look at her friends and they shake their heads .

"They're saying no . So , who am I dealing with here?"

"Laria! Stop it ."

I look behind to find coach . I look back at the girl before going back to practice.

"The least they could do is own up to their words ." Pip says sitting next to me .

"Tell me about it." I say opening a small candy.

......

Danton

As I  walked into class, laughter erupted from a group near the back. Hearts pounding, I  caught snippets of their conversation, taunting remarks that echoed repeatedly in my head. “Can you believe he thought that Laria, thee Laria wanted him ?”

"But I guess he's packed because she never lasts that long." A voice says and the laughter erupts louder.

"Ok class ! Settle down ." The professor says and they quite down.

Instinctively, I  shrank deeper into my seat, trying to become as invisible as ever. As class dragged on, the embarrassment washed over me in tidal waves. I could barely focus on the teacher’s voice, the words blending into an incomprehensible murmur. All I  could think was how I'd opened up, stepped out of my shell, only to be reduced to a punchline.

After school, I  trudged home, shoulders sagging as the world felt heavier than usual. I  couldn’t shake the feeling of being used, of being a fool for trusting her . My heart raced at the thought of having to face her again during class.

......

It's been a few weeks since the whole drama. Even though it took time for everyone to forget about it , I'm glad I was patient and didn't kill myself.

"Dear, please check on the water for his bath."

My mom says and I stand up heading to the kitchen. I prepare my little brother,  Riccardo his bath. 

I put on my headsets as my mom is bathing him in his baby bathing basin. I try to study for a while until I feel a tap on my shoulder. I take my headsets out turning  to find Barry.

"Leave your books ."

He says and goes upstairs. I stand up following him to my room.

I close the door behind me and jump on the bed lying on my back.

"I hope you've healed now."

"Mm, what do you want to know?"

"Anything. "

"Well, as you know things have been awkward between me and my dad but they're now settled a bit ."

"Because of ?"

"Him and.... Laria's mom."

"Oh , that shit. Still can't believe it . Your dad pulled a baddie right there."

"And you're saying this now because?"

"Because when you told me your heart was broken and I didn't want to make jokes about something like this ."

"Yeah , how do you know she was a baddie . Were you there?"

"No , but my dad was. They've been a group of friends for years . He still has their pics together."

"Yeah . Sometimes I forget you're one of the rich kids."

"Don't say that."

"It's true . "

"I hate it but love it at the same time . Anyway, my brother is hosting a party tommorow. You wanna come.?"

"Your brother's party? Hell no . "

"So you can go to Meera's party but can't come to mine ? You never went to any of my house parties . I know I'm not the host but it's still a part of my life . And plus I'm tired of missing them everytime and coming here."

"I don't know Barry, you know your brother's friends. I don't think I would want to see her outside of class."

"Are you afraid she might suck you again?"

Barry asks jokingly and I just look at him with a small smile. I look up at the ceiling  taking myself back to that night. My release on her face and her teary eyes. Shit . I look down to see myself hard.

Barry realises and he starts laughing.

I sit up and put a pillow.

"What's funny.?"

"Nothing, but damn . Maybe you going to this party would be a good thing , I think she really likes you Danton . Yes I know it was too late but the way Cole describes her changes , I think she really fell in love. "

"It doesn't change the fact th-"

"Yes it won't Danton . But did you ever see yourself with someone like her or even getting hard for someone like her? No , right? She also thought she would sleep with you and that's it , but she came back and since then she's been holding your little relationship strong . Can't you at least try to give it another chance ? I liked you two together."

"I can't. She used me . She took my fucking treasure , a treasure that I held for years all for what? Huh?"

"Yeah , you're right . I was not thinking. Anyway , I'm going and make sure you show up to the party . Come early so you can help me , I promised Cole I would help him. Bye."

I sigh before deciding to take a nap.