Daring The Billionaire

4| Subconscious

"You don't know what's going on. Let's talk okay? You have to call me back. Please."

"I'm not gonna lie, I have feelings for Mace but I ended things as fast as I could. I'm not tryna defend myself or make you pity me. I'm wrong and I know it please just answer me Violet."

"I'm so sorry for hurting you. A best friend shouldn't do that and I wish I could go back in time. I can't express myself fully through a voicemail so just pick my calls or send me a text... anything. I wanna see you Vi."

I sigh as I start listening to Lily's voicemail. I just finished Miles' and I'm still mad at him. The wound he gave me is gonna take a long time to heal. If he really wants my forgiveness, he has to try a lot harder than that.

"Ms. Judith was looking for you. She asked about you and we have some homework and a test tomorrow, Geography. Yeah. I'm still your best friend...and I still care about you. I'll always be here Violet. Call me, okay?"

I sighed and flopped on the bed. "Ugh!!!" I screamed into my pillow.

"What's going on Violet?" Penny barged into my room. "What's up girl? You didn't even eat dinner. I thought I told you I left some for you in the microwave." She sat on my bed.

"I'm okay Penny. Go to bed, it's like what? 11?"

"You look like hell. Look at your hair." Her eyes widened. "You're gonna have an even bigger problem with your hair in the morning. If you wanna sort it out early you have to go to bed now."

"I know I know." I rub my face. "I'm fine, I was just watching a movie on my phone and t--the character annoyed me so I screamed into my pillow and I've been running my hands through my hair in frustration." I rested my chin on my palm.

I don't know how I came up with that but I hope she buys it.

"So, did this movie make you cry too? Don't lie to me Violet Marie Christina Craig." Oh. So she's playing the full name card now?

"Fine. I'm just having a little fight with my best friends."

"Hmm. Wanna talk about it?" She rubbed my hand.

I shook my head no.

"I expected that." She chuckles softly and gets up. "Get some sleep will you?"

"I will Penny."

"And one more thing. If you lose your friends especially the real ones, you lose it all. Trust me you guys will fight the most but that's what makes you even stronger. Real friends will never wanna hurt you on purpose. Trust me they're gonna apologise if you really mean something to them. Whatever's going on between you guys, make sure to sort it out really soon. Okay?"

"Okay Penny. Thanks"

"I also wanted to tell you something."

"What is it?"

"Tom insisted on moving in with him. So I had to agree to move in on Friday."

"What?! Friday? That's too soon. How...when...what? Aren't you getting married next Saturday? Can't you love birds wait?"

"Calm down V. He'll get it all sorted out. Besides, he'll get you a fresh batch of clothes so I think you should pack only the essentials." She kissed my head before she left.

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"You sure you're okay?" Penny asked for the third time before I stepped out of the car.

"Yes Penny." I shut the door and walked into school. From the corner of my eye I could see Lily move closer to me. I stopped for a second and she moved away like she was unsure.

Ignoring her, I moved to my locker and unlocked it. I can swear that like a million eyes were on me.

"Who knew Mace Anderson was bi?"

"Did she actually think she had a chance with him?"

"If I were him I'd go for Miles. He's so hot and it's a tragedy he's gay. Violet on the other hand is bland."

WHAT

THE

HELL?!

How do they know about this---but---how??? Oh God. Would Mace actually tell anyone? A jock like him might probably never wanna tell anyone. Could Miles--? Nope. Hell no.

How would you know that? He probably told everyone so you could look like a clown. You don't even know him so well like you thought you did dumbass. Didn't the mofo just lie to you? Don't be naive Violet.

My subconscious really got to me sometimes. But it may be right this time though. Miles may have told everyone.

Of course I'm right.

Shit. I don't know how long I buried my head in my locker gathering my books because I knew someone was waiting for me.

And I was right. The moment I shut my locker, Camilla Parker and her group of idiotic minions were right in front of me.

"What?" I snapped.

She said nothing but held up her iPhone to my face. I think my face lost color when I saw the video. Someone was in a toilet booth the whole time recording Lily and I's conversation. I should have been more careful. Dammit!

She smirked when she saw the reaction she expected from me. "Aw. You actually thought he liked you back? That's so sweet and did you actually think you were in a romance novel or something?" She snickered.

"What do you want Camilla?"

"Nothing actually. I just came to see how you're doing. It must have hurt to the bone. I can only imagine your pain considering the fact that I've never been in your shoes before, I mean I always get what I want."

"Can we do this another time?" I yawn. "I have to get to class."

"Or are you just afraid that I'm telling the truth? You were actually so boring and plain that he had to go for your best friend. You were literally so boring that he just had to go for the same sex. You were throwing yourself at him and Miles wasn't even making much effort yet he still fell for him." She scoffed. "Pathetic."

She's going too far. Too too far. Calm down Vi. Breathe in...out. Count one to ten. One...three...five...

"He's gonna dump him anyways. You guys are clowns though. The three of you, the brunette, what's her name again? Lily yeah."

"Save me that crap Camilla. I think we all know the truth." She looked taken back by my statement but returned to her sassy posture immediately.

"You're just coming here to lash out all your anger because you're equally as mad as me. Even more." I took a step closer and she scoffed but surprisingly remained quiet.

"You made yourself so obvious. Always looking for a way to get Mace's attention. When he started sitting with us for lunch, you threw yourself at him. Are you meant to be here or with Miles? Go yell at him, he's your current competition. Look I'm not really the type to judge people's lifestyles but if there's one thing I know... opening your little legs for everyone isn't always going to work." That got a lot of 'oohs' from the small crowd around us. Her face paled and I looked down at her. She should be 5 feet or so and I'm 5'7.

"Get your life sorted out Camilla. It must be hard trying to keep up your shitty reputation." I smirked and walked past her.

"You bitch!" She screamed behind me. "What are you looking at?!" She yelled as the crowd dispersed.

Violet: vote and I might make more badass comebacks for Camilla the next time she tries shit. That is if she does...

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