"Would you ever love me again?" I asked hesitantly while waiting for the answer. The long pause worried me, but the shake of his head was what stopped my heart.
I was tired. Tired with all the commotion going on and on about this one person. All I wanted to do was just get away from this stupid world-wide talk about Jace Ryer, supposedly one of America's heartthrobs. My ass he is! To me, he's just another wanna-be like all the others. I needed a break and St. Lucia was where I was going for Summer Break.
I was happy there, but only for a brief time. Want to guess what ruined it? Or whom?
By now you probably would of guessed Jace, and you are absolutely right! He did something that was unforgettable and asked for something unforgivable, but by me accepting the task for 2 months, by life could fully change. My mom's life can change for the better. By accepting it, I will be part of 'the talk,' and part of 'his life.' By accepting, I WILL be the top target of Serenity Rose, Hollywood's Golden Girl. She wants Jace, and to get him, she won't stop at anything. Which means, torturing everyone that I loved until I give him up. In the beginning, I would have, but by now, I wouldn't. Couldn't. Because I've found the good side to him after the journey I had. but couldn't be used if it involves my mother. Not this time.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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