BAD BOY IN LOVE - CHAPTER 17&18
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The next morning, Harper woke up earlier and decided to make breakfast for Delilah. She wanted to make Delilah’s favorite food so she could open up and share her thoughts.
Harper roasted a full chicken, making sure to add all the ingredients that would make it taste yummy. Even though Delilah wasn’t a foodie, she couldn’t resist chicken. She had loved it her entire life.
Harper prepared the breakfast and set it on the table. As she was about to call Delilah from her room, she was surprised to see Delilah already standing at the door, ready to head outside.
Delilah scratched her body and cleaned her sleepy face.
“Good morning!” Harper greeted happily. Delilah furrowed her brow, wondering why Harper was greeting her so early in the morning when she could still remember being angry at her for no reason.
“What’s so good about the morning?” Delilah asked, walking closer to the set table. Despite her curiosity about Harper’s happiness, she couldn’t help but feel enticed by the aroma of the food.
“I prepared and set the table for you, come have a look,” Harper said, gesturing with her hands.
When Delilah walked to the table, she couldn’t help but smile satisfactorily as she gently sat down on the chair. Harper sat beside her and served her food. Delilah scanned the food with her eyes before eagerly digging in, chewing the chicken as if she had been starved for years.
“Are you enjoying it?” Harper asked, and Delilah nodded. “That’s good,” Harper smiled nervously.
“Did you prepare all this for me?” Delilah couldn’t help but ask.
“Yes, enjoy it!” Harper said happily.
Delilah took her time and ate the food until her stomach couldn’t handle any more. She let out a satisfied breath, smiling mischievously at Harper.
“Now that you’ve eaten the food I prepared with all my strength and energy, I hope you’ll answer my question with the same strength and energy,” Harper said, catching Delilah off guard. She sat up straight in her chair, staring back at Harper with intensity.
Delilah swallowed hard, her gaze fixed on Harper. She had known from the moment Harper cooked for her that something was definitely wrong.
“Can you tell me the relationship between you and Aaron?” Harper asked.
Delilah gave a questioning look, doubting Harper’s question. “Relationship?” she repeated, and Harper nodded. “There’s nothing between us other than being course mates,” Delilah replied.
“But you went out to meet him yesterday. He even fought because of you. So how am I supposed to believe that there’s nothing between you?” Harper said.
“Ohh… about that, it’s just a pure misunderstanding. There’s nothing between us, it’s just a misunderstanding,” Delilah said, hoping Harper would stop asking about it.
“Did you think you could fool me twice? I won’t take that from you. If you want me to believe your statement, show me your chat with him,” Harper said.
“Ohhh, our chat. There’s nothing to be scared about,” Delilah said, bringing out her phone. However, she forgot about the picture Aaron sent her yesterday. As she opened the phone and clicked on the message, her gaze landed on the picture. She froze on the spot and quickly hid the phone. If she showed Harper, things would only get more complicated.
“You see, you can’t show me,” Harper said, folding her hands on her chest.
“Let’s continue this conversation in the evening. I have a lecture at 8 am,” Delilah said, standing up and turning back.
“Stop in your tracks,” Harper said, and Delilah immediately stopped walking. Harper walked closer to her, standing in front of her. She raised her hands as if she wanted to slap Delilah, but gently placed them on her cheeks. “You can flirt with Aaron as much as you want, but Jace? Don’t even go near him,” she said happily. Delilah nodded nervously. “Have a nice day. I’ll prepare lunch for you too,” Harper said, and went to her room.
Delilah stared into space, her heart racing a mile a minute. “She scared me for a second,” she said, and walked to her room.
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“won’t you take a break and rest at home today?” Jace complained when he saw Asher getting ready for school.
“Yeah, that’s true. You should rest so you can fully recover,” Axel also suggested.
“Come on, guys. I’m strong, stronger than I look,” Asher said, opening the car door and stepping inside. He slammed the door, and Axel and Jace exchanged a glance before joining him.
“But Asher, when will you tell Lina the truth? I think it’s the right time,” Jace said, applying the seatbelt.
“I’m thinking the same thing. If you tell her the truth, maybe she’ll understand,” Axel added, starting the car.
“It’s not just about thinking. She will surely forgive you. After all, you did it all for her family,” Jace snapped with a blank expression.
“Guys, you should stop worrying about me. I don’t want to cross paths with Lina again. She’s part of my past, and I did what I did because I wanted to, not because she forced me,” Asher said, pulling in a dry smile.
“Stop hiding your pain under your smile, we all know how much you love and want Lina, but yourself pride is pulling you back,” Jace said.
“It’s not about pride. He doesn’t want to get rejected by Lina,” Axel joked.
“This isn’t the time to joke,” Jace replied.
“When is the time to joke? Oh, maybe until Delilah starts noticing her,” Asher said, causing Axel to burst out laughing.
“I don’t want to talk about her,” Jace said, leaning back and closing his eyes.
Axel and Asher exchanged a meaningful glance and burst into laughter.
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Delilah stood on the road, checking the front of her car. She had just given it a proper check-up before heading to school, but now it decided to embarrass her in broad daylight.
She bit her lips, silently praying for the car to start working, but it seemed her prayers would be delayed.
She had a class at 8 am, and it was important because she needed to talk to the lecturer who had set her up with two guys. Unfortunately, her car had betrayed her.
She walked to the side and leaned against the car, watching the street. She h@??d getting into cabs, but it seemed like she had no other option.
Luckily, a car was coming towards her side, and she thought it was a taxi.
Delilah didn’t hesitate and waved her hand for the cab to stop. Obediently, the car came to a quiet stop in front of her.
She opened the back door and stepped into the car, only to realize that the guy driving the car was Aaron.
“Aaron?” Her mouth dropped open in surprise as Aaron glared at her with a piercing gaze.
“Does my car look like a taxi?” he asked, and Delilah gently shook her head.
“Um, not really… but I’m… I’m sorry,” her voice stammered, and Aaron let out an unsatisfied breath. “Please, can you give me a lift to school? You see, my car developed an unknown sickness,” Delilah pleaded.
“Exactly like its owner. I’m not your driver, and this ain’t your car. If you need help, then carry your flat @zz to the front,” Aaron said.
“Flat @zz?” Delilah thought, surprised. This was the first time she had ever heard someone insult her body shape.
“If you can’t, then get out of my car,” Aaron said.
Delilah having a mix emotion nodded in understanding. Yesterday, Aaron had acted like a nice guy, but today he was completely different.
Delilah released her anger through a deep breath and gracefully exited the car, walking towards the front seat.
She slammed the door as if the car had offended her before.
Aaron glared at her and quickly shook his head, starting the car instantly.
“Wow, so Aaron picked her up already?” Harley whispered, watching Aaron’s car from a distance.
“I guess there’s more to their relationship than meets the eye,” Raven replied, wondering what was really going on between them.
“Relationship?” Harley exclaimed, placing her hands on her chest.
“Do you really think so?” Raven asked, facing Harley. “But my gut feeling tells me that Delilah is trying to be clingy,” she said.
“Should we investigate further?” Raven suggested.
“Is that really necessary? Her life is going to be a torment on Saturday, after all,” Harley said, a wicked smile forming on her face.
“That’s true. Let’s go,” Raven agreed, getting into the car followed by Harley.
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<Crestwood College>
Aaron drove roughly into the parking lot and parked his car.
Delilah looked around, making sure there weren’t too many people around Vincent.
She opened the car door and stepped out, feeling a bit out of place. As she raised her head, her eyes locked onto the person she desperately wanted to avoid all day, and unwanted sweat formed on her body.
“Jace,” she called nervously, drawing even more attention from him.
Aaron also got out of the car, staring at Jace as if he wasn’t made by God himself.
“Oh, Delilah, you’re here?” Jace said, then turned away abruptly. He wanted to talk to her, but seeing her with Aaron only fueled his anger.
Axel and Asher glared at Delilah and then shifted their gaze to Aaron before walking away.
Delilah could only follow Jace’s every move with her eyes, feeling a mix of anticipation and apprehension.
Aaron stared at her for a moment, slamming the door hard, and Delilah snapped back to reality, feeling regretful about coming to school.
Aaron gave her a piercing look before storming away.
“Am I stuck here?” Delilah questioned herself, doubting her decision to stay. But as she turned to leave, she unexpectedly ran into her arch-nemesis.
“Are you enjoying the vibes of a two lovers?” Raven taunted, getting closer to Delilah, who instinctively took a step back.
“Why did you step back? Are you afraid of me?” Raven asked, a wicked smile forming on her face.
“No, I’m only afraid of you infecting me with your stupidity,” Delilah retorted, turning to leave. But to her surprise, Lina was standing right behind her.
“Can we go to class together?” Lina asked, glaring admirably at Delilah.
“Sure,” Delilah shrugged, walking away with Lina following behind.
“Seems like they’re close now,” Harley said, stepping forward.
“Should I play a small trick today?” Raven asked, and Harley smiled.
“I would love that,” Harley replied, and they both walked away.
Delilah and Lina walked side by side into the classroom, but when they arrived, the class was already full.
They had to stand at the door, searching for vacant chairs, and luckily they found two.
As they walked inside, the lecturer stopped them halfway.
“Delilah Morgan,” the lecturer called, and they both stopped, turning back to face the lecturer.
“Wait, are you the one I accidentally paired with two guys?” the lecturer asked, and Delilah nodded, giving the lecturer her full attention.
“Who are the two guys?” the lecturer inquired.
Delilah hesitated, looking at the lecturer as if she was scared to say their names, but eventually gave up. “Aaron and Jace,” she reluctantly called out, causing murmurs to spread through the crowd.
“Ohhh,” the lecturer responded, signaling for Jace and Aaron to stand up, and they both did.
The lecturer turned to face Delilah and smiled. “Will you choose one between them?” he asked, and Delilah clenched her fists.
She wanted to scream, but she controlled her anger. “Sir, I would prefer it if you could choose since you’ve been choosing for the others,” Delilah said through gritted teeth.
“Okay, since I’ve already paired up the rest and there are only three of you left, I suggest you all go together. It won’t be a problem,” the lecturer declared, and Delilah felt like disappearing into the ground.
Aaron and Jace glared at each other before taking their seats, while Delilah and Lina walked towards the vacant chair.
“The chair is for Raven and Harley, please find another vacant chair,” the girl sitting beside the two chairs said, her body trembling with fear.
“Are you talking to us, or are you recording your voice?” Lina quipped, and Delilah couldn’t help but smile as they both sat down.
“Please, when Harley comes, tell her that I made the chair vacant and that you’re the one who sat on it,” the girl said, and Delilah stared at her in surprise.
“No need for that, I’m already here,” Harley said from the back, catching Delilah and Lina’s attention.
“So?” Delilah said, pulling out her notes and ignoring the h@??ful look from Harley.
“Will you two stand up when I’m being nice, or should I embarrass you a little?” Raven said, getting closer.
“Do your worst, I don’t care,” Delilah replied, not lifting her head.
“You know, this is the same foolishness your father displayed the day your sister died,” Raven said, and Delilah raised her head, her body trembling.
“What?” Delilah asked, her voice filled with disbelief, and Raven smiled.
“You think I don’t know? That your father ki||ed your sister,” Raven said loudly, capturing everyone’s attention.
Delilah held her head, memories flashing back, trying to hold back the tears but failing.
“Wait, are you crying? I’m just telling the truth that your father ki||ed your sister, and you and your mother know, but you tried to cover up the scandal,” Raven said again, her voice trembling as if she also wanted to cry but was trying to hold it in.
🗣”Did her father really ki|| her sister?”
🗣”I can’t believe she knew about it”
🗣”Who are you to remind her of her past, Raven? You’re a terrible person,”
Unable to hold back her tears any longer, Delilah burst into loud sobs in the middle of the class.
The lecturer watched Delilah with a mix of concern and confusion, unsure of how to intervene.
“Oh, so you can cry? I like that,” Harley said, sounding strangely pleased.
Lina, unable to contain her anger, stood up and delivered a powerful slap to Raven’s face. “You’re despicable,” she uttered, her voice filled with hatred.
Delilah’s cries grew louder by the second, capturing the attention of the entire class. She buried her head on the table, crying her heart out.
Jace, noticing the tension, glared at Aaron from the back and immediately stood up, making his way towards Delilah’s seat.
“Move!” Jace said angrily, pushing Raven and Harley out of the way. He walked over to Delilah and tapped her shoulder, causing her to raise her red, teary eyes.
Jace felt a surge of anger, as if he himself had been hurt. He regretted the day he had ever helped Raven.
“Can you walk?” Jace asked, but Delilah didn’t respond. She simply glared at him, tears streaming down her cheeks.
Without hesitation, Jace walked towards her and lifted her up in a bridal style, causing gasps from the entire class.
Delilah was equally surprised as she gently placed her hands on his back, looking straight into his eyes.
Jace glared at Aaron and flashed a devilish smile before walking away.
Aaron cursed inwardly, then turned his attention back to the front of the class.
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