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Back at the villa, Ace suddenly kissed me.
Then he pulled back.
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“Willow, you know you’re the best you. Don’t
compare yourself to anyone.”
I stared at him, like he was answering what
Liam was saying.
How did he know me so well?
He knew my little habits that Liam forgot,
what candy I liked, what movies I watched…
He went a little further than before.
I didn’t say no.
He picked me up and carried me to his
bedroom.
I’ve only ever been with Liam.
Г
I didn’t trust him when he was trying to win
me over.
But he was so determined, and the way he
treated my grandma and helped her out won
me over.
Then, his parents didn’t like me and cut him
off.
I thought that would make him see we weren’t
right for each other.
But he didn’t give up.
He worked and went to class.
Then his parents caved.
Г
I finally let myself be with him.
When my grandma died, he held me and told
me he was there for me.
He’d always be there.
Now that relationship was gone.
So I should move on.
On Friday, the group went to a resort for the
weekend.
Liam’s face looked upset when he saw the
room arrangement.
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He talked to Ace in private.
“You guys aren’t gonna share a room, right?
Split the rooms.”
“It’s just a room. You know I hate her, you
want me to sleep with her.” Ace said.
I showed up, and Liam had to swallow his
words.
The next morning, Liam dragged Ace away.
I was on the balcony and heard them.
“Did you guys sleep together?” Liam was
angry.
“Were you listening to us last night instead of
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your girlfriend and not getting any sleep?”
Ace said.
“Ace! Are you kidding me?”
Liam yelled.
“I don’t need you to pretend to be Willow’s
boyfriend anymore!”
