hapter 4
Before the wedding, I met up with my best friend Natalie for lunch.
On my way to the bathroom, I ran into Viola.
She’d transformed completely–perfect makeup, classic Dior black dress, her curves on full display. A slim cigarette dangled between her red lips.
“So, you’ve heard?” Viola smirked. “Lawrence is getting engaged to me.”
I looked at her, remembering the shy and innocent girl I’d first met
For some reason, I felt a pang of regret.
“Yeah, I heard.”
Her smile widened. “Jealous much? They say you lost three babies for him. Spent years groveling, doing anything to get a ring.”
She leaned against the windowsill, contempt dripping from every word.
“Rumors are cheap, Viola. And as women, maybe we shouldn’t be the ones spreading them.”
Viola laughed sharply. “Rumors? Sweetheart, the whole city’s talking about it.”
I turned to leave, done wasting my breath.
But then her voice dripping with venom, “Kristin, not all girls are the same. Didn’t your mother teach you any self–respect before she died?”
I froze.
The mention of my mother sent blood rushing to my head. Without thinking, I spun around and slapped her hard across the face.
“Kristin!” Viola stood stunned for a second as she clutched her cheek, tears immediately flowing. “I know you’re upset about Lawrence choosing me, but that’s no reason to hit me!”
“I get it, you’re angry. But you can’t force someone to love you.”
“Lawrence doesn’t want a slut like you. That’s not my fault.”
She sobbed pitifully, but every word cut me to the core.
“I know your mom died when you were young, so nobody taught you proper behavior. I’ll let it slide this time…”
I clenched my jaw so hard it hurt, raising my hand to slap her again.
Suddenly, Lawrence grabbed my wrist in a tight grip.
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“Kristin Bennett,” Lawrence’s cold voice rang out, “Apologize to Viola.”
“I will not,” I replied, standing straight despite my pale face and colorless lips.
But my eyes burned bright with fury.
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