He texted me to tell me to be ready by a certain time and I was more than eager to go out with him .<\/p>\n
After I left the kitchen this morning , I went straight to my room to take a long bath .<\/p>\n
I needed to clear my head and wash away all the negative thoughts that had collected in my mind .<\/p>\n
I tried calling Nan a few times this morning , but now her phone was turned off and it was going straight to voicemail .<\/p>\n
I even sent her a couple of text messages , but they remained unopened .<\/p>\n
My heart squeezed painfully in my chest , I hated that she was going through this .<\/p>\n
I hated that Chester was putting her through this .<\/p>\n
I knew I would see her at school tomorrow , but I needed to know now that she was okay .<\/p>\n
As I stepped out of the tub and grabbed a towel , I wrapped it around my body .<\/p>\n
I pulled the plug to the drain so the water would go down and then I turned to look in the mirror .<\/p>\n
It looked as if I hadnt slept in days .<\/p>\n
I sighed , it was going to take a lot to make me presentable for my date with Gavin tonight .<\/p>\n
There was a knock on my bedroom door , and I quickly spun on my heel and hurried out of the bathroom .<\/p>\n
There was a part of me that hoped it was Nan , even though I knew it wasnt likely .<\/p>\n
I pulled the door open , and I stood surprised to see Harper standing at the doorway .<\/p>\n
Her eyes were red rimmed , and her nose was pink ; it was clear she had been crying and my heart tugged at her as well .<\/p>\n
I didnt know Harper all that well ; since my time here , she had been a good maid and started to slowly become my friend .<\/p>\n
However , I found Chester to be more my friend than Harper .<\/p>\n
But that didnt mean I wanted her to be hurting as well .<\/p>\n
Hey , Harper \u2026 I said , uncertainty filling my tone .<\/p>\n
Are you okay ? She wiped at her damp eyes and forced an obviously fake smile .<\/p>\n
Yeah , sorry , she said softly .<\/p>\n
I was just seeing if you needed anything .<\/p>\n
Sorry , I havent been super tentative lately .<\/p>\n
I shook my head , waiving off her concern .<\/p>\n
You dont need to worry about it , Harper , I assured her .<\/p>\n
Its honestly okay .<\/p>\n
But Im worried about you .<\/p>\n
Yesterday was really rough \u2026 Im okay \u2026 she said quickly .<\/p>\n
I think I could just use a distraction .<\/p>\n
I thought about it for a moment , and then I smiled .<\/p>\n
Well , I have an idea , I told her , grabbing her arm and pulling her into my room , shutting the door behind us .<\/p>\n
She looked startled and stumbled over her feet for a second , it made me laugh .<\/p>\n
I have a date tonight .<\/p>\n
She winced at my words , and I realized she probably didnt want to think about dating or anything like that .<\/p>\n
Well , its kind of a date , Gavin and I arent exactly dating its complicated , I told her .<\/p>\n
Harpers expression softened and she nodded .<\/p>\n
I can understand complicated , she told me .<\/p>\n
I figured you could , I told her .<\/p>\n
But I havent seen him in a few days , and he wants to spend the night with me .<\/p>\n
I want to make myself look hot for him but Im kind of torn look like I havent slept in years .<\/p>\n
She studied me for a moment and then a smile tipped the corner of her lips .<\/p>\n
I wasnt going to say anything , but yeah .<\/p>\n
You kind of look ke crap , she teased .<\/p>\n
Chapter 0234 I frowned at her and narrowed my eyes .<\/p>\n
You are one of talk , I teased right back .<\/p>\n
Her cheeks grew red from embarrassment , and I nudged her with my shoulder .<\/p>\n
Im kidding , I assured her .<\/p>\n
I get it .<\/p>\n
Honestly , I think we could both use the distraction .<\/p>\n
You think I can help you get dressed for your not date ? She asked .<\/p>\n
I laughed at her choice of words and nodded .<\/p>\n
You have incredible style and Im honestly jealous of how well you can do your own makeup .<\/p>\n
I was wondering if you could maybe do that for me ? She lit up at my words and nodded eagerly .<\/p>\n
Yes , I can do that .<\/p>\n
Thats actually the perfect distraction .<\/p>\n
wanted to be a makeup artist for a long time , she admitted .noveldrama<\/p>\n
I frowned .<\/p>\n
Why didnt you ? She shrugged .<\/p>\n
School costs a lot of money and I dont have that kind of money yet .<\/p>\n
Thats why Im working here \u2026 so I can earn enough to put myself through school , she told me .<\/p>\n
I understood that better than anyone .<\/p>\n
It made me respect Harper that much more .<\/p>\n
I get it , I told her .<\/p>\n
Thats kind of why I tutor Matthew .<\/p>\n
Im putting myself through school too .<\/p>\n
She raised her brows .<\/p>\n
You are ? She asked .<\/p>\n
Whats your major ? Combat and defense , I told her .<\/p>\n
Im doing Gamma warrior training .<\/p>\n
That explains why you train Matthew in combat , she said thoughtfully .<\/p>\n
I nodded .<\/p>\n
What makes you want to be a gamma warrior ? She asked I want to protect the werewolf Kingdom , I admitted .<\/p>\n
Ive always wanted better for our kind .<\/p>\n
Im even more determined since something terrible happened to my family recently .<\/p>\n
I want to be able to protect them from anything ever hap<\/p>\n
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