Chapter 9

“Ow,” Archie winced. They were both seated in an empty classroom, his chair mere inches away from Bailey’s.

“Stop overreacting, it isn’t that serious.” Bailey dipped a cotton swab in ointment before applying it on the wound.

He narrowed his eyes at her, but she giggled. “You were amazing, though.” She added, wrapping a bandage around his knee. “I’ve never sat that long for a match in my entire life.”

“You’re welcome” he nodded in acknowledgement as he watched her carefully tend to his wound. “You’re good at this, who knows, maybe med school is your calling.”

“Well, I did apply,” she shrugged. “But my parents were against it.”

“Why?”

She forced a fake smile. “I’m the only child. There’s no one else to take over the family business other than me. I bet they just can’t wait to marry me off.” She rolled her eyes dramatically.

“Then why don’t you simply say no.” Archie suggested.

“It’s complicated.” Their eyes locked, her hands gently massaging the bandage. “You can’t just say no to famil