She wasn't even sure if she wanted to be friends with Caleb anymore. Tonight he had acted like a total asshole And she felt as if their so called friendship had been a lie. The word friend sounds false even to her own ears, but tonigh, Caleb had showed his true colors. He was no more a friend. He was just her neighbour . Nothing more. "Why the silence? Did I leave you speechless?" William inquired as they halted at a red light. Emily, lost in her thoughts, responded with a puzzled, "Huh...?""If you don't want to be my girlfriend, just say no," William uttered in a dejected tone, sensing her hesitation.Emily managed a small smile as she looked at William.She found herself at a loss for words. The idea of becoming his girlfriend after just meeting him today seemed rushed and a bit imprudent. Although she enjoyed his company, acknowledging his humorous and generous side, she felt the need to truly understand him—his preferences, his dislikes—before making a decision of such signi
The taxi driver furrowed his brow, concern etched across his face as he stole glances at William's bloodied and swollen face through the rear-view mirror."Son, are you sure you don't need to go to the hospital? You look like you've been through a rough time," the driver remarked with genuine worry.William sighed, growing frustrated with the persistent concern for his well-being. He met the driver's eyes in the mirror, determined to downplay the severity of his injuries."I appreciate the concern, but trust me, these injuries aren't as bad as they look. No need for the hospital. Just take me to Maximus rental store," he insisted, redirecting the focus away from his battered appearance.William wiped away a trickle of blood running down the side of his face, emanating from an unseen wound on his head. The taxi driver let out a disapproving sigh, shaking his head in response to William's insistence that the injuries were minor."Young people these days," the driver muttered under his b
It dawned on Caleb that he had betrayed his own values by revealing such personal information. Despite their strained relationship, he couldn't shake the feeling that disclosing Jessica's private moment in such a public manner was a breach of trust.A heavy silence hung in the air as the entire class stood frozen in disbelief. The students exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes shifting between Jessica and Caleb, grappling with the shock of the unexpected revelation.Did Jessica take the initiative to seduce Caleb? Did she try to entice Caleb into a bed in a motel room, by undressing in front of him? However, this whole scenario, seemed impossible in their eyes.In their eyes, women like her had no need to take such initiatives. The very idea that the typically confident and attractive Jessica would undress to entice Caleb into a motel room appeared inconceivable. The surprising reveal left the class confused, wondering about the unexpected change in their classmates' relationshi
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing. Did Jessica really strip naked and try to sleep with you?" Tommy asked impatiently, eager to hear the answer.A small chuckle escaped Jake as he looked at Caleb with a mix of surprise and amusement."You're full of surprises these days, Caleb. I mean, Jessica, the girl who's been relentlessly mean to you, suddenly undressing in a hotel room, trying to get you to sleep with her? It sounds crazy. I don't know what to believe, but if you said it happened, I'm sure it did," Jake remarked, giving Caleb a friendly tap on the back.Caleb quietly absorbed his friends' hushed conversation beside him, responding with a faint smile but refraining from offering any explanations. In truth, Caleb had disclosed details about the hotel incident to put Jessica in her place and express his discontent. Having accomplished his goal, he chose not to delve into the topic any further.Tommy and Jake eagerly anticipated Caleb's response, yet he mainta
In the midst of heavy breathing and seething anger, Carl shot a glare at Caleb, who remained composed. "You better watch yourself, Caleb," Carl muttered through gritted teeth.Tommy, trying to maintain a calm atmosphere, addressed the situation."Carl, i think Caleb's right. This is between him and Jessica. It's not our place to get involved. Let it go, Carl."Jake added his voice to the mix, firm yet composed. "Exactly, you need to ease up, Carl. Let Caleb and Jessica handle their own business. And seriously, move away from the entrance. You've blocked it for too long now."Carl, though visibly furious, begrudgingly stepped back, shooting one last venomous look at Caleb. The air in the room still crackled with tension as the students watched the confrontation unfold, uncertain of what might happen next.As Tommy and Jake intervened, standing by Caleb's side, a surge of gratitude and warmth washed over him. Watching his friends assertively support him, Caleb felt a deep sense of appr
Caleb's words, suggesting she tell about that night, hit Jessica hard, making her wish she hadn't provoked him earlier. She regretted mocking him harshly, because now, she stood in the limelight, surrounded by whispers and stifled laughter in the classroom, she found herself stuck in the mess she unwittingly created. The familiar surroundings suddenly felt strange, and Jessica couldn't shake the feeling that her own words had landed her in this tough spot. Had Caleb chosen to stay silent, Carl and the others wouldn't have become so agitated and confronted him.But now, Caleb was looking at her asking her to tell everyone that she had met up with him that night, taken off her clothes and wanted to sleep with him in front of all the whole classroom.A lump formed in Jessica's throat. She realized that if she admitted the truth now, would turn her into the laughing stock of the entire college, leaving her with little hope for ever lookinganyonein the eye.As Jessica felt the weight o
I can't believe she slapped Carl. He was just trying to help, and now everything's chaotic.""This is like a soap opera. I thought Carl was the good guy, but Jessica's reaction is making everything so confusing.""I'm genuinely surprised. Carl was defending her, and she slapped him? What's happening in this class?""Jessica's actions just added more drama to an already chaotic situation. Now everyone's even more bewildered."Carl's gaze remained fixed on her, a sense of betrayal settling in the pit of his stomach that he couldn't shake off.Caleb watched with amusement as Carl stood in disbelief, a smirk playing on Caleb's lips. The irony of the situation wasn't lost on him—Carl, who had been defending Jessica from the beginning, now found himself at the receiving end of a slap instead of receiving any praise. Caleb couldn't help but think that maybe Carl deserved it for being such a suck-up.Everyone anticipated that Carl would turn against Jessica after the slap. He stared at her w
The fact that he had used the money on seemingly frivolous endeavors, such as treating everyone to an expensive restaurant and rescuing two women who had never given him the time of day, left them questioning his decision-making. They pondered why, if Caleb had initially intended to invest the money, he hadn't followed through with that plan.Tommy, Jake, and Jane found themselves puzzled by Caleb's financial decisions. They wondered if Caleb's lifelong experience of financial struggle had influenced his newfound approach to wealth. Perhaps, they speculated, his lack of familiarity with substantial sums led him to spend it in a seemingly extravagant manner.Despite their confusion about Caleb's choices—especially using a significant portion of the money on people who hadn't treated him kindly—they acknowledged the reasonableness of his explanation. Jane couldn't help but express her frustration, "Caleb, why spend your winnings on unnecessary things like treating a large group at a r