The fall of our secrets

Chapter11

Hello everyone! I hope you are doing well and staying safe.

I apologise for not updating for so long, I was so busy with my thesis and graduation.

Now, I have some free time and will do my best to update as much as I can.

Please, don't give up on this story and give it chance. The good parts are coming.

Enjoy!

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"Understand that some of your enemies are amongst your best friends."

Jean Maurice

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Nina:

It had been so long since I woke up with a smile on my face. I stretched my arms above my head and looked at the clock on my bedside table. It was nearly eleven in the morning, which was surprising, as Ethan never let me sleep this late.

Coffee aroma invaded my nostrils as I opened my bedroom door. I didn't bother to change out of my pajamas and headed to the kitchen, where I found Lillian and Ethan chatting.

Ethan gave me an amused look because of my childish outfit and shook his head.

He said with a gentle smile on his handsome face. "Good morning."

"Morning," I muttered while moving towards him. My eyes honed on the cup in his hold, and I knew I must get my hands on it. I was too lazy in the morning to prepare my own cup. I gave him a cheesy smile to distract him before I snatched the cup of coffee from his hand and started drinking it.

"Hey! That was mine," Ethan exclaimed and made a move to reclaim his cup.

"And now, it is mine," I shrugged and continued sipping on my drink without care.

Lillian clearing her throat brought us back to reality. She was frowning at me with a calculating look in her green eyes. I gave her a look that would hopefully prevent her from saying any stupid nonsense.

"You have to leave right now, or you will be late," Lillian said from between gritted teeth.

"Are you going somewhere? Do I need to get ready?" I said with a frown on my face as I wasn't in the mood to do senseless missions today.

Lillian turned to me and said with a sickly sweet smile on her face. "No, dear, Ethan has a date today. You will be staying with me."

"Oh!" I said like a stupid little girl and then got up from my seat, leaving the cup of coffee on the counter. "Good, I wasn't in the mood to be out anyway. Enjoy your date."

I hurried out of the kitchen and back to my room. I sat on my still messy bed and took deep breaths. I don't know what was wrong with me, but my heart was beating harshly against my ribcage.

What the hell? Why am I acting like high school teenage girls? Get a grip on yourself, Nina. What did you expect? Huh! Did you think you will live a fairytale story where you will fall in love with prince charming?

I shook my head hard to get rid of these absurd ideas. Ethan didn't mean anything to me, and he would never have a special place in my heart.

I reached over and turned on my phone. Several calls and texts' notifications bombarded the screen. I ignored all of them since I knew they were from Alberto. I browsed my contacts list, and I pressed Lexie's name.

"Hi," My best's friend groggy voice filled my ears. I could practically picture her snuggled into her covers with her eyes barely open.

"Good morning, sleepyhead," I said with a bright voice. I chuckled when I heard my friend groaning.