He Married 99 Brides Ch 14

He Married 99 Brides Ch 14

Laughter erupted around the room as everyone joked about which mangy mutt had left those bite 

markson me

Chase’s face darkened. He knocked on the table. Everyone’s here. Let’s get started.” 

His voice cut through the noise instantly

The Class President quickly stood up to ease the awkwardness. Yeah, enjoy yourself. We’ll all be heading our separate ways sooncollege, work, wherever. Might be the last time we’re all in the 

same room.” 

People started sharing their summer plans

Some were heading south for factory jobs. Some had graduation trips booked. Others were rushing to get their driver’s licenses

Dinner wrapped up, and the party moved into a private karaoke lounge

We played games. One of them was a dare

Maddie got picked and had to choose a guy to give her a princess carry for a full minute

The guys immediately started cheering. Maddie blushed and glanced at Chase. Chase, can you help me?” 

CHIV 

Without a word, Chase leaned down, one arm slipping behind her knees, muscles flexing as he lifted her effortlessly into the air

Hold on tight.” 

VIIN 

Maddie let out a soft gasp, wrapping her arms around his neck, her laughter sugarysweet

Damn, Walker’s a beast! No wonder he’s on varsity!” 

I looked away, curling my fingers into fists beneath the table. I tried to pretend it didn’t bother me

Then it was my turn

The dare? Take three shots of vodkaor kiss any guy in the room

The guys all grinned, already whispering

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I instinctively glanced at Chase

He avoided my eyes

I already played knight tonight,he said flatly. I’m sitting out the rest.” 

The words hit like a slap

I picked up the shot glass and knocked it back

Then another

Then another

The vodka burned down my throat like acid. My eyes stung. I stumbled out of the room and into the bathroom, barely making it to the sink before throwing it all up

I splashed water on my face, rinsed my mouth over and over until the burning eased

When I looked up, the mirror showed a mess

Red eyes. Hair tangled. Collar askew, with faint bruises peeking out beneath the fabric

I looked like a clown

I tugged my clothes straight, brushed out my hair, and gave myself the most pathetic smile I could 

muster

Sierra Hayes,I whispered, pain teaches you lessons. You’ll be better because of this. Pull youself together.” 

I didn’t go back into the room

I texted the Class President that I was heading home and left

On the bus, I pulled out my phone and opened our old iMessage thread

[Sierra, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?

[Sierra, I couldn’t sleep again tonight. I kept thinking about you. I miss you.

Dozens of sweet nothings. Dozens of selfiesChase posing with his bike, dunking at the school court, us walking to school in our Westhaven High uniforms

When I got a new phone last year, I refused to delete 

any 

of it

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But now… 

With trembling fingers, I selected the entire chat

6.9 GB. Delete

Yes

Everything we hadall our memories, all his empty wordswere gone with a tap

It was like we were never anything at all

The bus pulled to a stop. I wiped my face and stood up

I walked home

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The second I stepped through the front door, a sharp slap knocked me to the floor

My ears rang

You shameless brat!my father roared. Staying out all night and drinking like some party girl?” 

Half my face throbbed with heat. My head spun as I looked up from the flooronly to see Maddie and Mom sitting on the couch, watching it all with smug satisfaction

I wiped the blood from the corner of my mouth

The Class President threw the party,I rasped. I only had a little, and I threw it all up. Maddie can 

vouch for me.” 

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But Maddie blinked, all innocence. He did throw the party, but Sierra left halfway without saying anything. I can’t back her 

up.‘ 

Mom’s face hardened

Sierra Hayes, how many times have I told you to learn from your sister? If you do, your father wouldn’t be this upset.” 

I knelt on the floor, my cheek red and swollen

They sat hand in hand on the sofa. Picture perfect

My eyes drifted to the coffee table

There sat a vacation contract: Westhaven Students Celebrate SAT Success 3Person Family Trip 

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to Cancun!” 

My heart dropped

My parentsnames were signed. So was Maddie’s

You’re taking Maddie on a tripand leaving me behind?I asked

Mom’s eyes flickered. Maddie won it in a school raffle. There are only three spots. We’re going with her because it’s fair.

You can stay home and think about your behavior. We’ll take you next time 

I gave a cold smile. And when exactly is ne 

Maddie had always been the fragile one. The doctors said I’d stolen her nutrients in the womb

Since then, my parents had spoiled her 

sly

When I won a doll in elementary school, Maddie said she liked it. Mom made me give it to her

When there were only a few drumsticks or Buffalo wings left at dinner, Maddie got first pick. I got 

whatever was left

Every time, Mom said, Next time means next time. Be the bigger sister.” 

But that next timenever came

She didn’t answer

Dad raised his hand again, ready to strike

What? Go to your room. You’re grounded.” 

I stumbled up the stairs, clutching the wall as pain echoed through my 

chest

Not long after, a text came in from Mr. Carter

[Sierra, come to school tomorrow morning. We’ll go over your SAT scores and work on your college major declaration.

[Okay.

I curled up in bed, holding the phone

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This was my chance

College wasn’t just a way outit was my way forward

A chance to escape this family. To build something for myself

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