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“Please” She resorts to begging when I re at her “Just this time … It’s just one party”
It’s been a while since I’ve had a girls’ night with her Matt’s never been a big fan of Sarah’s He says that she’s too flirtatious with everyone He’s been very vocal about his hatred for her over the years When we’re all back home in Texas, he’d always show up or make plans for us with his parents, so I’d have to cancel etthat he would do that “Fine,” I growl, throwing the covers off I do want to get out and have some fun “We’ll find out what this chosen shit means,” I add
“Yes!” She ju out ofslutty”
I laugh, entering my closet
An hour later, we’re pulling up to an open gate outside the house of Lords It’s about fifteen ton’s campus off a two-lane road It was a hotel back in the day that was given to the their duration of college Matt moved in his freshman year You’re not welco a party Otherwise, the gate is closed, and the property is off-limits to outsiders
Two ate dressed in black cloaks and whiteskeletons
A building co and curvy drive The renovated hotel stands five stories tall with large s Its white brick with black shutters ned for the rich Six coluarland wrapped around theically on the ground to illuminate the site of the party
It has a large roundabout with a pond in the middle with a fountain on either side and a white arched ay across the center Men and woarettes
After pulling into a parking spot to the left, we get out of the car “Are you sure we’re invited?” I ask
“Of course” She waves me off “Everyone is”
“But Matt has never let h I was off-limits, he didn’t even want me around the members I never knehat he et mad, blow up at me, then avoid me for a few days
You can hear “Make Hate to Me” by Citizen Soldier blaring from the inside of the house
Both glass doors are wide open, and we step inside The marble floors, expensive décor, and artifacts rown up around money My father owns a multibillion dollar business My mother isn’t nearly as wealthy as my father, but she’s known around the world for her swimsuit spreads That’s how they met He saw her picture once and flew halfway across the world just to buy her coffee Three months later, they were ot knocked up that first night on purpose—trap the wealthy man type of situation Then after they hadNot like it would have taken time out of their days I was raised by nannies and tutors But this is on another level
Everything is white as snow and polished to perfection The walls are painted white with black and white pictures The one on the wall to e picture of the Eiffel Tower I’ve been there several times, and I’ve never seen it prettier than in this photo Straight ahead is a grand staircase covered in black carpet with abanister On the second floor, the platforht The upper level is also open in the h, black-painted ceiling where chandeliers hang down to the first floor I see multiple doors that lead to some of the rooms An elevator in the left-hand corner must take you to the third and fourth floors
“This place is a,” she whispers in awe
“Phones, keys, and ID”
We both turn to the right to see a e desk He wears a blackwith a black cloak
“Phones, keys, and ID,” he repeats loudly over the ies for us
Walking over to him, I take them “Why?” Sarah asks
“Because those are the rules Either drop your shit in the bag or get the fuck out,” he barks, handing the kid next to us a bag He doesn’t think twice about digging his belongings out of his pockets and placing the it back