Chapter 114

**Chapter 0114**

I picked up the flyer and frowned at it. Of course, I had heard of this Gala. They hold it every few years, and it’s the biggest event around, featuring all the major groups in the area.

The galas in this area are exclusive events. Only the rich and famous get to attend them. The biggest celebrities often fly in just for these occasions. However, you need an invitation to get through the doors.

“Only those who are truly important will be there,” someone remarked.

Nan continued to look at the flyer with love in her eyes.

“And when did we ever become important?” I asked her, raising my eyebrows in surprise.

“It’s not ‘we’—it’s you,” she replied.

I let out a sigh.

“Since when am I anyone special?” I wondered aloud.

“I rephrased.”

“Um, since you started dating the world’s second-sexiest badass bachelor,” she told me, sitting next to me.

I rolled my eyes at her words.

“Now that’s a mouthful,” I teased.

“But seriously, Nan,” I said. “I only went on a couple of dates with Walter. I wouldn’t say we’re serious. At least, not serious enough for him to take me to this event.”

“You literally kissed,” she reminded me.

She nudged me with her shoulder.

Yeah, we kissed. But it wasn’t anything special. It didn’t leave me breathless like my kiss with Gavin did. That kiss had made me feel weak in the knees. I couldn’t tell Nan about kissing Gavin, though. There was no way I could explain that to her.

Last night, I bit my lower lip, hoping she wouldn’t see the blush creeping onto my cheeks.

“You are literally blushing just thinking about it,” she laughed. “You can’t tell me you don’t like him.”

I shrugged.

I casually replied, “He’s okay, I guess.”

“Just okay? Don’t be ridiculous! He’s gorgeous! Anyone would kill to go on dates and kiss him,” she said excitedly. “He’s going to invite…”

“You have to say yes, Judy,” I said.

“If he invites me, then I will,” she replied. “But until then, I’m not going to wait for him or get my hopes up.”

She sighed and leaned against the tree, staring at the flyer in front of her.

“I wish I could be so lucky,” she whispered to herself.

As I packed my books, stuffing them into my backpack, I stood up and looked around.

I slung my bag over my shoulder and said with a hint of sarcasm, “Well, I’ll send you pictures.”

“You better,” she replied, sounding serious.

I chuckled and shook my head. It was silly to believe he would actually invite me.

I wasn’t sure if he would want to go to this thing, even if he did have an interest. I decided not to tell her that, though; I didn’t want to give her any reasons to worry or pressure me.

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**Chapter 114**

I had another reason to keep my thoughts to myself.

We said our goodbyes, and I began walking toward the front of the campus. I wasn’t sure if Gavin would come to pick me up for my tutoring session later that afternoon, so I was thinking about calling an Uber. Just as I stepped outside, I noticed something unexpected.

A familiar luxury car pulled up in front of me, and I was completely taken aback.

The window rolled down, and I saw Irene smiling from the driver’s seat. A second car came to a stop behind her, and I realized they were Gamma’s warriors.

“B*tch! We are going shopping!” she teased.

I raised my eyebrows.

“Didn’t we just go shopping?” I asked as I opened the passenger door.

She nodded.

“Yeah, but this is different!”

I sat in the passenger seat and closed the door behind me. The car took off from the school so quickly that I didn’t even have time to fasten my seatbelt.

“I see the Gammas are following us,” I said, looking back to see if they were behind us.

“Are you okay with that this time?” she asked.

“She has no choice,” came the reply.

I screamed when I heard a man’s voice from the backseat. I turned quickly to see Beta Taylor sitting behind me. The shock of seeing him there made my heart race.

Derek Richards was sitting beside me when I let out a scream. Both he and another person nearby turned to look at me, startled by the noise.

Once my heart rate slowed down and I could finally breathe again, I noticed they relaxed too.

“Didn’t mean to scare you,” I said.

“To scare you,” Taylor said with a shy grin.

“Yeah, I probably should have warned you that we were here,” Derek added.

I looked at Irene, who was smiling widely.

“Definitely not taking any chances this time,” she said.

“She confirmed with a light chuckle.”

I nodded, and I couldn’t help but laugh with her as I relaxed back in my seat.

“So, what are we shopping for this time?” I asked her.

She grinned widely.

I felt a knot in my stomach. I was nervous about what she was going to say.

“We are dressing for the Gala!” she finally announced. “It’s this weekend, and you are going as Walter’s date!”

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