Chapter 2
Damian took me to a tennis court at a private club. He wrapped his arms around me from behind, teaching me how to grip the racket.
My phone rang. It was Bella.
“Molly, you’re at the tennis court, aren’t you?”
I was slightly surprised. She really was relentless.
“What do you want?”
Bella put on a wounded tone. “What kind of attitude is that? I’m just worried about you, afraid you’ll get fooled.”
“Damian won’t fool me. And stop calling me.”
My voice turned cold as I hung up immediately.
Damian handed me a towel and gently wiped my forehead.
“What’s wrong? Did your roommate make you angry?”
I took the towel.
“Yeah. Someone’s jealous that I found such a handsome boyfriend.”
He chuckled softly and reached out to ruffle my hair.
The next second, a tennis ball suddenly flew over and hit Damian hard in the back.
Damian frowned and turned around.
Bella ran over in a panic.
“I’m so sorry. I didn’t see clearly. I’m really sorry.”
She bent down, her blouse neckline cut very low. Her cleavage shifted with the movement.
Damian raised an eyebrow. His gaze swept across her face without expression.
“It’s fine.”
He put his arm around my waist, preparing to leave.
Bella grabbed him.
“How can I just let it go like that? Why don’t we add each other on Snapchat? I got your clothes dirty. Let me buy you a new one.”
Damian looked down, disgust flashing in his eyes.
“No need. I don’t add random women.”
He turned to look at me, his expression softening.
“Babe, I’m sorry. This ruined things. Let’s go. I’ll buy you a Cartier bracelet to make up for it.”
I smiled, shooting Bella a triumphant look. She stood there, her face livid.
My previous boyfriends would also politely refuse Bella in front of me. But the burning desire in their eyes couldn’t be hidden. After we got back, they would always secretly add her.
She thought all men were the same.
Too bad this time she had run into Damian, who couldn’t be bothered to give her a second glance.
I was very satisfied with Damian. So satisfied that I even thought he might be the exception.
But sometimes reality slaps you in the face faster than you expect.
The day of the school play rehearsal, I went to find him. He and Bella were sitting close together, sharing a milk tea. He took a sip. Then Bella lowered her head, placing her lips on the straw he had just touched. After she drank, Damian casually took another sip without any hesitation.
My head buzzed.
Damian looked up and saw me. He froze for a moment, following my gaze. He also looked at the straw.
“Bella has low blood sugar. She fainted onstage several times. I want to finish rehearsal quickly so we don’t waste everyone’s time.”
He handed the remaining milk tea to Bella.
“Finish this and let’s get back to rehearsing.”
Bella took it slowly, sucked on the straw, and smiled at me.
“Your boyfriend really is dense. No matter how I flirt, he doesn’t react. This time you finally picked the right one.”
She walked away in her high heels, her back as arrogant as ever.
I stood there, my heart pounding hard. I knew that look of determination in her eyes all too well.
Damian noticed my expression was off and reached out to hold me.
“Babe, don’t overthink it. A few days ago, the girl playing the female lead was in a car accident. Bella’s filling in as a favor. I can’t not return the favor.”
I nodded and leaned on his shoulder. As soon as he finished speaking, his phone rang. I glanced at it. It was a message from Bella. He quickly looked at it, then released me.
“I need to get back to work. I’ll come find you later.”
I watched his retreating figure, my heart sinking bit by bit.
I thought Damian would be different.
But in just one week, he had already added her on Snapchat.