Chapter 0458
“I’m sorry…” I began.
She shook her head minutely, wordlessly telling me that my reasons didn’t bother her. “ This is your chance to vent before I return to my studies.”
I wouldn’t let this opportunity pass me by. “I assume you have heard the rumors about Julian and me…”
“That you had sex in the woods, yes.”
Her bluntness made me blush.
I cleared my throat. “Yes, well… They aren’t true.” Then, I told her the rest. That, after running into Bridget in Nicholas’s room, I needed an escape and Julian had offered one. I told her exactly what happened, some light flirting and some fun but no sex.
Veronica listened quietly. When I had finished, she said, “Have you considered dating Julian for real?”
The suggestion surprised me, since by nature of the competition, Veronica was ultimately here to win Julian’s hand.
I stared at her for a beat. “I thought you’d be relieved to know the rumors weren’t true.”
Veronica hummed again. “I will admit that I have affection for Julian that could turn romantic if nurtured that way, but… if I must lose this competition to someone, I wouldn’t; mind as much if it was you, Piper.”
The admission warmed me. Veronica was a true friend.
With this encouragement, I reflected inward and more thoroughly evaluated my feelings for Julian.
“There is… temptation,” I said.
Julian was handsome and funny, his smile was infectious, and he always kept me on my toes. Things were exciting with Julian, but he was also a bit wild and unpredictable. Sometimes hanging out with him felt like trying to hold onto a shooting star.
“But.” I placed a hand to my chest. “My heart is with Nicholas, and Julian’s heart with Bridget. We’ve both admitted that we’re heartbroken, and not sure how to move forward. I don’t even know if it’s possible.”
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