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LEAH'S POV

That night, the only thing on my mind was Estefan rejecting me. I couldn't bring myself to get over it because it hurt my ego.

I, Leah Knight who men would be delighted just to spend a second with me was rejected by the one man I wanted. No, I couldn't let this slide. I had to make him want me at all costs.

The following morning, I woke up a bit late because I didn't have anywhere to go. I went downstairs to meet Rhea on her usual spot on the couch, listening to some music as she typed furiously on her laptop.

"Good morning," I raised my voice above the sound of her music so she could hear me.

"Good morning," she said without sparing me a glance.

"Where are mom and Dad?"

"I believe you should check your time before asking me that question," she retorted with her eyes still on the laptop.

Checking the time on my phone, I realized it was already past nine. My mom and dad would be at work by now. I rolled my eyes as I pick up a pillow from the couch she was sitting on and h