Grand gesture

AXEL.

Evangeline erupted in a burst of rude laughter, one so hearty she steadied herself against the wall to regain composure. I knew that game and didn't intend to fall for it— her condescending tone was meant to get to me and somehow throw me off.

Not today, Medusa. I crossed my legs, watching her reaction till she was done with her seemingly endless laughter.

"I'm convinced comedy really is your thing, Axel," She began firmly. Her smiling lips had dissolved into a stern, straight pause. "Look, I get it. You have the looks and the money. You get the bad bitches, and ladies are all over you. Not only that, but I also had a one-night stand with you, which NEVER would have happened if we weren't drunk—" Evangeline paused.

I smirked, seeing the hint of red on her face. She folded her arms across her chest again and repeatedly blinked like she was trying to push out a thought. I fucking loved that I knew what she was thinking.

"—but that gives you no fucking right!" Her tone rose in ang