Charlotte's POV The bell rang, signaling the beginning of the first class we had today. I walked to class with my eyes glued to the ground as everyone stared at me like I was some sort of alien. At first, I had been confused when I got to school and had so much attention, but now that I knew why everyone was staring and gossiping, I felt so embarrassed.Brittany had spread terrible rumors about me, and I couldn't fight back because it was true. I put my lips, wondering how she had found out about what happened between Asher and me. Did he tell her?I walked into the class to see the class empty. I had been walking fast to avoid everyone, so I ended up coming to class super early, as classes usually started 10 to 20 minutes after the bell rang.To my surprise, I wasn't the only one in the class. Asher was sitting at the back alone, with this phone, his legs crossed on the desk. As I saw him, I clenched my fists and felt angry. He was the reason I was feeling this way, miserable and r
Charlotte POV"Oh, look who it is. Little Cinderella, or should I say, sluterella," I heard a voice that made my blood boil. I turned around to see Brittany and her minions smirking at me.My eyes dimmed as I glared at her furiously; I wanted to rip her apart. I had never felt so much hate for someone as I felt for Brittany at the moment. She had a mocking smile on her painted lips, and her hands were folded in a sassy way In front of her."Isn't that your prince charming Humphrey? He doesn't look too good; I hope things are okay between you two," She said with fake concern, and I kept thinking if I should just ignore her and walk away or face her.I felt so angry I wanted to attack her, and it took everything in me to hold myself back and not pounce on her. I knew if I did attack her, I would not only get into trouble with the teachers and principal, I might even get expelled as I didn't come from an influential family, and nothing would make Brittany happier than seeing me being thr
Charlotte's POV Sophie turned out to be the friend I never knew I needed. I felt a little better with her by my side, and we walked to class together. She also told me to ignore the eyes on us as she was used to it already. She got extra attention after Brittany spread rumors of her being so far she weighing 200kg.I took another look at Sophie. I'd admit she was a bit chubby, but she was totally beautiful and didn't look so fat. Sophie confessed about always being left out and being alone because she had little confidence and very low self-esteem. She was always conscious as people would throw mean comments about her being plus-sized.I assured Sophie that she was beautiful, she indeed was, and anyone would be lucky to have her. Unlike Brittany, who only had a pretty face, Sophie was beautiful inside and outside. She had a gorgeous face, a stunning body, and an even more beautiful heart.Sophie was so easy to talk to, and her positivity was infectious. She told me about her love of
Humphrey's POV My mind froze in shock. Charlotte and Asher? That was impossible. Charlotte was my best friend, and Asher was...well, Asher was Asher. The thought of them together was unthinkable. After my awkward confession, Charlotte decided to give me a chance. Even though I could tell she was uncomfortable, I wanted to be selfish for once. I wanted to have her, and she seemed to be getting used to it, to use. I had taken her on a date, and I could tell it was entertaining for her and made her happy; she even let me kiss her. How did it all go wrong?I felt like Brittany was telling lies. I wanted to believe she was telling lies, but a part of me couldn't. A part of me believed her even when I didn't want to. I remember the last time I saw Charlotte when she ran off on our date. She had received a call, looked uncomfortable, and was hiding it. She ran off, saying she had something important to take care of, and I wanted to believe it was her mom who called, but it seemed too suspi
Humphrey's POVI grabbed my things and walked towards him angrily after the class was empty. "You bastard!"He was sitting in the back, looking lazy and smug as always. But today, his smirk was aimed at me, and I could feel my anger simmering just below the surface.I strode over to where he was sitting, my feet pounding the floor with "You!" I cursed, my voice low and venomous. "You're the one who's been sniffing around Charlotte, right?"Asher looked up at me, his eyes lazy and unconcerned. "Maybe," he drawled, his smirk growing wider. "You don't even love her. What's your deal? You rejected her; you don't care about her," I blurted out, frustrated, and he raised a brow."Oh, you know about that," he mumbled. "Well, that was expected; you're her best friend, after all," He emphasized best friend, making me remember where I stood in Charlotte's life, and I fisted my palm. I wanted to ram it in his face, but we were in school, and he was the Alpha's son; unfortunately, I could get i
Charlotte's POVI couldn't believe what was happening. Asher, the one who rejected me and took my first time, was standing in front of me, asking me to be his date for the dance. The crowd screamed, chanting my name, urging me to say yes. I felt like I was in a dream, like this was all just some crazy fantasy.But as I looked into Asher's eyes, I saw something there that made my heart skip a beat. It was a genuine smile, a kind gaze, and a sense of sincerity I hadn't expected. Maybe he wasn't just doing this to be nice; he wanted me to be his date.That was what I thought, and for a moment, my heart softened, but then I remembered who Asher was and my position. Because of him, Brittany had spread terrible rumors about me sleeping around, and my friendship with Humphrey was on thin ice.I hesitated momentarily, my mind racing about what this could mean. Why was he publicly asking me out to the dance when he had told me countless times how he despised me? Could this be another one of hi
Charlotte's POVAfter much persuasion from Sophie, we took a bus from school and got to the mall. Sophie looked so excited and happy, and seeing her that way excited me. I didn't have much, but I had enough to spend on a prom dress, and I was sure Mom wouldn't mind. She would be happy and excited for me.As we walked into the mall, Sophie and I tried to find the perfect dresses for the dance. We spent what felt like hours walking around and browsing through racks and trying on different styles, but nothing seemed quite right. That was until we stumbled upon a small boutique tucked away in a corner of the mall.The store was called "Enchanted Evening," and it was like stepping into a fairy tale. The dresses were all unique and exquisite, with intricate details and beautiful fabrics. Sophie and I looked at each other excitedly and knew we had found the right place."Welcome to Enchanted Evening; how may we help you today?" A tall blonde woman walked up to us with a polite smile. It made
Charlotte's POV "ah!" Sophie yelled as her father's hand connected with her face. My eyes widened, and I gasped, standing up. I involuntarily took a few steps backward.Sophie fell to the floor with her eyes on her now red and swollen cheeks as tears fell from her eyes.I stood in shock, watching as Sophie's dad stormed off after slapping her. The sound of the slap still echoed in my mind, and I couldn't believe what I had just witnessed. Sophie's dad was a monster, and I couldn't understand why she stayed with him."Get rid of the girl you brought home and prepare lunch for me," he yelled as he walked away, leaving Sophie in tears.I felt awkward and unsure of what to do. Part of me wanted to stay, and comfort Sophie, but another part of me wanted to get out of there as fast as I could. I was scared he would attack me as well, and my heart was racing, but I couldn't leave my friend on the ground with a swollen face. Sophie noticed my hesitation and approached me, begging me to go wi