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9| Pretending To Love Him Was Not That Hard
Emily's POV:
Man, we were about to get a huge fight today. Who should I cheer?
"For what did you want to apologize? Because I assure you I have a long list of scars still deprived of your apologies, " Mia said, walking like a tiger on his hunt: slow and impatient. For a moment, I thought that she would spill her feelings right then and there.
"Mia, listen, I know I was a jerk-" Jake started.
"Oh. So now Mr Playboy realises it. That's good. Now I can die in peace, " Mia said sarcastically, tears still evident in her eyes.
"Yes. I am a jerk and I will always be. I don't know why. You of all people know me best, " Jake looked at her, guilt present in his eyes. He looked do
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