CHAPTER 85

AVA:

When I thought to myself that I was done being bullied, I wasn't mincing thoughts.

Unfortunately for those who had wronged me in the past, I was given a rebirth to be the big bully and not the other way around.

"Come with me." Damien snapped me out of my thoughts as he slowly dragged me in a way it wouldn't be noticed that he was applying force.

He even went ahead to smile at each face he saw like we were anywhere near being at peace with each other.

"What was that expression I saw you make earlier? Fuck, I don't even care anymore. Right. This is the time we have been waiting for, climb up that podium, pretend you're making a speech, then praise me to the skies." This was the reason Damien usually made sure he didn't hurt me so much on the days preceding his birthday, and he made sure that my garments were ornamental enough and that I ate well.

To Damien, the presentation was usually the best part of the party, and of course, the most hypocritical of them all.

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