56: I Have a Mate

SUNSHINE:

I laughed sarcastically because that was the only thing I could do. But his words carried so much weight, making me question myself again. My worth. And everything about it.

Jericho was a devil who would spout negative words into your mind, shattering your dreams and confidence as well as the worth you've had so far.

Don't listen to him, another part of my mind whispered.

It was easy to say, but difficult to do.

"Have you thought about it, Sunny?" Jericho pressed. "I promise that you won't be hurt again. We forget the past and move on. What do you think of that?"

Jericho was so full of himself. So what if no one wanted me?

"Fuck off, Jericho. That's no longer your concern. My heart is stable as of the moment and it did not want anyone, especially jerks like you."

"That only means you admit what I said," he said cheekly. "Sunny. I'm only your last bet. No one would accept you. Only me because—"

Thud!

Jericho and I glanced at the back and found the basket where there were a