Chapter 18

"How do I look?"

I ran my hands over the dress I was wearing and turned slowly so Kerrick could see me, he watched intently but in silence.

"You look okay."

"Um, thanks." I smiled gladly, grateful that I was still able to look good in this dress as I did in the other, but I knew I had the jewelry I was wearing to thank for that.

"If you're finished dressing, let's go."

He held my hand and walked along with me until we were outside and in his car. For almost the entire journey I couldn't help staring at him because he looked very handsome due to how well he was dressed. I wanted to mention it to him but thought better of it.

There were so many things I felt when I was around Kerrick that grouping them all under one word was impossible. One thing was certain though, I would never forget the way he humiliated and hurt me.

I made the choice a long time back to focus on other things so I wouldn't be hindered by the things he did, but sometimes I couldn't and all I felt was bitterness and r