Chapter 40 SELF-WORTH! GIRLFRIEND!

[ANIKA HODGENS]

It's like losing my whole bet in a gamble when Jaz did not choose me over Drake.

Her arm clutching to Drake's nape became slowly in my eyes. My body stiffens for a second, trying to control my emotion. I stand, total effort, accepting my forfeiture as I gulp to lessen the tension.

While they were walking away, my eyes were rooted on them as my heart seemed to tremble for a reason I was unsure of, just filling my whole system.

I despise admitting it, but Jaz got me there.

"You don't seem cool," turning my sight as Gwen spoke. "What made you think of that?" I sputter as lines on my forehead appear.

"You are so into her, Anika. So visible even if you won't say or acknowledge it. "Gwen's voice is like a sound from an empty can. "What?!" blowing up in my disbelief. She chuckled in a low tone. "Whatever, Anika," Gwen said as she vacated.

Another suspire from me as my mind can't clear up. Why Drake?! And why not me? A sudden thought crops up. Is Jaz referring to Drake a