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I Catfished a Football God Now He's My Boss COMPLETED
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00:03Baby, I want to hear you say my name, just like yesterday.
00:08Oh, Luca.
00:10After three years of being bullied by Chloe Whitmore,
00:14I decided to get even.
00:15I used her photos and name to create an anonymous account,
00:18and ended up hooking the football team's star captain, Luca Bennett.
00:22That bastard was known for being wild on the field.
00:25My hand went numb.
00:27I collapsed back onto the bed.
00:29If I suddenly disappeared, what would you do?
00:32I heard his heavy breathing and a low, gravelly laugh through my phone.
00:36His voice was rough and teasing, with an unmistakable possessive edge.
00:40Baby, I don't like jokes like that.
00:42You know I could turn the whole school upside down to find you.
00:45Fear broke out in a cold sweat across my back.
00:47I clenched my teeth and hung up.
00:49Off the field, he was no different.
00:51His appetite was just as impressive as his stamina.
00:54The only upside? He was generous.
00:56At the start of my sophomore year, I got hit with a $5,000 housing and textbook bill.
01:02I was so anxious, I couldn't sleep.
01:04He sent me the money without a second thought.
01:06That was when I realized my revenge plan against Chloe had somehow made me fall in love instead.
01:11Three months later, I got into the university's sports data analytics program with a perfect GBPay,
01:17and started an internship in the team's analytics lab.
01:20On my first day, the football team's management staff and several star players came to observe the program and meet
01:26the project team.
01:27I stood at the very back, clutching my folder.
01:31I looked up and froze.
01:34It was a face I knew too well.
01:39The man I'd been dating online for three years had just walked into my real life.
01:43The shock was so intense, my brain instantly went into panic mode.
01:47His eyes locked onto me, and he strode straight towards me.
01:50My heart slammed against my ribs so hard it felt like it might break out of my chest.
01:54I still couldn't bring myself to look up.
01:56I could only steal glances at him.
01:58His chest rose and fell with his breathing.
02:01His deep golden brown curls were still damp with sweat.
02:04He was tall, at least 6'2", broad-shouldered, with a narrow, tampered waist.
02:08Even through his clothes, you could feel the explosive strength in his build.
02:12The team manager lowered his voice.
02:14Luca's just here to say hi to everyone.
02:16Don't be so nervous.
02:17The moment he finished speaking, Luca had already reached us.
02:20Then I saw him pause.
02:21The captain's armband, he'd been absent-mindedly whirling between his fingers,
02:25suddenly slipped and fell.
02:26It rolled across the polished floor and stopped right beside Chloe's shoes.
02:33The blonde cheer captain and the school's beloved football captain.
02:36To everyone else, they looked like they'd stepped straight out of a college romance movie.
02:41Chloe blinked, then crouched down herself to pick it up.
02:44Your armband?
02:45She looked up with a sweet, innocent smile.
02:47But Luca didn't take it.
02:49Instead, he stepped closer.
02:51His tall frame casting a shadow over Chloe, nearly engulfing her in it.
02:55I was standing right next to her.
02:57As he moved closer, his strong, masculine scent hit me.
03:00It was a mix of rain-soaked grass, sweat, and the faint, citrusy notes of bitter orange-leaf cologne.
03:04It was the same cologne I had saved up for months to buy for him,
03:07working part-time jobs and saving every penny I could.
03:10I bit my lip so hard it hurt, keeping my eyes fixed on my shoes.
03:14Luca stared at Chloe, his gaze so intense, it felt like it could burn right through her.
03:19Chloe shifted uncomfortably under his gaze.
03:22Your armband?
03:24Luca swallowed hard and snatched it back.
03:26Thanks.
03:26Chloe?
03:27Yes, I'm Chloe.
03:29Have we met before?
03:32He didn't answer.
03:33He just stood there with his arms folded,
03:35staring at her like a predator marking its territory for a full five minutes.
03:39Bennett!
03:40Only when the coach called him did he finally run a hand over his face and walked away.
03:44I was gasping for air, my back drenched in cold sweat.
03:48Back at my desk, I shittily opened the campus sports forum and typed in Luca Bennett.
03:54The screen was flooded with clips from his post-match interview last week,
03:57after he scored twice.
03:59In every video, he smirked at the camera with a chalky eyebrow raised,
04:03looking impossibly handsome.
04:05I leaned back in my chair, feeling like I could barely breathe.
04:09The football team's most eye-catching golden boy actually initiated a conversation.
04:13In an instant, the lab exploded with gossip.
04:16Everyone crowded around Chloe.
04:18I really don't know him.
04:20That was the first time we talked today.
04:22But Luca was at prep school too, wasn't he?
04:25I was a cheerleader back then, and I had way too many people chasing me.
04:28Maybe he was one of them.
04:30Come on, stop overthinking it.
04:32I'm still a cheer captain now.
04:35But with how popular Luca is, why would he ever have a crush on me?
04:40The more casually she said it, the more excited the upper glass had became,
04:44asking her for details.
04:46Their laughter and chatter blurred into background noise.
04:49I couldn't take in a single word.
04:50My eyes stayed fixed on Luca's photo on the screen.
04:52I was completely lost in my thoughts.
04:57My mom had been working as a live-in cleaner at Chloe's house for years,
05:00and Chloe had always liked to bully me.
05:02In my freshman year, she lost a party game and convinced my mom to get hold of my diary.
05:08The next day, photos of it were posted on an anonymous campus confession account.
05:12I became the school's joke for an entire semester.
05:15I hated her, but I couldn't do anything.
05:18I retaliated in the only way I could think of.
05:21I used Chloe's photos and name to register an anonymous dating account, and started stirring up trouble online.
05:28I'm Chloe Whitworth.
05:30If you've got a problem, come find me on campus.
05:32When I argued with trolls on forums, I just dropped Chloe's social media handles.
05:37I wanted someone in real life to corner Chloe in a back alley and give her what she deserved.
05:42But before I ever got to see Chloe suffer the consequences, I ran straight into Luca.
05:48Luca was a wild, both online and offline.
05:50And online, he was even more reckless.
05:53Over the two years we dated, I learned exactly how unhinged he could be.
05:58After each day's training, he would force me to listen to his heavy breathing over the phone while he was
06:04taking a shower.
06:05In those moments, his usual arrogant, untouchable attitude disappeared completely.
06:11Say it again.
06:12Call my name.
06:13He'd call my name over and over in that low, host voice, making me say things that left my face
06:18burning.
06:19Later, he insisted on meeting in person.
06:21I panicked.
06:22I frantically scrolled back through our messages, re-reading conversations I practically had memorized,
06:27until I landed on the messages from week we first connected online two years ago.
06:31Then I saw the words I had typed myself.
06:33My stomach churned.
06:34It hit me like a slap across the face.
06:36Every heartbeat I had felt during those late-night calls,
06:38every moment I thought I was loved, it had all been stolen under someone else's name.
06:42That night, I curled up under the covers, trembling as I sobbed.
06:48The next morning, I looked at myself in the mirror, ordinary, pale, with dark circles from juggling part-time work
06:54and school.
06:55I didn't have Chloe's skin, her effortless confidence, or the spotlight she carried wherever she went.
07:00If I hadn't used her photos, Luca would never even glance at me if we passed each other on the
07:05street.
07:05In the end, I sent him a single message, I'm sorry.
07:08Then I blocked him and deleted everything.
07:10Three days after I cut all contact, I received an email from him.
07:13Chloe, please don't leave me. I'm losing it.
07:15Every word was filled with helpless desperation, almost pleading, but I wasn't Chloe.
07:21Nora, an impatient voice pulled me back to reality. I looked up. Everyone in the group was staring at me.
07:27Everyone wants coffee. Can you go grab it? It's a bit hot outside, but it's just a 10-minute bike
07:31ride. Not a big deal.
07:33In this project group, hierarchy was an unspoken rule. Those at the bottom served those at the top.
07:38Now that Chloe had Luca's attention, everyone naturally indulged her.
07:42Okay, I'll go.
07:45No need to feel awkward. Nora's mom used to be our housekeeper.
07:48She's been helping her mom since she was a kid. Running errands is basically what she's best at.
07:54Laughter broke out around the room. I clenched my fists but said nothing, then walked out.
07:59At the door, I slammed straight into a solid chest.
08:04He was one of Luca's assistant coaches. The assistant coach got impatient, annoyed that I was in the way, and
08:10shoved me aside.
08:11Which one is Chloe Whitman? Luca's looking for her.
08:15Chloe's eyes lit up the moment she heard her name. She practically ran to him.
08:19That's me. I'm Chloe. What does Luca want?
08:21The team's media crew needs an extra hand. Luca specifically requested you.
08:25The room fell silent for a beat, then erupted into knowing, excited reactions.
08:29Excuse me, Nora. Luca is waiting for me at the team building.
08:32You're in my way. Work hard here. Maybe after you graduate, you'll get a family pass to come watch us
08:36play.
08:37I gritted my teeth, forcing myself to endure the sharp pain and step aside.
08:40Chloe strutted away in her high heels like a proud peacock, following the assistant coach her out.
08:45You went to high school with her, right? Was she always this popular?
08:48Did Luca already hook up with her back then?
08:50I dug my nails into my palms beneath my sleeve.
08:54I don't know.
08:58Once Chloe left for the team building, all the work fell entirely on me.
09:02Coffee runs, washing beakers, organizing data sets, carrying equipment.
09:09By the time I finally emailed the professor, it was already 8.30 p.m.
09:13The academic building was completely empty.
09:15I slumped into my chair, exhausted. A message from my dad popped up.
09:21Nara, Westbridge Full Scholarship is your only way out of that small town.
09:25Don't mess this up. Stay low in the lab.
09:27Rich kids' parents can fix anything, but we don't.
09:30Get there early every day, do more if needed.
09:33Don't give the school any reason to reconsider your scholarship.
09:36I closed the email and opened Vibe. Chloe had posted a new story half an hour ago.
09:40Her caption read,
09:41Overtime night, but someone saved me a mango smoothie.
09:43The photo showed the VIP lounge on the top floor of the team building.
09:46I zoomed in on the photo, like I was torturing myself.
09:51In the reflection of the glass, Luca was there.
10:00Still here this late?
10:05I jumped in slight, shooting straight up from my chair. A man stood there in a team staff uniform.
10:10It was Miller, the football team's assistant logistics manager.
10:13I'm leaving now.
10:15Miller was holding his stomach, grimining in pain.
10:17You're Nora, right? Do you have a driver's license? Can you drive?
10:20Yeah, I can.
10:23Thank God, I've got a bad stomach bug. Luca, Luca went out drinking with the coaching staff tonight,
10:28and the cars are still in the team garage. I'll text you the address.
10:30Can you help drive it back to his apartment, please? I'll treat you to pizza later.
10:34I swear, I really can't hold it anymore.
10:36Before I could refuse, Miller clamped his legs together and darted into the bathroom.
10:41I stood in an empty hallway for five full minutes, holding the keys to the luxury car.
10:46He ultimately, before finally accepting my fate and heading down to the parking garage.
10:52I got in stiffly, fastened my seat belt, and reached to adjust the rear view mirror.
10:58But the moment the mirror tilted, I froze. The passenger seat was reclined. A tall figure lay
11:04half sprawled across it. My brain short-circuited. Instinctively, I reached for the door handle,
11:11ready to run. But the next second, he moved. Luca pulled his hood off. Those deep green eyes locked
11:16onto me. Clouded with sleep, but sharpened instantly.
11:23The parking garage was so quiet. I could only hear my own uneven breathing. I swallowed hard,
11:34gripping the steering wheel. Captain Bennett. Miller came down with a bad stomach bug. I'm here
11:38as a substitute driver to take you home. It felt like even the air between us I can step out
11:42now.
11:42After a few seconds, he exhaled sharply.
11:46I gritted my teeth and reached for the start button. But where the hell was it?
11:51I fumbled around for ages, breaking into a sweat from panic. The more anxious I got,
11:56the more I picked at my fingers. It was a habit I'd had since childhood. Whenever I got nervous,
12:03my thumb would instinctively press hard against the knuckle of my index finger. Luca suddenly spoke
12:08again. You don't know how to drive? You don't know how to drive? I usually drive a pickup truck.
12:22I've never driven a luxury car before. He stayed quiet, but his gaze dropped to my tangled fingers.
12:29Something uncrutable darkened in his eyes. His palm was storching hot, rough with calluses. His grip was
12:36strong as he folded my fingers into his large hand. Press this. He guided my hand onto the glowing red
12:43start button. The engine roared to life like a caged beer. Warm, faintly alcohol-sweet breath brushed my
12:49ear, sending a shiver through my entire body. He let go, leaning back into the seat. Drive.
13:01The entire ride was eerily silent. I pulled into his apartment garage. I didn't even bother fully
13:07unbuckling my seatbelt. I shoved the door open and fled. Captain Bennett, the key's inside. Bye.
13:13I fled without looking back. I never saw him.
13:19The car's headlight stayed on long after I left.
13:24He leaned against the car door in the darkness and lit a cigarette.
13:28The ember glowed red, trembling faintly in the night.
13:33Haunted by last night's incident, I spent the entire night trapped in a nightmare,
13:38chased by something wild and relentless. I showed up at the lab the next day,
13:42with dark circles under my eyes. The moment I pushed the door open, I heard Chloe's voice.
13:48I mean, Luca asked me to come back. He said those football guys are too rough for a good girl
13:53like me.
13:54He even said he didn't want me getting too tired around the team.
13:59Honestly, he's so considerate. Then she spotted me and immediately stood up,
14:05her heels clicking as she walked over, and she sweetly looped her arm through mine.
14:09Nora, you got back late last night. Were you out with some guy again?
14:13I knew exactly what she was doing. Without thinking, I stepped aside and avoided her.
14:18Her arm froze mid-air. Her expression darkened instantly.
14:22Before anything could escalate, the team manager walked in and clapped his hands.
14:26Good. Everyone's here. Tonight the football team is hosting a celebration party on the rooftop.
14:33Our lab is invited too. Drinks are on the team. Enjoy yourselves.
14:38The room erupted in cheers. I was about to make up an excuse to skip out. Then the manager's eyes
14:43locked
14:44straight onto me. Bring the compiled data tonight. The head coach might review it.
14:50I swallowed my protest.
14:53At 9pm, I carried my laptop to the rooftop bar just off campus. It was already chaotic.
14:59Bass-heavy music shook the air so violently that it hurt my ears. Alcohol, perfume,
15:03and cigarette smoke mixed into a dense haze. When I pushed open the door, I spotted Luca
15:07immediately right in the center. He was sitting right in the middle, wearing a simple sweatshirt.
15:11A glass of iced whiskey sat in his hand as he lounged back into the sofa, barely acknowledging the
15:16girls trying to talk to him. The team manager had said he wouldn't come to a nerd-heavy event like
15:22this.
15:23But here he was, earlier than anyone else.
15:28Nora, over here.
15:30I walked over stiffly. Before I could even sit, he shoved me forward.
15:34Move in. Don't block the aisle.
15:35By the time I reacted, I was squeezed into the innermost corner and next to me was Luca.
15:40His signature scent, cool and trisp with notes of orange leaf and a faint hint of alcohol,
15:44washed over me all at once. I stiffened and tried to shrink away without touching him.
15:49But the jerk seemed to be doing it on purpose. He shifted in his seat, casually stretching one long
15:55leg towards me. The firm muscle of his thigh, separated from my leg only by the thin fabric of our
16:01pants, pressed solidly against my calf. An electric jolt shot up my body in an instant,
16:11and I barely stifled a gasp. I quickly pulled my leg back. Less than a minute later, he moved again.
16:18He reached for his drink. His shoulder bumped mine, light and careless, but firm enough that
16:22the bone contact sent a sharp electric shiver through me. I turned and glared at him. He didn't
16:27even look at me, just kept talking to the quarterback beside him. The next second,
16:32his knee pushed forward firmly. I breathed slowly and shrank stubbornly between my legs.
16:36His body heat seeped relentlessly through our clothes, burning me up from the inside out.
16:42I'm getting a Coke. I turned on the faucet and splashed cold water onto my face.
16:51Over and over again, until the heat finally started to fade from my skin.
16:54Just as I was beginning to calm down, the door behind me was shoved open violently,
16:59then bounced back on its hinges. I looked up and saw Luca, it's just Cicely in the mirror,
17:04locking the door behind him. He leaned against the wall, one shoulder against the doorway,
17:10his hands in his pockets. He stared at me, an unreadling darkness in his eyes.
17:19I gripped the sink, forcing myself to stay steady. The men's restroom is on the other side.
17:25I'm not here to use the restroom. He crossed the room in two long strades. He was so tall. In
17:32just
17:32a few steps, he was already behind me. The narrow space of the restroom left me with nowhere to go.
17:37What are you running from? I'm not running. Nora Hayes. He cut me off, then stepped closer,
17:45planting one hand against the counter beside me, trapping me between his chest and the cold porcelain.
17:50Warm breath brushed across my face. Where on me haven't you seen before?
17:56And now you can't even stand being near me? My brain completely shut down. The faucet was still
18:01running. He knew everything. My face went pale. My voice trembled uncontrollably.
18:06When, when did you find out?
18:09Luca stared at me, then let out a short, mocking laugh.
18:12Find out what? That you hid behind someone else's face? Called me baby online?
18:21I hung my head in shame. I was so humiliated I wanted to disappear on the spot.
18:26The smirk on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a furious fire burning in his eyes.
18:32I knew something was off the first day I brought Chloe around. She couldn't make sense of the most
18:36basic tactical diagrams we'd gone over. He leaned closer, grabbing my chin and forcing me to look at
18:42him. Then you got into my car. Your voice, the way you fidget when you're nervous, even your scent,
18:47Nora. Did you really think I was blind? I had your IP checked. No wonder I couldn't find you.
18:53I looked at him. He was barely holding back something violent. His chest rose and fell heavily.
18:59You took the money, disappeared and blocked me like I meant nothing.
19:03What the hell did you take me for, Nora? A late night distraction? A tool for you to get back
19:07at
19:07Chloe? I lowered my eyes, overwhelmed with shame. Sorry, it's all my fault. If you want the school to
19:13revoke my scholarship or report me for fraud, I'll take it. I'll pay back every cent. I promised.
19:20Nora!
19:25You think I stayed up nights talking dirty to a girl online for $5,000?
19:29I flinched. Tears finally spilled down my cheeks.
19:33$5,000 is still money. He grabbed my shoulders and pulled me towards him.
19:37Only then did I realize his eyes were bloodshot. You're still talking about money.
19:42What about those nights when you said you loved my abs, wanted to hold me, loved me?
19:48Was any of it real?
19:49He took a shaky breath, his voice cracking faintly. This wasn't supposed to happen. I'd lied to him.
19:56He should hate me, resent me, tell me to fuck off. My silence seemed to break something in him.
20:01I froze. Luca Bennett, the captain, the golden boy who wrecked opponents on the field, now stood in
20:08front of me like something abandoned, asking if I had ever loved him at all. He let out a hollow
20:13laugh,
20:14eyes closing briefly. After a long moment, he let go of my shoulders.
20:18I see. So that's it. I was just your little tool to mess with Chloe. Congratulations, you got what you
20:25wanted.
20:31After that night, Luca never showed up again. His teammates said the captain had turned into
20:37someone unrecognizable on the training field, angry, reckless, snapping at anyone who got close.
20:45I tried sending him a friend request, but every time, it was reject. That tiny red exclamation point
20:53felt like a blade cutting deeper every time I looked at it. While I was still drifting through
20:59my days, my mom called. I stepped out onto the balcony to pick up. Mom.
21:10Nora, how's school going? My throat tightened. I didn't answer. Listen, honey, if those rich kids give
21:16you trouble, stay away from them. Don't argue. One phone call and they can kick you out. Just keep your
21:21head down, finish your credits, get your degree, and leave. Don't make trouble, okay? Same message again.
21:28Ever since I was little, no matter how badly I got hurt, they always gave me the same answer. Endure.
21:35I've got day to work. I'll hang up now. I ended the call and stayed in the cold air for
21:42a while,
21:42before heading back inside. But the moment I pushed open the lab door, I froze.
21:52The laptop was soaked in dark brown liquid. Coffee slowly seeped through the gaps in the keyboard.
21:58The indicator light was dead. My analysis files, the ones I'd spent four sleepless nights working
22:04on for tomorrow's presentation. We're ruined. Oh, no, Nora. I'm so sorry. I accidentally knocked over
22:12my coffee while grabbing my things. It can't be that big of a deal, right? You're so smart. Rewriting
22:18everything will only take you a few hours. The seniors around us watched silently. A few snickered
22:22quietly under their breath. As I stared at my ruined work, something inside me snapped clean in
22:26half. Back in my senior year of high school, Chloe and I got into a fight. She took a compass
22:30and
22:31dragged it across my right cheek, leaving a deep scar. In the principal's office, I cried, terrified
22:35I would be permanently disfigured. Chloe's father, a state senator, arrived first in his luxury sports
22:41car. My dad showed up on a beat up old bicycle. Nervously, he fidgeted with his grimy trucker cap
22:48in his rough hands. Too afraid to question anyone. Her lawyer put it bluntly. If we pursue this,
22:58it could affect my scholarship and academic record. Dad lowered his head, unable to meet my eyes.
23:04In a quiet voice, he said to the principal, it was just a little fight between two girls. Nora's
23:09just being too sensitive. We don't want to press charges and we don't want to cause any trouble
23:12for the senator. I endured it for three years. And what did it get me? My dignity was crushed beneath
23:18their feet. My feelings were hidden as if I had no right to love someone. In the future, I fought
23:23so hard
23:24to droid in seconds like it meant nothing. I curled my hands into tight fists. I fixed my gaze on
23:29her
23:29polish. My voice was unnerdingly calm, even to my own ears. Are you sure it was an accident?
23:36Of course, babe. I moved before she finished. I grabbed her perfectly styled blonde hair
23:43and yanked hard. I'd spent years hauling boxes and doing manual labor with my mom. I was stronger
23:47than I looked. She screamed as she lost balance. I didn't let go and two sharp slaps cracked across her
23:52face. She fell backward into the racks. You bitch! How dare you?! Chloe shrieked,
23:59scrambling to her feet to claw at me. I climbed on top of her and hit her again and again.
24:06Everything I had swallowed for years came out at once. Chaos erupted throughout the lab.
24:12Screams, scraping chairs, and clattering metal filled every corner. Several male students snapped
24:17out of their stumer, rushing forward to grab my arms and drag me backward by force.
24:25Chloe stungled shakily to her feet, her hair a wild mess, makeup streaked all over her face.
24:32The team manager burst in, furious.
24:38Nora Hayes, are you insane? You're fighting in the lab!
24:42Right then, the crowd lingering by the door split apart of their own accord, clearing a path.
24:47Nora.
24:48Someone let out a breath. Luca's here. Luca stood at the doorway. He was still in his red and black
24:52football uniform. His shin guards were on, sweat glistening across his forehead. He'd clearly sprinted
24:58straight over from the field the second he'd heard the commotion. I was being held back by two male
25:02students. My hair was a mess. My collar was twisted. The moment Chloe saw him, she burst into tears again
25:07and stumbled forward, reaching for his arm. Luca, help me!
25:13She tried to kill me! I'm scared! Luca took a step back, his face completely unreadable,
25:18as if he were avoiding something disgusting under his feet. Chloe's hand froze in mid-air,
25:22her sentence cutting off dead. Luca didn't even look at her anymore. He walked past the chaos,
25:27straight towards me. The two students holding me let go immediately under his gaze. Luca crouched down,
25:34grabbed my wrist, and gently pulled my hand away from my injured arm.
25:38He pulled me up from the ground. His eyes fell on the bleeding scratches on my arm.
25:43His jaw clenched. His voice dropped into a low, dangerous growl.
25:48Who did this? Who did this? My eyes instantly welled up. It's nothing.
25:56Come with me. His palm burned hot against mine. His grip was firm, almost possessive.
26:01A collective gasp of disbelief echoed behind us. Chloe stood frozen in place,
26:06her face contorted with rage and bitter jealousy. Luca tugged me along down the hallway, countless stunned
26:11eyes tracking our every step. He dragged me all the way to the empty main stadium. He pressed me back
26:18against a bench along the sideline, bracing his hands on either side of my hips to cage me in,
26:23staring down at me from above. Nora Hayes, you're usually so good at holding everything in.
26:29Why stop today? I stared up at him, and the tears finally broke free.
26:35I don't want to hold back anymore. Why should I be the one who keeps backing down?
26:39I lied to you using her photos. I know I'm terrible. I'm despicable. But I really,
26:45really like you. I just... I'm poor. My mom works as a cleaner. I don't even own a single
26:51decent dress. If I hadn't pretended to be someone else, you wouldn't have given me a second glance.
26:56I'll pay back every cent you gave me. I'll never show up in front of you again. Just let me
26:59go.
26:59Let you go so you can keep playing me for a fool? The next second, he grabbed me roughly by
27:04the back
27:04of the neck and crushed his mouth against mine, swallowing my cries whole.
27:10Time ticked by. Luca's rough kiss turned soft and slow. He sucked on my lower lip again and again.
27:15His hand by my ear slid down slowly. It wrapped around my waist and pulled me close. Our bodies
27:20pressed together, our body heat passing through the thin fabric. I had no idea how much time passed.
27:24He pulled back a little at last. His forehead rested against mine, his voice low and whorish.
27:28I finally get to kiss you. You are just as soft as I imagined. Don't say silly things. I wiped
27:33my tears
27:33and looked down. I was too shy to meet his eyes. Hey, when did you send me Chloe's photos? Did
27:38you
27:38mix things up? He frowned and held out his phone to me. I took it. My fingers shook a little.
27:42I soon
27:43came across pictures that made my face burn. The shots were suggestive with collars slipping halfway
27:46down. Those photos sat quietly in the chat. Not a single one had disappeared. I scrolled further up.
27:51I reached the day we first met. I never sent those to him. My body went stiff.
27:55If you'd never seen her photos, how did you know she was Chloe that first day?
27:58You told me you were going to intern at this lab. The timing and the name matched.
28:02There was only one Chloe. You really think I fell for a face?
28:10He moved back a little. He cupped my face with both hands and stared at me.
28:16Nora, believe me. There is some pull between us we can't explain.
28:20That day in the car, when you got in, I hadn't even opened my eyes, but my gut screamed that
28:25it was you.
28:26Every time I hear you talk, I feel so calm. Sometimes I've hearing your voice makes me feel safe.
28:33I could not help but laugh. I buried my face against his chest. But you never even saw what I
28:39look like.
28:41What if my face is something you hate? Luca froze.
28:46No matter what you look like, I will like you. It's weird. I can't stop this feeling for you at
28:52all.
28:53After we finally came clean with each other, our bond grew stronger.
28:57I finished my internship and got a scholarship.
29:00Half a year later, Chloe's bullying of her college roommate suddenly came to light.
29:05Chats, greets, photos, and videos spread all over the web.
29:13When the news hit the lab, Chloe's desk was already empty. Some people expressed sympathy.
29:20Others just sighed. Soon, everyone went back to their own work.
29:27My parents called me one Friday night.
29:30Honey, I need to say I'm sorry. I saw the news a few days ago. You told me Chloe hurt
29:35you before, but I ignored it.
29:37I just wanted you to keep quiet and avoid trouble. I was wrong.
29:41On the other end of the phone, my dad spoke in a low tone.
29:44I won't stand by and let this happen anymore. Your mom and I will always stand by you no matter
29:47what.
29:48I held my phone. I stayed quiet for a long time.
29:54It's all in the past. He pushed a cup of warm milk into my hand. I hung up the call.
30:01He put an arm around my shoulder and let me lean on him.
30:05I turned around and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.
30:09He chuckled and pulled me tighter.