Page 183 of Scandalous

Then there’s today. I knew the moment she came into my room it was time for an adult talk.

“Normally I would let you stew, but you need to see this.”

She hands me her phone. I frown when I see the video pulled up. It’s a live from two days ago from the guys.

I press play, sighing when I hear their voices. I miss them so much.

Then I actually listen to what they are saying.

Once the video is done, I look up at Holland.

“They posted this online?”

She nods. “They have also been pulling double time, commenting on every single comment on your video, good or bad. They are making it known that the fans either support you or they want nothing to do with them. I mean, you heard Ezra. He told them to fuck off.”

I snort at that. He did say those words.

“I left them. I thought they would be mad,” I admit softly.

“You ran, sure. You did what you thought you needed, but didn’t you tell Liam to wait for you? This is them waiting. How long are you going to make them wait?”

“Do you really think it will be okay?”

Holland rolls her eyes. “I agree with Ezra. They can all go fuck off. This is your life. Are you going to let some jealous fans and your parents dictate how you live it?”

I think back to the look on my parents’ faces. It hurt, but does it even matter?

Not really. They have always disapproved of everything I do, so why would this be different?

“Fuck them,” I whisper.

Holland looks up at me. “Say it again. Louder.”

“Fuck them,” I yell.

She smiles at me. “So tell me again how wide your mom’s eyes got? Was she really that scandalized?”

I laugh. “She was. She actually used that word. Scandal. Look at me, Holland. I’m scandalous.”

She shimmies her shoulders. “Ooh. Such a hot bitch fucking four delicious men. So how are you going to get them back?”

I look down at her phone, navigating to my page. I smile as I see the thousands of comments they have been leaving.

“I don’t think I ever lost them. I mean, would men that didn’t want me do this for me?” I hold up my phone, showing it to her.

“Nope. Nor would they get their sister arrested,” she adds.

“What?”

She nods. “Santi had his sister arrested for illegally taking the video and then selling it. He also sued the publication that bought it and shared it. Or, well, I guess he’s suing. I bet he wins too.”

“Santi always wins. He’s a powerhouse.”

She scrunches her nose. “I don’t need to know about his sexual prowess. He’s going to be my brother soon.” She shakes her head. “Sometimes I don’t know who I feel worse for in this situation. Yeah, they’ve painted you to be a whore.” She gives me a pointed look. “When we know you’re not. But Liam and Drake are getting hate for being involved with each other, Santi had to confront his family, and Ezra is getting pressed hard about the situation because he’s related to the royal family.”

“It’s such a shit show.”

“It is.” Holland nods. “But are they worth it?”

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