Page 13 of Evil Queen

“Like I said,” Nathan replied, “name your price.”

“Since it is just the first day, I suppose I can let her off for five hundred dollars.”

My heart dropped. Five hundred dollars to cover Cherri’s ass for a few hours seemed a steep price to pay.

“Fine,” Nathan said. “I’ll have it to you by the end of the day, but if she skips any more classes today, just look the other way. Five hundred at least covers the day.”

The vice-principal sighed. “Very well, but if anyone else catches her out of class, I won’t be able to cover for her.”

“Yeah,” Nathan said. I watched as the Vice Principal walked down the hallway in the direction opposite of where I was, but Nathan turned around and recoiled when he saw me staring back at him. “Nikita.”

“That’s a lot of money,” I said.

He walked up to me and attempted to grab my hands, but I pulled away. “Please,” he begged, “let me explain.”

“You don’t have to explain. I can see it very clearly. You do have feelings for her.” Again, Nathan tried to touch me, but I shoved his hand away. “Don’t. Just leave me alone.”

I gave Nathan a shake of my head before turning to walk away, just as a tear betrayed me and streaked down my cheek.

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