Chapter 18

As I was leaving the coffee shop, Julian called out, "Serena, wait up!" I kept walking, but he quickly caught up and grabbed my arm. "Explain yourself." I scoffed. "Explain what? You don't love me; you love Elena. I hope you two have a long, happy life together. You guys are the perfect match—a bitch and an asshole." I was too exhausted to argue, so I just turned and walked away. I could still hear him yelling from behind, "Who are you calling an asshole? No, who are you calling a bitch?" After venting my anger at both him and the third party, I felt much better when I got back to the dorm. After today, Julian would probably never show his face again. Finally, I'd have some peace and quiet. I was looking forward to not being bothered. When I walked into the coffee shop the next day, I saw someone else other than Julian who I didn't want to see. It was Elena! And she was alone. Unlike the innocent, pretentious act she put on yesterday, Elena's eyes scanned me with undisguised