‘I sent her there?’ This only angered Debbie further. She shook Megan’s hands away and said sharply, “Megan, did you hit yourself in the head?
You went to jail because of something you did. You disappeared after what you did to Kasie. What does that have anything to do with me?
Don’t you ever mention Carlos to me. It won’t work. You’re just wasting your breath. And if you ever do anything toagain…” Debbie’s voice trailed off, but she gave Megan an evil smile.
Then, just like that, she walked away.
In the club, the music was loud.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJared trotted over to Debbie and gave her a thumbs-up.
“Tomboy, you were impressive back there. Respect. You learned from the best. You were just as cold as Carlos. And so cool. You’re my idol from now on.
You have to takeunder your wing and teach me.”
Kasie and Sasha agreed.
“Megan was so angry, I could tell. But, of course, she couldn’t show you because she was trying to beg for your mercy! Every tI think of her face, I burst out laughing,“ Sasha chimed in.
“That’s true. Carlos’ eyes were sparkling when he Looked at you. He must’ve been impressed too.” At that time, Kasie had watched Carlos as
Sasha watched Megan. Nothing had escaped their eyes.
Hearing Kasie’s comments, Debbie smiled bitterly. ‘Carlos was impressed. So what? Is that what I want? To impress him? No, I want him to love me.’
Debbie remained silent. The others exchanged a look and decided to drop the topic.
A waiter led them to their booth. Jared opened the menu and threw it onto the table.
“Fellas, it’s my treat tonight. Order anything you want. Don’t be a stranger.”
“Have you ever seen that movie?” Kasie asked Jared.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“What movie?”
The rest of the group looked at her in confusion.
“The Big Shot.”
Before anyone could realize what she was saying, Kasie put her hands over her mouth and shouted, “Everybody, Jared picking up the tab tonight!”
“Wait, wait, wait. Jared tried to stop her, but it was too late.
A lot of people had already heard her. The DJ even reenacted the scene from the movie by playing music that pumped up the crowd and shouting in the mic, “Mr. Hampton’ footing the bill tonight! Cheers!”
That specific line from the movie had stuck with everyone — hoping that it would happen to them in real life.
And it was happening now. The club was ringing with cheers, laughter, and shouts.