Chapter 2 Maddox 78 55 vouchers Every memory that I had about Harper was when she was a shy and quiet girl who always stayed by Grayson's side . My sister always complained to our family that her dates with Grayson never went according to plan because Harper was in the way . Even with that going on , Tiffany was never intimidated by Harper because Grayson always treated her so differently , but I saw it today for the first time . I knew my sister very well and seeing Harper look so breathtaking got to her . Who wouldn't be shocked ? That wasn't the version of her that everyone knew . While the sight before me was quite pleasing to look at , especially her toned legs on full display in those heels , the urge to call her out for her reaction at the engagement announcement was much stronger . I just couldn't help it . Placing a hand on her hip with her head high after taking a step closer , she boldly said , " You must be so irrelevant at this party that you came out here just to mock me . Nothing else to keep you occupied ? " Damn . She wasn't just pretty now . She was feisty and it was the last thing I expected . She didn't even need to raise her voice to make me feel each word . The Harper I remembered would have stammered , maybe even ducked her head and rushed off in tears , but this version just stood in front of me like she wasn't scared of anything , especially not me . I chuckled . " I didn't know you had that kind of- " " Hold on , " she said , holding up the palm of her hand to my face . " It has just come to my attention that you and I are still talking . " Did she just indirectly tell me that I wasn't worth her time ? She slowly walked past me to return inside , as if daring me to say something back to her , but I could only look on . Then , I smiled , not because it was funny , but because it had been a long time since someone spoke to me like that , like they weren't intimidated by who I was . Everything was so different about her and it left me curious . I wanted to know everything that college had changed about her . " Everyone shut up ! We're about to start the game ! " Tiffany yelled from the living room , screaming above the music . I rolled my eyes . The two of us had lived under the same roof for years and yet I could never get used to her voice whenever she raised it . Harper 7:19 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 2 78 55 vouchers While my feelings were still hurt by the engagement announcement , I realized that isolating myself wouldn't make me feel any better , so I decided to show up for the rest of the party . When I returned to join everyone in the living room , some of the guests were already in a circle , including Maddox . I still wasn't over how he had seen right through me . Some girls near me swooned over him as they whispered about how wealthier he had become after inheriting his father's multibillion - dollar company . Grayson stood by the drinks table , looking like he wasn't about to play the game , but Tiffany wasn't about to allow it . She had her hand wrapped around his arm with a pout , still trying to convince him to play until he gave in . As the two of them sat together , she spotted me sitting across from her and her eyes lit up and not in a good way . I had seen that look before so many times . She only smiled like that when she was up to something . With Grayson on one side , her best friend , Kate , sat next to her . Nothing much had changed about her because even after so many years , she didn't like me . That being Tiffany's game , she went first , turning to face Grayson after glancing at me again . " Truth or dare ? " she asked . " Truth ." He playfully rolled his eyes at her . She giggled . " Did you fall in love with me at first sight ? " He raised his eyebrows in pleasant surprise and that only made my heart actually race as I also anticipated his response . Kissing the back of her hand , he said , " Yes , as soon as I saw you , something in my heart told me you were the one ." She rested her head on his broad shoulder , triumphantly glancing at me as everyone else found the moment to be so sweet . " My turn ! " Kate said . " Harper , truth or dare ? " My eyes widened a little at how she singled me out with a dramatic gesture . " Uh ... truth ." " Are you currently in love with someone ? " I paused , thinking back to my reaction when I arrived at the moment Grayson made the engagement announcement , I didn't even look in his direction when I said , " Yes , I am . " " Who's the lucky guy ? " Kate leaned forward with fake curiosity . Chapter 2 " Is it Grayson ? " Tiffany stepped in before I could even respond . Et 55 vouchers Almost everyone present knew the type of relationship I had with Grayson even after she came into his life . " That's enough ," Grayson snapped while still beside her . She shrugged like it was harmless . " What ? It's a valid question and- " " Cut it out . " His voice was louder the second time but she didn't back down . " We all know that you used to love Grayson . I just think that the truth will be refreshing . " Tiffany wasn't the only one who was curious as everyone leaned toward me , anticipating my response . I couldn't escape even if I wanted to . Grayson even stopped blinking , no longer wanting to stop the game so he could hear what my answer would be . In a cool and clear voice , I said , " No , it's not Grayson . " His expression was unreadable as the others whispered among themselves . I made it sound so convincing when I knew it was the opposite and it hurt me so badly that I didn't want to stay for the rest of the game . It was for this reason that I excused myself , glancing at the guy I was never going to have no matter what . He didn't even look at me as I left , too focused on Tiffany as she kissed his cheek . I came to the backyard again , deeply regretting my decision to take part in that game . Did I really expect Tiffany and Kate to play nice ? For a while , I was alone but told myself not to cry . Then , I heard footsteps but didn't turn around to find out who it was . A part of me even wished Grayson had come out to talk but when I heard the voice , it was Maddox and I clenched my jaw . " I would have thought that after giving such answers to those questions from my sister and Kate , you would have stayed for the rest of the game . Why leave ? " I didn't immediately turn to face him . " Don't you have a game to get back to ? " " Nah , I have something more interesting going on out here with you ." With my eyes narrowed , I finally turned around . " And what's that ? " " First of all , what happened back there with those two in front of everyone , you handled it perfectly . " I shook my head and smiled with disbelief . " Are you always this charming ? " " It only happens when I'm trying to get a girl to forget about another guy . " My smile faded . " You need to leave . " 7:20 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 2 : 78 55 vouchers His eyes drifted down to my body and then slowly made their way back up . " I saw you curl your fingers on your way out . To me , that meant you lied about not being in love with Grayson . I think you're angry . You've been bottling up your feelings for years and I can help you forget about him ." I tilted my head . " Yeah ? " He stepped closer , glancing at my busty cleavage . " It's pretty simple. I'm already done with this party . Let's go back to my place and leave the rest to me . It'll be the best night of your life and it doesn't have to end there . " My blood boiled . It wasn't just from knowing that Grayson and Tiffany would be together forever , or the triumphant smirk she had . It was also the way Maddox looked at me with his words and cocky mouth . With the pain in my chest , something in me snapped and I closed the distance between us in just a second and slid one hand up the part of his exposed chest , the other one resting on his shoulder with my eyes locked on his . He was taken by surprise and I boldly smashed my lips on his before he could even say a word . He instantly placed his hands on my waist then impatiently slid them down to my hips , pulling me closer until there wasn't any space between us . His tongue was hot and wild , like he had been waiting for such a moment all night . I held onto the collar of his shirt and gasped when he backed me up against the part of the wall that no light could reach . He began to roll up my dress just so he could have more access to my thighs and my breath hitched right against his lips . The moment I felt him hard against my inner thigh and he was about to lift me , I pulled back from his lips and pushed him away , making him stumble backwards . " What ? " he asked , his breath heavy . AD Comment Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!