Chapter 3 Steve kicked the man , yelling , What nonsense ? Restroom , I announced , rising slowly to avoid a scene . Antonio glanced at me , and then at Wendy , who clung to his arm , giving him a pathetic look . He didnt check on me . Upon my return , everyone was eating and playing . Wendy and Antonio were huddled together . I found a quiet spot . Steve , ever the instigator , produced a bottle . Spin the Bottle ? No objections . Antonio won the first round ; Wendy lost . She chose truth . Antonio asked , Anything awesome lately ? Wendy batted her lashes . This year , I met an amazing guy . He bought me a car and a house , and taught me to drive a Mercedes , She gave me a smug look . Everyone knew Antonio was the benefactor , but usually pretended otherwise . Chapter 3 Wendys revelation shocked them . The moodsoured , and Steve looked uncomfortable . He quickly recovered , Another round ! Lilas turn . Wendy won . Truth is boring . Dare ? she offered . I insisted , Truth . Dares easier . Antonio said youre a great swimmer . A quick dip ? Wendy eyed my stomach thoughtfully . I refused . Im not feeling well . Wendy glared at Antonio . He exploded . Youre a swimmer . Wendy apologized , and shes trying to make it right . You should do the dare . Ignoring my protests , he and Wendy pushed me toward the water . Wendy removed my jacket , downed a drink , and said , Lila , Im sorry . Drink this , and were even . Why was she pushing me to drink ? No swimming , no drinking . Why cant I , choose truth ? Wendy sobbed . Antonios face fell . He slammed the bottle down . Whats the big deal ? She already drank . Just play along ! 13 23 Chapter Im not making Wendy drink . I want truth . I insisted , bewildered . Wendys crying intensified . Antonios face darkened and he rolled up his sleeves . Youre a bitch ! Ill make you swim ! In front of everyone , he grabbed my hair and threw me into the water . The icy water hit me ; seawater filled my nostrils , and I choked . He held me under . I struggled , crying , on the verge of drowning , until he finally released me . A large wave hit . I tried to grab him , but he kicked me away . I finally reached the shore , gasping for air . Antonio and Wendy were laughing . He held Wendy , comforting her , Dont cry . I taught her a lesson . Ill deal with her later . He approached me , his gaze fierce . Apologize to Wendy , or else … Seeing the shocked faces and his threat , I cried out , Antonio , my lawyer will contact you . Were getting a divorce ! Disbelief washed over his face . I hugged myself , barely able to stand . On the street , darkness 1323 M Chapter 3 fell , and I collapsed . Before passing out , I heard shouts , Someones fainted ! Call an ambulance ! Oh my God ! Shes bleeding ! 288 Vouchers