Chapter 27 The next day at Jorendale University , Monica and Wendy were sitting across from each other in the bustling campus café . Around them , students filled the place , lining up for iced coffees and sandwiches . The low hum of chatter echoed through the space . Monica took a sip of her iced latte and turned her gaze toward the floor - to - ceiling windows . Sunlight streamed in , casting a warm glow over her striking features - high cheekbones , flawless skin , and a hint of exotic beauty that turned heads wherever she went . Wendy held her phone in both hands , a bright , satisfied smile spreading across her face. Monica gave her a look . " So , you finally landed the student council president ? " " Not yet . Almost , " Wendy said with a smug smile . " Men are all animals . Vivian dated him for , what , two , three years ? Yet she still wouldn't let him sleep over . What guy can take that ? " " Men are all animals … " Monica echoed under her breath , sounding almost like she was talking to herself , " Not all of them , though . " She had always been confident - painfully aware of the effect her looks and figure had on people . If all guys were that predictable , how could Thiago still be so completely unfazed by her ? Wendy didn't seem to hear her . She was still venting . " Vivian's been acting like she's untouchable ever since she got voted the campus belle and became cheer captain . Please . She's just Nigel's girlfriend , not his wife . Why the hell can't I go after him ? She laid hands on me , and now ? I'm gonna make sure she learns what a real blow feels like . " Monica stayed quiet with her lips pressed together . Something about all of this left her feeling uneasy . She glanced casually toward the front of the cafeteria , and there they were , right at the end of the line - Luciana and Vivian , standing side by side . Even in a crowd , Luciana stood out . She was all pale skin and soft curves , delicate but not frail . Long , straight hair fell down her back , and even with minimal makeup , her skin glowed with a healthy flush . Her face was the type that looked innocent but could still make your heart skip a beat . Could it be … Did Thiago actually like her ? That thought made Monica set down her coffee and rise to her feet . " Wendy , come with me . " Wendy didn't ask questions . She just stood up with a knowing smirk . " Got it. " At the front counter , Luciana stood in line beside Vivian . She glanced up at the menu board and tugged gently at Vivian's sleeve . " Hey , don't get me anything . One of those tiny coffees costs like ten dollars . I could eat a whole meal for that . " Vivian gave her a playful glare . " Don't be like that . I'm in a crappy mood , and you can't even drink a cup of coffee with me ? I'm getting cake too . Every single kind in that case - I want them all . " Since yesterday , Nigel had only sent a few half - hearted texts . Vivian hadn't replied , and he hadn't followed up. The cold war was still on . Luciana had spent most of the night tossing and turning , torn over whether to tell Vivian what she saw the night before . She had written out a dozen versions of the message - typing , deleting , typing again - and in the end , she never hit send . She figured Vivian and Nigel hadn't officially broken up yet . Maybe what happened was just some stupid mistake Nigel made while drunk . The last thing she wanted was for Vivian to think she was trying to sabotage their relationship . Luciana bit her lip and stood quietly , the war in her head raging louder by the minute . It felt like two little voices were tugging her in opposite directions . The line inched forward . Out of nowhere , Vivian turned and asked , " Luci , do you think I should break up with Nigel ? " Luciana flinched " What ? " " I feel like he's different lately , like he doesn't love me the way he used to . And I don't know … Maybe it's because I've always said no whenever he tried to push things too far . But if that's the kind of guy he is , then honestly ? I don't want him anymore . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!