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wanted her and that echoed around in my mind like the beginnings of a song that I knew would be a hit.
    I quickly responded with a short yet sweet text. I would give her space. She wasn’t the only one that knew how to do that. 
    I understand. Take some time to figure some things out. I’ll be around.
    I sent the message and headed to the meeting while trying to figure out what to do next. I had to play the waiting game, and although that sucked, I knew it would be for the best. I wanted Lila, and I was willing to wait for her and get her when the time was right. 
    Good things were supposed to come to those who wait, right?

Chapter Six
     
    Lila
    The rest of the day, I passed out on my bed. I had never slept the day away like that before, but I woke up refreshed and restored. I needed to attend a study meeting. When I arrived, I could see a couple of the guys looking curiously at me. I probably still looked like shit. I felt like crap as well. I could have worn a bit of makeup, but that would have drawn attention. 
    I read Chase’s text and immediately felt better. I did need some space. I was happy that he understood. My thoughts continued to swirl around in an attempt to make sense. Studying was easier said than done, though, and soon I felt more tired than before.
    The next day, I remembered that I had to go on a date with Alec in order to appease my father. When I got up, I immediately grimaced. It was tonight, and I definitely didn’t want to go out with him. I was annoyed to say the least.
    Night came faster than I wanted. Dread had been my friend all day. I wore a simple black dress, curled my hair, and put on a tiny bit of makeup. I really wasn’t even trying. Alec came to the apartment and knocked on the door. I walked up and gave him a weak smile.
    “My, don’t you look gorgeous.”
    I blushed a little bit and pretended to be nice. He was a slender guy with brown hair and a clean face. He was a bit taller than me, but nothing special. The only thing sexy about him was his money. There were no other redeeming qualities besides that.
    “Hey there. Let’s get going,” I replied.
    I ran out before Natalie could ask what the hell was going on. She knew that I liked Chase. I could just hear her blurt out why are you with this loser?  
    I hated going. However, I knew that making my father happy would make me happier…and less stressed. I suspected that it was only a matter of time before my father drove me insane.
    We went to a five-star restaurant. The entire time, Alec kept talking about his classes and how they were going. He kept bragging that he was majoring in three subjects. I tried to feign interest, but most of the time; I didn’t give a rat’s ass. I was majoring in three subjects too, but I didn’t brag as if I’d become The President by the end of college.
    We went to some Indian restaurant even though I had explicitly told him that I didn’t like Indian food. I wasn’t a fan of the spices used. When we got there, I nearly walked out on the date. Normally I gave guys a chance but this was pathetic. He didn’t listen to a damn thing I said, and interrupted me constantly. I couldn’t believe I’d gone out with this loser. I figured either his rambling or the food would give me horrible acid reflux later on. 
    Fuck this.
    When we weren’t talking about classes, Alec ran his mouth about his photography business too. Besides inheriting his dad’s company, he had some work in photography and kept talking to me about that. He then moved on to the subject of his family and his wealth. At some point, I thought about how good it would feel to strangle him. I wouldn’t actually do that, but it was damned tempting.
    He told me about his dad’s business expanding. He rattled off so many damn numbers and figures that I could feel my head spinning. Then he told me about taking a vacation to Italy after he graduated college. 
    Since when do I give a shit about any of this? 
    After another five