Chapter 19

Michelle sneered, "You heard me correctly. Keep your distance from Jason. I don't give a damn if you were pals before we got together. Now that we're an item, have some self-respect and back off." Her eyes were cold as ice as she spoke.

I was shocked by this unexpected turn of events and the ridiculousness of her statement.

"But—" I attempted to interject, but she interrupted me again.

"Well, wasn't that a lovely conversation? We must do this again sometime," she said with a fake sweet smile before turning and walking away.

I watched her leave, my face a picture of disbelief. Why was everything so bizarre today? I pondered, a slight frown creasing my forehead.

Marcus flashed me a sly smile when I came back.

"So, spill," he began, and seeing my puzzled expression, he laughed. "What were you two up to?" he inquired.

I knitted my brows momentarily before it dawned on me. He assumed Jason and I had snuck off together. I winced, shaking my head vigorously.