Ruthsmoonduti

At Bolton Private University, Jemima is the undisputed queen bee. With her striking looks, confident demeanor, and a cheerleading squad that follows her every command, she’s used to having the spotlight all to herself. Her boyfriend, Kaden, is equally admired and adored, making them the ultimate power couple.

But Jemima’s world is turned upside down when Alexa, a sweet and charming new student, arrives on campus. Instantly capturing the hearts of everyone, including Kaden, Alexa’s presence threatens Jemima’s carefully cultivated status. What starts as a subtle shift in attention quickly escalates into a full-blown rivalry as Jemima’s efforts to reclaim her throne lead to a series of comedic and chaotic attempts to undermine Alexa.

As Jemima’s plans become increasingly outrageous and her own relationships become tangled, she finds herself questioning her priorities.

With the support of her loyal but clueless minions, Zoe and Vanessa, Jemima navigates the highs and lows of college life, love, and self-discovery. As she grapples with her own insecurities and the impact of her actions on those around her, Jemima must confront what it truly means to be on top and whether it’s worth sacrificing genuine connections for superficial glory.

In "Pretty Mean," laughter, romance, and self-reflection collide in a tale of redemption, friendship, and finding your true place in the world.

Pretty Mean

The bell rung above the glass door as it opened and shut, signalling the entrance of a new customer entering Yum’s Ice Cream Parlour, who was welcomed by a delicious cool breeze filled with the aroma of sweet frozen treats wafting through his nose. 


The young girl at the front register smiled brightly at the newcomer, her pale cheeks turning pink at the sight of the man's flirty smile. 


Hands in his pockets, Nathan approached the front register with his charming smile. "Boy is this is cute, I didn't even know this was out here," he whistled, barely paying any mind to the people he had instantly spotted from the corner of his eye the moment he had walked in, disguising his smirk as a boyish grin, he kept his calculating eyes on the innocent girl in front of him. 


The girl blushed when he got close and stood right in front of her, leaning his upper body against the counter, giving her a good whiff of his expensive cologne. 


Chapter 18