Chapter 32. Real White Swan

True to Dominic’s promise, he really helped me get the center position. Rumors about Dominic and I circulated throughout the Malibu Academy, including videos of Dominic shooting off the screen and Dominic picking me up from school in his car.

I could clearly feel the change in the attitude that the students at the academy had towards me. The mockery and curiosity were replaced by a look of adoration, obvious jealousy, or awe. They’re probably all guessing what my relationship with Dominic is. But no matter what our relationship was, they were wary of me and didn’t cause me any trouble.

The rumors that spread didn’t bother me in the slightest.

Veronica was the first person to come to me as soon as it was announced that I had been chosen to be the center of the play ‘Swan Lake’ with Garrick Harvey.

“Congratulations, Esther. You deserve it. Things have been so bad these past few days, I hope you’re okay.”

“Um, thanks Veronica. Actually, I’m still trying to