Chapter 55

Nina’s POV

Gene, I am terribly sorry for using you but I’m in a dire situation where all I ever wanted is to have a peaceful remaining year of my high school!

I force a smile as I show Clarence Gene’s caller ID. “H-He’s my boyfriend from Freedomville.”

Clarence’s face shows that he’s definitely not buying it. Finally letting me go before I embarrass myself any longer, I step backwards, now finally comfortable with my personal space.

However, we are being gathered around by curious bystanders and I doubt I can leave here scratch-free.

“I’ve never heard you mention anything about a boyfriend.”

“W-well, I don’t normally share myself a lot, do I?”

He doesn’t reply but instead he frowns before waving his hand. “What are you waiting for? Answer him.”

Err… with some privacy, please! I turn around and answer my ‘fake’ boyfriend. “Oh, hi, Gene!” I catch a glimpse of Clarence who has been observing me as I give a nervous laughter.

“Me? Nev