Chapter 16. Party

Sophia

When I go to my hotel room, I sink into the bed and sleep for hours. I cover my face so Lena cannot notice the silent tears.

I feel bad that Dad was sick, and I wasn’t around. But I feel worse that once again I am expected to fulfill a daughter’s duty. I am supposed to forget the heartbreak and betrayal and accept Caleb’s apology.

Barely three words came out of his mouth. Still, I am supposed to forgive him and patch up with my sister. To present the united front in for the fuckin media.

Maybe I shouldn’t… but I cannot help the pang of resentment in my heart.

But I will do it. I will attend the party. Just tonight, and this will be over. I console myself.

“You okay, sweetie?” Lena asks me.

“Yeah… I need to attend a party tonight,” I get up and say.

“Caleb and Nikkie will be there too…” I admit, with my shoulders slump.

She frowns.

“What! Why?”

I sigh and explain everything to her.

“Oh gir