Chapter 15

Josephine’s POV

Tave did not explode immediately. His anger flowed like a river, swelling up with time until the current went way above the rooftop.

He glared at Brooklyn and asked a question that would haunt me for many months to come.

“The mere fact that you think I would ever date someone like Jojo is the most insulting thing I have ever heard in my entire life.”

Silence. I felt a knot tighten in my belly. I did not know that I was vibrating outwardly. Elle only pointed it out to me a moment later when she stretched her hand to touch mine.

“Are you okay?”

I let out a quivered breath and swallowed hard. I turned to Tave, a pained look in my eyes.

“What is wrong with me, Tave?” I inquired, struggling to steady my voice. “Tell me, am I so ugly that you can’t see anything beautiful about me?”

Tave’s face remained solid. It was like Brooklyn was enjoying the show. She giggled and leaned back in her seat. Perhaps the only thing that remai