Chapter Fifteen..

I leave the house in a rush with my bag dangling off my forearm as I quickly put my studded earrings on.

Cullum opens the door, smiling. After I get into the car. He slips into the driver’s seat, pulls on his seat belt, starts the engine, and pulls out into the early mornings' free-flowing traffic. Minutes later, he pulls up in front of the Academy and opens the back door for me. I take his offering hand and slide out of the car, fixing my shirt.

“Thanks, Cullum, you’re the best.” I smile at him. “You have yourself a good day,” I say as I step back, and take my bag from his grasp.

“You're welcome Miss. Maddison, I’ll be here waiting with Mr. Venturi for your lunch date around midday.” He closes the rear passenger door, looks back at me, and a scowl washes over his pleasant face as a hand lands on my shoulder.

[Hi] “Malo Nessa.” I look over my shoulder to see who Cullum is frowning at.

“Sanz, hi.” I greet him, sounding a tad bit more annoyed than I should.

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