Chapter 43

ELLIE

Troy had given me a new reason to look good in the morning. I was staring at myself in the mirror, making sure I was looking my best, with no flaws visible to the eyes.

I made sure my long hair was hanging down and was looking its nearest as I imagined the smile that would come on Troy's face after seeing me looking all beautiful and appealing. I was sure he would be proud of having me by his side.

In the meantime, I wasn't going to be sneaking into school early to get a few sips of vodka. I feared Troy would see me as absurd if he saw me doing that. I wasn't ready to ruin my first and only chance to get along with someone who loved me and wasn't my stepbrother.

“All good…” I said, as I was finally feeling satisfied with all I was seeing in the mirror at that point. “You're ready to slay.”

I would go downstairs and sit with them for breakfast, like a normal girl would do. It was time for me to get a bit girly as I was ready for a serious relationship with Troy.

I was conscious