CHAPTER 44

"Do you ladies need a hand?" William said. I declined his offer and stood up on my own, while Beth grabbed Sebastian's hand and thanked him, smiling like a child in a candy store. Sebastian was enjoying my best friend's presence as well. At that moment, I hated Beth. I hated my heels. I hated everything. William could tell I was extremely embarrassed and found it amusing.

"I'm fin-we're fine,” I spat. As I brushed the dirt off my skirt, my heelless shoe made me lose my balance....