Pyke

Camila

“What?” Megan and Bianca ask in unison.

“Why would someone give you money? Ten thousand bucks?” Megan asks again, now sitting beside me on the couch with brows draw in together.

We’ve been friends since we started our freshmen in college. I know they will be surprised because who will just throw ten thousand dollars without a catch?

“Cam, stop zoning out. Why would someone offer you money? For what? Is this some kind of scam? Are you going to sell drugs as payment or...” Bianca’s eyes widen in shock. “Is he going to pay you for sex?” She’s already sitting on the coffee table, gripping my knees.

“Will you two stop overreacting. I did not accept the offer.”

They both sigh in relief.

“I mean I haven’t thought and decided, yet.”

They exchange a look—a look as if I’m losing my goddamn mind.

“What’s that supposed to mean, Camila Leigh?” Megan asks.

“It’s huge cash, and I can buy a car, you know.”

It’s disappointing because I am considering his offer, but it feels like I’m selling my soul to the devil if I am going to take it. I’m afraid Kyland will find out where the money comes from. How am I going to tell him?

“Cam, start talking. You’re killing us here. I have millions of ideas spinning in my brain right now. Spill it.” Bianca stands up, shoots me a glare, and crosses her arms over her chest.

“Never mind, forget about it,” I say, waving my hand to cut off this nonsense topic.

They groan in annoyance.

“No, you’re not just going to tell us to forget about it, Cam. Now, you’re going to tell us, or I will ask Kyland and let him ask you instead. Your choice.”

I roll my eyes to Megan’s warning. Kyland will forever lock me in the dungeon if they will say a word about this.

Why do I even start this topic in the first place? Why am I so tempted with that prick’s offer?

I was beyond angry when he offered me. I feel so cheap like a whore. I wanted to punch him, but he might sue me if I will hit his gorgeous face again.

Ugh!

I just say his gorgeous. Well, he’s undeniably gorgeous, but he’s still a jerk.

“Okay, just calm down.”

“Just tell us already,” Megan says and stands beside Bianca.

“He offered me for a Boudoir photoshoot with him.”

“Who?” my friends ask in unison. They look more curious than ever.

“Pyke,” I say quietly.

“Pyke!” They yell into my face with wide eyes.

their reactions. Does this mean they know him?

did you meet him? Did you happen to have sex with him? I heard he’s

Get a grip.” Bianca sits down

in less than a month. It was too late when she found out, and the news spread already all over the campus, and she was beyond humiliated—that was when she decided to not go out on a date again.

know, it’s not bad to fantasize.”

for God’s sake, Meg,” I tell her.

focuses

met Pyke and

still have no luck in finding a job. I can’t let Kyland do all the groceries every day now I can find a decent job.” I huff in disappointment. Until now nobody calls me

will pamper myself if I will get a job soon. I need to buy a new wardrobe, too. I was thinking of buying

you not take the phone?” Megan asks,

photo shoot with him.” Bianca rolls her eyes to Megan.

fault that I lost

Megan giggles. We shoot her a glare.

grins sheepishly. She’s right Pyke is living in

you know him?” I ask inquisitively.

cocking her brow on me. “He’s Kyland’s boss for years, and you’ve never met him?”

me to go to the club

be a bad influence for me. He wants me to finish college without heart troubles. He didn’t tell me I wasn’t allowed to

“Shut it, Meg. She’s a good cousin unlike you, you knew everyone who has a

it’s Charlie

too old for you,” Bianca

dick,”

burst into laughter.

his offer?” Bianca asks, suddenly turns serious like a big

a moment of silence, catching in the middle of considering his offer or turning it down.

to do with those photos is the million-dollar question?” Meg asks.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s an art, but

shrug. I don’t know the reason either.

could run miles, luscious lips, and

three weeks to re-think

asks, but she

“Maybe he likes you girl, he never dated though. I doubt if

will be glad to do it. Pyke didn’t bang Cam, did he?” B asks her.

me? I mean some kind of a revenge plot for

and Meg laugh at

not, your cousin will not let it go. That guy treats you like a baby sister. I think Pyke likes you as his model. I’ve seen photos like that,

highest bidder? Hang it on his bedroom wall?

“Why not? It will be a beautiful, Meg,” Bianca answers.

“So, should I take it?” I ask

nod.

lot of money, and maybe an automotive design is not a good career

“And a nude model is my career?” I ask

not a nude

start the movie, shall we?” I

“Not until you’ll answer if you sleep with him or

want deets,” Meg

we only met three times.”

out

times!” they yell.