Chapter 2 .
Emmas POV Back in high school , Ava used every trick in the book to steal Jason away from me .
And when she got bored , she dropped him , claiming she was going abroad to study .
Now , shes back in the picture this time with her last wish list , flaunting her control over Jason like shes the one whos always been meant to be his bride Bungee jumping , skiing , the Northern Lights in Iceland .
She ticked off each item , posting it all on social media with captions designed to make her look like she was living out the fairy tale .
But the real kicker ? Jason actually believes that Ava is terminally ill and doesnt have much time left .
So , hes at her beck and call , waiting on her hand and foot .
He might as well put up a shrine next to her bed and start worshipping her 24 / 7,3 I want to shake him and see if anythings even in there .
How could someone be this blind ? Seven years of my life , completely Just then , my phone lit up , showing Chase Thompson on the screen .
Chase is my neighbor and for years now , hes quietly harbored a crush on me .
I answered the call , and his voice immediately reached me soft , cautious , as if he was afraid of disturbing something fragile .
Emma , are you okay ? I saw Jasons post … His words brushed against my heart , and I felt this strange flutter in my chest Tm fine , I said , trying to sound casual .
But I could even hear the tremor in my voice Dont be sad , Em .
He doesnt deserve you .
His voice was steady , firm like he meant it You deserve better .
He suggested we hit up our place , the quiet little bar we used to go to back in college .
I didnt hesitate .
I needed to drown out the anger , the hurt , the confusion .
A couple of drinks sounded perfect At the bar , I could already feel the alcohol working its magic , and the world around me starting to blur I grabbed my phone , opened the camera , and recorded a video , my head swimming as I stared into the lens My hair was a mess , my eyes unfocused , and I laughed , the sound coming out sloppily as I raised my glass … Heres to all the assholes out there ! Hope you die alone no peaceful death for you ! I downed the drink in one go , posted the video , and
before I even had time to process it , my phone rang !! Jasons name flashed on the screen .
Emma ! Are you out of your mind ? What the hell did you post ? Delete it right now ! His voice was full of shock , anger , and disbelief .
Am I crazy ? No , Im not crazy yet ! Its you whos making me lose it I shouted into the phone , the words tumbling out in a rush .
Jason , youre a damn fool ! Ava isnt even sick ! Shes lying to you ! There was a pause , and then I heard Avas soft , whiny voice come through , interrupted by fake little coughs Emma , how could you say that about me … Ava let out a fake cough before going on , Im really feeling terrible … Why are you doin this to me ? K Her voice cracked like she was about to cry, and then she added .
Jason just wants to help me fulfill my last wish … I swear , we never meant to hurt you ..

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I could hear Jasons voice now , soothing , tender .
Ava , dont worry , Im here .
Ill take care of everything .
They were practically in a bubble of their own , ignoring me completely .
Their little affectionate exchange made my stomach chum Jason , if you care about her so much , then stay with her ! I yelled , the words burning in my throat .
Forget the wedding .
Just cancel I felt this wave of emotion rising like I was going to break down at any moment , but no tears came .
I just reached for another drink .
One glass after another , I drank until the world spun around me, a kaleidoscope of light and noise , each color blending into the next .
Im not sure when it happened , but at some point .
I felt someone supporting me , warm hands pressing against my back .
The faint smell of laundry powder filled the air .
It was Chase Thompson .
Em , youve had too much to drink , his voice was soft , full of concern .
His hands steadied me as the world around me continued to swirl .
I closed my eyes , grateful for the warmth , even if it was temporary