Whispers of lies

it? You see something you're not supposed to in your boss's office; your phone gets stolen on the subway, and now you have t

y day get any more difficult? I make my way up the last flight of stairs, balance my bag in one hand, and

udent debt, funding my outrageous wardrobe and lingerie addiction problem; do not ask! But if you did, I like to look sexy; it gives me the conf

think highl

t was the only reason he hired me, because I was pretty. His words stung, a sharp reminder that no matter how hard

rom CEOs and negotiate contracts worth millions. He had finally started warming up to me, and then this happens? I wish I did not have to see

ie I saw when I was much younger. It was about a teenager who finally moved to another city for college, fell in love with a vampire, and b

ng on the wall. There are three doors: one leading to the kitchen, the other to the balcony, where I sometimes read

it to the couch so I can watch a show comfortably. After switching through so many shows, I give up and turn the television off. Al

the nightlight is on; luckily I know my way around in the dark. I need my bed; it's comfort and safety, so I make m

stolen, I hadn't been able to. Knowing her, she'd already called everyone we knew, including my dad, trying to track me down. Kate

for a better apartment, while I, on the other hand, recently got my job and still have student debt to p

y thoughts, Vanessa; go to sleep, I tell myself. Finally, it came natur

body protests as I drag myself out of bed. The events of yesterday come rushing back-the stolen ph

in there!" Kate's voice echoes th

and frustration. She's already dressed for work, her blonde hair perfectly styled to the side, and her makeup flawle

ng you all night!" Kate scolds, hands on her h

to the couch. "And I was too tired to come over

s down beside me. "Are you okay? You

erday was a disaster. I saw something I shouldn't have in Mr. Tomf

widen. "What

. But let's just say I wasn't supposed to see it. He finally has the excuse

't just drop a bomb like that and not explain. W

not going to let this slide. He's been looking for

ver happens, I've got your back. But you need to get read

paired with some Victoria's Secret black lingerie. "But I'm not going do

t do anything reckless, okay? I

nt to believe that things will work out, I can't place my