Chapter 2 – The Unexpected Ride

Rail: If I were rich, maybe everyone would like me...

Archer had no idea what was happening, but it was obvious that something was wrong with the girl standing in front of him.

Archer: You little butterfly, don't be so talkative. Just get out of my room.

Rail: You shut up!

Rail stepped closer to Archer and grabbed the front of his shirt.

Archer: You're going to regret your actions, little butterfly.

Rail: My actions always come with the right results.

Just then, Archer heard a voice outside.

Zara: Rail! Rail! Where are you?

The door suddenly opened.

Zara: Rail! What are you doing in someone's room? Are you okay, sweetheart? Let's go back to my house.

Archer: Oh... so it's you.

A small smile appeared on his face.

At that moment, Archer's phone rang.

Archer: Yes, I'll be there soon.

Meanwhile, Zara was trying to help Rail.

Zara: Rail, stop! What are you doing?

Suddenly, Rail started vomiting.

Zara: Are you okay? I know it's your first time. I swear this won't happen again. Come on, sweetheart.

Zara and Rail left the club and headed toward the Kingsley Mansion.

When they arrived, Rail had completely passed out.

Zara: Oh my God! Guard, help me carry her to the guest room.

The guard nodded and helped Zara.

The Next Morning

Zara: Are you okay, sweetheart?

Rail slowly opened her eyes.

Rail: What happened to me? Why does my head hurt so much?

Zara: Emily gave you that drink.

Rail: What? I drank alcohol? How did that happen?

Zara: Calm down, Rail.

Suddenly, Rail sat up.

Rail: Mom! I didn't inform her. She must be worried!

Zara: Relax. I already informed your mother.

Rail smiled with relief.

Rail: Thank you so much, Zara.

Zara: No problem.

Rail: I think I should go home now.

Zara: Stay a little longer.

Rail: No, I think Mom needs me.

Zara sighed.

Zara: Fine. I'll ask the driver to drop you home.

Rail: No. If people see me getting out of a luxury car, they'll start talking.

Zara: Fine. He'll drop you halfway. No more arguments.

Rail smiled.

Rail: Fine.

Zara: And call me babe.

Rail laughed.

Rail: Okay.

On the Way Home

Rail sat quietly in the car.

How did I even drink that? What if Mom finds out? She'll either scold me or panic.

And why did Emily do this to me?

Driver: Ma'am, we've reached.

Rail stepped out of the car, still lost in her thoughts.

A car behind her kept honking continuously, but she didn't hear it.

Honk! Honk! Honk!

Rail remained standing in the middle of the road, completely distracted.

The car slowly moved forward and lightly bumped into her.

Rail: Ouch! Are you crazy?

The driver immediately stepped out.

Driver: Ma'am, I've been honking for so long, but you weren't listening.

Rail: Yeah, but that doesn't mean you can hit me with your car!

Just then, a deep voice interrupted them.

Archer: What is going on here?

Driver: Sir, don't worry. I'll handle it.

Archer: It's okay. Let me see.

Rail turned around.

Rail: Who are you?

Archer: I'm Archer.

Archer looked at her for a moment.

Archer: Get in. I'll drop you.

Rail: No thanks. I'll go on my own.

Archer: Do what I say.

Rail: No. You're not my boss.

One of Archer's eyebrows lifted.

Archer: Get in the car.

There was something in his voice that made Rail nervous.

Rail: Fine.

Inside the Car

Rail avoided looking at Archer.

Meanwhile, Archer kept glancing at her.

She doesn't remember me, he thought.

Maybe it was because of the alcohol.

Archer: Where do you live?

Rail: W-What?

Archer: Where do you live?

Rail: Um... take a left, then a right.

Archer nodded.

Archer: Go there.

Driver: Yes, sir.

After a few moments of silence, Archer spoke again.

Archer: Name?

Rail: Rail Mencher.

Archer: College student?

Rail: Yes.

Soon, they arrived at her neighborhood.

Driver: Sir, we've reached.

Archer looked at Rail.

Archer: Go. Your destination has arrived.

Rail quickly stepped out of the car.

Back Home

Rail: Mom, I'm home!

Tivya: Welcome home, Rail. How was your night stay with Zara?

Rail froze for a second.

Tivya: Rail? Tell me.

Rail forced a smile.

Rail: It was nice, Mom. We had a lot of fun.

Later that night, Rail sat alone in her room.

Who was he?

And why is he so handsome? How can someone be that attractive?

I think I have a huge crush on him... but he's way too rich.

Rail shook her head.

Stop thinking about him. Focus on your goals.

A few seconds later, she sighed.

But he's really hot...

After studying for a while, Rail finally fell asleep.

Little did she know that this was only the beginning of her story with Archer Kingsley.

Now let's see what happens between Archer and Rail...

To Be Continued...

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