I had three simple rules: 1. Never remove the hood and mask. 2. Don’t attract attention. 3. Follow rule one and two at all costs. Simple, right? Well, I followed them religiously—until Jason came along and shattered them all. I didn’t want anyone to know my identity. I just wanted to stay in the shadows, finish school, and disappear. But no, the stupid jock had to get in my way, and now my peaceful, hidden life is in ruins. I didn’t mean to embarrass the school’s golden boy. His name? Jason. He’s the son of the country’s richest CEO. Ironically, I chose this place to hide from my own father, the man I’m trying to escape. I look too much like him, and if anyone made the connection, my cover would be blown. Hence, the hood and mask I wear every single day. But now, instead of just hiding from my father, I have to watch out for Jason, too. He’s vowed to make my life miserable. I still can’t figure out his obsession with me—one minute he’s humiliating me in front of everyone, and the next he’s trying to kiss me behind the bleachers.
Ella POV:
Finally, the clock struck the end of my shift, and I let out a sigh of relief. It had been a long day, filled with the usual chaos of serving, side-eyeing gossip, and of course, dealing with the Three Musketeers. They'd been relentless as usual, pestering me about going on another date. Honestly, I was starting to wonder if they had some sort of bet going on behind my back.
Max, with his never-ending flirting, had the most to say. Dylan backed him up with his goofy charm, and Jason—well, Jason just sat there with that intense, unreadable look he always gave me, which irritated me even more. I managed to fend them off without snapping or agreeing to anything, but it took everything I had to stay cool.