Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 89

Chapter 89

Ethan’s POV:

Ethan was still reeling for what just transpired between him and Clara. After agreeing with her plan, Clara smiled brightly.

“Excellent! I’ll have a lawyer draw up a contract for us both and we’ll get to work immediately! If possible, I’d like to meet Maria this weekend?”

Ethan lightly smiled; the excitement she displayed made him feel as though he was floating on feathers.

“Yes, I can setup for you to meet with her as well as the rest of my family this Saturday.”

“Excellent! Hand me your phone.”

Ethan handed Clara his phone with a puzzled look. After unlocking the screen for her, Clara began punching in numbers. Suddenly, a loud song started playing from her phone. Handing Ethan back his phone, she smiled brightly.

“There! Now we have each other’s numbers.‘

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Ah.

“Perfect, I’ll call you by Wednesday to coordinate a good time for Saturday.”

Clara smiled in agreement as they began cleaning up the lab’s lecture room. As Clara placed the final books in her bag, she realized it was already almost 8:30pm.

‘Jeez! When did it get so late!‘

Ethan also noticed the time. ‘Shit, I didn’t mean to keep her so late.‘ Clearing his throat, Ethan handed Clara her last bag.

“I’m so sorry for keeping you here this long Clara. Let me take you home.”

“No worries! I’m glad this happened.”

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Clara’s smile now showed both of her dimples; her face was like a radiant angel.

“And no need! I have my big sister Gloria’s car.”

‘She must be referring to Gloria Rhinehorne.‘

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Ethan thought as he watched her do one more look over to make sure she’d had

everything. Ethan learned of Gloria and Casey while Clara was still at LexU. He actually

knew Gloria’s father Dr. Rhinehorne. He was glad she’d been able to meet people that

cared about her.

A ping of jealousy stung his heart as he thought about how close Gloria and Casey were with Clara. He found himself hoping that she would one day see him as a person she could rely on. Ethan and Clara stepped out of the lecture room and walked towards the door to leave. As Clara was about to open the door, Ethan called out to her, halting her

movements.

Ethan began to blush as she stared at him with those piercing eyes.

“Clara…well, I just want to say; I’m really glad I met you. And I hope that you and I can become friends one day.”

Clara’s cheeks began to turn red. Smiling brightly, she responded.

“I’m really glad we met as well, but no worries Ethan…I like you; so, we’re already friends.”

With that, Clara walked through the door almost bumping into Owen, who had been standing at the door the entire time watching their interaction with amazement.

Startled, Clara immediately started apologizing for bumping into him.

“I’m so sorry! I’m terrible at watching where I’m going!”

Clara bowed her head quickly at Owen, who was now smiling passively.

“There’s no need for an apology; I should have stepped back. It’s nice to meet you Ms. Rouleau.”

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Clara looked at Owen with a puzzled expression. How did he know her name? Before she could ask, Ethan walked over and introduced them properly.

“Clara, this is my VP and best friend Owen Crawford. Owen, meet Clara Rouleau.”

Owen smiled at Clara while lifting her left hand to kiss.

“Ms. Clara, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you. I’ve heard some amazing things about you, though I must say…I wasn’t aware of how beautiful you were.”

Clara smiled shyly; her cheeks slightly reddening. Ethan, however, began to scowl. He wasn’t sure why, but Owen being slightly flirtatious with Clara was pissing him off. He cleared his throat while glaring daggers at Owen.

“Owen, would you mind letting Clara’s hand go, she has to get home.”

Ethan could feel the acid seeping through his words. Owen on the other found his friend’s reaction hilarious. Suppressing a laugh to make sure he didn’t piss him off anymore, Owen released Clara’s hand and opened the door for her. She smiled at the two men once more while waving goodbye as she made her way to her locker.

After watching her disappear from the hallway, Ethan turned and scowled once more at Owen. Ignoring his friend’s death stare, Owen adjusted his glasses.

“So, that’s the infamous Clara Rouleau.”

Ethan looked at his friend with annoyance.

“Yeah, that’s her. Hey…what the hell was all of that!”

Owen feigned innocence. Holding his hands up, a mock look of surprise mixed with

humor now on his face.

“All of what? What exactly are you referring too?”

Ethan’s brows furrowed, he knew his friends was teasing him.

“You know what I mean Owen! ‘I wasn’t aware of how beautiful you were‘.”

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Mocking Owen’s voice, Ethan demanded his friend explain himself. Owen was now laughing loudly. Very seldom did he have the privilege of seeing his friend rattled. He was enjoying every moment of this. Holding his hands up, he began to defend himself.

“What! She is beautiful! What did I say wrong? Wait…don’t tell me…you like her don’t you?”

Ethan’s eyes nearly bulged out the sockets. Slight panic in his voice, he began to protest.

“What the hell are you talking about! It’s not like that at all! I’m just saying…she deserves more respect that being ogled on.”

Ethan could hear the betrayal in his own response. He wasn’t sure he convinced himself

much less Owen, who was now looking at him with full skepticism.

“Yeah, I’m not buying it. I saw how you were looking at her through that door. You could practically smell the pheromones.”

“Whatever.”

Ethan dismissed Owen’s comments with a half heart. The truth was for the past two years Ethan had admired Clara from afar because of her brilliance. But now, after finally meeting her in person, he wasn’t sure how he felt. The image of those eyes as she told him she trusted him, he couldn’t get that look out of him mind.

Wanting to change the subject, Ethan caught Owen up on what happened during his meeting with Clara. Owen stood in shock as the men made their way to Ethan’s car.

“That girl has to be an alien from another planet! No way she’s some regular human and she’s THAT amazing.”

Ethan had a somber expression on his face as he replayed the evening in his mind. Her being of another world would have certainly made so much sense, but that simply wasn’t the case. She really was THAT amazing.

As Ethan started the engine, he informed Owen Clara would be meeting Maria this

weekend.

“That should be interesting. Are you going to tell your whole family?”

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Ethan looked at Owen as he pulled out of the school parking lot.

“I mean, I have too. No way my parents aren’t going to want to be involved in her treatments. I already told them over the summer I would be working with Clara, so they already knew this day was coming.”

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Owen looked at his friend as he drove, he could tell something was gnawing at his brain, and he could just about guess. Smiling slightly Owen’s thoughts became clear.

‘You may not know it now Ethan…but you’re definitely in love with that girl.‘

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