Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE I hated that he always used my second name. What was wrong with callingLeah? I nodded.
"Oh, that's right you did. Your application in sitting on my desk".
Wait, he was the dean? "Whatever". I huffed about turning and walking back to my car.
"You chopped and changed about Yale so many times Leah. How do I know you won't do the shere".
Ah, so this was about Yale. The favour he did forby sending in his recommendation. I basically screwed him over and made him look bad in front of his fancy friends.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStill, what a way to act about it. I wasn't going to let him hang this over my head to decide whether I get to go to college or not. It wasn't worth it, and I could still do online courses if I wanted to. Besides, I don't think I could survive another 3 years of him.
I shrugged. "I guess you don't". I got back in my car and didn't give him a second glance.
That was that idea out the window. Bummer.
There were other colleges, but it was too late to send an application, and they were hours out of town. I wanted to be close to home. How do I tell Jake about this? Do I tell him I didn't get in or do I tell him I changed my mind? No matter how much influence Jake had I don't think Mr Gallagher liked him either. Pulling into the side of the road I grabbed my phone dialling Alanna's number.
"It's too early to be calling me". She groaned.
"You'll never guess what". I spoke.
"What?".
"Mr Gallagher is the dean to the college I applied for".
There was a thump and then a groan and I'm guessing she just fell out her bed.
"Shut up". She gasped. "Wait, I thought you hadn't heard back yet?".
"Yeah, I don't think I'll be going to college".
"Don't let that asshole put you off Leah".
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"That's the thing". I paused. "I don't think I've been accepted".
"Shut up you're a straight A student with a 4. 0 gpa. Yeah, you sucked at chemistry but who needs that. They have to let you in". "Apparently not". "Mr Gallaghers a dick". She huffed. "I bet Jake could get you accepted".
"No". I sighed. "I'm really not bothered. I'll take a few online courses and be happy".
I was bothered I wanted to at least experience a little of the college life, but I of ut I wouldn't dare tell anyone. It was easier just to brush it off and accept it.
"No, fuck that. He's being an asshole and if you don't tell Jake then at least lettell my parents. I'm sure my En.
dad could put in a word". "He didn't actually say I hadn't been accepted". I chewed the inside of my cheek when I heard her groan. "What did he say then?".
"Meetat the diner for lunch and I'll tell you all about it". I ended the call and pulled back onto the road. He didn't actually say I didn't get in, right?