A Player's Game - Chapter Two

***Idella's POV***

I faked a smile as I dumped the fool. John Ackerman was wrapped around my finger and by the way he grinned at me, he liked it. I would never understand men but it worked to my benefit.

"It's over, Johnny." I said and I felt a stab of pain as his face dropped and he looked like an excited puppy that had been kicked. I always hated this face. You're doing this for Jaslyn. She deserved the closure that they'd felt the same thing she had. Sometimes I wished she'd stop falling so hard. She was still up blubbering over Hunter. A pang in my heart. My vision grew bleary and I had to force myself to focus on John's face.

"Let this be a lesson," I said, "Don't play with a player's friend." I walked away so I wouldn't have to see John's crest fallen face.

***Hunter's POV***

I glanced thoughtfully at Idella's car driving up the road. What if I talked to her? Maybe learning about how mean she was now would help me forget. Then, I shook my head. Nah, best to ignore her. As she got out in all her glory her quick green eyes flicked toward mine.

I sat up. Adrenline pounded through as her eyes lingered. Then, she turned her head away and I was left motionless. Anger at myself poured through me.

Dude, she got you into that hell hole! I told myself but my blood still pounded as I laid back on my bed.

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I froze as Idella stood in front of me. She smiled a small sad smile. There was tears in her eyes as she looked at me.

My body moved without my consent and I hugged her close to me.

"I'm so sorry." She whispered against my chest, "I love you, Hunter, I really do."

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I sat up in bed terrified. Well, not terrified. I felt the impossible for Idella. Impossible for me and from me. Love. I raked my hands through my dark brown hair.

***Idella's POV***

I had to make my move tomorrow. I had to play Hunter. I had to break his heart. Why do I feel this sense of foreboding?

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I am fully aware this is frickin' short. The next chapter will be longer and thanks for reading. Please comment to tell me your thoughts.