Chapter 28

It was the spring of Heidi's senior year, with green grass and birds filling the air. She had lost count of how many days she'd been chasing after Maverick. She brought him water, blocked him in the hallways, and even pretended to run into him. She had tried every trick she could think of. But Maverick? His heart was harder than stone, his face colder than ice, unyielding in every way. That was, until one night. Nelson, that clueless friend of hers, insisted his horoscope said his luck in love was in motion. So, he dragged her to a bar, hoping to meet some supposed soulmate. However, there was no hint of romance. Trouble, on the other hand, showed up right on cue. The young man he met turned out to be a smooth operator. After a few drinks, his hands had started to wander over Nelson. He even waved over a couple of friends, trying to box them in and push more alcohol their way. Back then, Heidi's temper was a lot shorter. Without a word, she grabbed the whiskey bottle off the