Backup Girl No More: Adios To My V-Card and My First Love

Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Heres a culturally adapted version that captures the complex social dynamics : Mom said Aiden took off traveling with friends right after getting his acceptance letter .

Hed barely been home since .

His mom kept asking about my return date though .

The day I flew back , my parents picked me up at the airport in formal wear .

When I woke up from my jet lagged nap in the car , we were pulling up to a luxury hotel .

Still groggy , I let Mom lead me into the lobby .

Thats when I saw Aiden for the first time in months .

My feet stopped dead .

He stood by the fountain in a perfectly tailored suit , his tall frame cutting an elegant figure .

One summer had stripped away the last traces of boyhood , transforming him into exactly the man Id always imagined hed become .

My emotions churned as the meeting Id avoided for so long happened without warning .

Seeing my confusion , Mom whispered , Honey , its Aidens graduation celebration .

We came straight here .

Dad added , Since you didnt want a party , Aiden arranged to have his on your return date .

Kind of a joint celebration .

As if sensing us , Aiden turned , his eyes meeting mine .

My heart skipped .

Despite preparing myself for this moment all summer , I felt my courage wavering .

Aiden started toward us , but Madison appeared , sliding her arm through his .

Brooklyn ! Youre back ! Im so glad we can finally meet properly .

I always saw you two together , but never got the chance to introduce myself even though we shared so many classes .

Her politeness demanded a response .

I managed a tight smile and a nod .

Aiden looked uncomfortable .

Shes nothing special , he said stiffly .

Just a stubborn kid .

Thought she might stay hidden in Boston forever .

17:41 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 7.8 % Chapter 11 I stayed silent , words failing me .

Madisons silvér evening gown sparkled with every movement , making her glow .

She looked perfect beside him .

I glanced down at my travel outfit white tee , jeans , sneakers , messy hair looking like Id just rolled out of bed for a coffee run .

Mom leaned in , whispering , I brought you a dress you can change in the powder room .

I shook my head .

What was the point ? This wasnt my celebration .

Aiden kept watching me , his expression unreadable .

Madisons eyes darted between us .

An awkward silence fell .

Thankfully , more guests arrived .

Madison pulled Aiden away to greet them , every inch the perfect hostess .

I quickly dragged Mom toward the ballroom , eager to escape .

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