The Art of Deception
Orpha Essa
65,878 Words
65,878 Words
In the midst of a carefree summer vacation, Elaine Johnson finds herself anxiously waiting for her best friend Becky, who is notoriously late. As the clock ticks, Elaine's frustration mounts, but a su dden phone call from Becky reveals yet another crisis that she must handle alone. In a desperate attempt to buy time, Elaine pretends to faint, hoping to elicit sympathy and delay their departure. However, her plan spirals into chaos when she unexpectedly lands in the arms of the handsome Aaron Taylor, drawing unwanted attention and complicating her ruse. Meanwhile, the sharp-tongued Vanessa King and the skeptical Damien threaten to unravel Elaine's carefully woven lies. As tensions rise and secrets threaten to surface, Elaine must navigate a web of deception, friendship, and unexpected romance, all while trying to keep her facade intact. Will she manage to maintain her cover, or will the truth come crashing down before she can escape the summer's entanglements?