A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 13

“Alright guys, time to draw lots. If you get the same number, switch seats but make sure you’re not sitting next to each other, okay?”

Norene put the crumpled papers on the table, and people drew lots. Whoever got the same number would form a team automatically.

There were four people playing for the first time, and the others lined up to draw lots. Those who got numbers 1 and 2 would play first.

Eleanor, unfortunately, drew number 2.

She looked up and noticed Bernard had drawn number 1, making them opponents.

Norene, who also got number 1, winked at Eleanor, signaling her intention to teach her a lesson.

“Who’s got the other number 2?”

Cedric hesitated for a moment before opening the paper in his hand.

He smiled at Eleanor, “I’m not very good at card games, so I’ll be relying on you.”

Eleanor gave him a forced smile in response.

she followed her teachers‘ orders. In the workplace, she listened to her boss. And when she dated men, she did as

the rules too fast for her to even remember how to play. But Cedric, a guy who loved games, also didn’t know how to play. Eleanor couldn’t help but wonder if Norene had cheated

more desperate when she saw

through her cards a few times, Norene handed her the last card.

made

down completely if she lost, leaving her exposed for everyone to see. It was Norene’s way of getting back at her for Josef’s comment about

Coupled with Cedric’s careless attitude, she panicked, and Bernard showed no

on his lap to reassure her. “Don’t worry, I’ll teach you.”

that she was sitting on Josef’s lap. In her urgency, she asked him,

cards and quickly formed a sequence, slapping them down on

frowned, “Mr. Caporal,

merely raised an

the cards, and

knew that it meant she had no way to fight back, so she

sense of relief, she glanced back at

couldn’t

and she realized she

he refused to let go. “If you keep resisting, I’ll make love with you