Chapter 26: Rich Girlfriend

"Can I be your girlfriend?" This time, there was hope, longing, and worry in Nancy's eyes.  She didn't back down. "Nancy, I..." "I need a straight answer. Yes or no?" Nancy cut Pierce off again, nervously clenching her fists so tight her nails dug into her palms, but she didn't even feel it.  She needed an answer tonight.  There was no way she was waiting another seven years. Ever since meeting Pierce two days ago, the feelings Nancy had hidden for seven years suddenly flared up like a...