📖 THE GOOD BAD LOVE — 30 CHAPTER OUTLINE
Chapter 1 — New Girl, Old Dreams
Chapter 2 — The Rich Boy's Attention
Chapter 3 — Falling Too Fast
Chapter 4 — Perfect Illusion
Chapter 5 — Betrayal
Chapter 6 — Broken Friendships
Chapter 7 — Graduation ,Goodbye:
Chapter 8 — Law School Life
Chapter 9 — Business and Burdens
Chapter 10 — Unexpected Reunion
Chapter 11 — Old Feelings, New Walls
Chapter 12 — Second Chances?
Chapter 13 — The Proposal and the Fear
Chapter 14 — The Secretary Problem
Chapter 15 — Lies and Distance
Chapter 16 — The Truth Comes Out
Chapter 17 — Walking Away Again
Chapter 18 — Cameron's Wake-Up Call
Chapter 19 — Becoming Better
Chapter 20 — The Apology
Chapter 21 — Slow Healing
Chapter 22 — Marriage and Twins
Chapter 23 — Father's Death
Chapter 24 — The Wrong Heir
Chapter 25 — The Call to Return
Chapter 26 — Power Struggles
Chapter 27 — Taking Back What's His
Chapter 28 — Success and Stability
Chapter 29 — Healing the Past
Chapter 30 — The Good Bad Love
Chapter one
New girl old dreams
Andrea hated moving.
Mississippi was all she had ever known. Her small room, her old neighbors, the little grocery store where everyone knew her name. Now here she was in Florida, sitting on the front porch of a strange house, watching unfamiliar cars drive past like she didn't belong.
She had her headphones on, pretending not to care.
Her mom and dad were inside arguing about where to put the couch. Boxes were everywhere. Her whole life felt packed into cardboard.
"Great," she muttered. "New town, new school, no friends."
"Hey!"
She ignored it.
"Hey! I'm talking to you."
Andrea pulled one earphone out slowly and looked up.
A girl stood in front of her, smiling too brightly to be trusted. Blonde-brown hair, clear skin, confident posture. The kind of girl who usually belonged to the popular group.
"Yes?" Andrea asked, already defensive.
"I'm Renald. I live across the street."
Andrea blinked. "Oh."
Renald tilted her head. "You always greet people like you're about to fight them?"
Andrea sighed. "Sorry. Long day."
Renald smiled wider. "Wanna be friends?"
Andrea stared at her.
Just like that?
"…Sure."
And that was it. By the end of that week, Renald knew Andrea loved video games, hated sports, wanted to be a lawyer, and dreamed of having twins someday.
They became inseparable.
Two years later
*******
"Oh my God, I can't believe we're in sophomore year!" Andrea squealed as they walked down the hallway. "I swear, once I'm done with high school, it's straight to law school, then marriage, then two kids. Boom. Life planned."
Renald laughed. "You really think life works like that?"
"Yes. Let me be delusional in peace."
Renald leaned closer. "Andrea… that guy has been staring at you for like five minutes."
Andrea rolled her eyes. "Girl, you're hallucinating."
"I'm serious."
"Whatever. Lunch break is over. Let's go."
"Okay, but when he starts flirting, don't say I didn't warn you."
As they turned the corner, someone stepped into Andrea's path.
"Hello, shawty."
Her heart skipped.
Cameron Brinks.
Everyone knew him ,he was the first son of a mighty billionaire , although he was birthed by a mistress who later turned second wife , he was the first son of his father who hadn't had an heir from his first wife, after his birth his mother birthed two daughters and another son . Around the same time his younger brother was born the first wife got pregnant and after something which seemed like a year she gave birth to a son. Which was basically irrelevant to people because the second wife had already birthed a son and an heir , two sons in fact!
At this time he was 18 ,and in his final year, typical for any high school popular boy he played basketball , he was tall , fit and definitely fine as hell . And I know y'all are thinking it's a white boy , no he's a tall hot chocolate.
Yes he's father is white but his mother was black, and he doesn't look like any white blood is in him , neither does he speak like that.
At first glance at him you'll think he is any of those black kids who had it hard and was trying so hard to get out of the trenches , because he worked so hard in school, one of the best in sports, volunteers at weekends ,fine as hell and was popular among teachers and students.
Of course had it not been that he father's name went before him .
He's been on multiple tv streams from when he was a child , faced a lot of backlash from major news and other news outlets about him being black and if the shareholders will allow a black boy to be the king or will the family fortune go to the first wife white son who is their ideal heir .
There were arguments whether his father loved him and his siblings online. Funny enough such arguments never occurred until the birh of the other son .
Well ,yeah typical America.
"Yes?" Andrea asked, trying not to sound nervous.
Renald's eyes widened like saucers before she quietly slipped away.
Cameron smiled. "What are you doing Friday night?"
Andrea crossed her arms. "Probably minding my business." and by the way ain't you heard about the random killings , and in case you didn't notice I'm black
He laughed. "Damn, you always this mean?"
"Only to strangers."
"So we are strangers?"
She hesitated. "What do you want?"
"To take you out."
Her eyebrows lifted. "You don't even know my name."
He paused. "…Okay, that's fair."
She sighed.
"i know it but I won't call you that for now ,I want to call you mine instead," he said softly.
She felt heat rush to her cheeks. "Look, I don't really do parties."
"Then it won't be a party. Just hanging out."
She studied his face. He didn't look cocky. Just… hopeful.
"Give me your number," she said finally.
He grinned. "Now we are talking. But let's the it the other way round I'll take your number because I know ain't no way fine shawty is texting me first"
She typed in the number…. Okay bye I'll be late for class.
And walked away
....
In the basket ball locker room
Axer: I saw you flirting with that girl , what her name? Urmm…. the girl with the slut as a best friend
Braxton : Andrea? Cameron was flirting with my girl?
Gerald: "Cameron was flirting with my girl?" he said mimicking Braxton.
And the whole locker room burst out laughing.
A girl you've never spoken to .
You're such a clown
Braxton: whatever, but he knew I've been checking her out, for a while now .
What happened to code ?
Cameron: keep crying like a little bitch , okay , I'll take your actual girlfriend.
The locker room burst out laughing again.
Braxton: you won't even dare
Cameron: it's not a threat my boy , it's a warning, he said chuckling.
""""""""
Bitch ! What happened, renald screamed as soon as Andrea walked in..
Nothing girl , Andrea replied he just asked me to come for some stupid party, which I most definitely will not go ,
What do you mean ,you most definitely will not go? Renald asked , Cameron brinks fucking invited you to a party and you're saying this bullshit? Girl please, renald said
Renald, don't you get it , that's exactly the point s nigga who had never talked to me in the whole year I've been to this school, suddenly decided to talk to me , he didn't just talk to me ,he invited me to a party and guess what he said he knew my name but he wants to me 'his' like he wants to call me "mine" bruh! The fuck!
Like girl! , aren't you seeing the pattern? Last year he started dating Brittney the cheerleader and when they broke up with her , magically her sex tape leaked, please! Spare me ! , ain't trying to join Cameron's hit list , or on the school gossip page , Andrea replied .
Wait, nigga said that ? Omg! What a player! Renald replied
Ssshhush Renald! I've told you this , it's disrespectful for you to say the n word , Andrea said hushingy .
'cause I'm white? That's bullshit! I say it to you…
Exactly! Because you're white and yes you say it to me and I allow it, because you're my friend, renald it's just an unspoken rule try to understand , Andrea replied
Sure , whatever! Renald replied, are you angry? What's with the cold reply? Andrea asked
Look ,the teacher is here , we'll chat later , Renald replied.
The class started.
*******
Hope we are good ? Andre asked, walking out of class, yeah we are good , was just feeling weird , and by the way I'm not your friend, Renald replied smiling weirdly .
What are you trying to say ? Andrea asked, voice almost shaking.
Yeah, I'm not your friend I'm your best friend bitch , she replied laughing
Fuck you bitch, you had me there , Andrea began laughing.
Let's go home, I'm starving renald said.
Chapter 2
The Beginning of Something Dangerous
Andrea's phone buzzed while she was stepping into the shower.
She grabbed it, annoyed.
Unknown Number: Hey Andrea.
Her stomach flipped.
Andrea: Hey…
Cameron: So you really gave me your number and didn't block me. That's progress.
She smiled without meaning to.
Andrea: Don't get excited.
Cameron: Too late. Still seeing you Friday?
She hesitated.
Andrea: I don't know
Cameron: It'll just be a very casual outing, I'll pick you up at eight and drop you off at 10 , if that's okay with you.
Andrea: Okay then , just for a little while.
Cameron: That's my girl.
Andrea: huh?
Cameron: pick you up by 8.
And he hung up the call .
" What the actual fuck" Andrea said smiling sheepishly without even realizing.
""""""""""
Friday night, Renald practically forced her into a dress.
"If he breaks your heart, I'll break his legs," Renald said.
"Very comforting."
Cameron's car waited outside like something from a movie.
When Andrea stepped out, he froze.
"…Wow."
She blushed. "Stop staring."
"I can't help it."
They entered into his car and he droved away with renald staring daggers into the car window from Andrea porch and waving.
Andrea chuckled " that's literally my girl"
They went to a quiet restaurant. Not a party. Just them.
They talked about school, dreams, and family.
Cameron: So what do you like doing for fun?
Andres: playing videogames, watching movies, reading magazines , actually whatever I'm in the mood for at the time. I love travelling but I also hate travelling. I feel so nauseous throughout the ride and I also have an anxiety disorder,so I'll just be overthinking the whole thing. What if it's not worth it? What if I don't like the place? And stuff like that .
Cameron: Damn! But I understand though, growing up I hated those family trips , because we were literally watched , camera flashing here and there , the unnecessary urge to act perfect outside , acting nice to everyone outside, even when you're not in the mood . So yeah I understand.
So what do you want to be ? A house wife ,or a tv star or what ? I want to know everything about you.
Andrea: ewww… who wants to be a house wife? I want to be a lawyer, Renald would be the tv star, she's always been a theatre girl. And I can always help handle lawsuits for her .
"You really want to be a lawyer?" he asked.
"I want to help people who don't have money to defend themselves."
He smiled. "That's powerful."
She laughed. "What about you? Future billionaire?" and how did you notice me ? Because I still can't understand that part ,and you somehow know my name .I'm not the loud type and shi' so tell me …
He shook his head. "I don't even know if I want my dad's company. And how won't I notice you , you're pretty and have a bright eye ,and wait before you argue , it was also because of the fact that, you're the only black girl with a white best friend, in this school , our school is dominated by white kids ,so the black kids just stick to themselves.
So yeah I noticed you.
"You don't?" like you mean you don't want to take over from your dad , who owns one of the biggest multi billion dollars company in Florida, she asked
"People already think everything I have is because of him. I want something that's mine."
She looked at him differently after that.
Not just as the rich boy anymore.
At the end of the night, he walked her to her door.
"I had fun," he said softly.
"So did I."
He hesitated, then leaned closer. "Can I kiss you?"
Her heart nearly stopped.
"…yes."
Then he leaned over
It was gentle. Careful. Sweet.
And it felt like the start of something that could change her whole life.
" Bye…" she said, opening her door.
********
Back at Cameron's home
He drove in silently and went up to his room .
Showered. And was about going to his desk to fill his college application and what not.
Then he's phone began ringing
Who the fuck is it bruh ? He said reaching out for his phone
Axer : nigga how did date night go ? Y'all fucked? He said laughing
Cameron: good actually , I think I like her , she's cool .
Axer: you … like her?
Cameron: I said I think ?
Axer: okay of you say so , I'm not too sure about your ability to like but I'm quite sure you shouldn't be with someone like her , her best friend is a literal slut and you know, like poles attract.
Cameron: you Einstein or what? He said laughing
That was middle school , she's probably not like that, and I don't think she knows that fact about renald.
Axer: whatever my bro , Brittney is coming over and I want to get ready for my big game. Hehehe
Cameron: like Brittney the cheerleader?
Axer: yeah , Brittney your ex, you jealous?
Cameron: for that whore?.... hell no !
Axer: if you say so… he said laughing mischievously
Cameron: I'm not!!
Axer: I didn't say shit
Cameron what ever man!
He said hanging up the call.
Why the fuck would I be jealous, that he's fucking Brittney? .
What are crazy nigga.
Chapter 3
Falling too fast
By Monday, somehow everyone already knew.
Andrea didn't even understand how.
She and Cameron were just walking down the hallway when people started whispering.
"Isn't that Cameron's girl?"
"They look cute together."
"Damn, he really picked her."
Andrea leaned closer to him. "Why is everyone staring?"
He smiled casually. "Because I'm famous and you're dating me now."
She stopped walking. "Wait— we are?"
He turned to face her, surprised. "You don't want to?"
Her heart raced. "I didn't say that. I just—"
"Then yes," he said gently. "We are."
She laughed nervously. "Okay… then yes."
From that day on, Cameron showed up everywhere.
Walking her to class.
Waiting for her after school.
Showing up at her house with snacks and video games.
Renald watched everything with mixed emotions.
"I'm happy for you," she said one afternoon while they lay on Andrea's bed. "I just hope he doesn't hurt you."
"He won't," Andrea said confidently. "He's different from me."
Renald didn't reply.
Cameron opened up slowly,About the pressure,
About his fears of being a puppet in the shareholders grand scheme.
About how his father rarely said he was proud.
"I feel like I have to be perfect," he admitted one night while they sat on the hood of his car, looking at the stars.
"You don't," Andrea said softly. "You're enough."
He stared at her like he was seeing something he didn't deserve.
That was the moment he fell in love with her.
He couldn't think of any other girl he's been with and felt this way , she made him feel good and important.
Not because of his father's wealth or his personal popularity or looks.
But because he was him! .
He drove her home that night and couldn't just stop thinking.
Was he really enough? Could he actually achieve all wanted to by just being him?
He decided that night that he was going to go to business school? Get a degree for himself, take a loan if need be ,and start his own business.
The next morning he told his father that he would be going to business school and that he'll also like to find his own part .
His father just nodded and didn't say anything.
He obviously didn't take his word for it.
*******
It was around the time of prom
School year is almost over
Man ,who will you be taking on prom night? Axer asked
Who said I'm going?
What? You won't be going because your girlfriend would not be allowed to our prom because she's a junior? Axer asked
No, I just don't feel like it .
Okay man … I'm off , axer said walking out
But you're in love just know that , axer yelled in the hallway
Everyone one was staring
He couldn't deny it though, he couldn't even help but smile sheepishly.
******
" By next month everyone would be so nervous about prom night and we are just here on a video call " Andrea said smiling
It's prom night,not a big deal.
Prom night not a big deal ? Prom night is literally everyone's dream night in highschool, like you in suit , your girl in a pretty dress, you guys dancing, smiling, kissing, drinking.
It'll just be like a scene from a fairly tale .
I literally can't wait to go to mine, Andrea squealed.
So you want to go to prom night, kissing, dancing and drinking with someone that's not me? Cameron asked teasingly.
Oh shit, I totally forgot that only the matricant can attend prom night.
Gosh this school is shit! I can't wait to get out!
Alarm rings
Shit,I have to go for practice.
Our last game is coming up.
I'll talk to you later.
Bye.
And he hung up
Okay damn!
Chapter 4_
Perfect illusion
Spring came, and everything felt beautiful.
Andrea felt like she was living inside a movie.
Cameron won his last basketball game.
She cheered louder than anyone.
He ran straight to her after the final whistle.
He lifted her off the ground, laughing.
The crowd screamed.
Renald watched from the bleachers, clapping slowly.
Later that night, Cameron came over while Andrea studied.
"You don't have to come all the time," she said.
"I want to," he replied. "You make me calm."
They lay on the bed, talking about the future.
"I wanna travel," he said. "Anywhere that feels free."
"I wanna work in big courtrooms," she said. "Wear suits and scare rich men."
He laughed. "Remind me not to mess with you."
He grew serious. "Do you think we'll still be together after graduation?"
She hesitated, then said, "I hope so."
He pulled her closer. "I don't want to lose you,"
Then he leaned over kissing her neck ,then to her shoulder, then to her chest,he moved down to her tummy.
Then he looked up to her with the sexiest eyes she had ever seen " should I?"
She was palpating and her throat was dry ,this was not her first time but she was scared that if she gave in , he might get bored and leave her ..
But still she couldn't say no ,she was so in love with him
"Yes"
He began unbuttoning her shorts , he took off her short slowly and look her dead in the eye
" I love you"
She believed him.
That was her mistake.
He pulled down her panties and then took off her shirt.
He stared into her eyes , like he was staring into her soul and then began kissing her , she slid his fingers in her ,and she gasped loudly.
He chuckled , " you have to be quiet you don't want your mum coming into the room "
She nodded her head,and he began thrusting again with his fingers.
Then after about five minutes he stopped,and began taking off his shirt, his pants and his boxer ,then he slid on a protection.
" Okay now princess you have to try to be quiet" he said in the most huskiest sexiest voice she had ever heard.
Then he commerced with a deep but gentle thrust.
She gasped … a tear rolled from her eyes not of pain but that of euphoria.
He continued with the same gentle but deep thrusts, then he began pounding.
*************
"So I'll see you tomorrow?" Andrea asked.
I don't think so. I'll be traveling to Marco island beach, with my mum and siblings. This would be the last vacation we'll actually be together. I've graduated , and I'm planning to stay back next and not go to college. I'm planning to work for a year .
So yeah, this vacation is kind of important , I'm sorry I didn't say anything sooner. He replied
Oh , no problem , aleast I'll be seeing you around after that, so it's all Worth it , I love you , Andrea said
"I love you too" he said kissing her and entering into his car and he drove off .
*************
Hey , didn't think I'll run into you here , renald said .
Hey renald, what are you doing here ? Are you here with Andrea , Cameron looked around smiling expectantly.
He had thought that Andrea wanted to give him a surprise or something.
" No" I'm here with my family you know , I actually have a family, outside Andrea,she answered chuckling.
Ohhh , can I get you something?
Sure , I'll appreciate an ice cream, she said running forward laughing.
Cameron smiled , he understood now why she was Andrea's best friend.
He went after her .
They sat for a while in silence, just licking on their ice cream.
" So do you have a boyfriend or a girlfriend" Cameron asked.
No .
Why you're pretty, like really pretty.
Pretty enough to find me attractive? She asking smiling
What?
"I'm just joking" she said laughing.
Oh.
By now it was already evening.
"You care for a drink'' Cameron asked
Yeah ,sure
They sat and drank for hours , talking and laughing.
"What's your craziest sexual fantasy" renald asked
I'm not really sure now , what about you?
"Mine is having a very steamy night with someone I'm not meant to, like a family member,a friend, you know shit like that. Like they fuck me so hard , until I cry and squirt" renald replied
Okay,damn! Cameron replied laughing
You know it could be you , then she leaned over and kissed him.
He froze at first. He was shocked ,this was his girlfriend best friend.
"Oh I'm so sorry" , renald said embarrassed.
He didn't know what pushed him but he leaned over and kissed her back.
" Would you like to go back to my hotel room with me" he asked
" Yes please"
************
Cameron pushed renald down to the best and started kissing her all over ,her neck her chest,everywhere .
He took of her clothes and she did same to him.
And they began fucking.
**********
Throughout the one week vacation,they were practically fucking!!
Chapter 5
Betrayal…
School resumed again and she was now in finals, Cameron had graduated .
She had not heard as much as a hi from renald over the spring break .
As she walked into the school hallway , eyes were on here and she kept getting weird looks and whispers.
Rumors had started again.
Whispers about Cameron and Renald having some kind of relationship.
Andrea refused to listen.
Until one day,when she was walking back from school , she saw Renald sitting in Cameron's car, crying, and him holding her hand.
Her heart sank.
That night, she confronted Renald.
"Are you and Cameron hiding something from me?"
Renald's face went pale. "No— of course not."
"You're lying."
Renald snapped. "You're being paranoid!"
Andrea walked away, shaking.
She wanted to believe her best friend.
But fear had already entered her heart.
She couldn't stop playing and replaying the scene in her head , trying to convince herself that they were just sitting there as friends and Cameron was just comforting her.
Little did she know.
**********
The truth came in the worst way.
Andrea borrowed Renald's phone during lunch to check something online.
A message popped up.
Cameron: Last night was a mistake. Andrea can't know.
Her hands started shaking,the more she scrolled , the more messages she saw . The nights spent together , the lies.
Her chest started tightening and she could feel herself starting to tear up.
Her world had collapsed in seconds.
She didn't cry.
After class,she went straight to Cameron.
"Tell me the truth," she said quietly. "Are you sleeping with Renald?"
His face went blank.
That was all the answer she needed.
And she started retreating,there was renald entering the gate.
She smiled painfully and opened the gate .
Renald understood immediately that Andrea had found out.
And came running, crying.
"It just happened, Andrea, I swear—"
Andrea screamed. "You were my sister , you were my best friend, you were my everything! "
Cameron tried to grab her arm. "I never meant to hurt you—"
She pulled away. "Don't touch me."
Her voice broke. "You both knew exactly what you were doing."
Renald sobbed. "Please don't hate me."
Andrea laughed bitterly. "Hate you? I don't even recognize you."
She looked at Cameron, tears finally falling.
"I loved you. And you destroyed me."
Then she walked away.
And she never spoke to either of them again.
***********
For weeks she couldn't go to school or look out of her window.
Because she was sure she would see renald and she couldn't bear to see her .
Her heart broke anytime she saw her , she barely ate , never when on social media.
Because it seemed like they were all mocking her .
She knew had to go to school sooner or later.
But she couldn't just believe she was the Brittney of this year !
She wanted to kill herself
Her mum try to intervene, she could see how her daughter was loosing weight,she always heard muffled cry from her room every night.
She understood, losing both your best friend and boyfriend at one clean swoop ,was not an easy fit.
Not to talk of the betrayal she knew her daughter felt.
She scheduled appointment for her with a therapist, but Andrea wouldn't go.
She just hope for the best.
*******
Andrea tried doing the thing she knew she loved ,to shake off the feeling of depression but everything reminded her of renald.
The video games , the horror movies….
Everything!!
She had either played them or watched them with renald or Cameron.
She could just bear it!
She thought about all their forever plans,
The fact that she let Cameron fuck her
She has promised herself that she would stay celibate until marriage because the first boy she had ,had sex with was a total douchebag, she was in middle school then and she felt weird being a virgin,all her friends then ,had boyfriends and had already had sex .
So this boy came along, his name was demitri ,he was fine and everything but he was a jerk , he bullied people and stuff.
When he asked her out she didn't want to give in , but because all her friends kept convincing her ,she gave in and that same they he pressured her until she had sex with him.
She knew that was the worst sex anyone could possibly have.
But she lied to her friends that he was good and that she came.
She knew that was a blatant lie , because the only person she knew that came was his dick face.
She hated him,and couldn't stand him ,so after a week she broke up with him.
He threatened to hit her , but she knew he wouldn't because he was scared of her cousin.
From then ,she had decided she would never have sex again until marriage.
But she broke it for Cameron.
Chapter 6
Broken friendships
School became unbearable.Andrea changed her lunch table,Changed her walking routes.
Changed everything that reminded her of them.
Renald tried to talk to her every day.
"Please, Andrea, just listen—"
"There's nothing left to say," Andrea replied coldly.
One afternoon, as she was walking home from school, he cornered her at the door of a grocery store she wanted to pick a few things from.
"Can we talk for five minutes?"
"No."
"Please."
She finally turned, eyes blazing. "What more do you want from me, Cameron? You took my best friend and my trust. Isn't that enough?"
"I messed up," he whispered. "I hate myself for it."
"You should," she said quietly. "Because I will never forgive you."
That was the moment he knew he had truly lost her.
" I'm so sorry, " he said , walking away.
******
Renald's world fell apart too.
She lost Andrea.
She lost her reputation.
Everyone in school kept calling her a whore , she thought she had moved past that,now she was back to square one .
Everyone hated her , her best friend hated .
And Cameron barely spoke to her anymore.
"What did you think would happen?" he snapped one day. "That she'd just accept it?"
"I loved you too!" Renald cried.
He stared at her. "No, you loved what you couldn't have."
Those words broke her.
But the damage was already done.
She lost both her best friend and the boy she thought she loved.
********
She tried so much to plead for forgiveness, she went to Andrea's house every waking morning.
Either she is told that she was not around or that she was asleep.
She knew Andrea didn't want to see her and she wouldn't either .
Graduation was almost at the corner, she could barely breathe,she couldn't wait to leave high school .
School was unbearable ,on every walking step , whispers and giggles followed her.
She had applied for the theater and was waiting for a response.
She couldn't wait to leave.
She was done with Florida at this point!
********
Renald was in her room packing up her stuffs for college. When she started sniffing and then burst into tears