JAKE
It was late before we emerged from my room. We had missed dinner but had definitely worked up an appetite. I offered to go and find us something to eat while Holly looked in on her mum. Reaching the lobby, I saw Council Member stark sat talking to Ally on the sofa. As I got closer, I heard him saying that he was disappointed but that he understood. I realised that she must be telling him that she had to turn down his offer. I had to do something about this. “Ally, you can’t turn down this opportunity.” I told her as I reached them. She turned to look at me surprise on her face. Then realisation dawned. “Holly told you, didn’t she?” she asked. I nodded “I’m glad that she did. We both want you to be happy. I will not have you throw away something that you truly want, that would make y
