Caden's Point of ViewI buckled my trousers as I got up, walked to my travelling bag, and I brought out the acid. I shouldn't have brought it, but I couldn't help myself, it's like I knew something would happen on this weekend getaway.My gaze shifted to the cocaine, not now, maybe later. I stared at the pills, with LSD engraved in it, I took it, and I headed to the bathroom, I didn't waste a second in swallowing, time for a little trip, hopefully it's not a bad one like the last time.I was getting sleepy, but I didn't really fall asleep.___"Caden"My eyes open, when did I fall asleep"Baby bro"Baby bro?, I look, and there she is, in her perfect glory."Caramel" I say, beaming with happiness. She's seated beside me."Baby bro" She repeat smiling, flicking my hair off my face."I'm not a baby, Mel" I grin."Oh, really?. Then why are you seated on the toilet floor?. You should be with us, come on, let's go" She smiles, strecting out her hand, I don't waste a time in taking it."I mi
Fiona Point of View"Hey, are you okay?" She asked.She was wearing my yellow hoodie with a grey short. She sat on the bed, her hands on my thigh."Are you okay? You are crying?" She said.I shut my eyes as I clean the tears off my face. I ruffle my hair as I sit up."I'm fine. It's sweat" I lied, she'll drop it. I'm not fine. I've never being fine. I just relived my mother's death, I'm far from fine.She moved closer to me. "I'm sorry Caden""Why?" I asked, confused. "I should be the one apologizing. I'm sorry, and I didn't entirely lie""I love you Caden, all of you. I'll wait until you're ready to let me in." She smiled, a tear fall from her hazel orbs, and I felt my heart break, I hate this, I hate making her cry, but it's just that this is all I've known, this feeling, this empty ness, this sadness, broken ness. It has become part of me, second nature to me. It's part of who I am.Despite everything happening, the nightmare, the hallucinations, the trips, the drugs, the lies, th
Fiona Point of View"Understand?" Cara cut her off."Yes, understand." Violet said as she cleaned the dripping tears from her face, I couldn't watch her break so I looked away."We were young and naive. .""and vulnerable." Danielle added, reminding us of the fact that she had just lost her father and her mother had just left at that time."I was seventeen, Danielle and Fiona were eighteen. It was my mom and elder brother's anniversary when I met Xavier. We met at the graveyard, I was crying -- and there alone, as Dad had already left -- and he was there for me. We became instant friends."She turned to Danielle. "You met Xavier and I at the mini mart I was working. You started working at The Diner, we all started working there, and the fact that we all attended Smallville High without initially knowing each other is hilarious, I knew both of you, though." She chuckled. "You were both Queen Bees." and it was Danielle's and I turn to chuckle."You and I, Danielle, we became friends,
Fiona Point of View"That weird girl you told us about?" Violet questioned, admiring a painting of Caramel."Yes." I said, still confused. Why did Caden draw her?."Lia?, What's her full name?" Danielle asked, setting down her painting."Emilia?" Violet asked."Sophialia?" Cara said.Danielle chuckled "That's not even a name.""Vaniglia." I whispered, dreading the truth right in front of me."What?" They said in unison."Cara," I said, hoping to God her answer wasn't what I was dreading. "Is Vaniglia Italia?, What does it mean?."Violet rolled her eyes. "It not pronounced Va - nig - lia, It's pronounced Vani - i - lia"."What does it mean?" I whispered, feeling my heart break.Danielle and Cara looked at me, finally getting it. "I'm gonna fucking kill that piece of shit" Cara exploded.No, I need to hear it. "What does it mean." I said firmly."Vanilla. It means Vanilla." Danielle said.---+Caden's Point of View+". .and we are done." Miss Emma smiled as she closed the book she hel
Fiona Point of View"Why are we going to the hospital again?" Cara said, really bored.My mind was all over the place. "Because my boss and friend, Elizabeth has gone into labor.""And we are going because?" She persisted. I can't take this shit right now."Look Cara, I love you and all, but can you please shut the fuck up." I snapped, and that was it. She shut up. Danielle and Vee were silent, well Danielle was driving so she had to concentrate, but Violet, strange.We finally got to the hospital, and we, well, I jumped out. We passed through the required procedures, and we were directed to Lizzie's room.There she was, cradling two little tiny babies. She wasn't alone, Landon sat beside her crying, I had to hold in a chuckle. Penelope, Micah, Hope and Jo were all there staring at the babies. Caroline and her twin brother -- who I hadn't seen in a while -- Caleb were at the far end of the room, probably giving the family space. Kai sat, touching his sister's leg, and Caden, well, I c
Fiona Point of View"Do you think I'm Axel?" Caden asked, and I chuckled."What kinda question is that?, I don't know Axel, I know Caden, and I love him." I smiled.We are currently at Caden's apartment, Taliana and Victor inclusive."You didn't reply my text." He said, and I stared confused."What text?" I asked, confused. He was about to reply when she walked in."I'm sorry, I just wana. . ." She paused. Cara and the girls walked in. ". . .I just wana say few words and Victor and I will leave, never to be seen again." She said quietly, close to tears."Can we sit?" She pointed to the couch."Cut the bullshit, and get on with it." Cara snapped, with narrowed eyes as she sat on the couch."I'm so sorry Axe -- Cade, I'm so sorry." Lia said, tears streaming down her face. I stared in confusion, she's crying, hm. I felt Caden's hand slip into mine."I just miss Cade, and everyone. I miss myself too, I was kept in that stupid hospital, and it just made me sad. I'm so sorry." Tears kept s
Fiona Point of View"What are you saying?" Lia asked, apprehensive."I could call them a SWAT team" Danielle said, her finger on her chin "but I don't think that cuts it. They are more like SWAT team for the psychos. Truly, you were discharged, but you weren't cured. In exactly 7 minutes, you will be taken to an undisclosed facility, where you will remain in solitude and quarantine until you are ready to get better.""What" Lia screamed, and she bends, brought out a gun, pointing it at Danielle "I'll fucking kill you!" She yelled, but all Danielle said was "You really are sick.""Go ahead." Cara stood up "Pull the trigger, pull it darling, and I'll show you few things, before I end your sad existence."Lia was frantic now, looking crazily. "Aha!" She screamed, pulling her hair. "I'll fucking kill myself" "Okay." Cara shrugged "You're useless anyway.""Cara!" Violet yelled, then she looked at Lia, she moved closer to her "Lia, you don't wanna do this." She kept moving closer to Lia,
Caden Point of View"You haven't. You don't understand Drug Addiction, Fiona, and you should. It's deadly and terminal. All you care about is yourself. Cade called you once, while we were hanging out, you were talking and he just hung up, you didn't call him, you didn't check on him, you did nothing.""Do you ever sit and think on how Cade has no friends, Kai and Danielle doesn't count. If he is not with you, he is in class or his room. We've never seen Cade with anyone, apart from Caroline's twin brother, but that's it, and you never noticed that?, You are so oblivious. Fiona, I can go on and on about your nonchalance and negligence to your boyfriend.""You love him, but love is not enough, It never is." Fiona was crying."And you Cade," She turned to me, Shit. "What were you thinking?, Hiding things from your girlfriend, not just things, but mind blowing facts, hiding your Addiction from your girlfriend, from Danielle, your best friend, Why?""I was just. .s. .scared." I confessed,
Fiona Point of View.Caden's apartment is full to the brim, and overflowing."Is the Pasta Primaver ready?" Glory, Will's Mom, asks.Jo, with Hope and Kaiden holding her feet, says "Almost, but the Parmesan is.""Dad should like the Chicken Scarpariello." Cara says to Danielle, who shrugs, eyes on Luciano."You look beautiful." Perfect says, walking to me.I grin at her, noticing the tattoo on her finger "You look splendid."I look behind and see Finnley looking at her, he doesn't takes his eyes off her, even with Zayn and Landon speaking to him.Speaking of Zayn, where's Violet?"Settle down everyone, take your seats." Elizabeth says, with Paris strapped to her chest."Hey you." I feel heat on my neck, turn to be in Caden's arm."Beautiful." He says, and I turn crimson."Get seated." Elizabeth says firmly, eyes on us. _____We are all seated in the backyard, and Elizabeth mixed us, I should be beside Caden, but I am seated beside Pepper, not like I am complaining. Sinister, Cade, N
Caden Point of ViewFiona will be in here on here on Friday, and Sunday, we visit Chynna. I wipe away sweat as I walk out of my make shift Gym, in the space at the back.I put on the blender, throw in fruits, milk and eggs, then blend. I am proud to say I have gone straight. I work out often, actually when I can, which is usually twice a month.I eat healthy, stopped eating out, instead I make food, this morning I will make Egg Fried Rice, I've been trying recipes. I read, not what Fiona and the girls read, I have no mental capacity to keep up with that, but I read books, I read Harry Potter, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck, Everything is Fucked, and Atomic Habits.I tried getting into poetry, Violet recommended some books by Rup Kaur. I pick up her book, The Sun and Her Flowers, I should be done before tonight.I put off the blender and pour the smoothie into a cup. The boys are all coming, so I should get cooking because they are always hungry.I hear a knock, and frown, it's j
Caden Point of View"Looks like the girls are asleep." She says, as we walk inside.We crash on the couch, with wide smiles."I loved today, Thank you." She says, kissing my cheek."I need to get out of the cloth." She gestures at herself."So do I." I get up, dropping the junks on the table.I peel off my clothes, knowing if I leave it in a puddle on the floor, she'll vex, so I place it in the basket.I pull on shorts and a Marvel top, I wonder why she chose to get undressed in the bathroom, away from me, I could go in there, but I don't intrude on her personal space.I walk back to the Living Room, put on the TV, continuing our marathon of How I Met Your Mother.I grab a bag of cheetos, when she walks out with a blanket, and another of my shirt."When do you take these shirts, how do I not know?" I ask with a grin.She takes the Cheetos from me, sitting on my laps. I notice she's wearing the Monalisa socks I got her, when we were in New Orleans. She stares at my empty feet, shakes h
Caden Point of ViewI stare at her expression as she laughs."Shut up." I grumble, taking a bite of doughnut, for a university Cafe, it tastes nice."How are you here, shouldn't you be in school?" She asks and I smile."I am kind of a big deal in school." I say, with a grin."Show off." She rolls her eyes, and I shrug, eating the doughnut."Seriously, Axel, answer me."A laugh tears out of me at that, this girl will indeed be my undoing."We are on a sort of break, three days. I went to take permission, and I was told that." I explain."You took the fastest flight, and came here?" She says and I nod."I haven't seen you in almost three weeks, and calls could only do so much." I say.She reaches across the table, holds my head, and kisses me, passionately, with tongue."Thank you." She says, and I grin, going back to my coffee."Can we go now, and tell me exactly where we are going." She says firmly and I look at her."First, the Zoo. Then, we'll visit Yoleni's, to get some nice greek
Fiona Point of ViewI focus as the Professor begins her lecture."Biological psychology, also known as biopsychology or psychobiology, delves into the intricate relationship between biology and behavior. It explores how our biological makeup, including the brain, nervous system, hormones, and genetics, influences our thoughts, emotions, and actions. By studying the connection between our physical selves and psychological experiences, biological psychology sheds light on the mechanisms underlying human behavior."She is standing on a poduim, moving around as she continues."This field encompasses a wide range of fascinating topics. Neuroanatomy unravels the structure and organization of the nervous system, dissecting the intricate web of the brain, spinal cord, and neurons. It investigates the specific functions of different brain regions, unraveling their contributions to perception, memory, attention, emotion, and decision-making.""Understanding neural communication is crucial in bi
Caden Point of ViewI smile hugging her."Caden." She repeats, then kissess me. In a crowded resturant, Fiona kisses me, shamelessly."Fiona." I smile, slowly pulling away."Get a room children." Violet grins.I give her the finger, then turn to the woman in my hands, the beautiful angel in a dress, it'll take little effort to lift it up, and worship her."Might I join you?" I ask and Danielle slides her plate to me as a woman brings a chair, I thank her, then sit, all through it, Fiona clings to me, and finally finds home on my laps."Horny much." Cara says, and they laugh."Fiona," The woman says."I have packed the food, and about the one you want to take to Los Angeles, we will send it to you in Florence, we want to make it, hot and steamy." "Daisy, thank you." Fiona say with a smile."You're going to Los Angeles?" I ask, as she gets up from me, and sit on her chair."Not anymore." She says, stuffing her mouth full with food."When did you land?" Danielle asks."Some hours ago, I
Caden Point of View Caden Point of ViewIt's not my wedding day, but I'm the happiest man. With my hands on Fiona's waist, I lead her to Victor, Pepper and Kaiden."Vic, this is Fiona. Vanilla, this is Victor, Peps -- his wife and Kaiden -- my pumpkin." I grin."For my brother to name you after Caramel's favorite flavor, he must really love you. I'm Victor Manchester, nice to meet the darling behind Axel's smile." He winks, and she blushes.Peps and Fiona talk for a while, with Kaiden in her -- Fiona's arm"I'm going to marry her.""Slow down, Lover boy. You got her back, now make her stay." He smiles.Fiona joins her friends, whispering and blushing. I walk up to them with a grin."Hey ladies." I smile."Hi Cade." Violet smiles. I'm definitely introducing her to Zayn."Cade." Cara says, embracing me."You clean up nice, Manchester." Danielle grins as we bump knuckles. I love this, it's like I never left.I turn to the new girl, Nina. "I'm Cade, you can call me Axel.""I'm having some
Caden Point of View Caden’s Point of View This place is filled. I grin as I ruffle Hope and Rose's hair. “Cade!” They giggle, and they return their attention to the toy they’re dismantling. We’re all at Jo’s house in LA. Emilia and Sapphire flew in, so did Gabe and his wife, with their twins, Anthony and Antonia. Elizabeth and Landon are talking to Hope’s parents; Beatrice – Landon’s sister and her husband, Eli, they are back from their tour. My gaze shifts to Paris and Davina, they’re crawling already, how fast time passes, I need and I give them two kisses each. Getting up, I walk to Kai and Caroline “Someone is about to explode. “ I tease, She’s due in a week. “Go away, Axel.” She glares, and I grin. I see Emilia, Saph and Willa talking, probably about Fashion. “Ladies” I greet as I walk past, and they smile in return. I walk to Zayn, I see Will and Caleb with him. I fist bump them. “Wana start the Barbecue, heard you’re the one cooking.” Will says, and I nod. “Are yo
Fiona Point of View "Damn, Fee, where did you learn how to drive like that?" Nina asks. Grinning, I park the Maserati "Long Story." I grin. We all stare at the club before us, Sogni. Ignoring the weird name, we strut inside, I stare at the place, blue and purple light. I sighted over twenty guards outside, it's pretty amazing. We walk in, Everyone are wearing costumes, and this place is not just a club, but an Halloween Ground, an Horror Land. "To the Ferris Wail!" Nina laughs, She's familiar with these grounds. "I'm afraid of height." Violet says. "Oh, I know, Clementine." Nina cackles, and we move to the Ferris Wail.______Caden Point of View "I fucking hated that stupid Ferris Wail!" Zayn grunts , and I stifle my laughter, but Will and Willa don't, they burst into laughter. "Pussy." Willa grins. "I told you I was afraid of heights." I really can't believe I'm in Vegas, thanks to Willa, apparently her brand makes huge sale during this period, and she needed to visit her st