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Chapter 5 part 1

Author: Bebo Elnadi
last update Last Updated: 2021-09-25 17:58:33

Chapter Five Part 1

  Insomnia.......

It’s been three days since I had a decent sleep. I can’t concentrate, I can’t communicate with anyone, I can’t even participate in anything.

It’s like my mind wants to be shut off from anything and everything. Yep, I’m going into a deep depression and the best thing is I’m all alone.

 I didn’t see my mom since Monday and it is Friday today. God, I just want to stay asleep and never wake up ever again.

Ugh, is it that time of the month? Damn you, periods. That’s why I hate being a girl; though it’s early for that torture....... ugh I need to get up.

I rolled over the bed and kicked like a little kid, but because I knew it was the last day of the week, I thought it was better to get it over with.

God, I hate high school, so much drama, and hormones. Yep, it’s all about hormones. I chuckled lowly. I’m sulking, and it’s only 6 in the morning. It is going to be a LONG day, man...... I hate my life.

I took a shower, brushed my teeth, and didn’t bother to tame my hair. I just put it in a messy bun, yeah I’m totally not in the mood and I don’t care for anyone’s opinion.

 I wore a black double my size hoodie with a picture of a white skull, black skinny torn leggings, and red and white vans.

I stared at the mirror to see how I looked, then I tilted my head with a thoughtful frown on my face. I agreed, yes I totally look like shit, so nude face it’s today, who cares.

I snatched a granola bar from the kitchen counter and took the money mom left me last night and took off.

As usual, the bus ride was totally boring. No one cares for the nerd, to be specific today, the extremely grumpy nerd. I sighed and checked my phone. And surprise, surprise, no messages.

I pulled the hood over my head and then felt the weight of the hidden necklace with the movement. My lips twitched in a ghost of a smile.

“I only have you, my ‘Cerberus’, the only one allowed to be with me during my bitchy mood,” I whispered softly, caressing it.

When the bus reached the school parking lot, I hooked my pack back, and looked around, searching for Rine. I didn’t find her like usual; she is used to barely making it in time.

“15 minutes early and no one is here, ugh I don’t want to get inside.“ I grumbled.

“I’m here or I’m not good enough? Anyway, you can’t complain, because you are stuck with me at the moment.“ Blake said, amusingly.

I turned around, startled.

“Jesus Christ, don’t you ever sneak on me like that? What are you, a ninja? I didn’t hear you.“ I said, putting my hands on my waist.

“Oh my little precious mermaid, I’m not a ninja I’m a samurai......” he said winking making my face heat up “...... Besides, I’m like two hundred pounds. How couldn’t you hear me? I’m as graceful as a bull. What is it, my little mermaid, that taking all your attention? Tell me or I might get jealous.“

Blake said, approaching me gracefully with a sexy smirk on his face, making my face go crimson red.

“Nothing, umm where’s Rick? You always come together.“ I said shyly.

“My dear friend spent the night with your dear friend; umm....she didn’t tell you?” Blake asked, looking at me curiously.

“Oh..... No, we didn’t talk since yesterday after school. She even didn’t call me as usual at night.“ I said thoughtfully.

Blake took two steps closer to me and tilted his head down to look into my eyes.

“Oh, I wonder why?”

“What?”

“I wonder what was making her so busy to call you last night.”

I looked at him, still didn’t understand what he meant, but after a few seconds my eyes widened with realization and when Blake saw my face, he chuckled loudly.

“Oh my God, Ariel, I really enjoy teasing you, it’s so damn easy, and that blush of yours is so damn cute,” he said putting his hand on my right cheek and caressing my bottom lip softly making my blush gets redder.

“You’re really adorable Ariel, I like that shy and timid side of yours, it is so......”

“Omg, Blake, why are you touching my girl? You pervert.” Rine shrieked so loudly that the students around us stopped to see what had happened.

Blake didn’t mind her and kept looking at me, still caressing my lips softly.

“Oh my gosh, are you confessing to her or something? I always knew that you like her; it’s all over your face every time you see her.......“ She said jumping up and down like crazy then continued “...... So now what? You are seducing her.” She finished crossing her arms over her chest looking smug and right next to her smirking Rick.

Blake still looking at me softly, but after a few seconds his hands started to get low until they reached my sleeves; he tugged on them and pulled my hands out of the long sleeves of my hoodie.

“I was indeed about to confess, but you cut me off.“ he faced his friend. “......let’s go, Rick......... “Then looked back at me “..... On se voit bientôt mon amour.” ‘See you soon my love,‘ he said and left.

“WH.......what?” I asked, mesmerized.

“Oh my gawwwyd, that was so sexy, was that French?” Rine asked, hooking her arm with mine and dragging me to our locker.

“Umm.....I think so, though I don’t understand what he said.”

“Does it matter? The important thing is that you hit the jackpot, girl; Blake freaking Roberson is smitten with you. I can’t believe it. He’s the hottest thing, around even hotter than my Rick. Damn, he’s a God with that awesome tanned, muscly, sexy body and he speaks French. Imagine all the dirty French words he’s gonna whisper during sex. Christ, I think I had a mini orgasm by just imagining it.” Rine mumbled the last part with dilated eyes.

“You filthy bish, shut up, oh my innocent ears. What’s wrong with you?” I giggled.

“Honey, it’s done. The gods have chosen you the perfect one.”

“The one for what?”

“The one that gonna pop up your cherry.“ A booming laugh followed her statement.

I blushed crimson red. “What the hell Catherine?!”

“C’mon, don’t be shy Ari, I totally agree and envy you. I wish I had lost my virginity to Blake. I bet he’s gonna be sweet and gentle. It’s gonna be a good memory, unlike mine,” she said with distaste.

“Please change the topic. I’m not in the mood for your dirtiness today. Let’s head to class. We are going to be late.”

I took my biology book out of my locker and dragged Rine behind me.

“Chill bish, is it that time of the month?”

I ignored her annoying ass and sat, opened my book, and waited for the teacher.

The day passed by so slowly, I couldn’t believe that it was lunchtime. Rine met me at our locker and we went to the cafeteria.

“Hey, I’ll go to check on Rick and ask if he has training today too, so we can go home together.”

“OK, I’ll go to get something to eat. You want anything?”

“No, I’m on a diet, you know. I’ll just watch you eat,” she grumbled.

I laughed quietly and waited in line.

“Tu me manques mon amour.” ‘I miss you, my love,’ someone whispered softly in my ears from behind, his hot breath hitting the side of my face making me shiver.

I turned around and blushed when I saw Blake's smiling face inches away from mine.

“Hi..........I..... I don’t understand what you have said, I don’t speak French as you know. So you have to translate for me.” I said shyly.

“I know, and no. I’m not gonna tell you, it’s a secret.“ He winked.

I smiled a little and took my food, Blake followed me and went to our table.

“Blake, you again, stop doing that to my girl. Her face as ripe as a tomato.” Rine said, giggling.

“What? I love her blushing face,” he said, smirking.

“Oh LOVE ha?”

“Cat, leave them alone. You’re making Ariel uncomfortable.” Rick said, sitting Rine on his lap.

“Fine.” She huffed.

Blake sat next to me and started to talk with his friends about the next match. While listening, I noticed for the first time a little French accent I hadn’t heard before.

“You’re French?” I asked him.

All the table stopped talking and everyone stared at me, I bit my lower lip and pulled my hood over my head embarrassed by the attention I got, Blake laughed loudly and pulled my hood revealing my face again, and put his fingers on my chin making me face him.

“I’m half French, hmm... no, I’m quarter French, actually. My grandfather from my mother’s side was French,” he said softly.

“Oh, but you don’t look totally French, you.........umm look mixed like me.”

“True, my father is jap..........Asian.”

“Oh, that’s so exotic.” My eyes widened when I understood what I had said and blushed furiously when I heard Blake chuckle.

“Merci mon amour,” he said, touching my nose with the tip of his index finger.

“Hey, lovebirds, lunchtime is over,” Rick said teasingly.

“Again, On se voit bientôt mon amour, Tu me manqueras beaucoup.” ‘See you soon my love, I will miss you a lot,’ Blake whispered in my ear and left.

“Oh, he’s not only smitten, but he’s also totally whipped you lucky bish,” Rine said teasingly.

“Shut up,” I grumbled.

“Yeah, yeah I will, your highness.”

“Let’s go to class and stop bothering me.”

After a few boring lessons and a little nap, the school day has almost ended. Now it’s gym class. It’s the only class I’ve had with all our friends or, to be more accurate, Rine’s friends.

I walked to the locker room to change my clothes and looked for Rine, but she hadn’t come yet. She shares this class with Blake and Rick, so it’s going to take them a couple of minutes to come because my class is closer to the gym.

After wearing my sports bra privately, yeah, I need it or I’m going to have pouncing melons hitting my face, it’s not a very pleasant view or feeling.

I put on my shorts and shirt and sat down to tie my shoelaces, but someone pushed me and I fell to the ground. I looked up and saw the queen bee of the school, Tracy.

She didn’t spare me a look, just walked out of the room followed by her plastic friends.

I stood up and looked around and thanked God no one was there. It’d be embarrassing if someone saw that.

I secured my heavy necklace under my shirt and headed out, again searching for the guys, but still, nothing when I was about to sit to stretch my muscles. Again, I was pushed and landed on my ass on the ground.

I groaned deeply and looked up and again it was Tracy.

“What’s your problem?” I shouted and winced when I saw my scratched hands.

“You’re my damn problem hoe,” Tracy shrieked in her annoying high-pitched voice.

“What the hell Tracy? I did nothing to you. “

“Oh really, you’re lurking around my man, trying to put your claws on him, you whore.”

After her statement, people started to gather around us, some with a frown, and others with annoying smirks.

“I don’t know what you are talking about. What man, I did nothing.“ I said, glaring at her.

“Don’t play stupid. I’m talking about Blake,” she said, pouting.

I blushed at the mention of his name, and that made her angry even more.

“Nils, make her stand up.”

Suddenly I was hauled up, a big bulky body snatched from my left wrist, making me wince. His hold was firm on my hand and I felt he was going to break it.

“Does it hurt?“ The Nils dude said smirking, putting more pressure on my wrist.

“Oh, are you going to cry, little mermaid?” Tracy cooed, making people around us snicker.

I swallowed the lump back down and blinked the tears away; I’m not going to show any weakness to please that sadistic bitch.

“Take your hands off of me.“ I gritted out.

“Or what kitten you’re going to bite me or scratch my face?”

Our audience snickered, and I glared at them.

“This is your first and last warning. Stay away from him or I’m going to make your life a living hell. He’s mine bitch, you hear me?” she said, tugging on my shirt roughly so that my necklace was out for all to see.

I heard some whispers and a couple of gasping voices, but I couldn’t concentrate on anything but the pain and the humiliation.

“WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON HERE?”

A booming angry voice said, making everyone’s heads snap toward the entrance.

I looked to see a very livid Blake coming towards us.

“You fuckin better take your filthy hands off of her or I swear to god I’ll fuckin break it. A teammate or not Nils.” Blake growled furiously, snatching my hands.

“C’mon Roberson, it’s not like you're actually into the nerd. I know it’s just gonna be a quick fuck. She’s pretty, I give you that,” Nils said, checking me out shamelessly.

Blake took a step in front of me protectively to block Nils’ view.

“Don’t you dare Nils I warn you. Ariel is off the limits?” He said, gritting his teeth.

“C’mon man, we can share..........“ He didn’t even finish his sentence. Blake silenced him with a punch. It was so hard that the sound of his nose cracking made me flinch.

“I told you ARIEL IS OFF THE LIMITS,” Blake roared.

“What’s going on?” the gym teacher came parting people to cross, followed by the football team coach.

The scene ended quickly with their arrival, but I didn’t stick around to see what happened. I just ran to the locker room got my clothes and went out. I didn’t even bother changing my clothes.

 I ran and walked to the café crying. After 15 minutes, I made it and started my shift without talking to anyone or answering any questions.

When the clock hit 6:30, I took my 15-minute break and went to the piano.......

“Playground school bell rings again,

Rain clouds come into play again

Has no one told you she’s not breathing?

Hello, I am your mind giving you someone to talk to

Hello

I finished the song and felt something wet on my cheeks; I touched them and found myself crying, and then I heard a sob. I looked and found Rine, Rick, and Blake looking at me with pity in their eyes. Rine sobbed, Rick frowned and Blake clenched his fists.

“Oh Ari, I’m so sorry,” Rine said hugging me tightly and crying.

I hugged her back, trying to control my flowing tears. Blake just stared at me angrily.

“I should have punched that asshole again.”

Rick laughed lowly. “Dude, you fucked his face up with one punch.“ He said, patting his friend’s back approvingly.

“He was fucked up without anything; he’s not cute at all,” Rine said with distaste making me giggle.

“You better think that about everyone else but me, babe,” Rick said teasingly, pulling Rine into a hug.

“Oh, my Ricky bear. You know I only love you.” Rine cooed, kissing his lips.

Blake smiled and kneeled in front of me, then tugged a strand of my hair behind my ear.

“I’m sorry Ariel, it’s my fault,” he whispered sadly.

“It’s ok, and it’s not your fault,” I whispered back.

“You have an amazing voice. It’s the first time I hear it. I only thought you could just play the piano.”

I blushed furiously and looked down.

“I’m ok and I don’t like singing in front of people I know.”

He used his fingers to pull my chin up to make me face him.

“One of those days, Ariel, you gonna kill me with that cute blush of yours. Though it’s addictive, I can’t get enough of it.”

I blushed more even when I heard Rine aww.

Suddenly, she jumped up and down like a hyper dog.

“I know. Let’s go clubbing tonight to brighten up the mood.” She suggested hopefully.

“Oh, I can’t today; I’ve some sort of family meeting,” Blake mumbled sadly, looking at me.

“Me too, babe, I can’t. I’ve got to run some errands for my dad,” Rick grumbled.

“So girls’ night it’s. Yaaaaaaaaaay.” Rine cheered.

“But...... “

“No, but we will,” she said sternly, making me nod.

Blake came closer and kissed my forehead.

“Prends soin de toi mon amour, je vais te manquer comme un fou.” ‘Take care of yourself, my love, you will miss me like crazy’ He said sweetly.

“Again, with the French, I told you I don’t understand.”

He just smiled and left with Rick. I heard Rine mumble a “Lucky bitch“ Before she hugged me and whispered. “Let’s go wild tonight, baby.”

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    Chapter 28 I yawned and then opened my eyes. The room was still dark but I knew that we were already morning. Last night has been emotional on so many levels. It didn’t just heal me and make me snap out of that trance; I think it made my bond with Gabriel stronger. I know no one would understand this and would think me sick, but him promising me that I will get the revenge I seek was like a balm to my aching heart. Would I regret that decision? Yeah, maybe one day but now I want this to happen. No, I need it to come true. At least my mom would rest in peace knowing that this asshole was dead, too. I closed my eyes again trying to go back to sleep but couldn’t, so I went to the bathroom to take a shower. Gabriel has left me one of his t-shirts, clean boxers, and a towel. My heart clenched at his thoughtful gesture. He knows that I like wearing his clothes. Gabriel had been so kind and patient with me. That moment when I put the knife against his throat I thought about doing it.

  • Cerberus (women of mafia book 1)   Chapter 27

    Chapter 27 I put my arm above my head and closed my eyes. I was exhausted and tired, but for the past few days, I didn’t sleep a wink. I couldn’t. After seeing Ariel fall apart right in front of my eyes, my heart broke and there was a big hole in my chest. With all the money and influence I have, I could do nothing. I can’t bring back the dead. I wish that she could wake up from this nightmare and tell me what to do. I miss her voice, her smile, and her warmth. I miss having her between my arms. I miss my little one, like air, and I’m terrified that I will never get her back. I gritted my teeth and suppressed a curse; the place was full and because today was a weekend everyone was here in the den. I knew I should have gone to my apartment and stayed away from all of this racket, but I didn’t want to be alone. I didn’t want to be in a place where Ariel wasn’t aware of me or this world. Michael has told me she was fine, and this is how she was processing the loss of her mother.

  • Cerberus (women of mafia book 1)   Chapter 26

    Chapter 26 I sat in the corner, my eyes seeing nothing. Sometimes I feel numb, other times I feel angry. But most of the time, I’m just paralyzed. I think I shed all of my tears by now. It doesn’t matter how hard I try, I can’t shed a single one. I hugged myself, trembling. The dark room wasn’t cold. Nevertheless, my body started to shake. I screamed when the pounding behind my eyelids intensified. “You left me, mom. You promised that you would be beside me when I graduate. You said you would help me choose my wedding dress. You said you would name my first baby.” I wailed. This is too much. Why did she have to leave? And like this! Someone knocked on the door, but as usual, I refused to acknowledge them. I have been here for almost two weeks now, or I think it has been more. I have lost count after the first ten days have passed. I stink, I’m hungry and I don’t feel well. But my mind chose to ignore all of that and had only one thought. “Why am I still alive? I should be the

  • Cerberus (women of mafia book 1)   Chapter 25

    Chapter 25 We stood in front of the morgue’s wide doors; Ariel’s smaller figure so close to mine, as if she wanted to disappear from all those prying eyes. Since we arrived at the hospital, every nurse and doctor who wasn’t busy with something came to console her and she was on autopilot. She nodded her head in acknowledgment; she hugged back and said a few thank you. I was way out of my element here, and couldn’t do anything to make this better. My brother said that she has to face her reality to move on or this would turn ugly. I knew that he was right, but it didn’t mean that I didn’t want to help her. Like right now, she stood beside me with one shaky hand stretched out to the door handle and not moving. “We can go back home and come tomorrow if you are not ready.” She raised her glazed eyes to me. “I…I want to do this now or I will never do it.” Michael gave me a look and opened the door for us. Her knees buckled, but I held her tighter and walked inside. My brother

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