Kathie's POVEver since my little conversations with Lula last night, from the moment I saw the flicker in her eyes and the fakeness in her forced smile when I asked about Marcus, I knew there was something she was hiding from me. Something only her and Marcus knew that had changed his behavior towards her. I couldn't guess what it was, but I was determined to find out.The sound of their low voices which I listened to through my room's door confirmed that fact. At first, their conversation had started out in calm, indistinct tones which I couldn't quite hear. They were whispering as if trying to hide something which I found suspicious because it was obvious that they were getting along fine. Maybe I was just jealous that my best friend and only brother were getting along so well that they were beginning to keep secrets. It gave me a weird feeling of being left out and secluded from the lot.Throughout our quick breakfast, I found myself staring at the duo, my eyes moving from Marcus
Kathie's POV“I was just hurrying up since we're already late.” Marcus apologized, before my dad could get the chance to say a word.Dad's eyes shot at him in a defiant look, before moving and resting on I and Lula at the backseat. Lula must've felt fulfilled for being able to get her revenge on him by getting him in trouble with my Dad.“And who's fault is it that you're this late.” He shot back.The rhythm in his thick voice carried enough weight to keep Marcus silent. The latter wouldn't dare to blame it on someone else now that Dad was breathing on his neck, waiting for a wrong reply.“I'm sorry, Dad.” He muttered.“Whenever you're alone in the car you're free to drive off a bridge into a river, I don't care.” He growled.“But when your sisters are in it with you, you'd better not drive in that reckless manner. Do you understand me?”Marcus nodded without saying a word while Dad's look of disappointment slowly contorted into a warm smile as his eyes shifted to I and Kathie again.
Kathie's POV “It looks nice.” I heard Lula say as she stared at the buildings through the window.“It does.” I whispered, a lump forming in my throat. “I just hope it's as nice as it looks.”My eyes trailed down the pathway, noticing the group of girls clad in various styles of clothing, some with pants and tops while the others in stylish gowns or dresses. But one thing that was common about the lot was that the edges of their clothings were at knee length so they looked decent.I had heard about the school's long list of principles concerning dressing and behaviors, and I was starting to witness it first hand. Another thing I also noticed was how the campus was mostly populated with females, the males having less numbers as they moved alongside the first.“Kathie, can you check the school map on your GPS?” Marcus' voice cut through my train of thoughts, his eyes scanning the roads with an expression that showed he didn't know which way to go.“I can't see any directions to the girl
Kathie's POV“Don't worry, Kathie. College is just a piece of cake and that lodge right there is going to be amazing.” He said, pointing behind him.“Really?” I muttered.He nodded, but the twitch in his expression was beginning to fill me with doubt.“You know what?” His eyes lit up with a mischievous smirk creeping into his expression. “I'm going to create some awareness for you.”“Hey everyone!!”Before I could stop him, he turned around to the few girls striding away from the entrance behind us, yelling at the top of his voice so that the girls present had their gazes shot at us. “Listen up y'all, I have an announcement.” He shouted.“Marcus, don't.” I begged. But went on with it anyway.He continued.“This blonde damsel over here is my sister!! If anyone messes with her, she'd have me to deal with…”I could feel the embarrassment surrounding me like a mist as he continued to raise his voice, the girls staring at us with raised brows and confused looks. Since he wouldn't stop no
Tallulah's POV“He's still a pretty good brother. I'm lucky to have him.”Kathie's words played over and over again in my head as I descended the stairs, back into the spacious vicinity of the girls' dormitory. The way her brother, Marcus, put her in a joyful state with just a few minutes of talking and joking had me admiring the motherfucker with a bit of envy for the tight bond they share.After their little talk, Kathie was smiling sheepishly and had gotten rid of all the negative thoughts which had loomed over her since the week before this. If there was anything the handsome arrogant idiot loved the most, it wasn't his car, it was his little sister Kathie, and it was obvious how willing he was to burn the world just to bring amusement to her, even if it lasted a few seconds.What also triggered me about the matter was the way the other girls made seductive glares and waves at him as they walked out of the pedestrian gate. I had wondered all through our illicit affairs what contin
Tallulah's POVI stormed down the sidewalk, my mind reeling with a mixture of frustration and confusion. Marcus had always had a way of getting under my skin, and it seemed like he took pleasure in doing so. The rhythmic click of my heels against the pavement mirrored the rapid beating of my heart, each step a reminder of the temper brewing inside me which I was losing control of. As I continued walking, I replayed the conversation we had in the car over and over in my mind. The way he had smirked at me, the playful tone in his voice and the recklessness in the way he stepped on the turtle—it was all so annoying. But amidst the irritation, there was an undeniable attraction that still gnawed at me from within. His cocky demeanor and knowing smile made my heart race, even when I wanted to punch him in the face. Why did he have to be so damn irresistible?The low sound of the engine and the tires rolling against the pavement braced the air from beside me, but I refused to bring myself
Tallulah's POVI couldn't help but smirk mischievously, feeling the weight of his car keys in my palms. Something told me he might be bluffing because he never gave anyone his car, not even Kathie, whom he loved so much. Maybe he thought I would say no to the offer since I was still struggling with driving. Well, the plan to go against his plot was still in motion.I snickered, tilting my head. “What if I accidentally or intentionally hit a concrete wall while driving it?” I asked, watching intently to gauge his reaction.His gaze faltered, staring into empty space as he painted a mental image of what I had said. The twisted expression on his face showed how much it bothered him. After a second of wandering in his head, he shrugged lightly, his eyes falling shut as he shook his head.“You know what, Lula,” he started, making my ears twitch to catch the falter in his voice. “I don't care if you give it a million scratches or even break the windows when you slam the door. As long as tha
Tallulah's POVThe feeling of Marcus' large chest against my shaky fingers surprised me greatly. Of course, he was on the edge of losing his temper, with brows furrowed and fingers balled into fists, but he wasn't scared at all, his heart beating calmly but steady as we watched the stranger stop in his tracks with a reasonable distance between us.The stranger’s gaze lingered on me for a moment longer, his expression unreadable. Then, with a slow, deliberate movement, he lowered his hand and took a step back. A smirk played on his lips, but there was a hint of respect in his eyes.“So… he's your brother, right?” He asked, his gaze washing me like it did when he sat in the car.I swallowed, then nodded.“Yes, he is.”The latter smiled in reply, his stance dissolving into an unthreatening posture and his hands slotting into his pockets.“My bad, I thought he was harassing you or something like that.” He stated.I shook my head.“Of course not, we just got into a little fight, that's all