The next morning I woke up angry and sad, I still can't believe Xavier called last night a mistake. The first time I have ever done it and it happened as a mistake.
Why am I being so dramatic!?
It's just a kiss and I must have kissed my Mom and My birth Dad before, I even can't you how many time I had kissed my step Dad in the chin especially when he buys me a baggy short or ice cream.The last person I want to see is Xavier so I stayed on bed and nurse my sad self. My lower lips was in my mouth as u suck it hard, the reason was that I don't want to cry, at least not now.
"I can't be crying over a step jerk!" I said aloud to myself as I stood up the bed.
I cleaned my nose with the back of my wrist and and sniffed making a grunting sound as I walked to the bathroom. I didn't bother looking towards Xavier's directio
Usually, it was supposed to be Xavier's alarms that would wake me up but my mom's call did this morning. With the way she was sounding, I knew she would have been checking my teeth, tongue, and nails if she was around, she never just want me to grow up. "We are so worried Emily," Mom said "It's awkward" she paused "But you know we stayed over three days without hearing about any pranks complain from you both" My heart literally somersaulted as she talked about Xavier, not seeing him on his neatly arranged bed drives me crazy but at the same time gives me hope and relief. After what happened on Saturday, I never thought I would be able to look him in the eyes. It just hurts how people fall so quickly for love and get played for it. No wonder Brick and Lace said love is wicked, if there is another word for the wicked I will use it. &n
Immediately we got to school, I jumped down the car and rushed to my class before he could even say anything. All throughout the ride I could not say anything. I kept hiding my face, blinking back the shameless tears that we're threatening to fall. "See you in detention" Xavier said. I didn't wait to listen to what he said after that all I want is to just leave his presence for real. With my head low and my bag pressed to my chest, I rushed to my locked to take the books I would need today. Immediately I opened my locker, I was greeted with lots of trash. I can't believe someone had the guts to fill my locker with mainly food remains to get back at me. Without ranking my head I know whose hand work it is. "Nili and Eva would not rest until I kill them" I groaned in raw frustration. Immediately, I slammed my locker close to notice what I didn't see earlier. Someone
It's not a nice place but since I would have my rest of mind there, I would surely prefer to stay there. As I left it before, the place is at the back of the schools cafeteria, you can hear what ever that is been said from inside. It looks like an abandoned basketball pitch, well it is, but just they it has green grass lemon grass. The blocks to seat were still there same as an old kiosks. "Better to be alone and peaceful then with people and not peaceful" I shrugged as I sat down on one of the blocks under the shade and began to eat. I really haven't eaten half of my bacon when I noticed someone seating at the opposite end of my direction. He person was starting straight to my direction and they freaks me out. "Not now!!" I muttered. I was about ignoring the pers
DEVIN'S POV "Bacon" Emilia said as she gave some to me. For a while, I stared at the bacon them her pretty face. It's still a big surprise and joy for me that I am seating literally close to her. Since the first day I saw her, i couldn't get my eyes off her. I know it's kind of weird but I enjoy staring at her all the time. The day she bumped on me looking like she just did something I don't want to think about, I felt like killing the person. Ever since them, I can't get my mind off her, thinking about how reserved and beautiful she is. Unlike other girls, she never goes in squad except her brother that brings her to school and take her back. It was just a coincidence that I happen to beat up an unfortunate boy that had the guts to say ill things about her. After making sure to give him black eyes,
EMILIA'S POV My back and shoulders hurts like u was hit by a car. I stretched and rolled but fell hard to the ground, it then came to me that I had passed the night on a couch. "Great!" I muttered as I got up and officially did my morning stretches. After what had happened at school yesterday, Xavier had always been around me. Not that he made sure everyone notice that I am his step sister he is ashamed of, but they can all see how he was always glaring at me. Everywhere I went, I felt his hard stare, burning unto the back of my head like a bullet. Even in class, rest room, my locker, and detention, I felt been watch. I felt paranoid like someone was after me or coming to get me, if course it would be Xavier, probably thinking of another prank for me. Cleaning school toilets is something no one woul
Immediately, Xavier moved away from me. We stared at each other for a while listening to get if the voice was just our imagination. "Xavier!!" Mum raised her voice "Can you please come help me pull this inside?" She sounded distressed "Dad is carrying something" I listened well to hear rattling sounds like she was trying to pull something inside. My heart skipped a beat and nearly exploded! 'What will she do if she sees us like this? Will she tell my stepdad?' I can't even stand the shame to come as I felt like melting. It was like my brain had stopped working same as my heart as I felt my breath seize and I began to suffocate. "Emily" Mom's voice sound faint. It was like she had gone back outside or is in the kitchen "Xavier?" She called again.  
School went fast and before I knew what was happening I heard the closing bell. Kids rushing to their various home while I sluggishly walked towards the toilet to start cleaning with Devin. Since what happened between him and Xavier he haven't really talked to me. He just showed up after school that day with a fresh briuse on his knuckles and I wonder how often he gets into a fight. it could be that he is always been bullied but the principal refuse to see that. Today would be a another day, at least if the school hours went horribly, closing hour might be good. I can as well try to talk to Devin to see if I can forget how Nigel made fun of me in class today. He literally called my trash in from of everyone in class just to make fun of me. If it was only that, I won't think about it. He called me a hoe and photo shopped a naked body to my face, with the way he
The Good news was that the principal called our attention immediately, all of us in the detention including Nili and Eva. He told us to leave the things he asked up to do that the Janitor would do it. Since he noticed we all liked the work he have us something he knew we do t like. In a class room, he asked us to study for a text that would come within the next Five minutes. If we have to do such emergency text all day till my detention is over, I would like be the most happiest person on earth. After text I walked to Xavier's van, I was thinking and wondering how it would be able to sit in the same car with him after what happened. Good thing I didn't find it but my mum's car pulled over in front of me. "Hey honey" Mum smile "Xavier told me you guys stayed over for extra studies, I am so proud of you"&n
I turned to Mom who was wiping her eyes. She had tears welled in them and Dad just hugged her. "It's over," he told her. "You don't have to worry anymore.""It just feels so unreal. I can't believe everything is fine now.""Me too."I honestly couldn't believe it. It was just too good to be true and I didn't know how to feel about it.She gave me a nod and pulled me into a hug. I remained there for a while before Dad asked us to get ready to leave. We strode happily to where the car was parked.We got home and I walked to my room it felt good having a separate room, I liked how it felt. I heard a scream and rushed out to see what was happening."Mom?""Emily! Xavier just got admission into a college in the Los Angeles!"My jaw dropped in excitement and I turned to Xavier. It was good news but Xavier didn't look happy. I turned my gaze to him and my eyes met his. He was staring blankly at me."What's wrong?" I asked him. "This is good news, Xavier.""I guess."His reply was cold and his
ONE MONTH LATER.The cold wind and fresh aura made me smile. I stood beside James watching his jet. Apparently, he was getting ready to leave and I didn't know how to feel about it.It was just the two of us standing there and there was silence. I wish I could hear everything he was thinking of. I felt the sensation and I knew more than ever that I was going to miss James.His lips formed a small smile like he heard what I was thinking and I just twitched my lips. I needed to enjoy the moment because it may be the last time I'd see him. I also knew his ailment had given him a short period of time to live and I really felt bad.I had no idea why I was feeling all those emotions at that point. There was this strong urge to hug him and just remain in his hugs. I remembered how welcoming and warm his arms were but I stopped myself. I didn't have to be overly emotional.I was trying hard not to think about James dying but I couldn't help it and before I knew it, a sob escaped my mouth. Tea
I opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was Xavier. He was staring at me with a small smile tugged on his lips. I got scared at first but the feeling faded and I felt okay."Why are you staring at me?" I asked with a frown."Why didn't you report James to the cops?"I knew he was going to ask that, I just didn't think it was going to be by 3 fucking a.m."I can't.""Why?""I can't even though I want to kill him myself. I know everything, I know the shitty things you did, I know you sold drugs."He twitched his like and continued looking at me. "Do you still sell drugs or do you deliver them in your sleep?"I grabbed the blanket and placed it on my body, turning to the other side to sleep."I need to sleep, leave me alone."He scoffed and I rolled my eyes. "I hate you."I heard him giggle, "I love you too," he responded.* * * *The door slamming open made me open my eyes. It was morning but I was hoping I could sleep a little longer."Emily, get up."Mom grabbed my hands before I c
The moment Mom asked if I saw James, my chest heaved. "No," I replied and twitched my lips. I didn't want to keep talking about him because of the emotions I felt whenever I thought of him."Emily."We turned and it was Xavier. I ran to him immediately and threw my hands around him. He hugged me back, even tighter. I couldn't believe I missed Xavier this much, it was hurting."I'm so sorry," he said as he hugged me. No one else was going to understand, not even Mom. "It's not your fault," she told him."The police found someone involved."My heart raced faster, I felt bad for James. He was going to die and I didn't want him to die in jail."Hi, excuse me." The doctor walked into us and turned to Mom. "There's been no form of abuse, she's fine.""She's fine?""Yes, she is," The doctor confirmed and gave a friendly smile.Mom gave a nod and appreciated him. She stood up from the chair and looked at me. "I need to go and feed Devin, no one is coming for him."I gave a nod, I understood h
I tried to open my eyes and the sunlight hurts them. I tried to figure out what was happening and I realized I was in someone's arm.I freed my eyes again and realized it was James and he was taking me out of the enclosed room. At that point I felt an adrenaline rush in me.He dropped me down and I felt hot tears roll down my eyes, I couldn't believe it. I hugged him right without thinking and cried into his arms.He returned the hug and just remained calm, watching me. I had no idea why I was crying and hugging him but I needed the hug.When I pulled away from his hug, he looked at me and smiled faintly. "You can do what you want now. Call the cops and tell them I rescued you from the teenagers who kidnapped you."Was he asking me to go?"Just go down the road, you'll figure your way. I'll have someone follow you from a distance just so you arrive home safely.""There's no camera Emily, I have my men dismount them so, the choice is yours. I love you."With that, he turned and entered
EMILY'S POVEvery minute I stayed locked in here makes me want to throw up. It feels like I’ve been kidnapped for years, I already lost count of days but I knew it was already weeks. My head split in pain as I tried to recall the incident. I was arguing with Xavier when I got pushed into a moving van. The details of the kidnap were blurry and I couldn’t remember much.I still have no idea how I survived the first day ‘cause panic attacks made me nauseated and disorganized. Their faces all scared life in me, I thought they were going to kill me because of how fierce they looked. The highest punishment I got for kicking one of the guy’s balls was a hard slap.It was hard enough to redden my face but not kill me, I wondered why they were being so careful with me till I overheard their discussion saying they sold me to a rich man and he didn’t want me bruised.I threw up hearing it and the rest turned out to be blurry vision and a bad headache. When I opened my eyes, I found myself in a di
I swallowed the lump that formed in my throat the moment she looked at me. I looked at Devin and he was growling like he was going to pass out.She lowered her stance to him and cleaned him up without saying anything. You would never believe they knew themselves before now. I didn't care though, I just wanted to get away and that was my concern.When she was done cleaning his wounds, she turned the first aid box to where I was and used a wipe to clean off the surface of the bruises I sustained.I flinched when her hands touched my face and the iodine dropped on my injury."Fuck."She didn't apologize or say a thing. She just turned her box away when she was done. Devin and I remained silent for a while before we heard footsteps and turned our heads in the direction if the door. She had returned with two plates of food. She dropped it in front of us with bottles of water and latched the door.Devin hungrily grabbed the plate and spooned rice into his mouth. I looked at him wondering if
My eyes glinted open and I felt a sharp pain. I could feel the chill from the breeze cutting straight through my damp body.I felt a metallic taste in my mouth, I turned and realized where I was. I was in a room with no ventilation. My face was bruised and I could feel the dried blood clot on my body. I tied to move but realized my hands were still tied to the pole and I couldn't move.My eyes turned to the growling sound and I saw the hefty man who injected Devin beating him up. He was growling as the punches landed on his body.On the other side of the room, a bloodied man was laying on the floor. Devin was getting beaten for doing that to the man. Couldn't he just wait till we realized where the fuck we were?I scoffed and struggled to break free but the ropes holding my hands together had a grip hold. I paused after several trials and just looked at Devin who looked like he was about to die. He needed to get treated because his wounds were susceptible and they looked like it was g
I walked out of the sitting room glad the police didn't want to interrogate me yet. They probably felt he was saying all that because he was accused and it made me feel a rush of relief.I opened the door to my bedroom and looked around. The mess I made on Emily's bed was still there and I didn't have the energy to clean up yet. I knew she wasn't going to yell at me for messing up her bed because she wasn't there and it hurt me to think of her absence.I turned my face away and walked to my bed. I sat on my bed and fell on my back. I looked at the ceiling, thinking of nothing but how to sneak out of the house.Devin had a plan he says we need to see and talk about. I wondered if he had other motives in mind when he sent his invitation but I was blank. I could ask him to tell me the plan over the phone but he would refuse and say it had to be a physical meeting."Fucking hell," I scoffed in an undertone and turned to the other side of the bed. It was only 8 pm and I could get some slee