"You have everything ready for tonight sweetie?" I kissed mom good morning as she poured the last glass of juice to set on the table. I nabbed a slice of turkey bacon and grinned before answering her."Sure do, it's going to be great." I was feeling better. My wounds were looking much better when I dressed them this morning, in fact it was amazing how far they'd come in such a short time. Next stop plastic surgery to remove the scars. And last night had been amazing. I was still feeling giddy."What do you girls have planned?" I filled her in, leaving out the more salient parts of course. Mom tells dad everything, and since my attack he's worse than Jace. Some things are better left unsaid. We shared a few laughs as she bustled around the kitchen putting the finishing touches on breakfast and talking about the coming night. The conversation was light and playful the way they had always been before I was attacked and I wondered if Jace had got after my parents too. I'd noticed th
As grown as she likes to pretend she is, I know she loves it when I pay attention to her and I felt a slight pang at the fact that I'd been caught up in my own world so much lately that I hadn't been the best big sister in the world. "Hey do you want to hang out with us this weekend?" I could sidetrack her for the first night, but after, there was no reason she couldn't be part of the fun."Really?" She whipped her head around so fast she almost gave herself whiplash. And the look in her eyes, like she'd been given the Barbie doll she'd been dying for, (she's still a Barbie freak), made me happy that I'd thought to ask."Of course, we'll have lots of fun. Unless you already made plans with your friends." She's usually out at a friend's for a sleepover of her own Miss. Social butterfly. She turned back to the mirror as I played with her hair. "No, I was going to go over to Shelly's but her little brother has the flu so her mom cancelled." She then went on to tell me about her new
I knew with me back on the outside they'd soon fall back in line again so I wasn't worried. I texted Liz and told her to get her ass over there now and bring the others with her. Her quick reply eased some of my annoyance but not by much. At least she didn't give me any shit about having to go to class or any of her other dumb ass excuses.Next up was Carter. I sent him off a cryptic message letting him know that I was home and that we were a long way from done. Let him chew on that. I never ended one of my little trysts until I had another mark already primed and ready and since I had no one waiting in the wings, he was still on the hook.The only reason I wasn't going full tilt was because I'd decided to concentrate on getting Jace back and dealing with that small town hick once and for all, so I needed all my energies focused there. Which means, I couldn't put in the work needed to prime a new pump.I did take the time on the way home in the car to check on the new deposits in
My stomach is in knots. She's home! What would this mean for my family? It was only by chance that I'd heard my dad's phone and snuck into the room to read the screen. Instinct I guess. Ever since I'd discovered the affair I've been very suspicious of my dad, always keeping a close watch. I've been reading his texts and going through his address book for weeks now without him knowing.Each time I did I got a cramp in my tummy, not knowing what I was going to find. I lived in fear of the day when my whole world came tumbling down. My poor mom. What was I going to do? I feel so scared and alone. There's no one to talk to about this. If I say anything the whole sordid mess would come out and then what?Everything had been going so well lately too. Dad was more attentive to mom and was acting more like his old self. And even though I found it hard to go back to the way we once were, at least she was happy again.They were finally taking the time needed to heal after losing the baby.
I can't go through this again. That text a few minutes ago had shattered my newfound calm. I have to think of a way to get out of this mess that I'd made for myself, and fast before everything I'd worked so hard for goes up in smoke. How could I have been so stupid? I tried to fix it, to make things right, but I failed. The drugs I'd given her were enough to kill anyone. But it looked like someone else was out to do her in as well. Only that night we'd been at cross-purposes. What rotten luck.If her mom hadn't heard that shot and called for help, the drugs would've had enough time to work their magic. Instead she'd been rushed to the hospital just in the knick of time, and now she's back. I'm sure I can't use the same trick again so I'll have to come up with something else. Now she's threatening to give my name to the police. I felt cold crawl down my back. If this gets out it could ruin me.I thought of my wife and what it would do to her. I've done everything I can to keep he
All day at school I geared myself up for what was to come later. I was my usual bubbly self as Jace drove me home, chatting away about nothing and everything. My stomach felt queasy but I had to go for it. It was my only chance. I built up my courage and got the ball rolling. If he didn't knock my head off I just might pull this off.I had to get it right though, so I schooled myself and prepared for hell to break loose. What I was about to do could certainly blow up in my face, but I had to remind myself that it was for the best. Mandy was never going to leave us alone, I know that now and if I didn't do something, he would and that could only end badly for him. His last brush with the law was too close for comfort.That tramp had almost convinced them that he'd harmed her and as much clout as his dad had, I wasn't sure how much longer that would hold out. If she was good enough to fool them once, I'm afraid next time she'd do an even better job of it. I can't let that happen. Aft
Shit, what now? I paced the room back and forth as my mind worked. I felt like a trapped animal, a caged beast. I've been on pins and needles all day, ever since I got the call about Mandy and her trifling ass. It was more than the fact that Mandy had been released from the hospital though. There was something else bothering me.I'd had to leave before things were settled, which always left me feeling on edge for days. I never trust anyone else to take care of shit, not when I know I can handle it better if I do it myself.I went back to the desk trying to get my mind off of shit with work. Maybe if I finish up here quicker, the sooner I can get back there. It didn't help that I wasn't too jazzed about the project I was working on. What the fuck is the government up to now?I'm pretty sure I was working on a device that would invade the privacy of every living soul in the country. But they're slick. They thought if they had me work on only one phase while having others work indep
"Hey Red, come here a minute." I guess Jace was right they were up to something. If I'd had any doubts, the sudden silence when I walked into the room was a dead giveaway."Hey this is girls only, no balls allowed.""Very cute, does mom and dad know you talk like that?" She looked around me like she was looking for something or someone. I smirked at her before crooking my finger at Red. "This won't take long I just need a few minutes alone with my girl. I'll let her get back to the coven soon I promise." I got a round of one-finger salutes for that dig. She looked at her friends with her face red before following me out of the room. I took her hand and led her down the hall to my room. The light under my parents' door was out and all was quiet except for the light din from the TV in Sian's room.It was her first time visiting my room and her hesitance was well understood. I squeezed her hand before closing the door. "Celibacy, remember? Don't worry. I didn't bring you in here