Five

ADRIENNE'S POV

Alec.

I guess it's fate for me to always meet him at my downfalls.

"See who needs my help," he says in those sexy British accents of his, not hiding the joy in his tone.

Well, it's not sexy to me, just generally speaking. Or maybe I didn't know what I wanted.

"Unfortunately for you, I can't swim. Maybe I should go call for help," he continues.

God let me just leave here alive, I promise to kill this loser! I'm almost dying and he's here messing around with me.

I guess my time was up as I finally begin to drift to a state of unconsciousness.

"Little witch, I can't really swim!" his tone changed immediately, having noticed my condition required immediate attention. 

Bad jerk! Definitely a devil. 

"I cant near the water! You have to stay conscious while I go get some help!" he yells in a pleading tone. Well someone is scared. Maybe he didn't want to be charged for my death. You never know what he's thinking.

Eyes closed, my hearing begins to seize as my senses could no longer pick sounds around me except for the sound of a water splash.

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"How are you feeling?" Kate asks as she helps me in sitting up.

"I'm fine" my dry voice answers.

"How did I get here?"

I clearly remember I was the only one in the swimming pool with Alec. The last thing I remember is the splash of water.

"The ambulance got a call from someone at the pool, but when they got there you were lying on the floor helpless and alone" she explains while brushing my hair.

"Alone?"

I was definitely there with Alec. Did he leave me all alone to die? What a piece of shit. That guy isn't human. Just justifies the name I call him. A devil. 

"Yes. The doctor said you were quite lucky to have made it because the ambulance arrived late and when they got there, your breathing had stopped"

Looking at how miserable Kate looked, she must have been scared to death. I just love her. I wish this had never happened.

"So I could have died right?" I kept questioning her in order for everything to sink inside my head.

"Yes. But you're still alive. Though the doctor said you might have concussions."

"Oh right."

I try adjusting properly on the bed to give her space to lay when the door opens.

"Mum was here about an hour ago. She said she'll see you at home" she says ignoring the new presence in the room.

Still looking at the door, a perfectly lined body walks into the room. No one obviously exacts this type of presence other than Tyler. I look up at him and we make eye contact. I drop my eyes down but they fell on those soft lips of his.

I probably know it's soft because I've kissed it before, though I'm still not sure what I was thinking back then.

He walks straight to my bed, not caring whether his sister was there, and pulls me in for a tight hug. It really did feel relaxing. I try pulling away but his large hands were tightly gripped around my waist.

"Tyler give her some breathing space," Kate insists as she taps his back. After another minute, he releases me.

"I was so worried, Adrienne. Gosh damn you!" he moves away from me, pacing back and forth in the room.

"Sorry I caused you so much worry. Would be careful next time" I say biting my lower lips.

I stand up from the bed while pulling the drip along with me. With my slippers on, I head towards the door.

"Where are you going to?" Kate asks standing up.

"To see the doctor. I want to get discharged. I feel better now and I don't want my hospital bills accumulating" I say knowing I didn't have much money in my account.

"It has already been paid for" she answers coolly.

I don't know what to say. If I keep staying with Kate, I'll always receive favors from them which is quite uncomfortable for me.

I walk back to the bed and disconnect the drip from my hand. I grab my clothes from the cupboard and walk straight to the bathroom. After a few minutes, I come out already changed from a hospital outfit to my normal T-shirt and jeans.

"Let's go," I say straightening the bed.

"To where?"

"Home. Sorry, I meant your house."

"You sure you ready to go. I mean you could have a concussion at home, which could be quite bad." her shaky voice says, full of concern.

"Don't worry. I'm alright. Ty, did you bring your car along?"

"Yes"

"Fine let's go".

Feeling their gazes on me, I quickly walk out of the room.

The drive home was quite short as Tyler's car pulls up in their parking lot. I come out of the car as quickly as possible and head straight to the door. Just before I press the doorbell, a crash against the door welcomes me.

Not knowing what to do, I open the door and walk inside. The house was in a total mess. I see broken bottles on the floor, vases, cigarettes and clothes. This is really bad.

"I didn't marry a drunkard. I married a responsible man. You're a mess and I won't allow you have such impacts on my children. You may try it with Adrienne, after all, she's your slut, but if you near my children, I'll kill you!"

Those words that dropped out of Mrs. Carly's mouth were like bullets being aimed at me. It just kept ringing in my head. I noticed she had problems with their father's drinking habit, but did she think I was having an affair with her husband.

Yes, we were close due to the relationship he had with my father, which brought I and Kate together. But in hell would I have an affair with him. He was just the father figure I needed at this youthful stage of my life.

She picks up a bottle and was about to throw it when she noticed our presence in the room. She drops it to the ground, hisses, and walks out.