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Higan EPILOGUE
2 years later...×Jamie×"Is that everything?" Higan asked and stood up straight before stretching his arms over his head. "Not really," I answered as I turned to look at him.A year after my mom was admitted to a mental asylum, my dad moved in with us and I got a little used to having him around. I would be lying if I said that I didn't hold a grudge against him, but I wasn't going to be ignorant about his efforts. Apparently, his job wasn't too far from us and he spoiled my sisters and I plenty.It took more than half a year for us to get used to living without Mom. We made sure to visit her a lot and I loved how much Darcy and Marcela looked forward to such days. The only person who I felt bad for was Dad since he wasn't allowed to see her and it will probably take a while until he can. Right now, I was in the middle of packing my stuff with some help from Darcy and Higan. I trusted that my dad would take care of my sisters in my absence, so I chose to move in with Higan . It was
Last Updated : 2022-07-29Higan EPILOGUE 2
×Jamie×Click!I smiled in satisfaction at how beautiful all of the pictures that I took came out. Because of the large windows that occupied one side of the room, there was plenty of light.I had finished unpacking before ten and now that I was done taking pictures of the apartment, I got a little bored. Higan left around eight to go to work and I didn't have classes today so, I had a lot of time on my hands.After sending all the pictures that I took to everyone back home, I went to make a late breakfast for myself. It would be great if I could send Mom the pictures as well but she was not allowed to have a phone. Anyway, I could always show her during another visit. Pouring myself a cup of coffee, I sat on one of the stools around the island and put it next to my plate of chocolate donuts.I hadn't even spent 24 hours here, but if felt like home. I loved waking up next to Higan and I could leave the room without worrying about bumping into Thomas. Knowing that we were in a place w
Last Updated : 2022-07-29Higan ONE
×Jamie×"Catpig!" my young sister, Darcy, screamed as she jumped on top of me.I flinched at the impact and sat up quickly as I pushed her off of me. Hearing her fall to the floor with a loud thud, I laughed. "Good morning to you too, spider monkey."She stood up and pouted stubbornly. "You're so mean. I just came to wake you up."I stretched my arms above my head and got out of bed. I was only wearing my pajama trousers and I thought of how lucky Darcy was to wake me up on one of the rare mornings that I didn't sleep in anything but my underwear."Jumping on an unsuspecting sleeping person is called attempted murder," I said, making her scoff."Whatever, you lazy asshole. Just come down for breakfast before Mom leaves for work."I shook my head slowly as I feigned heavy disappointment. "That's another dollar in the swear jar for you, young lady. Damn, you're already filthy rich," I te
Last Updated : 2022-03-25Higan TWO
×Jamie×I stood by Kate's car as I waited for her to arrive. Her classes ended ten minutes ago and I wondered what caught her up.Knowing Kate, she was probably socializing with her classmates and as much as that was great, I was in a hurry to go home. Unlike Kate, I was not free to socialize. It was frustrating but if it made things easier for my mom, I was willing to hold myself back.I looked around at the wide parking lot that had a large number of students talking to each other by their cars. I watched in admiration at a specific group of students that looked more lively than the others and wished that I was like that. Free to mingle about and have fun with people who aren't only Kate.I scoffed internally. Willing to hold myself back, my ass."Jamie!" Kate called and I looked in her direction. "Sorry, I was having a talk with some guy.""What were you talking about?" I asked, watching her unlock th
Last Updated : 2022-03-25Higan THREE
×Jamie×"How did it go?" Kate asked the following morning, as I got into her car."Well," I began and closed the door to the passenger seat, "she said that since I'm eighteen, I am old enough to go to a party to have fun and meet new people."Her lips stretched into a hopeful smile. "Really?"I gave her a sarcastic look and her smile faltered. I thought that Kate knew better than to think that my mother thought of me as more than that little smudge of Lord-knows-what on the ultrasound screen. That little flower bud that had to be carefully watched and tended.No matter how many times I tried, Mom would never let me go out with people that she didn't know. It sucked but that was the reality and I had to swallow it than let it choke me."Oh," She said as she looked to the front and started the car before maneuvering her way out of the driveway. Her smile was completely gone now and she had a serious expres
Last Updated : 2022-03-27Higan FOUR
×Jamie×I looked at myself in the mirror as I nervously swallowed. My slender body looked ungracefully slim in the black t-shirt I wore that was tucked into loose black pants. I topped it off with white shoes that sported black laces.Since I was practically leaving the house under a lie, I slid on a black baggy hoodie to make my look more casual. I ran a hand through my hair, trying to ruffle it up more even though it was already ruffled beyond hair gel salvation.Satisfied with my look, I went to my bed and got my bag that had some spare clothes, underwear and a toothbrush inside. I gave myself one last look before leaving my room.I walked down the stairs and rolled my eyes at the lick of conversation that I heard between my mother and Kate."But school is so hard," Kate argued, sounding dramatically in despair. "Despite just starting, there is so much work and Jamie would be so tired. It's not like it
Last Updated : 2022-03-27Higan FIVE
×Jamie×I rolled to the side of the bed that I was lying on. Curling myself under the warm grey duvet, I closed my eyes and tried to fall asleep. I looked up at the clock on the nightstand next to the bed, whose digital glowing green numbers read 05:41am.Despite barely getting enough sleep, I was wide awake. It irritated me that such an experience would rob me of sleep but I knew that the fatigue would catch up to me later in the day.After running away from that guy at the party, I met Kate downstairs and insisted that we go home. She looked slightly annoyed but got guilty when I pretended to be super mad at her for ditching me. I did fall asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow but I woke up too early.I sighed.I couldn't stop thinking about it. The kiss. The way his lips felt on mine and how comfortable his hold on me was. I felt myself blush and buried my head deeper into the duvet, only leaving my
Last Updated : 2022-03-28Higan SIX
×Higan×I parked my car in the crowded parking lot and turned off the ignition. Leaning back into the seat, I let out a soft sigh as the warm rays of the morning sun touched my skin through the closed window.Today's classes were beginning at ten and I was grateful after spending my late night on COD and nachos. I was sleepy and the comfort of the car seat was calling out to my sleep.Looking at the time, I saw that I had twenty-one minutes until ten so, a short nap wouldn't hurt. I decided against it and got out of the black Audi, pulling out my backpack, before locking it and making my way to the large doors that led to the hallway.Halfway through the lot, I noticed Jamie standing next to a short brunette just beside the doors. His blonde hair was in a short ponytail and he wore a baggy yellow jumper that hid his hands with denim shorts that ended a little bit above his knees.He looked breathtaking, t
Last Updated : 2022-03-31
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Higan EPILOGUE 2
×Jamie×Click!I smiled in satisfaction at how beautiful all of the pictures that I took came out. Because of the large windows that occupied one side of the room, there was plenty of light.I had finished unpacking before ten and now that I was done taking pictures of the apartment, I got a little bored. Higan left around eight to go to work and I didn't have classes today so, I had a lot of time on my hands.After sending all the pictures that I took to everyone back home, I went to make a late breakfast for myself. It would be great if I could send Mom the pictures as well but she was not allowed to have a phone. Anyway, I could always show her during another visit. Pouring myself a cup of coffee, I sat on one of the stools around the island and put it next to my plate of chocolate donuts.I hadn't even spent 24 hours here, but if felt like home. I loved waking up next to Higan and I could leave the room without worrying about bumping into Thomas. Knowing that we were in a place w
Higan EPILOGUE
2 years later...×Jamie×"Is that everything?" Higan asked and stood up straight before stretching his arms over his head. "Not really," I answered as I turned to look at him.A year after my mom was admitted to a mental asylum, my dad moved in with us and I got a little used to having him around. I would be lying if I said that I didn't hold a grudge against him, but I wasn't going to be ignorant about his efforts. Apparently, his job wasn't too far from us and he spoiled my sisters and I plenty.It took more than half a year for us to get used to living without Mom. We made sure to visit her a lot and I loved how much Darcy and Marcela looked forward to such days. The only person who I felt bad for was Dad since he wasn't allowed to see her and it will probably take a while until he can. Right now, I was in the middle of packing my stuff with some help from Darcy and Higan. I trusted that my dad would take care of my sisters in my absence, so I chose to move in with Higan . It was
Higan FORTY-SIX
×Jamie×"Wake up, babe," Higan said softly as he gently shook me awake. I groaned and pushed away his hands. "I'm still tired.""Hey, we have to join the others for breakfast after vanishing on them yesterday.""I am physically incapable of doing so because someone got too excited last night and now my waist is broken," I complained and rolled onto my stomach. He chuckled. "Don't talk like you weren't enjoying it.""Either way, I don't feel like walking right now.""I will help you down the hall. It's already nine, you know?""Damn and I have class soon." While I was in the middle of my mental debate, I flinched and immediately turned when I felt slide his hand up my ass. "What are you doing?""I was thinking of giving you an anal massage.""I'm getting up," I said, as he burst into laughter, and sat up. "But you're going to be my arms and legs."Higan nodded and proceeded to dress me up. When he was done, he gently pulled me out of bed and helped me down the stairs with his arm aro
Higan FORTY-FIVE
×Jamie×"Tired?" Higan asked as he leaned against the counter next to the sink. "Not really," I answered with a yawn and wiped the last plate dry with a kitchen cloth before putting it away with the other dry dishes."We had a long day. It's okay if you want to take a nap.""We arrived not too long ago. I can't sleep yet." After bringing the conversation home, Higan suggested that we have an early dinner so, we did. Marcela and Darcy stuck to Dad by the hip as he told them different stories about the places that he visited and the funny things that he experienced. I thought that he might have come back because he was having money problems but he seemed to be well settled. He had a cool job that paid well and even owned two cars. Although the stories that he shared sounded pretty interesting, I spent most of my time on the table ignoring him.Everything was cute and the air was much lighter, but I still couldn't forgive him. Despite that, I was sincerely glad that the others were ge
Higan FORTY-FOUR
×Jamie×The table was thrown into a trance like silence as Higan and I stared at my dad in shock. My grip around the cup tightened and I frowned at his downcast face as I grasped onto every word that he had said - still failing to believe his words."What?" I asked, the word barely slipping through my clenched teeth. "I'm sorry. I know that no amount of reason can justify the way that I-""You left us because of that!?" I yelled and he flinched at the bitterness in my voice. "Jamie-" Hig cut in, putting his arm around my shoulder but I pushed it away. "No! That was a jerk move. If you knew how hard it was when the both of you were trying to support us, how do you think she'd handle it by herself?""I'm sorry," Dad muttered with an utterly sorrowful voice and tears of frustration and anger filled my eyes at the sight. This man didn't have the right to be sad. How dare he mess things up and expect us to throw ourselves in his arms!?"You're a fucking coward! Do you know how long Mom
Higan FORTY-THREE
×Higan×"I want to go straight to bed," Jamie said as we entered his house. "I'm exhausted.""I bet you are, but you have to have dinner first.""I'm not hungry.""What do you mean you're not hungry?" Kate asked as she walked out of the kitchen. "The girls and I have just finished adding some extras to the pizza that we ordered.""I didn't expect you guys to arrive earlier than us," I said to Kate and glanced at the large red stain on her shirt. "Were you cooking or commiting a murder?""I didn't carry the gravy properly so, some spelt on me. Nevertheless, there is still enough for everyone.""Thanks," Jamie said before entering the kitchen."How are they?" I asked Kate."They have stopped crying and they didn't argue while we were cooking so, they must be feeling better." She sighed. "I know that everyone has their own share of hardships to go through but isn't this too much?""It's overwhelming.""And we aren't even in their shoes." She looked thoughtful for a moment before asking.
Higan FORTY-TWO
×Higan×My eyes quickly darted around the full parking lot, searching for a space, as I impatiently tapped my fingers on the steering wheel. I had just arrived at the hospital after receiving a distressed call from Jamie and I was trying to have positive thoughts on my way here. Finally finding a parking space, I parked my car and quickly made my way inside the building. I rushed down the hallway to the area that he mentioned over the phone and sighed in relief when I spotted him and his sisters. He was seated in between them and had them in his embrace. My relief died instantly when I noticed the state that he was in. His hair hang over his eyes and he seemed exhausted. Even though I couldn't see his face properly, I could already tell that something awful must have happened.I walked closer and gently ruffled his hair when I was in front of him. He lazily looked up at me but before I could say anything, Kate rushed towards us while breathing heavily. "Sorry for being late," she p
Higan FORTY-ONE
×Jamie×The loud and consistent ringing of my phone had me groaning as I pulled the covers over my head. Despite my many attempts to ignore it, the calls persisted and I had no choice but to see who it was. Reaching out, I grabbed my phone, which was on the nightstand, and looked at the screen with squinted eyes. Kate's name was on the screen and after rolling my eyes, I ended the call. No sooner had I cut the call, than a message from her popped up. "We are downstairs," it read and I couldn't be more confused. Looking at the top of the screen, I saw that it was past ten in the morning and I immediately stood up as all the sleep left me. I pulled on a pair of sweatpants and splashed some water on my face before rushing down. I paused at the bottom of the stairs when the sound of laughter streamed into the hall. Seeing that the joy was coming from the kitchen, I went there and was greeted with a sight of Kate, Natalia and my sisters. They all sat around the granite island, talking
Higan FORTY
×Jamie×It has been ten years since I last saw Christian Martin. Ten years of no calls, messages or visits. Ten years of being absent on every birthday, school activitiy and holiday. Ten years of watching my mom break down and lose hope each passing day as she waited for him to return. It was weird seeing him here tonight. The face that I could vaguely remember was now vivid and I didn't know what to do. Many thoughts swirled about in my mind as the hours flew by and sleep didn't have the chance to linger. My head was pounding while I struggled to put my heart together. I wish his face would completely vanish from my memory, maybe then today wouldn't have been so painful. For a moment, II clutched the front of Higan's shirt as I moved even closer to him. My head rested on his chest and his arm was over my waist while we cuddled on my bed. He was silent the whole time, so I looked up at him. His eyes were closed and his breathing was gentle."Higan," I called softly, "Are you aslee
