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IN LOVE WITH MY STEPBROTHER CHAPTER 21
JASON'S POVBy the time I got downstairs, Tess was already gone. Thanks to Lexi, now I had an explanation to give. I had no idea how I would convince her that I hadn't slept with her. The temptations had been there and yes, I had kissed her back but I hadn't gone beyond that. Sure she had thrown herself at me and I had wanted it but I just couldn't go through with it.The living room was a mess. I made the calculations of cleaning up alone and groaned. Whatever thing had made me think that throwing a party for rowdy teenagers was a good idea, I was now regretting it. My head was spinning from a hangover and there was no one to help me.The couch looked inviting. If one could ever say that. I had spent the night there leaving my bed for Lexi. Quite a gentleman I had been, only for it to come to this. I clutched my head in my hands and sat down with a heavy sigh. "Hey, handsome! I hope you don't mind that I borrowed these?"I looked up abruptly as Lexi walked into the l
Last Updated : 2024-03-09IN LOVE WITH MY STEPBROTHER CHAPTER 22
TESSIE'S POVI lay flat on my back in the school cafeteria, my arms tucked under my head and eyes exploring the air above me. The combination of student murmurs and the clatter of plates all around was not enough to drown the loud thoughts in my head.I was trying so hard to get past the night of the party at my house but it seemed to be the only constant thought in my head. The day after was just a bonus to it all— a huge one at it. Leaving the house, I had intended to spend the day at Ava's but a trip around town and then another had landed me somewhere else entirely. With Evan Mayers. I still didn't know what the connection was with him. How he ended up being a Mayers and Lexi a Bradford was also beyond me. Why did they have different surnames if they were siblings? Step siblings like me and Jace? No. Now that I was thinking about it, they did have some resemblance. "Yo, sit up!" Ava kicked me on my side with her knee forcing me up. "What in the world is going on wi
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JASON'S POVI wasn't sure whether Tess was entertaining Evan to spite me or not. Her gaze from across the room was piercing and hateful. That was as close as I could get to her without her getting up to get away from me even before I could speak. The look however also contained regret. So yeah, maybe she was doing that out of spite. And yeah, she had a reason to hate me. I know I hated myself.I'd had better days in school and that was by far the worst. I decided to skip practice that day because I knew my mind wouldn't be there. I also knew that if I happened to run into Evan, I would break his bones. Instead of going straight home, I took a detour around town to clear my head. That evening at dinner, Tessie sat far away from me and didn't dare look at me. She ignored my attempts trying to get her attention until the meal was over. She got up to clear the table and I followed quickly with my plate. I was determined to get something out of her if only a word. The silent treatment was
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TESSIE'S POV I nodded in assurance to push away the uncertainty in his eyes. There was however a whole different battle going on inside me. I hadn't lied to him. I wanted it and trying to go to sleep that night had proven hard with the thoughts of what was going on between us haunting me. I didn't want to be fighting with him but I also knew that I couldn't contain my jealousy. "Take it off," I stated and tugged on his boxers. My mind and heart were racing but somehow I managed to remain calm physically. The moment he stood before me, his cock stiff and waiting obediently to be tended to, I gulped. This was my first time looking at a fully naked boy and I had no idea what to do. Jace took it into his hand and started stroking slowly. He held my gaze the whole time, wanting to say something but holding back. "You can touch it, don't be scared," he reassured me calmly. "I will teach you what to do."I only hesitated for a moment before I replaced his han
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TESSIE'S POVI walked down the hallway heading to my locker slowly. I could hear voices around me but I couldn't make out anything anyone was saying. My thoughts were wandering somewhere between the sheets on Jace's bed and his bedroom, in the hallways of our house, our living room, our kitchen—Whoa. Did I just think of it all as ours? It was funny how I didn't want to associate with him from the first day but now I was considering things as 'ours'. I chuckled softly and bit my lower lip with a dreamy smile. I clutched the books in my hands closer to my chest as the thought took root. Suddenly I was leaning against my locker and I couldn't tell how I got there. "Still thinking about penises and hormones?" Ava asked as she banged her locker closed. It was next to mine. "Oh, right. You joined the club so it's hard not to." "Oh my God! Could you be any more vulgar?" "Hmm," she pretended to think. "I don't think so. I'm not getting any action and
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JASON'S POVDays moved fast and suddenly another week was gone by. My blooming secret romance with Tessie was the highlight of my life and I couldn't get enough of her. Being a senior came with too many activities on my plate. We were heading to a regional football competition, our midterms were due and our parents' wedding was fast approaching. Finding the time in between practice, studying, and helping with wedding preparations turned into a game of sneaking around every moment we got. I was in the kitchen helping my mom with dinner that evening. Tess and her dad had left to do some shopping in town. This was the moment in maybe a month that we were all having a one-on-one parent-kid conversation as separate families. "Your relationship with Tess has turned out to be something after all," my mom started.My heart jumped in panic and the knife I was holding in my hand slipped. I leaned down to get it then looked up at her more composed and smiled. "What do you mean, 'something'?" I
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TESSIE'S POV "A kid!" I exclaimed in shock stopping in my tracks. "Is that seriously why you dragged me all this way Dad?" "Well, yeah..." "It's not like I have a say in that. This is between you and Diane." I started walking down the pier again. "Besides, didn't you decide to get married again without telling me you are even dating again? Having another child doesn't change anything," I stated without thinking. "Tessie," he stated from a few steps behind me. I turned only then realizing that he had stopped. He appeared upset but I didn't apologize. "I wanted to be sure before I introduced you to any other woman," he stated as he slowly joined me. "I knew it was a major decision and it would affect you majorly so I needed to make sure that the woman who replaced your mom was worth all that change."I scoffed and stared at him in disbelief, "Replaced my Mom?" "That didn't come out quite right," he pinched the bridge betwee
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AVA'S POVI looked at my phone for the fifth time that afternoon and sighed heavily. There was still no message from Tessie. She would be at the coffee shop before the lunch crowd began to gather on any other weekend but this would be the second one that she was standing me up. "You can't even care to tell me if something came up? Some friend you are!" I dialed her number and called but it went unanswered. What excuse would I have to get away from the shop now? Tessie was supposed to be my savior. "Ava, put your phone away for a moment and come help me take these orders!" My mom called from the counter. "You will have plenty of time for that after this."I rolled my eyes as I got up. With my luck, I wouldn't be strong enough to even look at the time on the phone by the time I got out of there. The reason I always escaped on Saturdays was because of the crowd we always had. This weekend was no different and I had nowhere to go. It's not that I didn't like
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TESSIE'S POV "Tessie!" My father's voice alerted me from the hallway followed by a loud knock. I turned with a groan and sat up rubbing my eyes. Why was he waking me up so early ? "I know it's Saturday but you need to get up and have breakfast with us before I head to work. We have some news we want to share." "What time is it?" I managed to mutter under my breath and reached for my phone. It was some minutes past eight. My father didn't have to go to work early on Saturdays which explained why he was still there. "Tessie? Are you awake?" "You woke me up, Dad!" I shouted back. "I'm sorry. I haven't seen you since yesterday. Is it so bad that I want to share a meal with my daughter?" "I'll be there in a few minutes," I gave in knowing there was no point in arguing when he got like that.Beside me, Jace stirred awake and stretched his hand to me. He wrapped it around my waist and forced me back to bed with him. A silent gasp escaped me
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TESSIE'S POVTears sprung out of my eyes as I watched Ava run away from me. This is what I had been so afraid of— watching her walk away with that hatred in her eyes. Were we ever going to be okay again? Jace pulled closer and I leaned against his chest, my heart completely torn. I had wanted Ava to know the truth. I was going to tell her everything because I didn't want her to find out this way. "I fucked up," I breathed hard. "She is never going to talk to me again." "Tessie, it's not your fault. We both did this, I did this," Jace comforted me. "I lost control, Tessie. I thought she had left." "She did. At least I thought she did. I don't know why she came back." "Hey, it's okay. Stop beating yourself so hard about it. Ava is going to come around, we will talk to her together." "What if she tells our parents?" I asked, my voice shaking slightly. "Do you really think she would?" "I don't know. She is very upset and migh
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AVA'S POVI blinked slowly trying to take in the scene in front of me but my whole body shut down for several seconds. I couldn't move or say anything so I just stared. Tessie and Jace broke apart quickly, their faces pale from shock. At first, I wanted to believe that I had imagined everything but the moment my eyes met theirs, all I could see was betrayal.My insides shredded at that instant. Tears stung my eyes and a soft sigh escaped me. My entire strength failed and I forgot to breathe for a second. "Ava..." Tessie stepped forward.It was at that moment that I managed to gather myself. I turned on my heels and ran out down the hall and headed downstairs. I couldn't be there, I couldn't face her, and I didn't want to talk to her or even see her face. "Ava, please wait!" she called after me as I ran out the front door without looking back. "Ava!" "I have nothing to say to you two!" I turned sharply and shouted. "Unless you want to tell me that wha
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JASON'S POV We searched for her for almost twenty minutes without seeing any sign of her or Evan. I hated myself for thinking that maybe she had gone home with him and used feeling unwell as an excuse. I couldn't stop thinking that they were off somewhere in the backseat of Evan's car or his bedroom making out or having sex.The thought drained the energy out of me and I paused outside the gym trying to fight it off. Just as I was about to give up the search, Evan appeared, heading back to the gym. I straightened up and met him. "Hey, do you know where Tessie is?" I asked. "She texted Ava that she was unwell and now we can't find her." "Yeah, she told me to drive her home. She has a headache but she is safe."I exhaled in relief. Right then, Ava joined us. "Is she mad at me for disappearing on her? Please tell me she isn't mad," Ava asked desperately. "I don't know," he sighed. "But I think you should check on her or call her to find out what's going o
IN LOVE WITH MY STEPBROTHER CHAPTER 59
JASON'S POV "So, how do you and Jude know each other?" I asked Ava as we danced amongst the crowd. "We met through our parents. They used to be coworkers then friends. What about you guys?" "He is my cousin," I stated casually, not surprised that Jude hadn't mentioned my relationship with him. "The one you are staying with," she stated.I frowned slightly, "How do you know that if he never mentioned me before?" "Tess told me, plus I live a few houses down from the Prescott's so... I know things." "Right," I nodded, my heart skipping several beats wondering how much Tessie had shared with her best friend. The truth? "What else did Tessie tell you?" I asked lightly. "Nothing much, except that you are single again which probably the whole school knows and many girls might be trying to get your hands on you." "Tessie told you that?" I cocked an eyebrow. Ava chuckled, "Not really. That was me blurting out every un
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TESSIE'S POV "There you are!" Evan exclaimed as he joined me in the gym. I had completely forgotten about him until I saw him. My mind was elsewhere, sweeping through the crowd for Ava who had decided to abandon me. "May I have this dance?" "Yes," I took his offered hand with a sigh and followed him into the crowd. "Hey, did you see Ava while coming in?" "Yeah, she was right by the door with some guy. I don't think he goes to our school. I've never seen him before." "He must be his mystery man/blind date," I chuckled. "Well, wherever they are now, they must be having fun," Evan offered. "I don't see why we shouldn't as well. You want to see me break some moves?" he asked breaking into a pop and rock dance with both feet and hands.I laughed, immediately taken back to the day he danced for free ice cream on our first date. Evan was sweet, contrasting every thought I ever had of him. It would have been so easy to love him especially since
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JASON'S POV "Bro, I think I found a solution for your girl problem and I might just have found you a date to homecoming!" my cousin announced and jumped into my bed, disrupting my sleep. "I told you, I'm not going to homecoming, Jude," I groaned and turned, pulling a pillow over my head to block his voice.I wasn't sleeping, but I was in no mood to talk to anyone. Not after the day I'd had. Months of trying to get over Tessie, all the effort I had put in was not making it any easier. I had finally decided to get over it, get over my ego and talk to her and I just had to stumble over her agreeing on a date with Evan.Evan! Again! Yeah, that was it. I wasn't going to try again and I wasn't going to subject myself to that torture— watching them together for a whole night. "Dude, you are in the football team. You can't miss the game!" he shook me awake. "Besides, do you really want to miss your last homecoming dance just because a chick broke your heart? Look
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TESSIE'S POVMonths sped by quickly and before I knew it, junior year was already halfway done. Everyone was counting days to the homecoming dance, which was all the talk in the school hallways, washrooms, cafeteria, everywhere. It was beginning to get on my nerves especially when — "Have you found a date to the homecoming dance yet?"When that topic came up. I looked up, my sandwich halfway to my mouth, and met Ava's eyes dancing with curiosity. Way to ruin a girl's lunch! "No," I put the sandwich down. "And I'm not interested in finding one or going." "Tess, this is the second last homecoming dance you are ever going to get a chance to attend! You can't just throw that chance away." "I can, Ava. And I am." "No, you are not. You have to be there because I'm running for homecoming queen and you are not going to let me face Lexi 'you know who' on my own."My mouth dropped, "You are not serious, are you?" "About what part?"
IN LOVE WITH MY STEPBROTHER CHAPTER 55
TESSIE'S POVThe level of scrutinizing I was getting at home ever since Jace moved out was too high. There had been numerous questions about what had happened, all to which I had responded the best way I could — feigned oblivion. I hated that my Dad blamed himself for going off on him for getting home late but what could I do?He would have to bear that lie and deal with it. As for me, sleeping in on weekends until they left and leaving so early in the morning during school days to avoid them was how I coped. That morning however, I wasn't so lucky because it was Diane's off day.I was seated in the kitchen taking my breakfast when she joined me. "I saw Jace."I looked up sharply and forced down the sudden panic that name brought to me especially in that house, "Yeah?" "Yeah, he told me why he had to move out." "He did?" I swallowed hard. Why was she being so vague? The tension was killing me inside. "Yes, it wasn't anything to do with your father.
