LanceKendall pulled out of my hug and stepped back. For a minute I thought maybe she was joking, but she just stood there glaring at me. I knew exactly why she was mad, but I decided to play the fool."What's wrong sweetheart?""What's wrong? So, you didn't see your phone ringing yesterday?"Of course, I saw it, but I was in the middle of telling Dwight how fucking amazing sex with you was."No, I didn't. I told you I was at Dwight's. You know how he gets once he starts talking.""What were you guys talking about?"If I tell you that there's a chance of you killing me."I don't like when you are mad." I brushed her hair behind her ear and stepped closer to her, crowding her personal space. "After last night, shouldn't we talk?" she shook her head, and I decided not to pressure her to have this conversation. At least not yet. My body was craving for her touch right now, and it wasn't just to fuck. I wanted to make love. I clenched my jaw at the thought of my brain thinking that. I have
Kendall"Get out!" Lance voice boomed through the door. A few seconds later a young woman ran out in tears."What did that poor girl do for you?" I asked as I walked in. He looked up at me from his computer screen."Nothing," he replied, rubbing his forehead. I placed the casserole dish on the table. He gave me a flirtatious smile. "You look beautiful today sweetheart.""So, I looked ugly yesterday?""You are not about to put me in this situation." he chuckled. He got up from his chair and walked towards me, wrapping his arms around my waist. "Can I kiss you now that you've seen for yourself that I'm free from aids despite being a whore?" I rested my forehead against his chest and laughed, then I looked up at him.I had followed him to get tested at the doctor. Maybe I wasbeing paranoid, but him having so many sexual partners was a call for concern. Luckily, to my relief, he was safe, which means I am safe. Now we could have sex anytime, anywhere and my mind didn't have make-up scenari
LanceHave you ever had a bad dream, and after waking up you are sure something terrible is going to happen? The past two weeks have been crazy. Nightmares were presenting themselves every time I closed my eyes, and it was the same dream repeatedly. it played on my mind like a violin. There I was, standing in the middle of the road when suddenly,I was running breathlessly while I was being chased by a man. Fun fact, he had no head, and the knife in his hand appeared so sharp it glistened ...But I do not believe in dreams, so this should not bother me?"Here is your package sir." I took the bag from the woman and looked inside, ensuring they were the right size."Thank you." I said smiling. As I was about to walk off, she leaned over the counter,"Do enjoy your night to the fullest and thank you for making it Maxies.""Sure." Weird.The traffic back home was heavy.I had hopes of making love to Kendall tonight, but although I called her on the phone with hopes she would not fall asleep
THE PAST BEFORE A TRAGIC THINGS HAPPENEDI stare outside the window as the cab speeds off to Los Angeles City. The sun casts its ray toward the glass, making me wince. The song from my favorite Band, SB19, pounds in my ears as I listen to it on my iPad mini. I can't help the smile on my face, excitement building up inside me. In a week, I'll be starting college -- and what could be better than living college life with my big brother?I know that some people might think it's weird. How can I have freedom if we enroll at the same university? He's in his third year now, and I'm a freshman. Now is the right time to experience new things and explore another world, so we don't need another bodyguard. But trust me, I can't complain about my brother. Truth is, I can have fun with him, and that's even better.A smile forms on my lips as I remember his promise to me that he would show me everything about my new university, what things it can offer, his friends and the town. Everything I've misse
I gulp. My throat feels dry. Can we just talk about how beautiful those amber eyes are? I feel like I’m drowning in them.I’m petrified even though no one has cast me a’Petrificus Totalus spell. Yep, I still remember how Hermione Granger did that to Neville Long bottom.The guy who is gripping my wrist looks irritated because I just disturbed his sleep, but then his expression softens as he stares at me.“Kendall?” he whispers, his voice low, sending shivers down my spine.Or maybe it’s the fact that the handsome guy I’ve just met apparently knows my name and whispers it so softly.“I see that you two met each other.” My brother’s voice makes me jump, and the grip on my wrist is instantly gone.Russell stands in the foyer, a smirk on his face, his hands in his pockets. I straighten up, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. The guy turns around, facing Russell.“Lance, Kendall.” He introduces me. “Kendall, Lance.”My eyes widen. So, this is Lance. The best friend I’ve never met before
"So, what do you think?" Lance asks, a smile tugging at his lips."About what?""This place."I sigh, looking around. "Crowded." I don't have any other words to describe, admitting that the place might be the most happening spot in town right now. Again, a group of girls peer at me from the corner of the room, catching my attention. "Am I doing a sin or what? It feels so hot in here, with all those glares shot in my direction." I fan myself with my hand.Lance turns his head towards the girls, making them abruptly look away. He faces me again with a smirk on his face. "Don't worry. I'm not dating any of them.""I can't believe a guy like you can stay single," I blurt out, recalling Russell's conversation with a girl named Alexa a while ago, only to regret it later.It might sound like a cheap pick-up line from any girls, but really, I genuinely think that way. Every girl would line up to become Lance girlfriend.Not me, of course. I'm not interested in developing my feelings for my bro
Today is my first day at New York University. I walk along the corridor of my new campus, feeling slightly nervous about the new atmosphere, but mostly excited about this new chapter of life. Russell left earlier in the morning because he had football practice. I can't wait to watch his team plays.Already liking the air here, I inhale a deep breath, a smile touching my lips. Being a college student brings a new sense of freedom I haven't experienced before. It's like I'm not entirely under my parents' radar anymore.Stepping into my first calculus class, I notice that some students are already taking their seats in the lecture hall. I decide to take one of the front rows. Right. I don't want to miss my first lecture. My other classmates may be way more brilliant than I am.Chill, Kendall. Damn. You're becoming a freak again.I can't help it. It's normal to become nervous on my first day in college, right?While I'm putting out my notebook from my backpack, a girl flops herself on the
It has only been two days after my first day at New York University, and here I am, stuck in the house, doing assignments in the living room. I do have much more free time -- compared to when I was in high school -- but there are a lot more modules I have to catch up to. Geez. I wish I could be more laid back and didn't have to be a perfectionist when it comes to studying.I should be strolling around the town with Kyla, perhaps, grabbing some pizzas or going shopping at the mall.I glance at the clock. 11 pm. Where is Russell? He's not back yet, and I don't remember him telling me that he had a football practice today.Maybe he's having a date. I blow a sigh, placing my chin on the table.The doorbell rings, and my mood brightens up. Here he comes.'Coming." I hum, tottering toward the door.When I open it, I'm surprised to find Lance standing by the door."Hey." He smirks, and I feel butterflies in my stomach. The fact that he's wearing a white shirt with a black leather jacket and r
Today, every step that I make as I walk along the corridor of the hospital feels heavy. I just made a phone call to somewhere far away. Somewhere I will be. Soon. It has been three days after I received the first phone call from them. And I've made up my mind. I halt in front of the room, peeking through the glass on the door. And there inside the room, I see Prince, sitting on the bed. And my throat hurts so much. Tears pool in my eyes. I'm starting to doubt myself again whether I have enough strength to do this. To leave him. Right now. When he's still lying in the hospital. Wounded because of me. And it's very cruel of me that what I'm going to do next will just add more pain to his wounds, making them even worse. I move away from the door and lean back against the wall. I can't do this. But I have to. For myself. For him. For us. Tears escape my eyes and roll down my cheeks. It hurts so much. It hurts me to the core that I have to leave him. I wish I could spend more time
I can't believe what I see. Is this real? Because if this is all just a dream, I don't want to wake up. Prince tries to move his finger again, but he's still very weak. I stroke his hand, a soft smile touching my lips as tears brim my eyes. "You-you woke up," I whisper. He gazes at me with his intense eyes. "I had a dream," he rasps, his voice just as weak as his stare. "And there, you called me. Many times." I brush my fingers across his cheek. There's a tear in the corner of his eye, and I wipe it away as it escapes. "I've been thinking .. " he pauses, his voice hoarse. "What if you haven't forgiven me? I couldn't just go away, leaving you like that, could I?” My lips tremble, and I choke in tears. He stares at me, his eyes begging. "Cheska," he whispers. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry for all that I've done to you. I'm sorry that I hurt you." I shake my head. He's begging me like he's dying. He has sacrificed himself to save me to the point that he almost lost his life. But now, here h
I'm driving to my office when I hear my phone ringing on the dashboard. A smile tugs at my lips when I see the caller. Fiona. I press the speaker button, and her voice fills the air. "Morning, Drake." I almost want to bite my tongue to prevent myself from saying the next words, but hell with that, I decide to give myself a chance, ’Morning, beautiful." I know that she won't take this one like the other girls normally would have done. Still, a smirk curves on my lips. " You hit your head or what?" she asks, and I can imagine that she's rolling her eyes. "Easy there, Casanova." I chuckle. What a perfect way to begin my day in the morning. Our banters. Suddenly, all the tension from the morning rush disappears, just from hearing her voice. I like Fiona. Everybody might think that this is bullshit, since I always like girls. When do I not? Even my reputation as a player has already reached Fiona. But what I mean here is that I really like Fiona. I'm definitely taking this slowly and
I can't believe that I let him hold me again when I broke down. I must admit that his being here makes my heart at ease while Damien is on the run. I watch as he sits at the desk in the guest bedroom, opening his laptop, while I prepare my breakfast. I don't know if he already had one or not, but there's nothing wrong with preparing the food for him as well. I hear him talking to a person on the phone about some academic projects. It's too early in the morning to talk about that -- it might be something urgent. Then I remember that he's supposed to start his internship in the oil company -- the one I visited when I brought him the notebook. That time, he told me that it would start in three months after he passed his interview -- which is around this month. Is he postponing the start date? Because of me? My heart sinks as I think again about the circumstances that I'm in. I've been right all along. Our future doesn't work together. Mine will be a hindrance to him. I'll only be a bur
Cheska The thought of Drake purchasing a gun still bothered my mind the entire night, but I decide not to question him again about that. I keep wondering why he suddenly decides to carry it now. We've been living in California for two weeks, and so far, everything is fine. This morning, he leaves for work, as usual. While I'm about to finish blow-drying my hair inside my bathroom, I hear footstep sounds from downstairs. That makes my heart thump hard against my chest. Ever since the incident of Andrew breaking into our house in England, the smallest sound and the slightest movement can make me become a paranoid again. I'm sure that Jake has locked the door, so if it weren't him, who else would enter this house? Slowly, I step out of my room and head downstairs, almost tiptoeing so that I won't make too much sound. My pulse quickens as I finally reach the ground level. When I see the person entering the living room, I yelp in surprise. My eyes widen as I see Prince standing before m
Cheska The moment I close the door behind me, my sobs finally break. I’ve never thought that I would say those words to him, but I had to. We can’t be together anymore. I’ve promised myself that I’m going to forget everything about my painful past, about him. I need to be strong, and I can only be so without him. I’ve planned my future, and he won’t be in the picture. Our future doesn’t work together. Mine will destroy his. Drake leans back against the wall, his arms crossed on his chest, his eyes closed. He has heard everything as well. When he turns to me and walks closer to hug me, I bury my face in his chest and cry my eyes out, hugging him back. I can’t bear the pain anymore. Hurting Prince breaks my own heart, worse than when he broke mine. He came all the way here for me. He waited for days, standing on the street outside. He still waited for me even when the rain had been pouring hard on him. He was crying when he said that he loved me. But then, I just crushed him with m
Cheska As soon as Drake comes back from work, he visits my room. I sigh, closing my laptop. Drake leans back against my door frame, still in his office attire. “ Are you sure, Ches?” he asks me the question once again. I nod. This past week, I've been spending time with my laptop to figure out what I'm going to do with my life. And finally, I've found a light, filled with hope for my future. A way to achieve my dreams. "You know, I never thought that something like this would ever happen, but-" he falters, and I give him a hopeful look. A soft smile touches his lips. "As long as it makes you happy, I'm fine with it." Relief washes over me. I thought that he would be reluctant to accept my idea at first, butI always know that he's going to be supportive, as long as it's the best for me. I stand up from the chair, approach him and hug him, making him sigh. "Thank you, Drake. I always know that you're gonna be on my side." When we pull away, I do see the sadness in his eyes. Regrets
Cheska Today is my second day in Italy. It’s early morning, and I’m setting up my new cellphone when Drake emerges in my doorway. He’s talking to someone on the phone before handing it to me, making me wonder who it is. “ It’s your friend Kate,” he says. “ She got my number from Prince.” The mentioning of such name still makes my heart drop. I sigh and take the phone from Drake. “Hello?” Kate’s cries fill my ear as soon as I speak, and she goes frantic. “Oh my God, Ches. Are you okay? How are you doing over there?” A soft smile tugs at my lips. I miss her. It feels like ages since the last time I heard from her. This girl is worrying about me like I’m dying. “I’m okay. Don’t worry.” “God, I never thought that – “ she stops talking and starts sobbing. “If only I’d figured it out earlier.” She’s speaking about Andrew. There’s a guilt in her voice, and I want to tell her that none of this is her fault. Before, neither of us realized that Andrew was such a psychopath. We thought th
Prince Andrew ends up in the hospital. And I end up spending the night at the police station. That bastard is fucking lucky that I didn’t kill him, because before I could do so, three policemen came to stop me. I remember roaring like a mad person when they pulled me away from Andrew, who was already bleeding to death when the emergency response team from the hospital took him with the stretcher. My hands shaking, I look down and bury my face in them. What the hell am I doing here? I shouldn’t be here right now. I should be with her. Cheska. Cheska. Cheska. She’s the only thing in my mind now. I can’t imagine what she’s feeling at the moment. She must be scared, not knowing that to do. She must be broken. Hopeless. Alone. To settle the matters with the police, I’ve called my lawyer, whom I know from a friend I worked with for one of the influential companies I did my project with. He’s good, so I expect that the police can give me some dispensation once they find out that Andrew