“What? How come?”I turned to look at the boys. They were all shocked.“Does this happen often? Or has it happened before?”I asked them.“This has never happened before. A thief in Stone Shadow academy? Never.”Zach’s reply was certain and angry too. And I understood, this was his father’s school. Their family’s legacy. Such act would ruin their reputation. The integrity the school was built upon would be destroyed, all because some cheap thief could not control their urge to take people’s things. This was a despicable act.“Who is the owner of the lost phone, Katelyn?”Aaron stepped in. His expression was grim. I had never seen him harbor such emotion until now.“That girl there.”She pointed at a girl that seemed angry and was crying too. Aaron went to meet her and the rest of us followed him. Immediately she saw Aaron, she stood.“Good day Aaron.”My heart went out to the girl. Even though she was unhappy, she was still respectful and greeted Aaron according to his position in th
I wanted the ground to open and swallow me. No, it could not be. I was not a thief. “There is some major mistake. I did not put that there.”But the whole class was staring at me. The boys looked at me. Zach’s eyes held anger and disbelief. Lucas was looking lost and confused, there was the anger too. Trenton, his expression was accusing. I was scared of what I’d see in Aaron’s eyes but I had to force myself to look at him. He was disappointed and angry and accusing.“You!”He walked closer to me.“I did not do it. How could I have stolen something that is not mine?”“I remember she once admired your phone, didn’t she Lauren?”One of Katelyn’s friends asked the owner of the phone.“Yes, it’s true. She once admired the phone.”“Is this true?”Aaron’s voice was chilling. “Yes. But it was a harmless admiration. I had no plans to steal. I saw her pressing the phone and her wall paper attracted me. I walked to her and told her I liked her phone. She even offered it to me for a proper loo
The guy who had just walked in was the exact replica of Aaron. I had to wipe my eyes and make sure tears were not making my vision blurry to the extent where I was beginning to see double. But I was not seeing double. My eyes were not playing tricks on me, this guy was the spitting image of Aaron. In fact, he was the mirroring image of the guy. My problems forgotten, I stared dumbly at the guy.“What are you doing here?”Aaron’s voice was sharp and held zero emotion.“Is that any way to greet your twin brother after being far away for so long?”This new person. The Baron guy wore a cheeky look. There was this air of arrogance and confidence about him.“Baron, what are you doing here?”Lucas stood from his position. He clearly could not believe his eyes. This was the Baron guy Lucas had unintentionally mentioned one night, Aaron had scolded him for It and he apologized. It was conspicuous there was bad blood between Baron and his brothers, especially his twin brother.It was the first
“Can’t you just understand?”Aaron’s vein were very visible and they were enraged ones.“Understand what?”“It’s none of your business.”“We might be twins Aaron. But I deserve my respect. Don’t talk to me that way.”“If you want your respect, earn it by minding your business.”“And watch you bully the girl?”“I am not bullying anyone.”“What do you call this then?”“She did something bad. Something disgraceful.”No, I didn’t. I wanted to yell it as many times as was needed if it would make them finally believe that it was not me. I did not take that girl’s phone. I did not hide it in my bag. I did not take the girl’s phone. I did not hide it in my bag. I did not take the girl’s phone. I did not hide it in my bag. My mind chanted it repeatedly. I was not a thief, my mother did not give birth to a thief. Everyone was wrong about me. “How bad could it be to warrant such harshness from you?”“Why do you always do this?”“Do what, Aaron?”“You never believe me. You make me sound like som
BaronI was back to get my pound of flesh. Years of anger and depression had turned me into who I was today. I used to care so much about life. I was once enthusiastic and hopeful towards the future but all that changed when it happened. It changed when my own blood brother. Not just any kind of brother, but the one I’d shared a womb with decided to hurt me as much as he had over some silly mistakes that had not been worth the evil he did. I was back. I was back to ruin him as he had done me. I was going to make sure he had no peace as it had been denied me for years. He had hurt me. He had touched me where I never expected him to, and I was going to make him regret doing what he’d done to me. I was going to make life hell for him. He was here, enjoying all the finest things. I would not say I was suffering where I was. Financially, I was not. In fact, I was doing quite well for myself. But emotionally and mentally, I was broken. I was down. And he was the cause. My twin brother was
Luna ElizabethMeeting David was the best thing to have ever happened to me. He was the perfect mate for me. Yes, he was sometimes overbearing and annoying but I knew his feelings for me were genuine and he took care of me excellently. He made me feel wonderful and whole. His lavish gifts and frequent dinner dates were boundlessly overwhelming. It was like he was always trying to make me happy, to sweep me off my feet. Most importantly, he made my daughter feel belonged. Took care of her, gifted her a car and a phone. Constantly filling her closet with new clothes though knowing my daughter, she could care less about fashion. But I loved her regardless and my wish was to always give her a good life and I’m glad she’s having the best life. A stepfather who adores her, stepbrothers who bonded with her quickly. That had been my initial fear knowing how bringing kids who were adults and expecting them to become one and live in unity. I had been worried they’d make life hell for her but I
AaronI quickly rushed to my step mother’s side before my father could get to her. Shock was evident on her face. I gently led her to a seat, soon Lucas was giving her a glass of water. When had he arrived the scene? I raised my head to see Zach and Trenton walk in too. They formed a group behind me.“Baron what are you doing here?”“You’re hurting me dad.”“Don’t go there. Don’t play that card, Baron.”Dad shunned my twin brother.“What card am I playing, dad?”“What is wrong with you? Why did you come?”“You don’t want me? I’m now an outcast?”“You made yourself an outcast, young wolf!”I could see dad was getting angry. This was Baron’s lifestyle. Because he was miserable, he wanted everyone around him to be miserable too. No one was the cause of his misfortune. No one was responsible but he decided I was and now had this crazy plan to carry a revenge and get his own pound of flesh. Baron was deranged!“Was it by choice?!”He yelled.Anger surged through me. My wolf was furious, bu
KatharinaI was standing at the vanity mirror in my room. My eyes were puffy, my hair was a tangled mess. My nose was red from all the crying. I just stood at the mirror, eyeing my depressed, forlorn reflection. Maybe I should run away from here? Anytime I thought of school, I felt myself curl up in shame and panic. The stigmatizing agony I was going to be put through. I could already hear students laughing and mocking. I could hear the hushed tones of them calling me a thief. The accusing fingers wherever I went. The boys had been my source of confidence. When I was with them, I could take anything. From Lucas’ bubbly nature to Zach’s crazy behavior to Aaron’s calm, encouraging smiles. Even Trenton’s cold, aloof attitude was oddly supportive. I was used to hanging out with them, but I guess all that was gone. I was alone again. Or maybe I should try one more time.Maybe they would listen. I needed them. I would not be able to survive school without them. They called me a Salvatore, I