Collin's POVI returned home feeling less motivated to do or feel anything. All the while as I rode in the taxi, I kept calling Alessia but she wasn't picking. It didn't feel like I said anything wrong, she just got it all mixed up. Entering the house, Ester was seated in the living room knitting. I would never understand why she enjoys that task so much, it looks really boring to me."Hey there you." She called out to me, patting the empty side of the chair for me to seat in. "Mum!" I responded sitting next to her.Resting my head against the chair; I shut my eyes tightly trying to get the exhaustion away from my eyes. "You look bothered. What's on your mind?" Mum asked not looking up from her knitting. Still with my eyes closed I grinned, "how would you know something us wrong with me when I am not even looking at you.""That is what they call mother instincts. So tell me what has gotten you so smug. Is it Alessia?""I don't seem to get it mum. I thought it was a polite thing to
Collin's POVSince I had no bicycle or car to ride. I did the ninja style run through the streets to get to the park. Luckily, I can really run around as fast as flash could go. Probably not like flash but averagely like flash whatever that means. I almost threw an excited punch in the air when I realized that I arrived early before Ashley. The last thing I want is to look unreliable by keeping her waiting. I was short of breath when I sat on the stone chair made for seating in the park. I felt a cold bottle of water caress my cheek."Did you run all the way here?" Ashley asked as she handed the water to me.I swallowed the whole bottle content before responding to her. "Thank you so much." I said gasping for breath.Shaking her head, Ashley sat next to me. "why in the world did you run here when you could have taken a taxi or something."I shrugged meaning into the chair as I threw my head back. "That would have been a waste of money. The park is the closest to my house aside school
Alessia's POVI stared at the phone as Collin message came in, smacking my lips as I turned my head to the other side. To think the message from was doing a good job at melting my heart, when all I intend to do is get angry and not listen to him.I had felt so embarrassed and wished for the ground to swallow me when he had refused my advances. His conclusion that I was drunk made it worse for me. What do men want? I thought it was ideal and some ground for them when a lady makes the first move. However, reverse is Collin's case. But then, he must have come to his senses to have sent me a voicemail. Sighing, I leaned further into my bed drawing the covers closer to my neck. A giggle escaped my lips as his message repeated itself in my head. Was this how it really feels to be in love? It feels so relieving and beautiful. I can't think of anything else but to have a moment with him and not have to leave. Sitting up again, I couldn't shake off the restlessness I was feeling. Should I ca
Alessia's POVThere is a common trait in the Winters household, the moment everyone has had dinner you wouldn't see any family member in sight any longer except for the workers. Everyone is either locked up in their room retired for the night or doing whatever it is that keeps them away from the large living room. It's no surprise that everywhere was quiet when I walked down the stairs with Cara. What I saw in the kitchen was the last thing I expected to bump into. The moment Cara put on the light, Allen yelped from the kitchen island he sat on pouring the content of the glass he had in hand on himself."Shit! What the hell Cara?" Allen bellowed, sending death glares towards the both of us."Are you a child of the dark night? How can you stay in the dark all alone drinking." Cara rebuked, picking up a pea from the bowl near her and threw it at him. He did dodge it though.I was more amused by the scene. It never occured to me that Allen drinks, seeing him refill his mini glass and gu
Alessia's POVI felt better the next morning and was ready to get some knowledge in my head. I and Allen stayed up through the night making silly jokes until uncle Walter had us scampering off to our rooms. Getting a reminder of it had me laughing to myself."You headed for school or what?" Allen popped his head through my door.I flung my bag on my shoulder hurriedly, "I'm right behind you." Checking myself in the mirror once again, I needed to look my best for Collin. Smacking my lips in satisfaction, I headed down the stairs."Shouldn't you wait for Patrick to come pick you up?" Joxer said, from where he sat on the couch in the living room."Good morning to you too uncle. And do have a nice day." I said heading out of the house.Allen laughed lightly, "that was a huge blow. He would hate you so bad." "Not like I want him to feel otherwise. He enjoys stepping on me too much and I can't let him ruin the rest of my day from now."He opened the car door, "let's get you to class then."
Collin's POVThe sight of her from behind had my heart fluttering in an unexplainable way. Wrapping my arm around her shoulder and whispering in her ear. I could feel her jump, she looked scared. "What's wrong?" I inquired worried.Alessia took in a deep breath, "oh, it's you Collin."That took me aback for a moment, it's unlike Alessia to be so lost in thought. "Why do you look so stressed?"She smiled back at me lightly. "I am okay, just feeling a bit out of place." A thought crossed my mind with a mischievous grin. "how about we skip classes for today and head down to that apartment?" I whispered in her ears.Tilting her head to get a closer look at me, my grin deflated almost immediately. I hope I wasn't making a fool of myself for sure. "You really want us to go?" She askedI nodded my head, "yes, unless you are still pissed at me and don't want to be anywhere close to me as we speak." Alessia giggled, "I am sorry I didn't respond to your voicemail last night. Got distracted,
Alessia's POVI didn't realize I had zone out while telling the story. It seem like I could envision the exact scene of when my torment started right in front of me. "Alessia!" Collin called out louder this time around.Jolting out of my reverie, my heart pounded loudly. "Yes." "Alessia!" Collin looked worried as he stood upright with his hand buried in his hair. "You scared me so bad. What happened to you? It's fine If you don't want to talk about it, let's just forget it." Stretching out my hand, I pulled him close to me. "I am sorry I made you worried. It's just that I have never told the exact story to anyone before. I want to talk about it, that is if you don't mind listening."Clasping my hands with his, Collin kissed it. "I am here for as long as you intend to talk.""Thank you so much Collin." I was indeed grateful for his understanding. Taking in a deep breath, I continued. "When I confronted him, to my utmost shock Patrick had me flying across the room after giving me a r
Patrick's POVThe way I shut the car door I am sure the hinges might bolt free. But I didn't care at this point, I just want to get myself dazed and try not to think of the humiliation that bitch called Alessia brought to me. To think that worm named Ashley, had the audacity to look me in the eye with no fear whatsoever reeking from her. This was the height of it. "Rick?" Mum called out the moment she saw me enter. For fuck sakes I thought they would be out by now. "Why you home so early?""Go ask that bitch you are making me put up with!" I yelled in her face, making my way upstairs to my room.As angry as I was, I didn't forget to lock the door behind me. The last thing I want is to have my parents catch me sniffing cocaine I would be whisked away to an unknown island and probably have to commit suicide in the end just to hide my shame.Searching for the white substance hurriedly in my shoes where I hid them I poured it out on my usual stool and sniffed every tiny bit of powder. T
Author's POVThe room appeared tensed due to the awkward silence, none of them could bring themselves to speak. Charlie exhaled loudly, finally finding it in him to make a sound. He had received a call from Brenda asking him to come with Ester to the house. However, they had arrived and met about three unfamiliar people. Charlie couldn't tell if they were werewolves or humans. They could be any of the two, he would argue more human because there was no traces of the wolf scent in them. Only if they had mask it well enough. Neither Brenda or Damien had come down to attend to them yet and it was making Charlie feel impatient. Ester noticed her husband discomfort, she placed a hand on his knee to help him relax. "What's wrong?" She inquired. He gulped, "I don't know. I don't feel too good about coming here, what do you think is going on? It's too unnaturally quiet in here." "Just relax. It's not like there is anything to be worried about when it comes to Tephanie's parents. We have
Author's POVCarla hissed loudly into the receiver, she hated it when Brian tries his hardest to give her an excuse. She had heard Ryan talking about Tom found dead and she wanted to know of everything that the frat had discussed. But Brian wasn't divulging any information. "You wouldn't like what I would do to you Brian if I find out you have been fooling me. I hate being toyed with and you know. I guess there is no need for me to try explaining myself to you. What happened during your meeting?" Brian exhaled loudly on the other line, "don't talk to me like I am one of your son's friend or someone you feed. I am none of the two, so when I tell you what actually is the situation of things you learn to take it as it is. He is suspecting me already and you know how brutal he can be." "Brian, don't mess with me. Try your best to find out whatever it is Ryan might be planning. And I need every information tonight itself. Also, don't forget to let me know when the next heist would be ca
Author's POVRyan's eyes almost jutted out their sockets when he saw Tom lifeless on the floor. He had thought it was a joke when he had gotten a call from the frat to inform him of Tom's death. It seem so surreal. "You did this to cover for you and your family right?" Brian was the first to flare up, his usual way of acting. Jordan cut him a glare, "don't say something you might regret Brian. Ryan how did this happen?"Staring in disbelief, Ryan chuckled. "You all must really think I am this stupid. Why would I do this? It's obvious there is someone among us who is doing all of this and trying to pin it on me. And I can tell who is trying to mess around with me." Brian's heart thumped at that, he feared Ryan might have found out about his constant meeting with his wife. His palm became sweaty when Ryan's eyes lingered on him. "Don't give me that look." He muttered hurriedly. "Why? Are you the one making things up?" Ryan retorted. "Does one make death up?" Brian threw back at him
Collin's POVI could sense the discomfort in Patrick's voice, something was wrong and he wasn't doing much of a good job in hiding it. We were all seated at the school cafeteria for lunch, everyone chatting away. Ariel didn't seen to notice him because of the juicy gossip she was having with the rest of the girls. I noticed our table isn't exactly complete, Allen and Ashley aren't with us. My head seem to be completely filled with different thoughts, and I can't deny that I don't feel like having any form of long discussion. Alessia understood this and gave me my space, it was much more enjoyable watching her have fun and not necessarily involving my take. I felt a sudden tap on my shoulder, glancing at the direction of the touch. Patrick motioned with his head for me to come with him. I kissed Alessia hurriedly on the cheek, before going with him. "I see I am not the only one in a deep thought." He chuckled as we walked towards the schools football pitch. I shrugged, "sometimes t
Author's POVCarla loved her disguise, the use of the hooded red dress she had bought unintentionally years ago finally came in handy when she needed it the most. Coupled with the round glasses and heavy red lipstick on her lips, she could be mistaken for someone else. It's quite a hard task outsmarting someone who is watching ones every move. But she wouldn't let that deter her, she had reserved a sit in the most busiest restaurant in fox city. And the location seem perfect because; none of those who have the high probability of recognizing her would never be found in such place.When she got to the private booth she had on reserve, Brian was already seated with his head down sipping on his drink like a just released convict. He blinked rapidly when he saw her. "Welcome, Carla." He stuttered. She rolled her eyes, sitting down with a huff. "I need you to give me a full update to whatever the message you sent me was about."On her way back to the house she had received a text from B
Author's POVRyan watched in anger as the few members of the frat stood in the hallway of his home supervising the installation of cameras and recorders in the rooms. They had chosen to come at the exact time Carla and Patrick had left the house. Almost like they were spying on the family's move. When the men hired for the job left everyone of them had an access to the installments to ensure whoever hears or sees anything suspicious will let the others know. Jordan was the first to speak. "Everything is all set now Ryan. It's up to you to do exactly as you are told now without doing otherwise. If something is to change we have to take the bull by it's horns." He saidBrian snickered, "there is no need to trust him with it, we would have to stay behind to be sure he does what is expected of him."Ryan clenched and unclenched his fist, he would really have to rethink that thing called selfcontrol and punch the guts out of Brian. "You won't come around to disrupt my home and still exp
Alessia's POVThe music blasted in my eyes as I shot the arrows hitting it's target like I was on some sort of cruise. It made me feel calmer and happy. I should really do this more, my shooting isn't all that bad. I have just been too lazy to practice. "Wow, what are you on woman?" Allen sat next to me, as I rested with my arms stretched out on the grass. I snickered sitting up, "do you always have to comment on everything?" He shrugged, "I can't just help but notice, don't crucify me." I laughed, "what exactly have you don't this morning?" "Ran ten laps around the field. Caught my breath about a hundred times and now I feel like the most fit person in the entire universe." "You crazy being. When would you act your age?" I couldn't hold back the loud laugh. He joined in still resting on the grass, letting out a loud sigh when he caught his breath. "I am trying to take one step at a time." "What's the matter?" "Nothing." He said hurriedly"You are lying. That was too quick!"
Author's POV"He is sensitive, you should have been more careful with him." Charlie said looking displeased. Himself and wife with Brenda and Damien were sitted in the latter's study after excusing themselves from the dining table.Brenda shrugged maintaining her stand next to her sitted husband. "You can't blame me. There has to be a way to point this things out to him just in time. We never know when trouble will knock and from the look of things this evil doers are getting closer." "Maybe we were too harsh on him, honey." Damien admitted, "he is just a child that has endured so much in his life. We could have been more patient." "Patient you say?" Brenda retorted, "my child's life and future is also at stake here. Don't you think it has me worried.""By all means I feel the same way too." Ester flared. "You are so concerned about your own daughter, you intend to put my own son in a fix and have him doubt himself. So you know hard the nightmares are on him? He passes out when the
Collin's POVI can't seem to understand this sort of dinner where the hosts pry into your life and discuss it so openly like they know you closely. Why Tephanie's parents would question me like I was the one dating their daughter, seem to surpass my knowledge. To cap it all my parents sat down saying nothing, there was no doubt one of them had exposed me to Tephanie's parents. Charlie it might be, because he kept talking about how they were leaders of the watch and how important they are. Not to forget their protective body would help us last longer in the fox city.I hate being at people's mercy and most importantly people meddling into my personal life. I kicked at the grass angrily. My eyes scanning the car outside the gate, Tephanie's compound was filled to the brim with different type of cars. Its almost like a silent message to visitors not to bother driving in.If that wasn't the case, one member or two of the family is obsessed with their car collection. They have the most we