Katherine Throne}
The sound of my phone ringing jars me up from my sleep, and I grope around the bed for it with my eyes closed. When I finally found it, I brought it closer to my face to see the caller, and seeing my mother’s name shown on the phone screen, I jumped out of bed. I knew I was in big trouble because I forgot to call her the day before to let her know I had arrived safely and I was now settled in. I knew she’d nag me about it, and I needed to prepare my body, mind, and spirit for the harsh words she’d fire at me.
When I got out of bed, I went straight to the living room so I wouldn't wake Kate, who is still sleeping peacefully, probably in her dream world.
“Good morning, Mum.” I greeted the instant I answered the phone.
“Good morning? Really? Is there anything about this morning that is genuinely good? It’s 8 a.m., and I called you all night, but you didn’t return my calls. Is it too difficult
{Katherine}Dinner with Dad and his wife was even better than I thought it would be, they both received me with love. Rachel, Dad’s new wife, was lovely and treated me as if I were her daughter; kind of like the version of mum I never had.She asked about school and if it was hard for me, and also how I was doing. I found it easy opening up to her, telling her how I wanted to live a free life, free of the pressure, and doing things that didn’t benefit me. She smiled and told me that things would get better soon and that I should hang in there a little longer.Rachel told me that dad had been extremely happy when he saw me in his office that day and that he didn’t let her rest a single day when I accepted his invitation to have dinner with them. She also told me of the room he had prepared for me in case I came over.“Your father said you’d be staying the night. I’m glad be
ALEXANDERThey were at it again. There wasn’t a day that went by that my parents didn’t argue about unimportant matters.They must have forgotten they had a child who could pick up on their bad behavior. I wished they’d just get a divorce and move on with their separate lives.I mostly blamed them for how I turned out.Growing up, they didn’t care how I did at home, I was always left alone with the maids and a nanny who would take care of my needs. They were indifferent about my grades or anything else going on at school. All they cared about was going on business trips to different countries. Their time at home was spent exchanging unpleasant words with one another.I grew up with no idea what it was like to be loved by my parents or what was the meaning of love. My nanny was the only one who ever showed me love, but I found out that to be a lie when she sexually assaulted me.I cried and told my parents about it several times, but they dismissed it as me making up stories to get th
KATHERINE THRONESThis was not how I had imagined my day going: running into Alexander Xander Walter, an absolute nightmare and the last person I ever wanted to run into at school. I locked my gaze on his retreating back, just moments after he declared me his toy in front of his friends. I didn’t say anything because no matter what I said to him, he would say something to refute it.Was this how my peaceful life was going to end in a single day because I had bumped into him?I’m not going to be one of those girls on his list. It will never happen!My attention was drawn to the buzzing of my phone. I checked it, and as soon as I saw Katie’s name, I remembered that I was supposed to have a test. It was 7:30 a.m. already. I cursed aloud and dashed back toward the class, this time taking care not to collide with anyone.When I arrived at the class, there was no lecturer in sight, and nothing on the board indicated that the test had taken place.I exhaled a sigh of relief and looked aroun
KATHRINE THRONESWhat just happened?Everything seemed like magic to me; it felt unreal but I knew it was. I’d just been thrown into a situation from which I couldn’t get out. Alexander had just told the entire school that I was his.How do I get away from this, especially from his maniacs vying for his attention? Why the hell did he leave those girls who had been waiting for an opportunity and choose me, someone who couldn’t care less about him or how famous he was?All eyes were on me. He succeeded in ruining both my lunch as well as my peace at college. Nothing I could say right now would convince them; they’d all think I was making an excuse for being bounced. My presence here was not going to help either. I’d better get out of here before someone throws their food at me out of disgust. I was about to leave after dropping the tray on the table when I was pulled back by my shirt, face to face with the girl who the maniac was always seen with almost every day.Everyone thought they
KATHERINE THRONES“Katie, this is insane. I can’t believe I’m listening to this. I almost got beaten up by his minions today, but you want me to be his fake girlfriend. No way in hell am I doing this! I had thought about it several times and it still didn’t make sense to me.I was trying to live a completely quiet life, finish my degree, and then leave. Get a job or work at Dad’s company, which he offered but I haven’t accepted yet until he tells me what happened between Mum and him and why they separated. Everything was already in place for me, and now she wanted me to get involved in a drama that didn't concern me.I couldn’t picture myself with Alexander, no matter how she worded it. Everything about him disgusted me: his attitude, his personality, the way he slept around, and then having girls chase after him as if he were a deity. He was trouble I should avoid, and that’s exactly what I was going to do.“Come on, Katherine, it’s won’t be difficult. Remember how you said you wante
ALEXANDERAfter telling the school who I wanted, I couldn’t help but smile. I knew I’d made things difficult for her, and I loved it. I wanted to her break to the point where she had to come to me begging for help, where she had to rely on me to keep her safe from the ladies who wanted me.I set the timer, hoping she’d barge in through the door where I usually hung out to ask for my help, but she didn’t. She was acting tough. That was one hell of a competition, but I enjoyed it. I wondered how long it would take her to snap.Throughout the rest of the class, she was my sole focus. My gaze never left her. I observed her scribbling on her notes and attentively listening to the lecturer. Every one of her moves was cute, and they made me smile. I wanted her. There was something about her that stood out from the other girls I'd met. She was one-of-a-kind and carried herself with elegance. Even though she didn’t dress classy or expose her body like the other ladies, she looked elegant in he
KATHERINE THRONESThis is a dream, nothing more. Everything that happened yesterday was a dream, but today is a new day, and there will be no Alexander living next door, only that grumpy young man with a bad attitude.“It was just a dream, nothing else.” As I got out of bed to start preparing for college, I said to myself. Today would be a practical day, so I needed to wear something that wouldn’t restrict my movement. I needed to be at my best. I had been slacking, and if I didn’t buckle up, Mum would have to come down here, which I didn’t need right now, nor did I need her constant calls about my grades and how she wanted the best for me.I walked to the mirror to style my hair after putting on a pair of black trousers, a blue oversized t-shirt, and a pair of black Converse. After some deliberation, I decided to simply put it in a ponytail. My phone pinged and when I went to pick it up and saw it was a message from Katie, I smiled to myself. She was checking in on me, asking how my
KatherineThe car ride to school was awkward. I sat in the front passenger seat, while Katie sat in the seat behind me. She and Alex talked and laughed the entire way to school, while I remained silent and listened to their conversation.They looked compatible, which made me wonder why Alexander never gave Katie a chance and seemed to have completely forgotten about her. It made me wonder if it had always been a one-sided relationship. I wasn’t really sure. After all, based on their conversation, Alexander didn’t seem to remember who Katie was, or was he just pretending not to remember her because I was there?Fvck!! This was making me very confused! Why was I stuck in the middle of something I didn’t want? All I wanted was a quiet and peaceful life, but that is coming to an end as of today. Agreeing to follow him to school marked the end of my quiet and free life.Everyone’s attention was drawn to us the moment we arrived at school. To make matters worse, Alexander refused to allow u
KATHERINE THRONES I drove back to the apartment complex, my heart racing with anticipation, fear, and excitement as well. The cool evening breeze swept through my hair as I navigated the familiar streets. I couldn't believe I had finally mustered the courage to confess my true feelings to Katie. It felt like a weight had been lifted off my chest, and for the first time in a while, I felt genuinely free.She was my best friend, after all, and she deserved to know the truth. It was so hurtful and stressful hiding it from her. It was a relief to have her support, even though I knew she was still processing everything.As I parked my car and made my way to Alexander's apartment, a sense of nervous excitement coursed through me. I wanted to make things right, to show him that my feelings were genuine. I wanted to apologize for running away and accept to be his girlfriend for real this time. I wanted this. I wanted to be his own. I wanted to be his girlfriend. I knocked on the door a
ALEXANDER WALTERS My heart raced as I stood outside Katie's house, my phone pressed against my ear. I had answered the call without really thinking, assuming it was Katherine reaching out to talk. But then I heard their voices, Katherine's and Katie's, and I realized that I was eavesdropping on a private conversation. I hesitated, feeling guilty for unintentionally invading their privacy, but something made me keep listening.Katherine's voice came through the phone as she spoke to Katie. "You remember when we made that plan for me to date Alexander for revenge."I felt like the world had stopped around me. Her words hit me like a punch to the gut. I gripped the phone tighter, my heart pounding in my chest.My grip on the phone loosened, and I felt a sinking feeling in my chest. They had made a promise—a bet. I quickly disconnected the call, my heart heavy with a mix of anger, hurt, and confusion. I leaned against the side of the house, my mind racing. How could I have been so foo
KATHERINE I ran as fast as my legs could carry me out of Alex's apartment and sped into my car. I turned on the ignition and drove off quickly. From my rear mirror, I could see Alexander running after me and calling my name, but I didn't want to stop. I looked at my reflection in the mirror, I was crying and my makeup was starting to become a mess. But I couldn't hold back the tears, I had to let them flow freely. Why did Alexander ask me to be his girlfriend? I wasn't ready for such a confession and neither do I think I'm ready to become his girlfriend yet. I had not expected that he would confess his feelings to me. But that didn't change the fact that I was madly in love with him, I loved him dearly. But I was still not ready to be his girlfriend, not yet. In fact, I would've rejected him right there on the spot, but my heart wouldn't have been able to stomach the reaction on his face. So that was why I ran away. And now, I was on my way to Katie's house because there was a l
ALEXANDER WALTERSAs I drove back home from the snooker place, the words of our conversation with Nathan echoed in my mind.I tried to brush them off, but they lingered like an unwelcome shadow. Despite my determination to stand my ground, his doubts planted a seed of uncertainty in my heart.Nathan's words played on repeat, reminding me of my Playboy past and how I used to pride myself on never getting attached. I had built a reputation, and my friends expected me to maintain it. But with Katherine, everything had changed, and I couldn't ignore the emotions that now consumed me.As I stopped at a red light, I let out a frustrated sigh. It was true; I had been an asshole in the past, using girls and never caring about the consequences of my actions. But Katherine was different. She made me want to be a better person, to be worthy of her affection and love.I couldn't help but feel a pang of hurt at the thought that even my friends doubted my capacity to change. Did they see me as inca
ALEXANDER WALTERS Nathan lined up his shot, eyeing the snooker table with a determined look. I smirked, leaning against the edge of the table, holding my cue stick casually."You know, I'm still not over you beating me in that video game last week," Nathan grumbled. I chuckled, remembering the intense gaming session we had. "Come on, man, it was just a game," I teased, trying to get under his skin."Just a game? It was a matter of pride, dude," Nathan retorted, taking his shot and sinking a ball into the pocket.I took my turn, aiming carefully and sinking my ball with ease. "Well, I hate to break it to you, but I'm just naturally better at video games," I said with a smirk.Nathan rolled his eyes playfully. "Yeah, yeah, keep gloating. You got lucky, that's all.""Luck had nothing to do with it, Natw. It's all about skill and strategy," I replied, trying not to laugh. "You should take lessons from me. He rolled his eyes and let out a stifled chuckle. "So, are we going to rematch i
KATHERINE THRONESI shut my locker, and there he was, Alexander, with that charming smile on his face. "Hey, Katherine," he greeted me warmly.I couldn't help but smile back at him, feeling my heart flutter in his presence. "Hey," I replied, trying to sound cool and collected."Ready to leave?" he asked, and I nodded eagerly. "Yeah, let's go," I said, my excitement barely contained.“Awesome.”He reached for my hand, and I felt a jolt of electricity as our fingers intertwined. It was such a simple gesture, but it meant the world to me. We walked together to his car, and as he opened the door for me, my heart skipped a beat. Climbing into the car, I couldn't help but steal glances at him. His presence next to me made me feel giddy and alive.He started the engine, and we drove off, the world passing by in a blur. We chatted and laughed along the way, enjoying each other's company without a care in the world.As we drove, I felt a sense of comfort and happiness wash over me. Being wit
KATHERINE THRONES As our lips gently parted, we gazed at each other lovingly. Alexander's smile lit up his face, and he playfully teased, "Well, I have to head to class. I have morning classes this morning, unlike some people who lied about theirs earlier." He chuckled, taking a lighthearted jab at my earlier excuse.I rolled my eyes, trying to act annoyed, but a laugh escaped my lips. "Okay, okay, you got me there," I admitted, unable to hide the smile on my face. "But just so you know, I'm still going to Mrs. Freeman's A.P. English class later."He grinned, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Oh, I'll be looking forward to that," he replied, leaning in to peck me on the cheek. My cheeks flushed, and I playfully nudged him."Do you want to hang out later? We can watch a movie at my house," he asked with a grin.My heart skipped a beat, and a smile tugged at the corners of my lips. "Okay," I replied, trying to hide my excitement.He leaned in and pecked me on the cheek, causing me t
KATHERINE THRONESI couldn't bear the thought of him announcing to the whole school that we had sex, just like he had done with all those other girls.My mind raced with worry, and without thinking, I bolted away from him as fast as I could. I needed to find a safe place to hide. I dashed through the hallways, my legs carrying me as if my life depended on it. Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision. The door handle to the chemistry lab was the first thing I grabbed, and I tumbled inside and closed the door behind me, leaning against it to catch my breath.Luckily, it was empty.My heart thudded in my chest, a mix of anxiety and anticipation flooding my senses. I was scared that he had succeeded in using me, that he didn't care about me at all. I know he swears that he was a changed man. But I couldn't shake off the feeling. What if everything we had shared meant nothing to him? The thought shattered my fragile hopes, leaving me feeling vulnerable and betrayed.As I hid in that
KATHERINE THRONES My eyes fluttered open the next morning, and then they widened in sheer horror. Today was a Monday! "Christ!" I sprang out of my bed and saw that I was still in the same clothes from last night – I had not even bothered to change out of them. My eyes were hollow and even stung in pain from all the tears I had cried last night. I glanced at my alarm clock, I had to be in school in the next thirty minutes and the drive to school was fifteen. I'll be late!I quickly hopped into the bathroom and freshened up quickly. Afterwards, I went to my wardrobe and took out a T-shirt and a pair of jeans, I quickly slid on my converses and I was out of my apartment's door in a dash. I drove to school as quickly as I could and silently prayed not to be pulled over by the cops. Luckily, I was somehow able to make it into the premises in time. I took a look at myself from the glass of one of the windows in the hallway, I looked like a zombie. My hair was a mess – I had simply