74. Piggyback- Natalie -Spending time with Riley turns out to be a fun day with occasional awkward moments. I love the massive gossip info she dumps on me but resent her when she implies we will hang out in school together. She mistook my silence as yes. For some reason, I don’t object.I am sure West has put her on this. Riley is too gullible to realize West is manipulating her to get back at me. He gave me that warning and I am worried he might follow through. I don’t want to spend time with them. But I am not sure what Jacob wants. I don’t get along with them doesn’t mean Jacob has to stop talking to them too. After the marathon, She asks me about Jacob. After digging details from me she grins. “I knew It since day one!”I frown. “What do you mean since day one?”“The way he was ready to beat the shit out of David and Sam that night…” She giggles. “And… it was written all over your face too. I think that’s why Millie is so jealous of you…”“She is?” That’s news to me.“Yea… she g
75. The Bully- West -—A few days ago—.I knew I was fucked up. It never bothered me. Apple doesn’t fall from the tree after all. Why expect something different?I was friends with Natalie when she was dating Jake. Jake, the asshole, created hype for her in our team. Yea, that was the reason many of us, me included, got interested in her in the first place. It was easier for me to win her over. It didn’t bother me when some athletes made schemes to get in bed with her. I knew she was smart. Unfortunately, not smart enough to keep her distance from me. I never realized how much she was into me until that party night… When we finally stopped talking. But I had to break things off… Things were getting messier. My own troubles were enough to keep me stressed and occupied. I didn’t need pressure from Natalie too. She was too observant. It could put her in danger, so it was necessary to shut her off and maintain some distance. I thought it wouldn’t bother me.I have never been so wrong.
76. Apologies- West -.When I enter my house, a pungent smell hits my nose and makes me want to puke. As if a tiring day at school and that session with that counselor wasn’t enough to piss me off. I glance at the stinking piles of dishes and garbage lying around in the kitchen and my blood boils.“Clean up the house for God’s sake, Alfred!” I yell at my father.“And what are you supposed to do? Lazy Ass!” He howls.It’s no new sight. Especially when I am not making an effort to keep this place clean. I go to the living room and show him my wrist wrapped in warm bandages. He goes quiet. He probably forgot, just like he forgets everything these days.
77. Science Experiment - Jacob - . We sit in the library’s farthest corner. Studying. At least I am. Trying to help her with a science experiment she is lagging behind. While I am lost in notes, she runs her fingers through my hair at the base of my neck. I close my eyes to focus on my breathing. I love it when she randomly touches me. Many times I have to focus because I go hard so freaking quickly... These things have never happened to me before. “I think I just learned a new spot in your body,” she whispers in my ear. We still have so much to explore. It’s been almost two weeks, and we have been sneaking out around at every chance we get. I am surprised at the way I physically opened up to her. But I am conflicted if I am ready to go beyond kisses and touching. But the attraction and sexual tension are undeniable. She sighs. “I want to cuddle you... for hours.” I raise a brow at her. “Do you think we will stop at cuddles? “ She gives me a naughty smile and says, “I think I
78. Ten pounds lighter🤍🖤🤍 Natalie 🤍🖤🤍Every time West tries to play nice with me, I want to punch his face. I am feeling awful about rejecting him again and again. Not because I feel bad for him.Nooo.Fuck him.I feel bad because whenever he approaches me, Jacob is around to see the conversation play out. Jacob must be wondering if I am some sort of self-pretentious bitch not forgiving his poor friend.Arghhh!It’s my fault though. I should have come clean to him when he asked me about my tiff with West. Now with each day passing, I am finding it more and more hard to admit. Although I have decided I will do one thing right today. Something I was supposed to do a year ago.Once I am free from my counselor meeting, I rush toward the locker room to catch up with Norris. I want to meet him alone. We have been talking now. The first time I greeted him, he looked at me as if I had grown two heads. I felt terrible.Luckily, I catch sight of him when he is almost near the locker room.
79. Deflower- Jacob -.I think I am having a mini panic attack. I want to go all the way with her tonight.I know I want to. But I am freaking nervous.Would it be a good idea to tell her beforehand that I am… a virgin?God, I hope she doesn’t get disappointed in me if I don’t last long. Nobody lasts for the first time. I was bold with her as long as our clothes were on. We haven’t even seen each other naked yet.Jesus!My cock goes hard every time I recall her soft breast against my chest this afternoon. Damn, I want her and I want her bad. But I know I won’t last.What If something worse happens and I don’t even get a hard-on!God dammit! I need to stop thinking about these stupid scenarios.My phone pings and Here comes the much-awaited message.When I check it, to my dismay, as the messages pop onto my screen one by one and I feel a rollercoaster of emotions.My-Dull-Mean-Happening-Girlfriend: ‘Dad said he will drop me at Ira’s’NOOOO!My-Dull-Mean-Happening-Girlfriend: ‘I told h
80. Torment - Natalie - . A girl rushes toward us with a huge smile and hugs Jacob without giving him time to react or respond. Some old friend? I step away to give them some space, but he steps backward from her and pulls me near him again. Ok... “How are you?” She says in a chirpy voice. “GOD I missed you.” She throws a glance at me. I smile, but she doesn’t acknowledge it. Rude! I take a quick look at Jacob, wondering if he will introduce me. Jacob pinches his eyes and says, “Quit the facade, Sadie!” Her smile drops, and her expression hardens. Now she looks at me again, but with hatred in her eyes. It’s creepy how her expression changed within a few seconds. Jacob continues, “This is not Ok! Approaching me... or even talking to me! Nothing's gonna change. Move on for God’s sake. It’s been more than a year!” My eyes widen hearing Jacob’s voice. It’s the first time I have seen him agitated and angry like this. “Got yourself a new girl…” She looks at me with disdain. “D
81. First Night- Jacob -.Natalie walks down the stairs wearing my shirt. I knew she would do that. But I didn’t know she would look so hot when my shirt would slide down her shoulder.It’s too big for her and I think she hasn’t buttoned it properly on purpose. My eyes widen when I see her legs.“Where are your shorts?” I ask her. Looks like she is trying to get even with me for snatching her top away. I cannot help but leer at her.She shrugs and sits at the dinner table.That’s ok.I will get back to her. I have the entire night.I serve her dinner and ask, “So… You have finally been to my room… Are you happy now?”“Very!” she says, amused.“Did you find any dead body in there?”She squints her eyes at me and says, “I still need to check the bathroom.”“Will you report me if you find one?”“Maybe…” She shrugs and then adds, “Or maybe not… You need to convince me if you don’t want me to.”I grin.She loves the food. We talk about school, hockey, exams, and whatnot. I tell her I am
Upcoming Books in 'Not Sure Anymore Series':– Riley and ?? - An age gap Romance after 1 year: 'Ruining My Enemy's Daughter' (onGoing)– West - Making of a Don- after 2 years (Coming Soon) – Norris and June - Brother’s Best friend Romance after 2 years (Coming Soon)– Ira & Liam - Second chance romance after 5 years (Coming Soon)– West and ?? - Mafia Romance after 10 years (Coming Soon)---- 'Ruining My Enemy's Daughter' (onGoing) ----- "Typical Women. They want everything. Don’t they? They want money. A big house. A good fucking bank balance and when you work hard, pour your sweat and blood for them. They cheat.... She hurt me by choosing him years ago. It's my time to hurt them back." - Mikolaj … … Riley is reeling under the trauma of her assault. She needs kindness and compassion in her life. Someone to help her pick her bits and pieces and make her whole again. Mikolaj is someone she shouldn’t be around. He is a ruthless CEO out for vengeance on her parents. How will she
- Jacob - . “When are you coming home?” June pouts over the video call that has been going past 15 minutes. I am surprised how she finds so many things to talk about with me nowadays. Turns out Mom and dad have been breathing down her neck ever since I left for college. Now I realize maybe Mom and dad didn't exactly have any special grudge with me. They just needed someone to bicker all the time. I feel bad about June, because I know how overbearing they can be. “June, I cannot come this weekend.” I don’t have money and time! “Why!” “I am busy with studies..” “How come Norris is not busy but you are… he is going home the same weekend I am asking you to come,” she says and I frown. Yea… Sometimes I wish to switch places with Norris. Especially when I feel I am not giving Natalie proper attention. I could really use some free time. Wait a minute…. “How do you know Norris is coming home that week?” She flushers. “Uhmm… I… just know. Gotta go bye!” she says and cuts the call.
Epilogue - II.- Natalie -.“She will probably sprinkle holy water all over in there,” Jacob quips as we walk out of my room. It makes me giggle.He is probably right.I never knew she was so devoted to her religion when I came here for a runner program last year.She is nice.. But too rigid sometimes.I try not to judge her, but she judges me all the damn time.“I wish I could rent an apartment,” I say ruefully. He hums and rubs my back.Jacob has his own Two-room apartment he shares with Norris, whereas I had nobody to share the rent. Ira and Riley wanted to stay on campus as it’s much cheaper and with travel costs in picture there was no point spending money elsewhere.We walk towards the restaurant to meet Ira and Riley for lunch. They are roommates now. I feel jealous as fuck sometimes.”How is Riley doing?”“She is good.. mostly good… She finally started seeing this guy who was following her around for the past two months,” I hope something works out for her. I am glad she is
117. Epilogue—A Year Later—- Jacob -.My phone pings for the third time, and I roll my eyes. Jeez.. Have patience, girl! I pull out my phone and check it anyway. Just to be sure she doesn't have some surprising news at the last minute. My-Impatient-Girlfriend: ‘Where the hell are you?’Me: ‘Almost there… your building’s security guard is slow.’Damn Slow…I am here to see her and right now we are on a timer. According to Natalie, we only have 20 minutes left. I hate being on a timer, but I am desperate too. As soon as the guard lets me into the building, I make a run for her dorm-room.18 minutes…I have raced through this building many times. But this time I am too late. Two more minutes to see her. Time is too short today.“Oh wow! Hey Jacob…”I wince at hearing her voice. I turn and wave at Ira.“I… will see you at lunch! Bye!” I say without stopping for her.She laughs and yells at me, “I don’t think you will make it this time. "Yeah, mock me. I turn and smirk. “Oh I will, I a
116. When she went missing - Trigger Warning - Implied Rape- West -.Everything is dark and blurry…Pungent smell of blood and urine is all over the place. I can hear someone sobbing. I blink repeatedly, trying to focus. Dread sets in my heart when I realize it’s Riley.How? What happened?I know it’s her.I am trying to think and turn my head to look for her. I heard her scream.Fuck!They got hold of her… My head is throbbing as I conclude the obvious
115. Make it work - Jacob - . We both lay on the floor in my closet, our limbs tangled in each other. “We should go to bed… “I say, sighing heavily. “No..” She whines. “I don’t want a sore back again, Natalie.. “ We have been laying here for the past hour. She hugs me tight with determination so I cannot get up. “This is not fair! “ I grumble. “You got a nice little mattress called Jacob… What about me?” She giggles and gets up. “I have news..” she says while grabbing my T-shirt to wear. I look at her, and she drops the bombshell. “Dad asked you to join us for breakfast.” Ahh fuck… “I knew this was coming…” I sigh. I cannot keep sleeping with his daughter while avoiding him altogether. “Don’t worry…” she says in a fake sympathetic voice, “I told him not to push you around this time.” That makes me laugh, and she grins back at me. “It’s not a pleasant experience to fall on your bum.” I tell her while getting back into the room. “How would you feel if my family aske
–Present Day–- Natalie -.Nowadays, I spend my time with Riley as much as I can. Sometimes we style each other’s hair while watching movies. Sometimes we paint. I suck at it.Sometimes we bake. She sucks at it. I can see her mood improving a little every day. I have been convincing her to go to prom with us.“Norris would love to take you as his date.” I tell her as I realize that she is thinking about the date, or maybe West.She isn’t angry with him. Maybe she had been telling the truth all along. There was no sexual assault. It doesn’t make sense though.She shrugs. “Okay!”“Really!” My eyes widen.She laughs. “Yeah why not..”I have to make sure Norris isn’t taking anybody else.Sh*t Sh*t Sh*t!Once we exhaust all our options to pass our time, we go out cycling. I take her to the campsite by the lake, where I spent that night with Jacob. We sit there for hours and I tell her stories of college campus. I tell her about my hot coach and how Jacob was green with envy when he met
114. That Day – Three weeks ago – - West - . When I reach home, I stiffen to realize someone is inside. Alfred is usually out at this time and doesn’t come back until late at night. I open the door carefully and see Riley sitting by the kitchen counter doing her schoolwork. She still has the keys. “You are late,” she says. I blink at her. She turns and raises her brow, expecting an answer from me. It makes me smile. “I didn’t want to come back to an empty house.” I admit. That damn call from Spain has messed up my head today. I am not sure how I am feeling exactly. “What are you doing here?” I ask as I notice a cake box, some flowers and a tiny gift sitting on the counter next to her bag. Considering the way she snapped at me in the parking lot, I am sure it’s not for me. “Bought these for Mom’s birthday… “ She says then asks after a pause, “Do you remember who else’s birthday it is today?” I sigh. She is here to pick up a fight. That day when she saw the pics… She was t
113. Confused - West - . It’s for the first time I have ever been alone for this long. Single is the word, I guess. I tried to convince Riley, and I tried hard. But then I realized she can be God damn stubborn when she wants to be. In the next few days, a few things happened… Subtle, but enough to put me on edge and I felt it was better to leave her alone. “What happened to your girlfriend?” Caleb had asked. “None of your business!” He chuckled. “I know you guys broke up.” He shoves my personal information in my face to show me he keeps tabs on me. His tactics are getting old and have little effect on me. His requests to keep his precious packages secured in my house have increased. I have an inkling he is trying to set up a business for himself. I just hope he doesn’t drag me in his mess. “You must miss her in bed.” “Don’t push me Caleb.” I warned him. He shrugged. “If you are not dating her, I guess it’s an open pass for me-” I punched his face before he could complete his