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CHAPTER THIRTY SIX: ATHENA
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RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO PROLOGUE:ATHENA
An hour ago.."Hello little mouse, it was so easy to get you up here, all I had to do was take that morons phone and text you, and you came running to him without any questions asked," Dylan said, his breath fanning my neck as I attempted to remain still so he wouldn't notice how afraid I was."Where is Leo? If you don't let me go, I'm going to scream bloody murder," I managed to say, but my trembling voice betrayed me, showing my fear."Oh, don't worry about him, little mouse; after all, when his old friend is finished with him, your boyfriend will wish he hadn't crossed me," Dylan said, and I could tell he was smiling."What are you talking about? You sick fuck, where is Leo?" I cursed, causing his hold on my shoulders to tighten."If he ignored you like everyone else and minded his own fucking business maybe you wouldn't have even thought of fighting back then and now" "Shut up! You're sick, you made my life miserable" "Ever since he arrived, you have been acting like you own the
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER ONE: AUSTIN
It's been a week since Red and Leo were brought to the hospital following their accidents. Sophie, Shane, and I have been in and out of the hospital, trying to help them in any way we could by simply being here. When they were brought to the hospital, Sophia said I had a mental breakdown after the doctors informed us that both Leo and Red had slipped into comas and they didn't know when they would wake up. As a result, the doctors had to sedate me so that I wouldn't hurt myself.The news of my close friends, Leo and Red, falling into comas was devastating. Leo and Red were more than friends – they were like family to me. So I find myself constantly praying for their recovery, hoping that they will wake up soon and that everything can return to the way it used to be. Because the idea of losing them is incredibly difficult to bear.After the doctors assessed me and confirmed I was in the right state of mind, they released me. However, due to my recent breakdown, Sophie and Shane have b
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER TWO: AUSTIN
"I can't believe this, Silas. This must be some twisted joke to get back at me, isn't it?" I heard my mother say, her voice filled with a mix of disbelief and anger but my focus was on my father who just revealed that he was going to die.Silas appeared unaffected by her emotional outburst, his gaze locked onto me. He took a deliberate step in my direction, pausing a couple of feet away. The soft glow of the light cast his silhouette, revealing his presence. As he stood there, the undeniable truth was clear: he was my father. The resemblance between us was striking—our eyes held the same hue, the lines of our noses mirrored one another, our hair colors complemented, and our physical builds were eerily similar.He broke the silence, his voice steady yet full of emotion as he began to speak, "I've been diagnosed with stage three lung cancer. The chemotherapy hasn't yielded any results, and the doctors have given me just a few years to live.""Are you here to ask for forgiveness?" I que
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER THREE: LEO
The persistent beeping sounds beside me filled the air as I slowly began to wake up. I blinked my eyes open, revealing a sterile setting with white walls. As the beeping grew more intense, I tried to sit up, only to be greeted by a searing pain in my abdomen that elicited an involuntary groan.So I decided to remain still, scanning the room with my eyes. There, I saw Shane peacefully asleep in Sophia's embrace on a large couch at the foot of my bed. Meanwhile, Austin appeared uncomfortable, dozing off in a chair nearby. Fighting through the discomfort, I managed to croak, "Hey, Austin... What happened?" Since he was the lightest sleeper, I hoped to catch his attention first.I wondered where I was as I tried to wake up Austin, who seemed fast asleep. My eyes searched the room for clues, and when my mind became clearer, I realized I was in a hospital. But the question remained: why was I here?I called out for Sophia, and her eyes opened instantly, locking onto me. Tears welled up as
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER FOUR: LEO
"Your father? I thought you said he was dead, " I asked as I stared at Austin in disbelief as I tried to make sense of the revelation."Well it turns out the one who died was not my biological father but my stepfather who was used as a means to an end because my real father's family didn't want me" Austin explained, his voice filled with emotion."Wow," I responded, unable to find the right words. It had only been a few days since I woke up, and so much had happened in Austin's life that I wasn't aware of. "How are you taking all this? Be honest with me, Austin.""I don't even know how to feel about all this," Austin said as he ran his hands through his hair in frustration, "the fact that she lied to me my whole life isn't what is pissing me off. it's the fact that she let that bastard who she called my father beat me up to the point that i had to go to the hospital every other week. ""I'm sorry, bro. That must have been tough. It takes someone who was raised by an abusive father to
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER FIVE: LEO
"It all started when I was very young, we had a happy family, everything was going well, then eventually my mother gave birth to Shane, and it was the happiest day of my life. I swore that protect the kid" I explained as a smile made it's way to my face as my thoughts went back to the day Shane was born I was so fucking happy"I would be happy if I had that kid as my little brother. He is the best little brother ever," Austin commented as a smile made its way to his face"Yeah, he is," I added, my voice heavy with emotion. "As I was saying, everything was going great until my father lost his job when I was ten, and that's when our picture-perfect family came crashing down.""Damn," Austin cursed."My father began drinking to the point where he would pass out cold on the couch until the next day," I said, my hand clenched at my side as I remembered coming home from school and seeing him passed out on the couch. I took a long breath before continuing to talk. "My mother who would always
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER SIX:LEO
"Wait, so you're telling me the guy who owns the illegal fighting ring you where once a fighter at may be responsible for you getting shot," Austin repeated as he stared at me in shock"I'm not sure, but I think he might be responsible or might have something to do with it," I explained "Why do you think he might be the one? You said you were fighting in the void. You must have made one or two enemies who wanted revenge because you beat the shit out of them, " Austin said"That's another way to look at it. That's why I said I wasn't sure," I said as a frustrated sigh left my lips, then my thoughts went back to the strange texts I've been receiving. Austin probably needed to know about those, too, because they might be connected."You look like you might have something else to tell me," Austin said"Why do you think so?" I asked, causing him to roll his eyes at me"Maybe because you look guilty and are avoiding my gaze," Austin said in a matter of fact tone, "I hate and like the fact
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER SEVEN: AUSTIN
Later that day, as Sophia and Shane came to the hospital to visit Athena and Leo, I took the opportunity to tell them about my father and extend an invitation for dinner, hoping they would like to meet him and help me decide if he truly was worth all the stress."How are you feeling, Leo?" Sophia asked as she took a seat on one of the empty chairs the nurses had provided for us in Athena's room"I'm doing well. How was your day at work? I hope Shane isn't causing you any trouble. I really appreciate you keeping an eye on him while I'm in here," Leo inquired while Shane cheekily stuck his tongue out in response."Work went well, though a bit stressful. Shane, on the other hand, behaved perfectly and even assisted me with some tricky documents. He is a smart kid; babysitting him helps take my mind off things," Sophia explained with a smile, casting a glance at Shane, who had a smug smile on his face"See bro, she called me an angel and said I'm smart. Maybe you should take som
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RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER THIRTY SIX: ATHENA
After a moment of silence, Silas spoke. "I just want to get to know him before it’s too late. I won’t justify my actions by saying I really didn’t know he existed because his mother never told me about him," he answered, a small smile forming on his face."What do you mean by 'before it’s too late?'" I asked, curious about his statement. Was something wrong? Was he leaving?"I have cancer, and I'm not responding to treatment. Like I said, I wasn't a good man, and it cost me everything, so I’m using the little time I have left to atone for my sins," Silas said, a pained smile tugging at his lips as the table fell silent again."I'm sorry you're sick, but if you hurt that boy again, the cancer won’t be what kills you—I will," Sophia threatened, and it was clear she meant what she had just said."I will keep that in mind, but I swear on my life, I won’t hurt Austin on purpose. I’ll do my best to be there for him and for all of you because he sees you as his family, which means you’re my
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE: ATHENA
Lisa's father glared at Austin and Silas before snapping his gaze to his daughter and her friend. "We're leaving. Now. Don't question me, young lady!" His voice left no room for argument, though beneath the sharpness, there was a flicker of fear—Silas’s threat to report him as a crooked cop had clearly made him fear for his life.Lisa stared at him in disbelief. "Dad, you can't be serious! We can't just walk away. I'll be the laughingstock at school if people find out I ran from this freak of nature. You don't need to be scared of them. I’m sure he's just bluffing," she spat, her words dripping with disdain.Silas's frown deepened as he turned toward her, his eyes hardening. "You might be their age, but you're nothing like the kids standing beside me. You and every other kid here are nothing but demons, thriving on making life hell for kids like Austin and Athena. I promise, whatever you throw at them, I’ll give it right back—just give me a reason.""You can't threaten our kids. That'
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR: ATHENA
"Damn, Red! That slap was so unexpected and funny," Austin started laughing, and the others joined in, filling the diner with our laughter. "Well done, the bitch deserved it.""You filthy whore! How dare you hit me!" Lisa's voice cracked as she screeched, her eyes burning with fury as they locked onto mine."I did it because I can, and if you don't get out of my face, I'll do it again," I said with a satisfied grin spreading across my face. Her anger shifted to shock as she stared at me. Does this dumb bitch think I'm bluffing? "Five, four, three—by the time I finish counting, if you're still here, I will slap you again, Lisa.""You wouldn't dare. My father's a policeman; he'll have you and your pathetic group thrown in jail," Lisa threatened, clearly expecting me to back down.But she was so wrong.Without a word, I slapped her again, harder this time. Her shock was priceless. "Tell your dad he can go fuck himself," I said, my grin growing wider as Lisa held on to her swollen cheeks.
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE: ATHENA
"None of you have seen it?" Barney asked, his eyes narrowing in confusion."Seen what? We've been too busy to read anything, let alone newspapers," Sophia replied, her voice tinged with worry."I don't think she needs to see it, Sophia. It's irrelevant," Rudy interjected, her voice shaking slightly."I'm okay, Rudy. I need to know," I insisted, my heart pounding with confusion.Rudy sighed, her eyes darting between Sophia and me. "You need to be seated for this," she said, her voice heavy with concern."You're scaring me, Rudy," Sophia murmured as we all moved to the booth at the far end of the diner.We could feel the stares of the other customers, their eyes piercing and judgmental. My skin prickled with discomfort. Before I could say anything, Austin's voice cut through the tension, filled with irritation and anger. "If you assholes keep staring, I'll give you something to stare at. Mind your fucking business, we're not here for your amusement."The customers quickly looked away, a
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO: AUSTIN
A few days later...Red and Sophia were finally able to get discharged from the hospital. The doctors and Stephen did all the necessary tests to ensure they were okay before giving them the all-clear, and I couldn’t have been happier. She can finally leave the four walls of that room. But the thought terrifies me. I can't tell anyone how I feel. I don't want to scare them or add to our worries. We've got enough on our plate already.On some bad days, when I look at her, I can still see her body covered in blood from that terrible night. The memory gives me nightmares, but I'm glad she's okay now. My main goal is to help her get revenge on those who hurt her, so my conscience can be at peace. I know it's not my fault she got hurt, but if I had protected her better, she wouldn't have gone up to that roof that night.Sophia and Red were talking to the doctors when Riley arrived to pick up Xavier. "Hey guys, what are you up to? Are Sophia and Athena done?" she greeted, her smile lighting
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE: ATHENA
"Austin, please take the boys to the cafeteria. I want to talk to Athena alone," Leo said, his voice steady and devoid of emotion. Austin nodded without hesitation, turning to the boys with a mischievous grin on his face."Come on, let’s go spoil your dinner," he joked. The boys laughed as they followed him out of the room. The door clicked shut, leaving Leo and me alone for the first time since I got hurt.I’d missed him, but there were more pressing matters at hand. I needed to know what happened and why he got hurt."I didn’t want you to know while you’re still getting better, but since the cat’s out of the bag, I have to tell you." Leo sat beside me, his fingers interlocking with mine, placing a gentle kiss on my hand."The same day you got hurt, Austin and the others said I was shot." His voice wavered slightly, eyes searching mine. "I don’t remember anything, but when I get my memories back, I will find whoever did this and make them pay for almost taking me from the people I lo
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER THIRTY: ATHENA
"I don't want any trouble," Tommy said, his fear evident in his eyes and tone as he took a step back."You just found it," Leo growled as Tommy's eyes darted nervously, avoiding Leo's furious gaze."You didn't answer his question. What the hell are you doing here? And why are you bugging Athena, you bastard?" Austin demanded, his voice thick with anger as he glared at Tommy."I came to see someone. I swear, we met by coincidence. And I wasn't bothering her," Tommy's voice trembled, his eyes wide with fear."That's not what I saw when I walked in on you two." Stephen crossed his arms, his angry gaze fixed on Tommy."I-I," Tommy stammered, staring at the floor, avoiding my gaze."Are you fucking kidding me? Did he try to hurt you, Athena?" Leo asked, his eyes scanning me, checking for signs of damage."I'm fine. Let's just go back to my room. He's not worth you guys getting worked up over," I said, clutching Leo's hand and tugging on his sleeve."You're very lucky she wants to let this
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: ATHENA
"I might have heard wrong, but did you just say someone pushed you off that roof?" Sophia asked, her lips pressed tightly together as she stared at me, her expression a mixture of anger and a hint of curiosity. "Yes, you didn't hear wrong. Someone pushed me off that roof that night, and that person is Dylan Thompson," I answered, causing the frown on her face to deepen. "That asswipe! I've tolerated him and his friends for so long because you told me not to make it a big deal, but this is different. He tried to kill you, and there is no way in hell I'm going to let this go. That bastard is going to pay for this," Sophia said, her body visibly tense as she stared back at me. "I'm not letting this go, Auntie Sophia. I'm going to make sure they pay. I have a plan, and it involves me destroying all their lives. I just wanted to tell you everything after we left the hospital because I will probably get in trouble later because of my plans and would need you to help me out," I explaine
RETRIBUTION: A BULLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT: ATHENA
Morning came sooner than I expected. The soft light filtered through the hospital room's curtains, and I woke up feeling slightly refreshed. There was a knock on the door, and a nurse entered with a cheerful smile, bringing my breakfast and some containers that held medication that I assumed were mine. "Good morning, Athena. How are you feeling today?" she asked, placing the tray on the table beside me. She then took out an infrared thermometer and held it a few centimetres from my head to check my temperature. Once she had it, she moved on to check my pulse, jotting down each piece of information as she took it. "I'm feeling better, thank you," I replied, sitting up and taking the tray. The smell of the food reminded me how hungry I was. Even though it was hospital food and might not taste as good as what I usually ate, I still wanted some. "That's good to hear. After eating, make sure to take your medication. I will be back later to take the tray and check on you," she said war
