CHLOE"Did…did you see that? Did you see? He embarrassed me" I paced around the room in anger."C'mon, just sit Chloe, he didn't embarrass you" Cassy ranted."Shut up! Just shut up! She's no better than me" I ruffled my hair in anger and frustration. Was her drawing really better than mine? Or was Henry just lying?No, no, it can't be. I'm good at everything I do, ain't I?"Chloe?" Samantha walked in wide-eyed and I stared at her in confusion."Look, come" she grabbed my arm and my eyes widened when the cars drove in.About five cars. My mouth went wide agape when he got down, the Governor."Dad!" I rushed to him and he engulfed me in a hug."Dad" I cried as I hugged him."Chloe…" he patted my hair and I smiled."Why…why are you here?" I asked and he laughed."I just came to check on my daughter" he caressed my cheeks and I smiled. I was getting emotional already."You shouldn't have…you could have sent for me. Please go in" He shook his head instead, "I only came to check up on you.
CHLOE"Where are you? Where are you Braden?" I yelled over the phone. "Where the fuck are you?""Don't yell at me bitch, don't" he exhaled and my mouth went wide open. He called me a bitch? Why? He has been acting all weird and sometimes sweet but…why's he doing this, today of all days."Happy birthday Chloe, go enjoy your birthday and let me be" he ranted and I sighed.Tears burned at my eyes but I wouldn't let them fall. It's my day, I'm 18. Something I've always dreamt off, I wouldn't let anything ruin it.I grabbed a stick of cigarette and the lighter and I smoked with a sad smile.He succeeded in ruining my day after…after I thought he loved me."Chloe!" Cassy jumped on me and I scoffed mentally."Get off me" she pulled away, the smile leaving her lips. "What's wrong?" She asked but I ignored her.I stood up and almost staggered. I wiped my tears ignoring the pain in my heart. It's my day, I should enjoy it."The caterers, dancers and everyone is here. The guests are many so the
"Dad?" I called as Henry and I walked into the room handinhand. Dad looked over at us and he sighed before walking to me."You really want to go with him Camila?" He asked and I nodded.He stared at Henry for a while and it was a look of guilt, trepidation and…something else. His look was replaced immediately, with the frigid one, "you're unstoppable now Camila, just do whatever you want" he told me and I sighed.I took his hand suppressing my tears, "you know you can just tell me, huh""No Camila, it's going to ruin things even more" he pressed his lips on my forehead and I cried.I hugged him tightly as I whimpered. I know he still cares, he was just angry."You should go, you shouldn't be late" he patted my back and I nodded.I stared at him slowly walking away when he stopped me, "can you call me dad?""Dad" I called as I fell to him in tears. The little makeup I wore stained his shirt but he didn't care, he hugged me tighter like never before."Be safe sweetheart" he broke the hu
HENRYI glanced around as I walked through the hallway. I looked at my phone to check the room number when I bumped into someone.I looked up and almost scoffed seeing it's Chloe. She was holding the hem of her gown with heavy makeup on her face."Henry…" she tried to touch me but I moved back."Don't act all good, I still want to punish you" I rolled my eyes trying to leave when she took my hand."You haven't even wished me yet" her lips formed in a pout and I scoffed."You have no right to touch me" I deadpanned and she let go of my arm, anger appearing on her face."And who does? Camila? Are you here with her? Are you here with that low life?"I grabbed her arm in anger, "call her a low life and see what I do.""You're a fool. You are." She hit my face and I scoffed. "She doesn't deserve you. I do. I should be the one you love"My brows contorted in confusion as I stared at her. Is this girl crazy? She wants to date her cousin? Isn't she in love with Braden?"I should be the one. I
CAMILAI sniffed as Henry left. I wanted to sleep when I suddenly remembered dad's words. I had to rush after him so I could be by his side.I didn't know what I felt when I saw him kissing…my biggest enemy, Chloe. Anger boiled through me and hurt…Henry shouldn't be having anything to do with her.Unfortunately, I said mean things to Henry and I feel bad."I'm sorry" I mumbled as I hugged myself. Goodness, I needed his warmth.The door opened and I looked up thinking it was Henry. My gaze met with…the coldest face I've ever seen. I subconsciously stood up and the person grinned.Looking down, I saw he was dressed in an all black and… I gasped seeing the gun.What? I recoiled in fear, my eyes widening. No, who's this?"Sweetheart" the voice called and I moved back. He kept moving towards me as I tentatively moved backwards until I reached the wall. I was scared of this man…I am. He seems deadly and something about him screamed danger."Who…who are you?" My lips quivered when he reached
My eyes widened and my heart stopped seeing Camila.She was being tortured. Blood dripped down her face, mixing with the tears that rolled down. Through the phone, I could feel the hotness of her tears. Her once pretty face was now destroyed and I didn't know when a tear rolled down."Camila!" I called and the face appeared. He peered into the phone and he was laughing. This…for a moment, he seemed familiar but it was just for a moment."Smith, what do you say? Do you want to know who she is and why we have her?""Connect the phone to each of your devices" Arnold yelled and the man stopped."No, no, don't do that. Don't get them involved. You don't want to get them involved, right Smith?""Who's it?" Chloe asked as she walked over to us."Don't do anything Arnold, just stay back " Dad said calmly.Immediately Chloe saw the person, I saw her flinch."Oh cute little baby" the man waved and he smiled."Mr…we know him right?"What? They know him?"Who's he?" I grabbed her arm as I stared
CAMILAPain, hurt, aching, stiffness was what I was in as I glanced around. My hands were tied and tears rolled down as I awaited my fate.Was Henry going to risk his life for me? But…who are these people? What do they want?I sighed in regret, I should have listened to dad. More tears rolled down but I paused when I heard the clicking of shoes. I looked up immediately and my gaze met with his. This man! He's the same person…the same person I've been seeing in the school!Who's he?"Hey sweetheart" he smiled as he approached me."How are you Hun?" he lowered his head, his nose grazing hard against my skin and my skin recoiled in disgust."Are you ready for some secrets huh?" He whispered, his fingers playing on my face and it made me almost want to puke."Who are you?" I asked as I cocked my head to him."You'll know soon" he whispered. He glanced around and my eyes widened seeing the injection.No, no, no."You're lucky you're still this cute sweetheart" he whispered as he wiped blo
No John, nothing of sort will happen because right now, I'll make you…I'll make you confess to your sin. I'll make you confess the school wasn't yours." I paused when I heard that and the man continued. "You'll confess the terrible things you did and the fact that…you don't deserve that position." Charles exhaled with a smile."But before that, shouldn't I allow you to spend time with her?"Charles untied dad's hands and I waited for him to untie mine but he didn't ."You'll regret this!" Dad gritted once more and he laughed."You won't get the support anymore after I get the truth out of you." Charles finally walked away."What? What did he mean? What…"I paused when I heard dad sniff. My eyes widened as a tear rolled down and I wondered why. Another came down but he wasn't crying. There were just tears on his face.He exhaled at intervals before he stood up. He staggered walking towards the gate Camila was in."Untie me" I yelled but he didn't even spare me a glance.CAMILAMy head
Anna glanced around in class as she watched the news.So Camila is the Governor's daughter. Wow. She exhaled as she continued watching.So, what will happen to Camila's and Henry's relationship huh? And Chloe, she wondered how she'd feel.She was so engrossed in the state's activities that she didn't know when the person approached her."Hey" the voice jerked her back to reality and she smiled on seeing Clinton.The smile left her face when she saw him stare intently at her."What?" She mumbled under her breath. His look was kind of holding compassion but she better not think far."Camila isn't in school?" He glanced around and she nodded to his question. Does he still want Camila?"Won't she come for exams?" She heard him say under his breath and she almost scoffed."Do you still like her?" She found herself asking. The question made Clinton pause because yes, he still wanted her."No" he lied but it felt like he was telling the truth.Anna gave a discreet smile before turning to him
Braden stared at Chloe as she slept. They had a good time and he enjoyed every bit of it. He came here to make love to her because when he heard she still wanted Henry, he wanted to go mad. He couldn't believe it but thank goodness, he thought of everything.Chloe was just someone who lacked love and Samantha only influenced her. So, he came with the intention to make things clear. He loves her and she needs to know.She moved closer to him and he wrapped his arms around her in a protective manner.…When Chloe woke up, he was still admiring her. Chloe sat up with a blush as her boobs dangled down.Braden pulled her to him before he exhaled, "I love you."His voice was in a whisper yet it meant so much to Chloe. She pulled away from the hug, her shock evident on her face.He said he loves her? She blinked rapidly as she processed it."You…you" she wanted to say but he stopped her with a kiss."Yes, I love you" he declared once more, a happy smile on his lips."Oh my gosh, oh my gosh"
CAMILAI sobbed as I curled up on the bed. I tried hugging my tiny self as I reminisced on everything.If Henry is angry then, maybe, he might just end things with me.He…he will tell me to fuck off. A tear ran down my face as I thought of it. No, I can't think of losing Henry.The knock on the door interrupted my thoughts and I dashed to the door immediately.My face sank when I saw it wasn't Henry but my face lit up seeing it's Fanscho."Fanscho…" I subconsciously pulled him into a hug.Damn, I haven't seen him for a long time.He chortled as he patted my back which got me smiling."You're really okay, thank goodness."I pulled away instantly and he laughed, "come with, Henry sent for you.""Henry?" I batted my eyelashes as happiness surged through me, "where's he?""Come with me, I'll take you."…My heartbeat quickened as we took every step towards the garden where Henry was. Fanscho was leading the way and I tentatively walked behind him.Will Henry break up with me? No, why'd he
CAMILAMy heart thumped loudly inside of me and I glanced at Henry but he only stared unfazed. Isn't he scared or bothered?Well, just now dad said he has to talk to the two of us and…I'm scared.I'm scared he's going to end everything between us. No, I don't want that. I don't want to lose Henry."Stop being a scared pussycat" Henry gave a lopsided smile and I didn't know how but…it made me smile. I know he meant something else. He's being naughty while I'm scared huh? Well of course, he became naughty when he came back.You had to see how many times he had me yesterday."Shut up!" I whispered jokingly but paused when the footsteps approached.Dad is coming."Heyy" he sat down and my heart sank at his sight. I hate having to see his arm this way.I held back my tears as I waited for what he had to say."Camila…" he called with an exhale and Henry scoffed."You know you're my blood now and that's affecting your relationship with Henry."A lone tear ran down my face as he said what I e
HENRYAnger boiled in me as I stared at them. Why did they even leave me in the hospital? I came here with Mia and just at the doorstep, I heard him talk lovingly to Camila. He loves her that much?Of course, she's his lost daughter. But he has never directed such attention to me. Even while Camila was away, he took Chloe as his daughter and he only treated me less than a son."Answer me!" I ordered and I saw Camila flinch. Her lips trembled and I knew she was scared.No, I wasn't her for that, I shouldn't make her scared ."Why did you leave?" I sauntered towards her and she swallowed trying to maintain eye contact with me."She had…" dad tried speaking but I stopped him."I need you to excuse us" I ordered, anger building in me. He only nodded and he ruffled Camila's hair before walking out.Wow! How much he loves her. Now, I'm forced to think he's not my dad."Why did you leave?" I held Camila's jaw as I stared softly at her."I…I…I…please…just go Henry" she stuttered and I exhaled
HENRYI woke up with a flicker of pain. My head hurt and my arm hurt. I tried opening my eyes but my lids felt too heavy.I tried rolling on the bed but the pain in my chest made me stay still. I groaned when the pain increased and the events came rushing to my memory.I was shot…I was with Camila . Camila was telling me to hold on but I couldn't. She told me she loved me, she told me to stay alive but my hands slipped off her face.Am I dead? Is that why I can't open my lids?I opened my mouth to speak, maybe someone could tell me where I was, "anyone there?""Henry?" I heard the voice. A familiar voice.I heard footsteps which meant the person was coming towards me. And…that's when my lids opened.I squinted my eyes as the rays hit my eyes and I saw Mia.Mia? I thought it's Camila. I glanced around as I searched for Camila but I only saw Chloe. Where's my love? Charles didn't take her, did he?Mia reached me and immediately, she took my hand, sobbing lightly."You're okay now.""Whe
CHLOEI grinned as they all stared at me as the only hope they had. I saw the Governor, no ex-Governor glared at me but I didn't care.When Camila left, I thought about it.She said a few words and her explanation seemed quite true but I didn't believe her. But when she talked to dad, I saw the affection he had for her. Even when they wanted to kidnap him, they took her first so it could be true.And then Henry is in the hospital, he needs my own kind of blood. So, I had to use the opportunity to my advantage. I've always wanted Henry or Braden but this morning, Braden didn't care so I could just have Henry.I know we aren't siblings but only dad and I know that. So…I have to keep it away from Camila to get what I want.I don't care if he's my cousin or not."Tell us, what do you want?" Camila asked desperately."Only one thing, before he wakes up, you get out of his life. I want Henry so you have to step back.""Chloe! This isn't the …" Mia tried saying but I raised my hands and she
CHLOEI got out and I saw her eyes widened."Camila?" Mia ran out and I ran after her."Mia!" We reached her and Mia retreated in her steps when she saw the person."Henry? Henry?" She bent down and I saw tears roll down her eyes. A tear rolled down when I saw him. Henry. He's covered in a pool of blood.How did this happen? I looked over at Camila and saw…her face was plastered and filled with bruises.Did Uncle Charles torture them this much?"Henry?' Mia kept shaking him but his lids didn't even open."How…how did this happen?" Mia stuttered before she stood up. She grabbed Camila angrily. "How did this happen?"She wanted to speak but all that came out was a gasp. She was choking on her tears."Henry?" I took his hands and saw they were pale already.I saw Camila stare intently at me as tears rolled down her face."Where's the Governor?" Mia asked and Camila paused."Dad…dad…he's inside" she rushed towards the left and I ran after her. Wait, why did she call him dad? We got in an
CHLOE"Chloe!" I heard the voice barge in and I turned to the person immediately."Mia?" I called as my lips quivered."Where…where's Henry? Where's Camila? Where is the Governor? Are…is the news true?" She rushed her words and I scoffed."I don't know…Mia, I don't" I shut my eyes as a tear rolled down. Is it true? Why'd he confess to it? I didn't even know it was…it was uncle Charles.Damn. He finally caught the Governor. A secret we've tried to bury. Yes, we, I knew about it years back and that's why I struck a deal with the Governor. For his secret to remain with me, he has to treat me like his own. Not like I'd rat him out or anything.And he did…"Where…where are the guards?" Mia asked and I looked up."They…they all left.""Goodness " she shut her eyes, pacing around. "Where…where are they? We have to go save them" she mumbled and my eyes widened. What?"What…what, we have no guards.""Where are they?" She yelled and I flinched."Here, the guards tracked their location before t