Excitement and anticipation bubbled inside me as Ryker and I made our way up the stairs. His hand found its way under my shirt and he rubbed circles on my bare skin. Blood rushed to the surface of my skin and my breathing became shallow as his hand moved down to my ass and he gave it a little squeeze. I fumbled with the key and eventually got the door opened by some miracle.The moment we were inside, Ryker shut the door and immediately attacked me with his lips. I surrendered completely as he kissed me with pure hunger. I shook my boots off and Ryker pulled my shirt over my head. I pressed my boobs against his chest as I kissed him back with need.My heart was pounding wildly in my chest as he thrust his tongue into my mouth in a deep stroke. His palms gripped my ass and he pulled me closer to him, grinding our lower bodies together. I could feel the bulge in his jeans growing."You make me so fucking hard." He muttered against my lips as he lifted me up, I wrapped my legs around hi
Days rolled by and my relationship with Ryker was going smoothly. He would pick me up from work every day and we would make out in his car for a while. We had both planned that I would be staying over at his house this weekend. So, I had packed a few things and took them to work with me, I had also informed Seth that I would not be coming to work tomorrow.“How is it going with you and your guy?” Lucy teased as she sat down on a chair. Her hair was braided into dark long locs. I swear I fall in love with her hair every time she makes a new style. I kinda wished my hair was like hers, so that I can always make braids. But she told me detangling her hair was one of the hardest things in her life. “It’s been good, so far.” I smiled as I answered her. There wasn’t much to do in the kitchen and there were just two customers in the cafe, so I decided to chat with Lucy for a while. “What about you and Dylan? I hope he’s being a gentleman.”“You of all people know that he’s a gentleman, Shea
“Hey, baby.” Ryker greeted me as I entered his car.“Hi.” I smiled as I gave him a quick kiss and ruffled his hair. He stared at my face for a while. “What?” I asked him.“Have you been crying?” he asked as he touched my cheek. “And why is one side of your face red?”I didn’t expect him to see it, I had brushed my hair towards my face so it could cover it, I guess my hair didn’t understand the assignment.“Cassie came to the café today, and umm, I kinda had a fight with her.” I said as I avoided Ryker’s gaze.“You fought with Cassie?" He questioned in surprise. “It wasn’t really a fight. She slapped me and I slapped her back. I don’t know why she wouldn’t leave me alone.” I muttered as I tucked my hair behind my ear. Ryker held my injured hand and brought it close to himself.“She did this too?” I could feel the anger in his voice so I turned to face him. His expression hardened as he stared at my hand.“She yanked the bracelet off my hand so it cut my wrist, she said it should have
Ryker’s POVCassie really got to stop harassing Shea. Even though she told me not to talk to her, I still gotta do something about it. I had been calling Cassie's number all day but she didn’t pick up. So, I decided to call one of her friends, Olivia. She picked the call almost immediately.“Hey, Ryker. What a surprise.” Her cheery voice sounded through the phone.“Is Cassie with you?” I asked her without beating around the bush. I didn’t call her for some chit chat.“Yes, but she’s kinda busy. Why don’t we catch-““Pass the phone to her.” I cut her off. She scoffed and called me a rude brat before I heard her talk to Cassie.“Took you long enough, lover boy.” Her voice filtered through the phone. I hated it when she called me that.“Let’s meet up.” I told her.“Why? Are you going to tell me to stop threatening that bitch? Don’t bother, lover boy. You heard Olivia, I’m a busy woman.”“Stop acting like a Kid, Cassandra. You are-““You made me this way, Ryker. You broke up with me when
Shea’s POVI hate to admit this but the nurse was right. After Ryker left the room, I didn’t cry or panic and the nurse was done within five minutes. She wrapped a new bandage around it for protection then she told me some safety precautions and that I should come back next week for her to check if it was healing.I got out of the hospital room and didn’t see Ryker outside, then I started to walk to where Dylan and I sat before. Both Dylan and Ryker were not there. I looked around and saw the two of them talking outside beside Ryker’s car. It seemed to be a serious conversation because their faces were resolute.“What are they talking about?” I mumbled to myself. I thought Dylan didn’t really like Ryker, so what was he saying to him? I slowly walked closer to them, hoping to hear what they were talking about, but Dylan saw me and he stopped talking, then he beckoned for me to move closer.“Hey, what are you two talking about?” I asked as I looked at both of them. Ryker smiled at me as
Ryker's POVI had a gathering with my guys in the evening, so I drove Shea back to her hostel after making sure that she ate and used her medicines. I was on my way to Brandon's house, so I planned to call off the bet with Brandon today. I know it's kinda late to back down, I should have done it since, I should have listened to Felix the first time he told me to call it off.But I was going to do the right thing this evening, fixing my mess even though I might be branded a loser, but that didn't matter to me anymore. What mattered more was Shea, my relationship with her. If she ever found out about the bet, it would be over for us and she would never forgive, I wouldn't forgive myself either. She was already going through a lot, I didn't want to add to it. Her best friend clearly warned me not to hurt her yesterday when we talked. He wouldn't forgive me either if he finds out about the bet.I entered Brandon's compound and drove through the long driveway, then I parked my car at the
Shea's POVIt's been three weeks since I heard the news about my mom's condition getting worse. I hadn't been focusing on classes and at work. I wasn't able to read very well for my tests, I always zoned out while reading on my own. The only time I would gain something from reading was when I read with Jasmine. She had a reading technique and it really helped me a lot.I burnt six cakes on different occasions at the café. When Brooks noticed that I wasn't myself, he told me that he would handle everything.Ryker had also been there for me. The best boyfriend I could ever ask for. He always called every hour to check on me and sometimes he would stay at café until my shift was over. I made sure to speak with my mom every single day, I would tell her how my day went and we would talk about different things. Her voice keeps getting weaker and weaker everyday and it really breaks my heart.I got down from Ryker's car and waved at him until his car was out of sight, then I went up the sta
“Shea, are you alright in there? Do you need any help?” Sam asked as she knocked on the door of the bathroom. I had been sitting in the bathtub for an hour now, thinking about my mom and how life had been completely unfair to her. It has been a few days since my mom’s memorial service. I haven’t been going to any class because I knew it would be a complete waste of time.Jasmine told me we had an important lecture today but I told her I wouldn't be coming. She kept insisting that I should come but I eventually ignored her messages when they were getting too much. A part of me wanted to go to school, but then, I knew I wouldn't be able to focus.“Hey, Shea!” Sam called out again when I didn’t answer her. She tried to open the door but discovered that I had locked it from behind.“Oh God! Please open the door, Shea. I just wanna make sure you are okay.” She pleaded.“Go away.” I muttered.“What?”“Leave me alone!” I said a little louder for her to hear. I didn’t mean to be harsh to her
I closed the door quietly so I wouldn't wake Sam, who was still sleeping inside. I made my way down the stairs and sighted the cab that I had ordered. I got in and gave the driver my location.I rested my back on the seat and sighed as I shut my eyes. It's been twelve days since Dylan and I had that talk and I had been seriously thinking about it because I didn't want to regret my actions.With Ryker's connection and all, Cassie got arrested. Olivia and Jasmine too, since they were accomplices. I was called to the station to give a statement of what happened. I didn't want to go at first but Sam and Dylan convinced me to go.Jasmine and Olivia had been released on bail but Cassie's case was more deeper than that. I knew her parents wouldn't allow her to go to prison. She even lied that I fell into the pool myself but the CCTV footage showed otherwise.Jasmine also came to apologize to me, I had forgiven her but it didn't mean we were going to continue being friends. I don't need frien
"Where are you taking me?" I asked when he guided me through the dance floor and started walking towards the entrance of the clubhouse. My vision was still blurry and I was still drunk."Somewhere I can talk to you." He answered. "But I don't wanna talk to you, remember?" I told him "I'm not going with you, Sam is still inside." I tried to free myself from his grip."She can go home by herself. I'm not letting you go until I talk to you." "And you think I'm just gonna follow you and listen to whatever you wanna say. I'm not Bruno. I don't wanna listen to anything you have to say. You are just going to lie to me again." I said. We were already outside the club house and I saw that his car was parked on the other side of the road.Ryker opened the door for me and made me enter the car. Then he buckled me up before shutting the door and walking to the other side of the car.He entered the car and started to drive. He took off his cap and mask and that was when I saw that Dylan did a re
The clubhouse was crowded as usual, loud music, sweaty bodies and people making out in dark corners. Sam and I made our way through the crowd and found a spot to sit in front of the bar, drinks weren’t free today. I guess someone paid for all the drinks the last time we came here. I had a shot of tequila but Sam didn’t drink anything, she said she was going to watch over me so I could drink as much as I liked.“Hey, let’s dance.” I told her as I pulled her to the dance floor, the alcohol was starting to kick in. I swung my body to the beat while Sam did the same.“Shea?” I heard someone call my name, I looked back and saw that it was Felix. Why the heck did he call me? Did Ryker send him to beg me?“Hey.” I said nonchalantly and continued to dance.“Look, Ryker didn’t mean what he did, he already called off the bet when he realized how he feels about you.” He shouted over the music.“Do you mind? I don’t wanna talk about that.” I said as I rolled my eyes at him.“Back off!” Sam said a
As I stepped into the bathtub filled with warm water, I sat down and let the water soothe my skin, I closed my eyes so I could relax but then it suddenly felt like I couldn't breathe, like something was blocking my nose, like I was drowning. The memory of myself, struggling in the pool flashed through my mind. It was traumatizing.I opened my eyes and gasped for breath. I got down from the bathtub. I couldn't do it. Cassie had scarred me for life, I would never be able to have baths again, or even learn how to swim.I grabbed a towel, wrapped it around myself and walked out of the bathroom. I went straight to my closet and grabbed a shirt and shorts to wear."Shea, you didn't stay long in the bathroom this time." I heard Sam say. I turned to her and saw that she looked excited. She was excited that I didn't stay long and cry in the bathroom this time. If she knew what happened to me there, she wouldn't smile like that.But I smiled at her and covered my fears up. "Yeah." I said as I w
“Holy shit! I can’t believe it.” Sam exclaimed as sat on my bed and rubbed my back. I had told her everything I encountered in school today and she regretted telling me to go out with Ryker.“I was just a bet, a stupid bet.” I sniffed. I wanted to cry but the tears wouldn’t come out no matter how hard I squeezed my eyes. I guessed I had emptied my tear sac. I was tired, physically, emotionally and mentally tired.“And- and Jasmine, I don’t blame you for hating her. She was just a snitch for her psycho sister.” I said in a low voice.“I never liked that bitch. I knew there was something shady going on around her. And we should throw those people in jail.” Sam said as she rose from the bed and stood in front of me. I liked how she was taking this more seriously than I was.“I’ve actually thought about that on the way here. But Laurel told me her dad could easily bail her out, so it would be a waste of time.” I told her. Laurel also said that she had a huge fight with Cassie because of J
Ryker’s POVShit!I had been screwed by Cassie. She told Shea about the bet before I had the chance to tell her myself. I never wanted to hurt Shea. I just wanted to give her more time to heal from what she was going through. I had plans to take her out on another date, to tell her how much I loved and cherished her and then eventually tell her about the bet. But Cassie ruined everything.I ran out of the pool area to go after Shea, but she was already getting into a car. I knew it was Laurel’s car.I didn’t know what to do. Should I go after Laurel’s car so I could talk to Shea? Or should I give her some time? I honestly don’t know which is better.I slowly walked back to my car and got in. I hit my hands on the steering wheel multiple times and yelled my lungs out.“Fuck!” I yelled again. I groaned as pain soothed through my hands, but it was nothing compared to the pain Shea was going through right now. She called me a monster. She was right, I was a monster. I should have never ag
*Third person POV*Jasmine took out her phone as she ran out of the pool side. Her heart thrummed fast in her chest and her fingers trembled as she dialed Laurel’s number and placed the phone close to her ear.“Hey, baby girl.” Laurel’s voice rang through the phone.“Laurel, Cassie is going to do something terrible to Shea, I shouldn’t have led her there. I should have just ignored Cassie’s texts.” Jasmine ranted to Laurel.“Wait, slow down. What did you do to Shea?” Laurel asked calmly, unaware of the chaos in Jasmine’s mind.“Cassie told me she wanted to talk to Shea, she told me to bring her to the pool side and I did because I thought she was going to talk to her like a civil human being. But she started to talk about a bet, I thought she told me to become friends with Shea to give her updates because she didn’t want her near Ryker. I don’t know anything about a bet!” Jasmine explained.“And then- I- I think Cassie is going to push Shea into the pool.”“What?” Laurel yelled.“Oliv
“Shea, are you alright in there? Do you need any help?” Sam asked as she knocked on the door of the bathroom. I had been sitting in the bathtub for an hour now, thinking about my mom and how life had been completely unfair to her. It has been a few days since my mom’s memorial service. I haven’t been going to any class because I knew it would be a complete waste of time.Jasmine told me we had an important lecture today but I told her I wouldn't be coming. She kept insisting that I should come but I eventually ignored her messages when they were getting too much. A part of me wanted to go to school, but then, I knew I wouldn't be able to focus.“Hey, Shea!” Sam called out again when I didn’t answer her. She tried to open the door but discovered that I had locked it from behind.“Oh God! Please open the door, Shea. I just wanna make sure you are okay.” She pleaded.“Go away.” I muttered.“What?”“Leave me alone!” I said a little louder for her to hear. I didn’t mean to be harsh to her
Shea's POVIt's been three weeks since I heard the news about my mom's condition getting worse. I hadn't been focusing on classes and at work. I wasn't able to read very well for my tests, I always zoned out while reading on my own. The only time I would gain something from reading was when I read with Jasmine. She had a reading technique and it really helped me a lot.I burnt six cakes on different occasions at the café. When Brooks noticed that I wasn't myself, he told me that he would handle everything.Ryker had also been there for me. The best boyfriend I could ever ask for. He always called every hour to check on me and sometimes he would stay at café until my shift was over. I made sure to speak with my mom every single day, I would tell her how my day went and we would talk about different things. Her voice keeps getting weaker and weaker everyday and it really breaks my heart.I got down from Ryker's car and waved at him until his car was out of sight, then I went up the sta