Chapter 5

Renee's POV

Mrs. Grace arrived immediately after we had breakfast and stood outside to talk to dad while I did the dishes. From the conversation she was having with my father, she has two kids, a boy, and a girl. Her husband rarely stays home because of work so it's just her and the kids most of the time.

" I've already made arrangements for her to join them in school so everything is well taken care of. Don't worry, I'll make sure that your daughter is comfortable "

I scoffed when I heard that as I dried the dishes. Did she just say comfortable? How can I be comfortable when I'll be staying with people other than dad in a house?

" I told my kids about everything and they were okay with her coming to stay. My daughter even suggested that they stayed together in her room "

Bloody hell! There's no fucking way I'd stay in the same room with another girl. It sounded so absurd to me because all my life, I've lived alone in my room. The thought of now living with someone else as a family made me so sick. I don't even know how to live with other people, to begin with.

" She'll adapt in no time, Adam. I trust she will "

After drying the dishes, I went out to join the duo who were now talking about old times and how things changed between them. When they noticed my presence, they paused and turned to look at me.

" Hi, Renee, I'm... "

" Grace. " I cut in and smiled softly, " Dad told me about you. I'm Renee "

Dad seemed to get nervous when I said that while Mrs. Grace looked surprised. " Thanks for letting me stay with you and your family although that was the last thing I wished for "

" Oh, dear, don't mention. Your father and I were very good friends back in the day " She chipped in and I expected her to add that they were lovers but she didn't. " You'll be most comfortable staying with us. My children can't wait to see you "

After several hugs and kisses from dad, I finally bade him goodbye as I followed Mrs. Grace into her car. She ignited the engine and waved back at dad who had been waving all along before driving off.

I kept looking in the side view mirror to see dad who was still waving even when the car had gone a long way. I knew they were tears in his eyes, just like they were in mine. As the car kept moving, I could no longer see him through the mirror so I looked away and let the chill breeze fan my face.

*

Shane's POV

Holding onto the push-up rod, I pushed myself upward with my right hand while my left held a book I was reading. After some time, I switched hands so my right hand was now holding the book while my left hand held the rod.

" Goodness sake, Shane, I told you to stop doing that. " Georgia, the chief maid said from behind and I let go of the rod immediately. " Are you alright? Are your arms hurting you? "

I chuckled lightly and walked over to her. She held a glass of water and a small white towel " I'm fine Ma'am. It doesn't hurt at all "

" Are you sure? " She asked once I got the glass of water from her. I gulped down the whole content and nodded my head in response but she didn't believe me. She came over and looked at my arms to be sure I wasn't lying.

" See? I told you I'm fine " I replied with a chuckle and she scoffed before handing me the towel to dab off the sweat from my face and hands. " Thank you "

" Oh, don't mention. With the way you've been working out, I guess you're just getting ready for more girls at school " I scoffed and walked away from her. Girls? " Come on, Shane. You're not gonna stay without having a girlfriend forever, will you? You should try having one "

" I don't need a girlfriend. Aside from that, I can't even walk up to a girl and say hi. I hate it when they all pester around me cause my dad is rich "

" That's bullshi... " She was trying to say but I cut in immediately.

" Language, please. No cussing or using any swear words, remember? "

She sighed and nodded " Yes Sir, I'm sorry, I forgot "

I didn't respond but went ahead to pack up my things. I was already tired and my whole body was covered in sweat. I needed to take a cool shower before anything else.

" Look, you're handsome and intelligent, that's why they come to you. All they want is to be friends with you and maybe, hang out with you. Others may want to be your girlfriend and that's for you to decide which of them you want. It's as simple as that "

" It's not simple, you don't get it. I get so nervous when they're all staring at me. It always feels like they are perching my skin. They're all too lousy and they're not my type. They dress indecently, showing off their bodies. They go to parties and get wasted. Above all, they swear a lot which is always disgusting to my ears"

She didn't give a response and I knew that she didn't have anything to say so I shrugged and walked out of the gym. She's one of those people who nag about me wasting my handsomeness by not going out to have fun like every other teenager.

I'm Shane and there's nothing really special about me. I'm just a high school kid who loves quiet. I don't do the other type of fun the other kids do. By having fun, I mean going to parties, going on numerous dates, sleeping with girls who are always throwing their bodies at me and doing other kinds of stuff I consider obscene.

The only fun I have is reading my books and hanging out with my best friend, Layla, and her brother, Theoden.

Not to forget, my dad is a business tycoon and a billionaire. Trust me, I hate mentioning the titles. I've also got an elder brother, Kade and he's like the opposite of me. Sad to say, we never get along.

As I got downstairs, I heard people chattering and laughing raucously from outside. Dad traveled some days ago on a business trip and I was left alone with Georgia. Kade rarely stayed at home whenever dad was not home. That was the only chance he got to have all the fun he wanted.

" Is there any problem? " Georgia asked from behind.

" What's going on out there? "

" It's your brother. He got back a while ago with a lot of friends. I guess they're just gonna party again "

She walked off while I got outside to see what was going on. Lots of girls and guys were out there and my brother was sitting in the middle of two girls. While one kissed him, the other kept touching him. Gross!

I had enough of it and turned to walk into the house but just then, Kade called out to me. I paused and turned to look at him without uttering a word.

" Hey, good boy. Wanna join the fucking party, huh? " He said and asked once he came over to stand in front of me.

" No, I don't "

" Yey, that's the good boy! " He said tauntingly and laughed. I hated whenever he called me that name but he wouldn't stop cause he knew that I hated it. " So you're just gonna keep being good huh? That's crap, that's bullshit "

I winced at his swear words and turned to walk off but he held me back " I... I wanna go inside, Kade "

" You don't fucking leave when I'm not done talking to you, you hear me? "

He was now standing an inch from me and kept moving like he wanted to enter my skin. He was my brother but we never got along with each other. That happened when I was five.

" You fucking hear me? " He asked again and hit my chest with both hands, pushing me to the floor. He was always doing this to me whenever he got the chance and it made me wanna cry.

" Hey, look. Kade's fighting his brother "

" Answer me when I'm fucking talking to you " He growled again and used his leg to kick the side of my stomach. His friends who had been watching laughed while others took out their phones to make a video.

" I'm... I'm sorry! " I blurted out and wiped the tears that were almost rolling down with the back of my hand. " I'm sorry, please forgive me "

Kade turned to his friends and started laughing like I just said something funny. They joined him and started laughing as I managed up to my feet.

" Oh, Pooh. Daddy's boy is apologizing cause daddy's not here to save his ass"

" And who told you that, Kade? "

Everyone turned to look behind including Kade who recognized the voice immediately. The moment he saw him, he knew he had just messed up again.

" Hi, dad. I and Shane were just having fun. Right, Shane? " Kade asked, glaring hard at me. I looked away and turned to face dad.

" Hi dad "

" You have the guts to hit your brother to the ground, just for some stupid show for your friends, huh? " Dad fired, glaring daggers at Kade.

I sighed, knowing what was gonna happen but I couldn't do anything about it. I should be glad that dad came to my rescue but I wasn't. It only made me feel worse cause Kade was gonna hold it against me and would find a way to make me pay for it like he always does.

I got up to my room and grabbed my motorbike keys. I need to leave the house as soon as possible. Maybe I'll go for a swim or I'll head over to aunt Grace's house which was my second home.

*

Renee's POV

We finally arrived at her house and my mouth dropped in admiration. My eyes popped out of their sockets and I couldn't help looking around. Everywhere was fucking beautiful, including the houses around and from the looks, one could tell that it was owned by the rich.

" Come on, let's go in "

I followed her into the house and stared around. It was so big and beautiful unlike our house back there. But I still loved it. Now, I'm missing the house and dad already.

" Welcome home, Renee. I hope you enjoy your stay " Mrs. Grace smiled and I returned the gesture. She was a beautiful woman too. I wonder why things ended with her and my dad.

" Of course, I will. Thank you "

Aunt Grace had to leave for an urgent meeting in the office and I was now left alone. Her children, Theo and Layla weren't home either and It made me feel at ease cause it gave me a little time to settle in the environment.

I walked out of the house and decided to go sightseeing. Everywhere was peaceful and calm, unlike our place back there which could be very noisy like a market square. But I still loved it.

I'm used to the noisy environment and I don't think I'll ever survive here. I'd probably fall sick within the next few days.

I hardly saw anyone around but I kept walking until I came across a swimming house. I kept hesitating whether to go in or not until I finally decided not to. Besides, it would only be a waste of time and secondly, I didn't even have any money to pay for their services.

As I turned to leave, I saw a bike ride in. The person on it had his helmet on and I couldn't see his face clearly, just his hazel-green eyes.

After he parked the bike, he took his helmet off and shook his head. He then combed his long hair backward with his fingers and that was when I saw his face.

Damn!

He looked so fucking handsome and freaking hot. I bit my lower lips and tried to look away but I couldn't. My eyes were glued to him. Jeez, was he even human?

Trust me, I've seen lots of handsome guys but he was more handsome than all of them combined. Not even Noah could come close.

I didn't know when I started walking till I was now standing in front of him. He had gotten down from his bike and was now ready to head inside.

" Do you need help? " He asked, looking down at me. He was way taller and I felt like wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling him down to meet my face.

With his question unanswered, I kept scrutinizing his face, then down to his body. Fuck, he had these broad shoulders, and his chest, well built. Even without him taking off his clothes, I could picture his body. His biceps, his thigh muscles, his hard and dipped stomach, his abs, his six packs or was it eight?

" Excuse me, miss, are you okay? "

" I'm Renee " I replied curtly and took a step closer to him. Surprisingly, he moved two steps backward and tried to walk away.

I grabbed him by the arm before he could move further and dragged him closer to my body. I could feel his body tense up as I placed my arms around his neck. He stiffened beneath my touch and kept struggling to escape but in all he tried to do, he didn't lay hands on me.

"What are you doing? Let me go! " He said as panic latched onto his features.

" Why should I, huh? " I asked and leaned closer to him, caging him more to myself " I'm fucking hungry"

" I... You... There's a restaurant downtown. You should go there " He stuttered and I chuckled lightly. With our bodies slightly touching, I could feel his heartbeat which kept hammering against his chest.

Why was he looking scared and acting like a chicken? He was already sweating profusely and he was shaking.

" What do you think they would fucking serve me with?" I asked and felt him cringe at my words " Well, I don't think they have the kind of food that I'm craving for. I need something hot and fucking spicy, just like you"

I leaned closer and whispered into his ears " I want to eat you. Every fucking part of you, bit by bit "