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2024-10-29 19:42:56Xavier's P. O. V
" Why? Are you stalking me?" Natalie asked me. I stared at her in surprise." Of course not! Why would I? It just so happens that I meet you here."" Really?""Absolutely," I answered." I don't believe you." She muttered as she turned to her drink and was gently slurping it. I was tempted to almost do the same." Well, that's your problem," I muttered. I heard her scoff. We continued with our drinks quietly, not talking to each other. I think it was better that way because I wasn't expecting to see her here. I glanced at her and on an impulse wanted to ask how her date with Xander went but decided otherwise because it might ruin the moment." Soo...." She began. " How's Xander?"" He's good." She nodded slightly before peering deeper into the store." There's an arcade game at that corner over there. Want to play?"" Uh... Sure. "" You have a penny?"" A few coins."We walked over to the arcade aRelated chapters
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Natalie's P. O. VStill on the weekend. Today being a Sunday I decided to call up Ariana so I can discuss some things with her." So how's everything going?" She asked." Fine... At least. Nothing major has happened for now. But I don't know in the next coming days."" How about the Anderson brothers? Anything up to about them?"" Nothing.... maybe there is," I muttered." What is it?"" I don't know Ari, I just feel something isn't right somewhere. There's something really serious going on between those brothers, but for some reason, they've decided not to speak up about it."" And have you tried asking?"" You just don't go asking personal stuff, especially judging from the way I got associated with them. I think it has something to do with Lucy."" Who's Lucy?" Ariana asked." Xander's ex-girlfriend?"" He even as an ex? Wow. What are your suspicions, then?"" That whatever must've occurred in the past between the b
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Natalie's P. O. VWhile the class was in its full swing and everyone paying serious attention to whatever the teacher was saying, I was busy with my phone..... Texting Xavier.N: Hey, good morning. I sent to him and dropped the phone, drumming my fingers on the table. My phone vibrated and I hurriedly picked it up.XV: Good morning. Aren't you texting from classes?N: Kind of... Are you busy? Can we talk after school? XV: Sure... But what do you want us to talk about? I sighed before replying.N: You'll know when we meet. See you later. And with that, I dropped my phone and pretended to pay attention in class. I caught Mira staring at me with a questioning look on her face; I shrugged and she smiled. Well, I need to answer all that's going on....Xavier's P. O. VI stared at the last message I got from Natalie. She wants us to talk, but about what??? I racked my brain several times, but I could only come up with
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Natalie's P. O. VOf all stories and incidents, people had ever told me, this was by far the worst. Xavier, sleeping with..... Nah, I refuse to think about it." Wait, a sec... You did WHAT!!?" I exclaimed suddenly when it finally registered. Xavier looked at me as if he was shocked at my reaction, staring at me intently." You didn't believe what I said, did you?" He asked slowly." It isn't true? Thank God!" I huffed a sigh of relief." No, it's true, but you still didn't believe it, did you?" He asked again. Okay, I'm beginning to get confused here." What do you mean?" " Look, I know I told you that it appears that I might have slept with Xander's girlfriend, but I don't think that's what happened."" Then how do you explain the both of you being naked underneath the sheets?"" That's the problem!! The fact that I can't explain it." He huffed, clearly frustrated. I looked away, still thinking about what he said." The truth is,
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Natalie's P. O. VAfter leaving Xander hanging last night, I had gone home angry and a little disappointed. True, he called countless times but I refuse to pick them up. I just needed time to think. Right now we're in school and just before I walk into class, someone stops me." I'm sorry..." A voice behind me says. I freeze and turn slowly. It's no other than Xander. Staring deep into his eyes I mutter, " Sorry about what?"" The way I acted last night. I know it's not the best... I wasn't thinking straight." He hurriedly explains." That's your excuse?"" Maybe... That's not all. Well, I guess I've buried this issue long enough long that every time someone talks about it, it pisses me off." He says with his hands in his pockets, looking at me skeptically. I made to say something, but then the bells rang so I sighed instead." I don't know what to tell you, Xander. I have to go now... Maybe we'll talk later?" I said and make my way to classes. I saw th
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Darren's P. O. VArriving at the entrance of Mira's house, I stopped, taking a good look in. The Song's sure as wealthy....well aren't we all? ' Song' weird surname." Okay ... Time to do this.." I say to myself as I drive to her gate. The security guards asked me a few questions before letting me in. I stop and the entrance of her house before coming out of my car and walking in......Mira's P. O. VI had already seen his car from up the window and I was giddy with excitement. I hurried over to pick my coat and running over my looks one last time, I smiled satisfactorily before leaving my room. As I descended the stairs I could already voices. Looks like he was discussing it with my parents. Hmm... Sweet.Once I got to the living room he looked up and when his gaze caught mine, he broke into a smile. I smiled back and blushed slightly." Ah, there she is." My dad said when he saw me. " Why don't you come over." He gestured at me, I di
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Natalie's P. O. V" Well, guess what? I don't know what to do." I said to Ariana. I had called her up immediately after I finished dressing up for school, hoping she'll have a bit of advice for me." Come on, Natalie. I know it's quite tricky... But you have to figure it out. Remember, you are in the middle of all of it."" And that's exactly the problem. From what I've heard, I can't pin the blame on Xavier. He might be innocent but I also can't accuse Xander. For goodness sake, it's his girlfriend we are talking about!"" Well, ex. That's why I'm saying you should stick around them for a while. Get to know the two better... Long enough to know if they can do this thing against each other."" What if I mess up?" I said, my voice lower than I intended.There was silence on the other line, but Ariana eventually spoke up." If there's one person I know discerns people more than anyone else, it's you, Natalie. A few days wouldn't hurt to know which br
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Mira's P. O. VI stayed in my room, sniffing and sobbing quietly. Right now I feel so stupid for what I did back there, but I didn't have a choice, or did I? I heard a knock on my door and quickly cleaned up my face." Who's there?" I called hoarsely. " Open up, it's me." My mom replied. I sluggishly stood up from the bed and went to open it. True, it was her, and she had a tray of food in her hands." So... Aren't you going to let me in?" She asked, smiling." Sorry. Please come in." I trotted back to the Ed and laid head first, burying my face in the sheets. I felt a hand stroking my hair, and I knew it was mom." You've been all to yourself ever since you got back from school. Is it anything you want to talk about?" My mom asked." I'd rather not talk about it," I muttered, hiccuping in the process.She fell silent for a while and what she said next stunned me." It has something to do with Darren, doesn't it?" She asked, still stroki
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Mira's P. O. VLast night was blissful as Darren and I kept talking and laughing. He eventually drove me home late in the night and gave me a good-night kiss. The second I entered the house, my mom gave me a knowing smile. I blushed and rushed to my room. Today Darren and I planned to arrive at school at the same time, to surprise Celine, of course.The second we both walked in with our arms linked, everyone's eyes were on us. Of course, Natalie had not yet arrived so she couldn't see us, but the Trio were all present. Bella was the first to notice us then, and she gawped and nudged at Celine, who in turn stared at us in disbelief. Yeah... Serves her right. Rumors and murmurs erupted in the air." Are they dating? They seem close!"" Darren's got himself a girlfriend? And it's... Mira??""Oh, I wish I was the one standing beside him!"" That girl Mira is so lucky. Darren sure has got eyes!"Celine came sprinting towards us, her eyes spilling with a
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Natalie's P. O. VI was on my way back to Middesville but this time I didn't go alone; I went with my newfound friends and boyfriend on a bus. Today is my birthday and instead of celebrating it with a bunch of crappy people I didn't know, I decided to go to a place where people knew me well and I was allowed to do whatever I want. Darren and Mira were behind us acting all lovey-dovey, Xander was in front and I'm guessing he was face timing Lucy while Xavier laid on my shoulders, operating his phone while I listened to music with my earphones.I have to admit, sometimes our relationship still surprises me because we are so different in so many ways. While I liked to do everything hard and rough, which almost always got me into trouble, Xavier was more of a cool guy... Something I didn't think I was ever going to manage. It's weird how we get along just fine and not get into tons of arguments as people expected us to." For the last time Natalie, why didn't you invite a
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Tricia's P. O. VI bowed my head out of shame as my mum reprimanded me. After the most embarrassing moment of my life at the hospital, I was taken to the police station where I was put into a cell. " How could you do this to your sister! What if she died??" my mum yelled at me and I cringed." She's not my sister!" I shot back, tears filling and streaming out my eyes." Really? What is she then?? Your maid? For goodness’ sake Tricia, I warned you. Even if she doesn't see you like one, she's never done anything to hurt you. Her dad might not be much of a father to you, but he isn't much a father to his daughter as well. She lives miles away from him!"I choked out, sobbing quietly." I just wanted something of my own. Something that I could point out as mine... And I didn't have any." I blurted." And you have that." My mom said gently. " If you were a little nicer, you'll know that you had that. You have friends, family... We might not be th
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Natalie's P. O. VXander and Xavier were on the floor, but when Xavier rolled over, I realized he had taken the bullet for Xander. Xander just lay there, shocked about the whole thing. Who knew this would happen?? The gun had long dropped from Lucy's hands when she managed to process everything and she stood there dazed. Then began to mutter little incoherent things to herself while twisting her hair." I just murdered someone!" She said out loud before finally passing out, falling to the floor. I just stood there, dazed. Xavier's painful groan brought me back to the room. He was already bleeding." Oh, my God. No! " I muttered quietly as I went out towards him. He was shot in the stomach and when I tried to touch it, he groaned out loud. I stopped, my lips quivering." I'm sorry," I mumbled and looked up at Xander, who was still staring at everything as if it was a movie. I walked up to him as well, shaking him roughly." Will you at least get yourself toge
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Lucy's POVI hurried over to a separate room in the house where we were and cleaned my bleeding nose. I was stressing too much, and it was terrible for me. I rummaged my bag for my pills and, seeing it, used some and gulped down a bottle of water. Just then, my phone rang. I picked it up, and it was Tricia calling." I can't do it!" I yelled as I picked it up." What do you mean, you can't do it?? It's not that hard. Just eliminate Natalie and you'll be fine."" I just told you, I can't do it. I'm not a killer."" Oh really? You're not going to do it. So then what? You're just gonna let what you've been working hard for go to waste? Why did you start it if you knew you weren't going to end it?" I... I don't have to strength too." I muttered, biting my lips." Take it easy on yourself, Lucy. It's not that hard, just go over there... Put the bullet in her head and boom, she'll be gone, goodbye. Now go, I won't repeat myself."" Okay... I mutter
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(Next day)Ariana's P. O. VI hurried over to the rest and stopped right in front of them, panting." Hey, guys... Good morning." I greeted, taking in deep breaths. They all looked at me quizzically." Good morning? What's wrong?" They all asked." Have you guys seen Natalie? Cause I haven't seen her since last night."" What do you mean you haven't seen her since last night? Darren asked." Isn't she supposed to be with you?"" No, I thought she was with Mira. She went out last night and didn't tell me where she was headed." I said. Mira looked confused." Natalie wasn't with me last night." She slowly said. " She didn't even call me at all."" Okay... That's strange. I've tried calling her since last night and she hasn't been picking up. I had to lie to her brothers that she slept over in one of her other friend's houses."" You aren't saying Natalie is missing, are you?" Darren asked." No... Although I might be speculating it
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Lucy's P. O. VI arrived at school today, and people couldn't stop murmuring and staring at me. They were still the same old faces, except for a few additions and one of the brother's close friends, Darren. " Isn't that Xander's ex-girlfriend?"" She is, and what is she doing here?"" Didn't she ditch him?"" Damn! She's pretty."Those were the few of the many statements they were making about me. A strange girl with purple hair waved, and I stopped and turned, thinking it was someone different. But then she pointed at me. Ok... This is weird. Without hesitating, she walked up to me and greeted me, a smile on her face....Ariana's P. O. VI'm guessing this is the Lucy they've all been talking about, which is weird because she looks pretty natural. Wait... Who am I kidding? She's the daughter of one of the richest businessmen in new Orleans. Of course, she has to look natural! Well, nice Ariana mode activated."Hi..." I
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Lucy's P. O. VMy first glance at him after two years and the first thought that entered my head was, I don't deserve this guy... Like not at all. He looked so handsome with the stunned look on his face I wanted to rush over and hug him, inhale his scent... Maybe even cry on his shoulders and tell him how much I missed him. But instead, I fiddled with my fingers and looked down, avoiding his gaze." Lucy?" He repeated as if to be sure I was the one. I peeked at him, my lips quivering." Hi..." I muttered again, biting my lower lips. " Long time no see," I said nervously." It's. Really... You... Wha... When did you get here? I'm sorry, hello." He rambled on. I chuckled softly." I just back today, and I wanted to see you first," I muttered, glancing at him." Oh...." He trailed off, still staring at me. I took in a deep breath and cracked." Xander... I'm, really, really, really, really, really sorry." I said, unconsciously counting off my fingers.
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Natalie's P. O. V" You don't mean that, do you?" I ask, dumbfounded. She scoffed." And why would I lie to you? " She asked instead. Ariana glanced at me, confused." But they don't have the same surname." Ariana pointed out." That's due to Lucy's mental health. I'm pretty sure Xander must have told you about it." She said. We nodded." Wait... Why are you telling us this?" I asked, not sure if I should trust her. She sighed." Lucy is coming back soon. I'm suspecting Tricia has something in store for her, but I don't know exactly what. Whatever it is... It's dangerous. And no force in the world can stop her."" Well, except for you guys. You're the only ones whose skin she hasn't gotten under yet. Please do something."" And how are you so sure we can do something?? We don't know what exactly Tricia has in mind," Ariana says." You'll figure something out, I'm sure of that. Thanks for listening." Bella said and walked away.Ariana
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Natalie's POV " Tricia!... Definitely her!" Ariana piped out the second I finished narrating the incident to her. I looked at her and shrugged. Sure, her intuitions were hardly ever wrong... It's still hard to take her on her word sometimes. We had given the stuff we found to Maggie because she said she had a friend who was a pharmacist and could help us identify the rest of the drugs used. She promised to get back to us tomorrow. " How do you know that? You've only been in school for two days?" I said back, staring at her as she brushed her hair. " Come on... That girl can never be clean. Have you seen the way she stared at me in class? Like she wants to murder me but can't because she knows I'll kill her too." She said and folded her hands. I chuckled then sobered up quickly. " But why would she do that? There are other ways to attract a guy's attention rather than drugging them up." I muttered. " Hmm, I
