Chapter 27: Parting WaysBrandon’s P.O.VI felt a dab of something cold on my jaw, and it startled me into looking up at the person in front of me, only to find Faith hovering over me with a cloth in her hand, cleaning up the blood from the corner of my lips.How had it come to this? How had one word from this woman turned me into a mess? How had she been able to bring back memories that I had long buried deep inside the vaults in my mind?I had thought I was past that stage. I had been able to survive that year, get past all my foolish mistakes…crawled back out of the black hole that had swept me under after my mother’s suicide…But one word from Faith had undone everything I had been trying to hold on to for the last year.I had become the same person I was, the person who sought out unnecessary fights and the person who had lost all will to live.But even then, I had remembered to remove myself from Faith’s presence, because somewhere in the back of my head, I had been aware that i
Chapter 28: Figuring it OutFaith’s P.O.VDebby opened the door to her house with a pensive expression. “It didn’t work out?”I shook my head, holding back tears with sheer strength of will.“Oh, baby! Come here.” She opened her arms wide for me and I didn’t waste any time wrapping my arms around her tightly, seeking comfort from the only friend I had in this unknown town, faraway from the place I once called home.The tears came easily this time and I couldn’t help the heartbreaking sobs that made its way past my lips as I buried my head in Debby’s shoulders.I don’t know why I was suddenly missing my home so, so much. Missing my mother’s comforting hugs and my father’s warmth and support. They hadn't been the kind of people who often gave me physical affirmations of love, and as I had grown up, I had required less and less of those physical contacts, but occasionally, a kiss on the forehead from my mother when I was going out for a tough test, or a pat on the head from my father whe
Chapter 29: Dangerous GamesFaith’s P.O.V“Faith…first of all…how about you try and figure out, why, after whatever happened between you and Brandon today to make you cry like that…you still want to help him out?”Why?I didn’t have an answer to that. Even after Debby asked me that question…I couldn’t find the answer no matter how long I tried to think about it. And the only answer I could find made me sound like a girl desperate for attention.I didn’t want things to end between Brandon and me…whatever this was between us…I wanted it, I needed it.So the first thing I did as soon as I separated from Debby after reaching the campus grounds…was to go in search for Brandon.I looked for him in the cafeteria first, but he wasn’t there, which I had expected because he wasn’t usually here this early. So I went to the parking area and the locker rooms as well. I was well aware that I had no ideas of all the possible places where Brandon could be at and neither did I know which classes he to
Chapter 30: Sweet AddictionFaith’s P.O.V“How much longer are you planning on hiding from me, Little Mouse?”I gasped in a sharp breath, trying my best to make sure I didn’t make a noise, but it wasn’t possible any longer.My heart felt like it was about to burst out of my chest, it was beating so fast. I could hear the sound of it made in my ears.“Faith.”This time, his voice sounded more like a warning and I found that I had no choice but to show myself to him now.What was the point to pretend to hide when he already knew that I was here? And how did he even find out about me? Did he see me sneak away when I opened the door?But no matter what the reason…I was already caught. So I removed my hands from my mouth, noticing how my palms were sweating as I got even more nervous by the second…and I stepped out from behind the wall…only to have the biggest jump-scare of my life when I saw Brandon standing only a few feet away from me.He raised his eyebrows questioningly, his hands tuc
Chapter 31: Sweet SurrenderFaith’s P.O.V“B-Brandon…”My voice trembled, my hands tightening on his shirt.“Tell me you want me to stop.” He whispered in my ears. “Tell me to stop and all this ends right here.”All this…ends…right here?“Tell me.” He urged. “But if you don’t…then I’ll take that as a yes.”I swallowed hard. Why was he doing this to me? Why was he making me choose like this?“Tell me…” His fingers brushed against my core over my panties, and my eyes widened in shock.A shiver ran down my spine, making me tremble all over. My legs clenched on their own, but Brandon didn’t stop. He used his fingers on me once again, running a finger down my womanhood, making me shiver involuntarily as I curled up against his chest.“If you do this…” his warm breath fanned the side of my face, my ear. “Then I’ll take it as a yes.”With that…he moved my panties aside and touched me directly, his skin coming in contact with my most private area directly.A sound escaped my lips that I could
Chapter 32: MisunderstandingsFaith’s P.O.VThree hours later, and my heart was still not steady yet.Every time someone in the hallway would look at me, it felt like they would know instantly what I had done. Even when the teacher would call me in class or someone would call my name to hand me a paper or ask for a pen…I felt unnecessarily jumpy.“What’s wrong with you?” Nik asked as she observed me with narrowed eyes during lunch. “You seem…different.”“Different, how?” I asked immediately, my voice squeaky and shrill.It made her laugh at my expression. “Relax. You look like you just did something wrong and are trying to hide it now.”My heart thrashed against my ribcage as I forced a laugh, but I felt scared at almost getting caught. I don’t even know why I was feeling like this still.“If Faith did something wrong, it was probably not being able to help some geek copy her assignment.” Debby rolled her eyes. “Even nuns have done worse, I swear!”If only she knew the truth…“Oh, but
Chapter 33: AloneFaith’s P.O.V“So…you often stay alone?”David’s sudden question caught me off-guard. “Huh?”I placed my pen down and stretched my arms above my head, giving a break to my aching muscles. I’ve been at this for quite some time now. Hopefully, after this week, I would finally be done with catching up on all my previous assignments and go back to working normally.That would mean having more time to hanging out with Debby and Nik and going to the movies with them as well as going out to the shopping mall and the beaches, like we’ve been planning to do all this time.“I asked if you have to stay alone quite often, at home I mean.” David gave me a small smile. “I heard you talking to your friend this afternoon…sorry. It’s alright if you don’t want to answer.”Him placing the question like that made me feel a bit uncomfortable. Was it really a big deal if I tell him that I’ll be home alone or not?“No…it’s…” I stuttered a little. “Just tonight. I don’t usually stay alone.”
Chapter 34: The 25 Grand Bet Faith’s P.O.V What the-what was going on? My hands instantly shot to the hand covering my mouth and I struggled to get it off of me, but to no avail. I had no idea that David was this strong…not until this moment. “What’s the hurry?” He whispered near my ears, his hot breath fanning my neck and it made me feel oddly repulsive. “After all...didn’t you say we might not get to meet each other as often after tonight? So whatever happens…I have to finish up by tonight, right?” Something was definitely very wrong! What was he even talking about? Finish up by tonight? This wasn’t like David! This wasn’t like the shy, sweet person who I befriended in the library! Who was this man? A sly smile spread on Davis’s face as he saw me struggle against him; as he saw the panic in my eyes. My heart thrashed against my ribcage as the very next instant, he was hauling me inside a dark and empty classroom, and pushing me back so hard that I almost stumbled over my fee