Pearl's POV The next day which was supposed to be my free day according to my boss was really a free day but instead of shopping around with his card, I had a different plan in mind. I got dressed in simple jeans and a sleeveless top, with some sneakers, and did light makeup. As I stepped down from the staircase leading to the dining area, my family turned to give me a thorough look from their breakfast table. “What’s going on?” Aurora asked. “Nothing, I just have a free day and I decided to use it for fun,” I answered while grinning at her. I walked towards the table acting as if I didn’t see my mom glaring at me. “That’s great. Would you mind if I joined you?” I fisted my fingers against the apple. “Not really, Aurora. Some other time, we’ll work something out,” I promised her even though I don’t know if that time will ever come up. We barely see each other these days even though we’re living in the same house and are twins. We’ve been inseparable since birth but I feel this
WELCOME BACK TO 2012, PEEPS PEARL'S POV “I can’t believe I let you drive me home after everything that happened today. I can’t believe you’re this stupid, Pearl,” I mumbled under my breath, I was sitting in the front seat while Lucas drove me home after school. I hadn’t seen him after I disgraced myself by crying in front of him but when I was about to leave, he appeared behind me, ready to drag my ass to his car. “I knew you were crazy, Sil,” “What?” I asked “What?” He shrugged, “Sil means crazy,” I scrunched my face, wondering what the hell he was talking about. “What dictionary did that come from?” I asked him. “Lucas Anderson dictionary,” “Ahh, Good for you,” I dismissed the conversation. I was too in my head to have the time to talk to him again. “You’re a serious case, Augustus,” he mentioned. “Focus on the road, I don’t want to die young,” I yelled at him as I looked out of the window. I turned when I felt his heavy gaze on me and I saw him glaring. “What? Is there s
We're getting to see a little about Luke's life in this chapter. Luke’s POV“STOP! PLEASE STOP! I’M BEGGING YOU. HELP ME”I jerked away from the bed as the sound resonated across the house. I could hear footsteps outside my door and then it faded away but the cries for help didn’t. I sat back on the bed and listened to every cry she made. That was my punishment, my punishment for being a coward, my punishment for being a scared motherfucker.My punishment for cherishing my own life over hers. This wasn’t the first and it definitely wouldn’t be the last. At first, I would cry till I couldn’t breathe, at first, I fought it, I fought for her but the more I did, the more I realized how cowardly I was. Instead of helping, I would rather hide away in my room, and force the pillow over my head till I almost suffocate.The cries decreased and all that was left was whimpers and the sound of skin slapping against each other. As I closed my eyes, my subconscious self tried imagining it, and imm
Pearl’s POV Tired and mentally exhausted, I dropped onto the desk in the cafeteria during lunch. I’d managed to flop the test as usual and I’m now begging the universe to do something about my GPA or else I will end up in a local university in town. That’s if a local university takes me.My dad has promised to get me a job at Mcdonald's because that’s where people like me end up in. They actually think I purposely fail my test to spite them but in total reality, I find it difficult to study.“Let me guess, you flopped the test again,” Jerry stated as he sat opposite me while Lyla took the seat beside me. They both dropped their lunch box on the table and Lyla placed her head on my back, trying to make me feel better.“Fuck off, Jerry,” I spat.I raised my head and glared at him, thinking about how happy he was at my miserable life right now.“You know there’s something called studying, right? You should try it sometimes,” He continued his spiteful words.“I swear that you have no ide
THIS IS 2019Lucas’s POVYou smell really nice! And you look amazing! Those were the two statements that were at the top of my tongue as Pearl walked out of the other room in my penthouse. She had shown up like I told her much to my surprise and the stylist I’d hired had immediately taken her away from my sight while I also tried to get ready.I’d been done for almost thirty minutes but I had to wait for her to get ready. I was angry but all that dissolved when she walked out. As she walked towards me, I couldn't help but stare. The dress she wore clung to her curves in all the right places, and the way it flowed as she moved was mesmerizing. Her hair was styled in loose waves that cascaded down her shoulders, and her makeup was subtle yet striking, highlighting her natural beauty. I felt my breath catch in my throat as she came closer, the way she looked took my breath away. It was as if I was seeing her for the first time, and I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of longing and des
Pearl’s POV “You said Sebastian was a psychopath, right? Well, I think Lucas is a real madman” Aurora’s words came back to me as I waited in the car for Lucas. He had successfully ruined his own welcome back party. He’d dragged me out of the event hall making me wonder how he managed to remember me after all that scene he’d caused. He’s currently exchanging the limousine for another car that I’m currently sitting in. I think one of his drivers brought the car for him. “Are you sure you’re in the right state of mind to drive?” I asked him as soon as he got into the car with the key. He ignored my question and started driving. I stole a few glances at his swollen face and busted lips, he didn’t act like someone who just got punched. He was supposed to be angry but he looks indifferent about the whole fighting thing. “Why do you call your mother by her name?” I asked. He ignored me again. “Lucas?” I called out, touching his arm. He turned to face me, “What?” He asked. “I asked you
PEARL’S POV A better part of me was happy the whole attention has shifted from me getting engaged to Sebastian but at the same time, I’m sad about the outcome of the situation. The fact that Aurora was now in my shoes seemed weird and selfish to me. It makes me feel as if I gave her some bad luck by letting her go to the party with Sebastian. If only our parents weren’t that cheap! I bite at my lower lip as I walked down the stairs that morning, ready to leave for work. I was hoping to avoid both of my parents and not have any conversations with either of them. It was better that way. As I made my way to the fridge to grab a bottle of water before leaving the house, someone groaned from behind me, I didn’t need to be told, I knew it was my mother. “Are you happy now?” I rolled my eyes. I turned to face her. “Good morning to you too, mother?” She shook her head as she glared at me. The look in her eyes was regret, and whatever accompanied it. On other days I would’ve been intereste
ANDDDDDD WE'RE BACK TO 2012. WELCOME TO THE YEAR PSY HAD US ALL DANCING TO HIS HIT 'GANGNAM STYLE'.Pearl’s POVThe way I felt this morning was different, it felt as though a burden was lifted from my chest as I walked hand in hand into school with my twin sister, Aurora. I smiled widely at her as we passed through the school gate and all eyes were on us. Almost everyone turned as we walked past them. Some waved at Aurora while others only smiled. I guess they could all really see how miserable I was without her.Aurora was quite popular in school for her intellectual ability, she was top of our class and the president of the editorial team while I’m only known as the popular girl’s twin sister. I won’t blame Luke for liking her though, if I was a boy and I wasn’t related to her, I’ll be the president of her fan club.“Thank you, Jesus, Aurora is back and we can finally see Pearl smiling,” Jerry stated as we walked closer to them. They were standing in front of their lockers.“Whateve