Bolt out of blue.

~You are most handsome when you are in between my legs.~

 

Arcane POV: 

 

I came back from my part time job. The clock struck 9pm. It was a crappy day. I had to deal with the arrogant attitude of Xavier Jones at school and then with the rude customers at the cafe and now mice were literally going wild in my tummy. Other than having a glass of milk and a little sandwich at lunch, I had nothing. 

 

I took out the keys of our home from under the mat that was at the doorsteps and unlocked it. 

 

Mom wasn't home once again. The dark and the cold home welcomed me. I threw my satchel on the couch in the living room and sighed. I practically had to drag myself to the shower and cook instant noodles to kill the hunger. 

 

This is how my life has been from the past year. I thought everything will change after I go to high school but that isn't the case. 

 

"Hey, sweetie." The main door opened loudly and there came my Mom. She is 40 this year but doesn't look like it at all. Her blonde hair was curled from the edges while the tight and short skirt hugged her ass like it's life is dependent on it. 

 

I almost rolled my eyes at her, however, I stopped when I saw the man standing behind. I didn't notice him until he cleared his throat. ''Mom, who- why is here?'' I cautiously asked. My judging eyes never leave him. Well, he looked like in his mid 40's. Tall, muscular, prominent jawline and high nose bridge while the black suit he was wearing, it made him look majestic. He looked intimidating and dominating. He is Vincent Jones, the most powerful man in our town and the Dad of... Xavier Jones. Now, I know where Xavier got his genes from. He is the man because of which my life is on edge these days.

 

"Arc, we need to talk." Mom's sudden change of tune scared me. 

 

'What in the vagina is happening here?' I frowned. Before I could say anything, Mom held my hand and made me sit on the couch. 

 

Mom and Vincent, I don't know for which reason she brought him to our place, they settled right in front of me. But I am no child to not understand what is happening here. My sixth sense was continuously alerting me. The looks they were giving each other and the way he squeezed her hand before making it rest on his thigh, it was telling me the whole story. 

 

My hands clenched into fists and I bit the inside of my cheek to force myself not to say anything to her.

 

''Arc, me and Vincent-" 

 

'Okay, here we go.' My lips pursed into a thin line. He was looking at me with all of the attention. 

 

''We are getting married." 

 

And the bomb was finally dropped on me. I stood up from the sofa like it was under fire. The tiniest part in my heart still hoped that this isn't what this looks like. But no, Mom proved me wrong. 

 

''Arcane please listen to me.'' She tried to stop me.

 

''What should I listen to, Mom? It hasn't been a year since Dad left us and you are saying you are getting married?" The veins in my temples were about to burst. ''How long have you known him? Were you cheating on Dad with him?" I did not care if I sounded rude. Well, I did. I definitely did. But I couldn't stop myself. 

 

"No, she wasn't." Vincent suddenly said. "I know this must be hard for you to accept and everything appears to be hasty. But I love her. I love your Mom and I want us to be together." He was so polite that I almost melted. I can see why Mom made this decision. "It will be really great if you will approve of us." There was a plea at the end.

 

"And what if I don't?" I folded my arms against my chest. 

 

"Don't you want your Mom to be happy? More than anyone you know what kind of a life I have lived. I deserve a little share of warmth, don't I?" She started to brainwash me. I accept that my Dad was abusive. There was never a moment of peace till the day he was alive. But this isn't what I wished for. 

 

"I thought we were happy, Mom." Tears stung my eyes. ''We don't need anyone else in our lives to make us happy." 

 

''But I want this." My mother shut my mouth instantly. My hands clench to the fists by my side.

 

''Okay, fine. Do whatever you want." I snapped at her. Obviously, I need time to digest this decision. ''I want you to accept us with your heart. Only then will I be peaceful." 

 

Okay, now she does not need to force this onto me. Well, she is taking advantage of Vincent's presence. Otherwise, there is no way in hell I would have kept my composure. 

 

''I am fine, Mom." I massaged my temples.

 

''Are you sure?" She was still concerned. 

 

''Yes, I am." I looked at her with a poker face. What should I say then? She will not change her decision because of me. Instead, due to her consistent nature... she is going to pester this onto me. All I have to do is to quietly let go of my first love. 

 

''Thank you. Thank you so much, Arcane. This means a lot to us." Vincent walked towards me and patted my back.  

 

I wanted to run away from here. I wanted to vanish into thin air. How the fu*k will I face him at school tomorrow? 

 

My head was hurting and I needed some time alone, desperately, ''Mom, I am going to my room." I told her. Her lips parted like she wanted to say something however, Vincent held her hand and stopped from saying it. I felt grateful to him for respecting my privacy and walked to my room. 

 

As soon as I saw my tiny bed, I plopped on it and kicked my legs in the air, ''When will my life get better?'' I murmured to myself. 

 

'All I wished was one guy and you know what, he is going to be my step brother!! I hate myself, my luck, in fact everything about me.' I sighed and did not realize that my face was soaked with tears.

 

I am happy for Mom. I really am. But if Mom will get together with Vincent then there is no possibility between me and Xavier. The chances are already slim. There is no way he will like a girl like me. Even the most gorgeous girl at school is ready to fall into his lap or go onto her knees to give him the best BJ of his life.

 

I am sure my whimpers are resonating in the air. My face was soaked soon. But I immediately wiped those useless droplets when I heard the door of my room opening. It was Mom. 

 

''Hey, baby." She cooed and sat beside me. "I am sorry, Arc. I really am. This isn't how I wanted to announce this to you." She was apologetic.

 

''How long have you been seeing him?" 'And I didn't get a whiff of it?' Was silent. 

 

Mom fiddled with her fingers, "6 months. It's already been half a year."

 

I felt like a bolt of lightning fell on my head. ''You kept this a secret for the whole damn 6 months?" I can't believe her. 

 

''Everything happened so fast. You know, I switched my job.... I don't know if you are aware of it or not, but I work at the Jones corporation. Vincent has really helped me and I developed feelings for him without my own knowledge. He is a great man. He is not like your father. He can take good care of us." She held my hand, ''And I made this decision after a lot of consideration. This is great, for you, for me, for our future. Please trust me on this, please." 

 

Tears were trickling down my face, ''He has a son." My voice was so low that I am not sure if she heard me. 

 

''He knows." Mom answered, ''Xavier wants his father to pursue what he wants. He wants the happiness for his Dad.''

 

"And I don't?" I snapped. 

 

''That's not what I mean." She closed her eyes. 

 

''Okay, Mom. If this is what you want. But I really hope you will not regret your decision." I harshly wiped my face with the back of my hand. There is no use of crying over him. He does not know my existence and there is nothing great about first love. This is overrated. But Mom, she deeply likes Vincent. I should be happy for her... just like Xavier. 

 

''Really?" Mom's eyes lit up. 

 

I nodded. 

 

''Thank you so much." She pulled me in a bear hug and I barely managed to blink all of my unshed tears away. 

 

''Tomorrow, we will have dinner with Xavier. It is also important for you two to bond." Mom was saying. 

 

''WHAT!!" I roared, scaring her. ''I will not have dinner with anyone. Don't worry Mom. I am not going to be an important person in your life after your remarriage. There is no need for bonding." I cannot face him. Not yet. I need time to recover from this sudden news.

 

''Arc, please. Now, do I need to beg you for every little thing? It's just dinner, that's it." She turned cold. 

 

''Mom, why don't you understand?" I was on the verge of having a mental breakdown. 

 

''Listen, Arc. I am having a wedding next month and as my daughter, I need you to be there for me. So, please. Don't say no again." She had a warning in her tone. 

 

So, she already planned her wedding too. My agreement or disagreement has no value in front of her.... She said to me whatever needed to be said and left my room. 

 

I buried my face in the pillow and screamed as hard as I could. Never in my wildest dream, I thought my life would take such a drastic turn.