" What the fuck? Who is she?" I shouted.
" Who the hell knows? I don't know. I don't want to know. I stormed off the moment I came to know the truth. Now all the memories I had with him is going in my mind. Even if it's three months, it hurts like a bitch." Pearl complained, still sobbing.
" Don't worry, Pearl. You should move one. But one thing is bothering me. You should found out and confronted him." I told her.
" I know. But I'm stupid. I didn't even suspect. I want to take my mind off this issue. I don't know how Iam going to do it." she frowned.
" You should have told me earlier. I will do anything to get your mind off that asshole. But first, let's get out off here." I told and make her wash her face and guided her outside of the restroom.
" What are we going to do now? I already missed too many class in these two days." she rubbed her eyes and followed me in the crowdy hall.
" I will make sure you won't miss any class and
" Yes, I am. Are you one of his fans?" she questioned me. I'm not a fangirl for anyone." Nope. He's my friend. We are classmates." I told her." Oh, I didn't know that. You are studying Edgewood High too," her eyes widened when she realized I'm not a crazy fangirl but the one who really knows her brother. Wait a minute. What's her name?" Yeah. Don't take it wrong. What's your name? Jason only told he has a sister."" You don't even know me. It feels like an insult. Anyways, I'm Eve Byrne," she's saying everything in a friendly way. Even that warning comes in a friendly way." So, what's your name again?" she added." I didn't say it in the first place. I'm Emily Collins." she smiled and shook my hands. We talked for some minutes till the class gets over. Like I guessed, she's a 9th-grade girl studying in a private institution. I told her that I would come to her mansion today. She looked like she's little excited about it.
I followed Jason to his room. It was tidy. Tidy isn't the thing I expected to see in the boy's room. He has a large bookshelf with novels and educational-related books. As a nerd, I can settle here forever to read every single book. Other than his shelf and desk, there's more awards, certificates in his cupboard. I know he's an intelligent boy, rank holder. But I didn't expect to see too many awards. I wonder how many competitions he participated in his life. Then my eyes wandered over to the king-size bed." Do you like my room?" he asked when I was silently observing his whole room in the entrance." Yeah, I didn't think boys room would be so clean. I like this maintenance. I also wish to come here to read your books," I said, looking into the title of the books. He's havingmore hopeless romantic type of books." You can come here any day. You're welcome here," he said with a smile." Thanks. I have one more question. Are you maintaini
I nodded and we both went downstairs. We reached the pool in a few minutes. It's been a long time since I kept my foot inside the pool. Actually, I don't remember a time when I went to a swimming pool. Maybe the first time is with Jason.When I came back to reality from my thoughts, I saw Jason's taking his shirts off. Not taking. He already took his shirt off by exposing his six-packs. I already stared enough at his body in the magazine. I don't know how many hours will I stare at him when he's standing next to me only in his shorts." Take your clothes off," suddenly he said." What??" I gave him a blank stare." Didn't you brought your swimsuit?"I didn't. I don't even own a swimsuit. Atleast, I have my bra and panties. I will be jumping in with that." Nope. I forgot." I said, taking my top and jeans off. I can't eat dinner with his family in wet jeans and top after swimming. When I was done undressing, I noticed Jason's e
When did Ryder notice Jason?Me: Jason Byrne. I went to his mansion today.Ryder: Oh, really. You went with that nerd.Me: Don't call him a nerd. Besides, I'm a nerd too. You probably know that.Ryder: Yeah, yeah. Come to your window. I want to see you.My head beats faster. I don't think my appearance will be good when I'm in the home. I'm already on my nightdress and loose hair. I went to the window and opened it. Ryder is already standing at the window. He's not wearing his shirt. His tattoos are exposed again. I blinked a few times and texted him.Me: How many time are you going to stand without a shirt in front of a girl?I stared at him waiting for his reply. Then my phone beeps.Ryder: Until that girl stops admiring the view.Me: I AM NOTRyder: Yes, you are, sweetheart.Me: Uhh, no. See you tomorrow. I'm sleepy.I closed the curtains and gone to sleep after that.The next day:
Patrick, Ryder and I followed her to the principal's room." Why the hell are you thinking, Emily? Why do you want to stop me?" Ryder fires at me. I never saw him angry. Maybe it's because of his hatred towards Patrick. But I only wanted to help him." I...I…You would have gotten into trouble. I tried to stop it before you kill him. I don't want you to end up in jail. I know I was stupid to stop you. Now I'm caught in the middle of this problem. I don't even know what's this all about." I talked like I'm so close to tears. I should not cry for a simple thing. I'm not in kindergarten." Yeah, you are stupid to do that. You don't even need to involve in this." He snapped without looking at me. Patrick was silent the whole time. He watched the argument like an entertainment show on TV.I decided not to continue the conversation but Ryder did. " Do you think I would stop myself from killing him if you stepped forward?"" Shut up. I didn't
" I wasn't talking with you. Get the hell away from us," Ryder snapped." You should get the hell away from her, Jason. Can't you leave her alone if she doesn't want to talk with you?" Jason stepped forward. They both glared at each other. I don't know whether they know each other. But I don't know what to do. Move towards Jason or stay with Ryder. Actually, I'm mad at Ryder. So, whatever I do it will be against him." She's not going anywhere. I know she will talk with me." Ryder said. His words show that he has more trust in me." Come here, Milly. He's nothing but trouble to you."Ryder focused his eyes back on me. " Stay here for a while, Emily. I will explain..." I stopped him in the middle." No, Ryder. It's not the right time. I got detention. I need Patrick, Ryder and I followed her to the principal's room." Why the hell are you thinking, Emily? Why do you want to stop me?" Ryder fires at me. I never saw him angry. Maybe it's becaus
" Wha..what??" my eyes widened in fear. I don't think I could fight back four guys. Even if Pearl is on her way, can she help me? She's the only person I'm counting on. Before I could think of a way to escape, the guy behind me tied my hands tightly. He has a tight grip on my hands." Leave me. I didn't do anything to you. I don't even know you." I shouted. It wasn't a request but a demand which clearly isn't working.
I slowly nodded at him. I'm ready to hear whatever explanation he's going to give." Thank you, Emily. Let's sit down." he smiled and motioned his hands towards the bed. I sat next to him staying silent." Those two who kidnapped you are my friends. Dylan and Jacob. I know Patrick would do anything to harm you so he could make me angry. That's why my friends have been watching you since you stepped your foot on the store. I called you many times to tell you not to leave the house. Indeed, you avoided my call."" I'm sorry, Ryder. I wasn't in a good mood to talk," I said, regretting the moment." I know, sweetheart. I'm not blaming you. I told my friends to act as Patrick's friend and kidnap you here instead of his place. They almost did their work but failed by harming you. I should have come for your rescue." he frowned and kept his hands on my cheek. That's where his friend slammed me so hard." What's done is done, Ryder. I'm not wor
I embraced this moment with Jason but I know there will be more memories with him for the rest of my life." Are you calm now, Jason. I don't want you to hide your emotions in front of me." I worried." I can't say I'm a hundred per cent happy, Milly. But you are still in my life. That's the important thing for me. Months ago, you drowned. I can't take the scene out of my mind. This thing is far better than that. You could have died that day and it didn't happen. I'm grateful for it every day."" You are the one who saved me, Jason. I could never forget that. I feel like I don't deserve it." I frowned. He saved my life but what did I do for him." You deserve it, Milly. If we never met, I would have never felt true love. You helped me with Crystal's stupid games. I would have caught in it forever without an idea about it. You took the risk to delete our footages. Overall, you are the best thing that happened to me. All the time I have spent with you is pr
I bite my lips and stared at him for his reply. He doesn't even take a minute to respond." You don't even need to ask me, Emily. I will be your boyfriend. Like you said, officially. I love you so much. I have been longing to hear these words from you. All I want is you to be happy no matter who you choose. But I always wished I could be the one for you. You have no idea how happy Iam feeling right now." Ryder said as his hands went to either side of my hips. He lifted me and swirled in a circle. We both smiled and laughed at each other." I'm feeling much happier than you, Ryder," I told him." No. I feel happier than you," we continued arguing who's more happier. Atleast, he helped me land on my feet.
A week passed by after all the chaos. Patrick was taken to the hospital. He lost more blood and I'm the one who caused it. I wouldn't have done it if he didn't point the gun at Ryder. If Patrick tried to kill me, I would have stood like a statue in fear but it's not me. It's Ryder. I couldn't do that. My hands moved to take the gun within a fraction of second. I can't wonder what would have happened if I didn't shot him. Maybe it's time to get over that incident. The police officers encountered me at the station. But Ryder was with me the whole time. My parents are called to the station. Somehow the news was gone to Jason's ears too. He came to the station for me. Ryder and I told about Patrick's psychotic activity. At last, they filed a case against him and he went straight to jail for all the things he tried to do. Of course, there are a lot of proofs. Patrick almost tried to kill all other students. So, they all stood up for me. It took a week f
" Shut up. We aren't going to do that." I shouted at him while Ryder tapped in his phone. I heard the ring and soon a girl attended the call." Are you still in school, Anna. Meet me in the backstage of the hall." Ryder ordered." What? You haven't talked with me for ages. Now why are you..." the girl is in the call sounded angry." I wouldn't call you unless it's necessary. Just come here. I will explain everything." Ryder tried to keep himself calm." He called her. Now, let us go to get the first aid. I'm not going to let his hand bleed." I shouted at Patrick when Ryder hung his phone.Before he could reply, Pearl spoke. " I know where the first aid is," she said and got the first aid in the same room. Time passes as I helped Ryder wrapping a bandage on his hand and waited for Emma's friend Anna. I almost lost hope in her. What if she doesn't come here? with that one thought, a blonde girl came through the door casually. But when her eyes looked
" Please don't freak out, Em. I will explain it. Don't tell anyone." Pearl pleaded with fear in her eyes." Say it now. Why there's a gun here? I'm still freaking out." I lowered my voice this time." This is a real gun. We are supposed to bring one duplicate gun for the play. You have probably seen it in the play. The main female character tried to use it for self-defence but didn't pull the trigger."" So, are you saying that she used a real gun in a school play?"" Yeah. She bought them here. But something wrong happened in her house. The real ones and duplicate got switched and then we couldn't tell the teachers at the last moment. So, we carefully used it. I'm just keeping it until she comes back and takes it with her." Pearl explained." You got to be kidding me, Pearl. You all should have told the teachers. It's not safe to have a gun in school. Anything
Three months later:" Psst.."" What?" I slightly turned my head towards the backbench to see Ryder's trying to get my attention. Do you know where we are? In the exam hall." Give me your answer sheet," he commandingly asked. He also has the hope that I will help him." You haven't studied anything and now you are..."" No advice, Emily. I could hear all day just to watch your face, but not now. Paper, please..." He told and pleaded in the end with all hope. How could I say no?" Take it. But promise me, we won't get caught,"" I will make sure of it," He smiled and got the paper while the teacher was distracted by eating something which she took from her handbag. I highly doubt that her handbag is a Doraemon pocket. She eats a lot as an invigilator.......Finally, we all headed out of the
" Her iPhone drowned too. It completely destroyed. Now, tell me why you care about it, Milly. You don't need to think about her phone when you could have died today." Jason said seriously. I know he won't say this if he knows what happened." It's the phone which caused this, Jason. Ryder was right on that day when we three went alone to sort this issue. Crystal was spying on me to get photos. She's been following me all this time. She caught the moment on her phone when you proposed to me on my birthday. She did the same when I was with Ryder. She even took a photo of us when we stayed in a hotel for one night. I don't know how she's capable of getting the photos. She threatened me that she send it to my parents and ruin my whole chance of graduating." I started telling him and explained the part happened in the locker." Now, you know why I did that, Jason. Tell me the rest of the part. I want to know what happened after I blackened out. W
It's done. "I did it,"" And then there's a thief. Give it to me." I heard Crystal's harsh voice. My hands started shaking. I ost the grip on her phone but managed to catch it before it falls." I'm just here to delete my personal information. Deep inside your heart, you know who's the thief?" I managed to speak in all the bickering noises coming from all side in the dressing room." Give my phone back, bitch. Where is beck? Beck? I couldn't have trusted her. I should have thought that the stupid girl is your friend." Crystal shouted, making a scene." She's not stupid and she's not here. I won't give your phone unless I know you don't have any backup of these photos."" Do you think I will wait and watch until you find the backup photos? Who do you think you are dealing with? You can't over-smart me, bitch. Don't test my patience." She shouted at the top of her lungs. The one th
I stared at the empty place where Crystal was standing a minute ago. The next batch lined up for the match. Jason already got out of the pool. He's surrounded by his friends. I can't go to him to ask for help by explaining the situation. I have no other friends with me right now. All I have left is me. How am I going to save myself from Crystal's plan? I have to delete the photo. Footage plays a large role in my life." I will wait for you here," Lexi told Crystal and crossed me as she made her w