"Let's go home!" Maya suddenly dragged my hand out of the building.
"Hey where have you been, I have been looking for you all over the house!" I yelled but noticed her expression was different, she was in totally different mood.
"What's up.. what happened?" I asked but she still didn't say anything, we entered her car and she crashed her head on the steering wheel and completely broke into tears.
"What happened to you?" I asked the already crying lady that was beside me. She was just happy and dancing some hours ago and now she's wailing.
"I'm a bad person Isabella!" She cried and I patted her back reassuring her that she'll be fine. I didn't want to push her the more to tell me about it because Maya was a type of girl that wouldn't open up her feelings immediately she gets hurt.
"I'll drive" I said and she opened the driver's seat door and entered the back seat. I watched how my tough best friend laid on her back seat wailing like a child. She must've really been hurt.
I drove to her house and it was really late, I assumed Joe must be asleep but I was sure he would havehad fun with Grace before sleeping. My dad didn't bother to call all through the day despite the fact that he didn't show up at home last night.
"Maya we're home" I said to her and she opened the back seat door with tears soaked in her eyes.
I used my handkerchief to clean the tears away from her eyes because I wouldn't want Grace to see her this way.
I opened the door with her spare key but no one was in the living room so I assumed they must have all fallen asleep.
She didn't say a word to me throughout the drive and even now.
"Girls? Are you home?" Maya's father came up to us.
"I hope you had fun?" He asked and I nodded my head with a smile, he seemed to have noticed the look on Maya's face but didn't say anything.
"Is Joe okay?" I asked and he nodded
I took Maya to her room and she slumped on the bed immediately, she didn't seem like herself but I wasn't sure tonight would be the best time to ask.
Tommorow will be Saturday, there'll be a lot of time to talk it out. I switched off the lights in her room and slept on the bed beside her.
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"Breakfast is ready girls" Grace knocked on the door waking both Maya and me. I could still see the look on her face. It was pale and emotionless also filled with guilt and deception.
When though she was just waking up, it was obvious to tell that she had cried all through the night.
"Babe?" I taped her hoping she responds or reply but she didn't.
"Breakfast is ready" I said again but she shrugged and slumped back on the bed.
"I'm not hungry" she replied.
"Okay spill it, I'm done waiting!" I yelled. I was truly done waiting, I thought she would talk sooner but with her attitude right now I don't think so.
"Isabella i..." She broke down and her voice cracked.
I gave her a pity look that says she should continue but instead she covered her mouth with her hands and started to cry.
"Shit! Did you fucking kill someone?" I asked teasingly, even though she could have actually killed someone, she's a no-nonsense kind of girl.
"I made out with Frank" she covered her mouth after her last statement and I was dumbstruck.
If she were to make out with someone or rather cheat on George I wouldn't have even thought Frank would be on the list. She hated that guy and they have never been friends but enemies since I have been in this school.
Besides Frank used to date Aurora before he broke up with her and he doesn't seize the opportunity to hit on another girl. I never knew Maya would be a victim.
"How the hell did it happen?" I asked but my voice was a little but higher than I expected.
"I don't fucking know, I was on the dance floor dancing then he joined me then I yelled at him to leave but he didn't and we got into an argument and boom he kissed me and we left for a room" she rushed her words out while crying.
"Don't blame yourself love, it's fine and besides it must've been the alcohol" I patted her back trying to comfort her.
"Okay" she said and flashed me a fake smile.
"What do I tell George!" She asked and I let out a sigh. I couldn't possibly be the one to tell her what she should do in her relationship. Even though I was her best friend, I still have no right to meddle in their relationship.
"Do what you think is best love" I said but realized my words didn't help her but there was nothing else I could say to her.
"Let's eat!" I said and she nodded slowly, I dragged her out of the room and we went to the dining room. I spotted her Dad on the dining room going through his laptop, he didn't seem to notice us.
"Goodmorning" I greeted him and he diverted his attention to us, he flashed us a smile and noticed the look on Maya's face. He gave me a type of look asking if she was alright and I nodded my head.
"Well Joe and Grace went for a Mother's and Son Saturday shopping" he said and let out a chuckle.
If not everything, I love the way this family took care of Joe like they were his real parents.
After breakfast we went back into her room and had our bath in turns, we had no plans for the weekend and if it wasn't for her current state we would have gone to watch a movie or something or something else.
I received a message on my phone from an unknown number and found it weird, but it was weirder when I opened the message.
*Where are you?* The message read and my brows crinkled. Who the fuck is this, probably one of those scam messages.
I dropped my iPhone 8+ back on the big couch that was in Maya's room.
Maya's Dad got me the phone when he realized that I was still using an old Nokia phone.
The phone beeped again and a message from the same sender came in. I was starting to get nervous.
*The game doesn't work this way, you have to answer me!* The message read again and I was truly getting pissed. What fucking game is this person talking about.
I immediately blocked and deleted the sender's number, I had a lot more to do than to continue a stupid and pointless conversation with a freak.
I heard the sheets rattle and noticed that Maya had just woken up with her face still swollen."Are you okay now?" I asked hoping to get a positive response.
"No! I'm not" she stood up from the bed, "I'll be right back, I need some ice cream from the fridge" she said and walked out of the room.
I laid down on the couch staring at the enormous ceiling when my phone bussed."I'm going to fucking kill this person!" I yelled but then noticed it was from my Dad.
My whole body went numb and pale when I sighted the name "Dad" on the screen. I hate to give him that name and perhaps I should change it to something else.
Hey girl, I won't be coming home tonight, I'm at Jerry's the message read and I let out a laughter.He hasn't been home since we left and he's just remembering that he has kids who he abandoned with no food or money. I hope he forever stays with Jerry and not show his face to me.
I placed my phone on my stomach and felt some hot liquid flowing down my eyes. Shit! I don't want to cry or be weak. There's no point crying over two atrocities that were unfortunately my parents.
I immediately wiped the tears off my face when I heard footsteps coming closer, it was Maya and she had surprisingly brought two bowls of ice cream along with her. I really needed this right now and she doesn't even know what's up with me.
"Thank you" I hugged her tight because she's the best best friend anyone could ask for.
"Mom and Joe won't be back till evening, she texted and it seemed like they're having a whole lot of fun" she said and I chuckled. They're always having a whole lot of fun at least it makes Joe really happy and that's all that matters.Maya took the remote from the pizza shaped small sized table in front of the couch and turned the TV on."Let's Netflix" she said and scrolled through some fascinating movies before she finally decided to watch one (The Kissing Booth).
It was a great movie and we were both excited that it had a part two, we watched it for so long that we didn't realize that the time has passed real quick.Maya couldn't stop squealing at every scene and sometimes she'd chuckle and say "George does that" she didn't seem to realize when she said those words while I on the other hand watched the movie without being able to relate to anything there, I am a sucker after all.The room door barged open and Joe ran to hug me, I lifted him and hugged him tighter. To be very honest I missed the little boy.He looked different and it was really obvious he went on a date with Grace. He had a new hair cut on and a really new cloth that looked expensive, he wore a Nike pair of shoes and socks and a black Gucci jacket. His stomach also looked big like he had eaten a whole plate of pasta."Thank you for taking care of him Grace" I smiled at her as she walked into the room."I promise to smack you the next time yo
"let me go!" I yelled but he doesn't answer as his grip on me became tighter and firmer.At this point different eyes were on us while some people even brought out their camera just to have a record of what was happening.He dragged me away from the school cafeteria into the Janitor's closet and locked the door behind him. My whole body was numb and I could hear the rise and fall of my heartbeat.I made to reach for the door but he dragged me back and pinned my body against the wall."What the hell do you want from me?" I yelled but hissed almost immediately as his grip on my hands became tighter."Why the fuck were you ignoring my messages" he said with his face really close to mine that I could feel the heat from his mouth as he spoke."What fucking message are you talking abo....oh!" I realized it was him who had been sending those anonymous messages to me
We finally arrived at the mechanic shop, it wouldn't be fair to call it a shop because it was enormous, I never knew a place as huge as this was in this town. But yet I couldn't find a lot of workers but just a man and a young boy who looked more like his son from the wide opened door.Zach came down from the car and walked into the shop with his hands tucked in his pockets, I guess that was the way he liked to walk."Don't you wanna come down?" He turned to me and asked but I pretended not to hear him by drifting my attention to my phone. He shrugged his shoulders and walked into the shop.I could see him talking to the man who now offered him his cigarette and I was surprised to see him puffing it. I never knew he was into smoking too.After waiting for what felt like hours, Zach finally came back to his car and started the engine. I had thought he wanted to repair something in the car but I was wr
It was time for school and Grace had promised to take care of Joe but nevertheless I wanted to do it myself because I missed doing it even though it's not up to a week yet. "I missed you Isabella, please don't stay away for too long so you won't leave like mum" he cupped my hand with his two little hands as he looked at me with his big brown eyes and wet curly hair. "Joe I'm never going to leave you and I'm letting you know this" "But she said you were going to leave like my mum" he said and I raised his chin to look at me. "Who said that?" I asked and he wiped the tears off his face with his wet hands. "My girlfriend" he said and more tears started to run down his eyes. I would explain to him later about the girlfriend thing but now is a different time. "I don't see any reason for me to leave you Joe, Always and forever will I be with you even in my grave" I said and he hugged me tight. I placed a kiss on his head and tried to stop th
The ride was filled with awkward a silence and Xavier's word keep playing in my head"Look! I just want you to know that I have nothing to do with everything that is happening and I'm also trying to convince those dudes but they're hell bent on continuing the dare even though Zach himself wants to end it" did Zach really want to end it? Perhaps he was tired of walking with a Shrek."I'll stop here" I said to Xavier as I came down from his car and thanked it, I wasn't at my destination yet but the atmosphere in the car was getting stuffy and suffocating.I would pick Joe up and go to my house, I don't want to be a burden to the Anderson's. I arrived at their house and Maya wasn't there yet I assumed she must have went out with Frank.I greeted Grace but couldn't find her husband, perhaps he had work to do."I'll be taking Joe with me today" I said and she nodded her head with a smile, I knew how much she loved and want him around but I need some tim
"you're sleeping over today" He said as he parked his car in front of his huge house. I didn't contemplate or complain because I just wanted the dare to be over already. I have one week more to play along. "Can I at least call Maya with your phone?" "No!" "But I have to make the call, it's urgent besides you fucking smashed my phone the previous day!" I yelled. He rubbed his temples with his eyes closed before getting down from his car without saying anything to me. "Uhm, hello..??" I called for his attention. He turned to look at me with his hands tucked in his pocket. He sucked on his teeth and tilted his head to a side before focusing his face on me. "If you want me to lend you my phone then you'll have to earn it!" He boldly said. This guy here is totally unbelievable, after smashing my phone and making me lose my perfect job he's here telling me to work to earn just a call? "You realized you broke my
ZACH'S POVI kept thinking of how she came to bargain throughout the drive. To be honest I pitied her the instance I saw the look on her face after her posters were pasted all over the school by that bitch. Can't Aurora just let go and let us go our separate ways.We arrived at my house and I was grateful. I loved being alone with my peace and quiet since I'm used to it already."You're sleeping over today" I said and she didn't look surprised. Aurora wanted her to sleep over which I clearly don't know the reason for. She's a jealous bitch and even though we were not dating she would still want to be all over me.I could dismiss her by eight just like I did the other day but a part of me wants to keep her around for some while. Perhaps it's because of her meekness and naiveness."Can I at least call Maya with your phone?" She asked. I wanted to say yes and give it to her but I do
ISABELLA'S POV The rain fell really heavy as thunder clapped throughout the classroom making the whole kids to scream in fear. Even though some were not actually scared but just wanted to have fun. The teacher had left the classroom earlier for the staff room because of the constant screams from the students. I laid my head on my desk as I couldn't bare to watch them perform their minutes of madness. Some class couples proceeded to smooch and romance themselves and sounds of kisses filled the air. "Bitch!" Maya's voice rang in my ear really loud. "Shit! I'm still going to need these ears for seventy more years" I cussed but the fuming Maya wasn't buying any thing as she rested her hands above her hips in a dramatic way. "Where were you yesterday?" She asked while tapping her feet on the floor. "I..uhm I had things to do" I lied, technically it was a white lie. "Come on, I'm your friend and you're keeping things from me"