Rissa's pov:
I folded my hands and stared as he carried pineapple in his hands. I just couldn't hide the feeling that I was greatly disappointed.
I think getting rid of this guy would be a tough mission.
He began walking towards me and I noticed his steps was like that of some rich dude. It vaguely reminded me of Lucas, the president's son.
"I think this is yours" He said calmly and I scoffed. This outrageous!
I looked away and luckily, my personal maid was passing by carrying a basket.
"Vivian!" I yelled irascibly and she raced to us.
"Yes dear" She replied cheerful as always.
"Take pineapple and give her a thorough bath. I want her scrubbed and washed with the best soap you can find! Then, dry her up immediately and give her a second bath! Do you understand?!" I rasped irritated.
Her face dropped.
I'm sure she knows I'm angry and definitely not ready for her ridiculous questions.
"But Rissa, you know pineapple hates being given a bath. She gets really rough and---"
"I don't care! Now, do what I said" I ordered and she nodded.
"Yes ma'am" she dropped the basket and picked pineapple up.
She put her in the basket and they both left for the stairs.
"What's your problem?" He asked putting his hands in his pockets.
I rolled my eyes and took few steps away from him.
"You're an ex convict which means you're a criminal and I have nothing to do with people like you so I would suggest you stay away from me as far as possible" I replied coldly and a smirk crept on his face.
"I'm just going to be here for a few months and then, I'm gone. And I think you should smile more, you look like an old lady just now" He turned and retreated back to the stairs.
My mouth was left hanging. Did he just call me an old lady?!
I scoffed and did my breathing exercise. I've never been so insulted in my life.
How dare he???!
Even Madison have never been this cruel to me.
I'm so going to teach him a lesson he'll never forget.
(Evening)
I didn't know the kind of hormones that my body secreted the moment I saw mom walk through the door.
It's time for dinner and I was just about to leave when she arrived.
Could this week get any better?!
I hugged her frivolously that she had to pull away.
"God! Rissa, you just saw me hours ago" She chided.
I smiled giddily ignoring her grouse.
"I was just about to have dinner. Would you join me, mom?" I asked excitedly and she shrugged.
"I'm a bit tired but I can't say no to our first dinner with Mykel" She replied and I sighed.
Here we go, again!
"I'm sure you both have seen each other" She beamed.
"Yeah, we did" I mumbled and she chuckled.
"Don't you feel lucky to have him as a brother? I mean, you'll have to see him as your brother. Trust me, it'll be fun" She said taking my hand.
I made a grimace. What's mom getting at? Mykel being cute doesn't erase the fact that he's a criminal!
"I'd rather talk about pineapple than discuss that guy with you mom" I jibed with a frown.
"Don't be ridiculous Rissa!" She said and carried pineapple up from the floor.
"Oh! My goodness. Pineapple is so squishy and clean. How many times did you give her a bath?" She asked hysterically.
I bursted out laughing while she stared cluelessly at me.
"Alright. Go get Mykel so we can all eat together".
"But mom...!"
"If you don't get him, I won't go to the salon with you this weekend and I definitely won't release your black card for you to go shopping at the mall" She threatened.
My stomach tightened.
What have I done to deserve this?
First, we let someone from prison live with us and now, He's eating with us.
I gritted my teeth and headed for the stairs. I climbed the long steps until I got to the hallway.
His room was right next to mine and its going to give me more nightmares.
I took a deep breath and knocked on the door. I waited and there was no response.
I kept knocking but still got no response.
This pathetic! I turned around to leave when the door opened and he stepped out.
"What do you want?" He asked mutely.
"Uhm...mom wants you to join us for dinner" I replied.
He shrugged after a brief silence.
We descended from the stairs together and I stayed as far as possible from him.
Mom's making a big mistake.
What's gonna happen tomorrow when I go to school with him? What would people think??
That he's my brother or cousin!
What am I gonna tell them huh...
We got to the dinning table were mom was waiting. There was no sign of pineapple anyway.
"Sit down you two. It seems like you have barely gotten to know each other. I'm going to lead us through a brief introduction section, alright?" She asked and just I was about to object, she dropped a photograph on the table.
I paused and glanced at Mykel who had also looked at me.
Then our eyes went back to the photograph on the table.
You've got to be kidding me!!!
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Rissa's pov:The photo was just enough to leave a grimace on my face. How long has mom been keeping disgusting photos of Mykel and I hugging??"Isn't it cute?" She asked grinning from ear to ear."I think we should burn it" I chimed and mom shot me a scalding look."I've been keeping these photos for more than 13 years now, not even you - Rissa will destroy them. Now sit down" She ordered and I slumped on the seat.Mykel had no choice but to sit beside me since there was just three seats at the table strictly for mom, dad and I.Our dinner was served and just as I was about to dig in, mom's voice emerged."So, like I said earlier, you both will be introducing yourselves properly. And I would gladly watch you two do it. We'll start from you, Rissa. Tell us your hobbies and favorite things so Mykel would get to know. And it'll be helpful for me too because I don't know those things".
Rissa's pov:The school was heavily guarded with top security officers and marshalls. This was because the only kids that attended the school belonged to a wealthy and influential families.The principal wouldn't want to risk a student being kidnapped or attacked under her watch. Before a car drives into the school, it must be searched thoroughly and every individual would be scanned of weapons of any kind.My car arrived at the school gate before Mykel's. I refused to ride to school with him so mom had another car prepared for him.I'm trying so hard to accept the fact that he would be staying with us for months despite the fact that he is from jail.It's not a good thing, it never is.Probably, He's pretending to be quiet and self reserved but inside, He's a fire breeding dragon... Mykel's pov:We finally passed through the check point and
Rissa's pov:Mykel looked shy and nervous. The entire students around fixed their eyes on him like he was some alien or something.Alex and Zoe weren't an exception.Jesus Christ!! This is getting too much.If only they knew he has been in a juvenile detention center for years. They wouldn't even let him get into this school. Mykel's pov:I summoned courage and turned away from the multiple eyes that had me roped.I needed to keep me moving. Otherwise, I'd go crazy.I bumped into a boy on my way in who had glasses on. He's hair was curly and thick and you'd almost think he's an Indian.My eyes dropped to his books that has crashed on the floor. We both stooped to pick it up at the same time.At least he's not staring at me like I had two heads."Sorry, I wasn't looking" He said, his hands shaking
Mykel's pov:I was so glad that I wasn't classmates with Rissa. My classroom was right next to hers just like our bedrooms.My new classroom is quiet and we barely up to ten. Just the way I wanted it.I took a seat at the back row before setting out the contents in my schoolbag.Rissa's mom also mentioned getting a new cellphone just for me. As much as I would like being under her care, I would also want to return back to Korea.I can't stay here forever neither do I need to adjust to this life.Its not going to end and from the way I see it, Rissa's going to get me into trouble with her awkward hatred for me.I felt a tap on the shoulder and I looked to see who it was. Oh! Austin.What's he doing here??"Seems like we are both in makeup class" He chimed into my thoughts."Makeup class??" I asked curiously."Yeah...this class is made es
Mykel's pov:"I'm serious, let's go" Austin groused persistently.The boys had already noticed my presence and they quickly stopped torturing the girl.She gathered her wears and ran off with tears allover her face. I sighed and took my coat from Austin.The boys started leaving and were practically hiding their faces.That's not usual. I was expecting them to pick a fight. Its been a while since I exercised my knuckles.We hurried up and left the place after using the restroom. Lunch time must be over by now."Do you wanna know why they left you?" Austin asked sauntering behind me."They thought I must be the son of someone important so before they attack, they'd find out my background to avoid their father to loose their jobs" I replied and his jaw dropped."You're so smart, bro! That's totally the reason. This school is full of weirdos. Poor girl. Imagine what would
Mykel's pov:"I'm serious, let's go" Austin groused persistently.The boys had already noticed my presence and they quickly stopped torturing the girl.She gathered her wears and ran off with tears allover her face. I sighed and took my coat from Austin.The boys started leaving and were practically hiding their faces.That's not usual. I was expecting them to pick a fight. Its been a while since I exercised my knuckles.We hurried up and left the place after using the restroom. Lunch time must be over by now."Do you wanna know why they left you?" Austin asked sauntering behind me."They thought I must be the son of someone important so before they attack, they'd find out my background to avoid their father to loose their jobs" I replied and his jaw dropped."You're so smart, bro! That's totally the reason. This school is full of weirdos. Poor girl. Imagine what would
Rissa's pov:"Don't be silly, Rissa. Its not nice to lie against someone" Mom replied giving me a scalding stare.Mykel obviously felt embarrassed and he inserted his hands in his pockets."I wasn't staring ma'am" He muttered under his breath and mom sighed."I know dear, Rissa's just making things up. Let's go now" She said and started leaving for the door."You're crazy, do you know that?" Mykel whispered glaring at me.I rolled my eyes as we left the house together. (An hour later)The mall wasn't so rowdy but there were a lot of people around. We each pushed our shopping cart together and picked what we wanted.Mom kept taking yoghurts and ice creams while Mykel picked up some things that he'd be needing for school.I don't even care what he takes!We were almost done when mom decided we
Rissa's pov:"Don't be silly, Rissa. Its not nice to lie against someone" Mom replied giving me a scalding stare.Mykel obviously felt embarrassed and he inserted his hands in his pockets."I wasn't staring ma'am" He muttered under his breath and mom sighed."I know dear, Rissa's just making things up. Let's go now" She said and started leaving for the door."You're crazy, do you know that?" Mykel whispered glaring at me.I rolled my eyes as we left the house together. (An hour later)The mall wasn't so rowdy but there were a lot of people around. We each pushed our shopping cart together and picked what we wanted.Mom kept taking yoghurts and ice creams while Mykel picked up some things that he'd be needing for school.I don't even care what he takes!We were almost done when mom decided we