.ALEC.I trailed after Samantha who seemed to be nervous. My eyes were glued to her body as she turned to the corner. I hurried in my steps and intercepted her before she disappeared. She gasped aloud with widened eyes. I arched a brow at her.“Alec,” She called my name.“What was that? Did he send you?” I asked her. She blinked and stepped back.“What are you talking about?” She said with a nervous laugh but I already saw through her.“I am asking if Kayden was the one who sent you. I know he did. Why? I know you are a slut but-” She winced and gave me a glare which I ignored. “Listen, you are not doing yourself any good by working with him,” I said.“Huh? This is the first time you would be saying a lot of words to me.” She said, her brows were raised a bit. I tilted my head to the side with urgency in my eyes. “You do not tell me what is good and right. I know what I am doing.” She snapped and turned to leave but I grabbed her hands.“What did you threaten you with?” I asked her, s
.ELRISTEYA. A frustrated sigh left my nostrils as I stood before the mirror. I have been having difficulty picking a dress since noon time. It was not like I did not have a nice date dress but I just felt unmotivated to go. The nice emerald green dress my father had gotten for me for my last birthday stared back at me as it lay on the arm of the chair.Picking it up, I wore it and zipped it up. I scanned my table for any little makeup thing I could do. I took the mascara and applied it before adding some lip gloss to my damp lips. I did not want to pack my dark hair into a ponytail so I just left it down. I brushed through it with my fingers and wore silver earrings to match before picking up my purse and getting into my silvery-designed wedge.Taking a satisfied look on my face, I pursed my lips. Was I missing something or was something missing me?As I took a step out of my room, dizziness washed over me but I shook my head to get rid of it and stepped out. My parents had gone on o
.ALEC.I had watched her leave the house with that twat. I knew she could feel me watching her but she did not look at me. Lestiana told me she was not informed and I knew I had to do this myself.“Hey, man. What's up? What are you doing here?” Kayden asked, a smirk breaking at the edge of his lips.I glared daggers at him and inclined my head to the side. My eyes glanced at the place he held Elristeya’s hands. “Your death is up. And I am here to kill you.” I growled, hitting the table with my hand.Elris yelped in shock but I did not care. “Stand up,” I ordered her.With her eyes widened, she looked at me. “What did you just say?”I turned to her fully. “Stand. Up. Little. Moon.” I repeated.“My name is not Little Moon or whatever. You must have gotten the wrong person.” She said, defiantly crossing her hands on her chest as she sat back.“Man, don't cause a scene here. This place belongs to my mother and she would have you punished. Leave peacefully.” He threatened as if it would do
.ELRISTEYA.I kissed Alec. I kissed Alec. I kissed Alec. I kissed my brother’s best friend. It kept chanting in my head. I still could not believe it. The way he led me to his car and drove me back home. I did not even know what to say to him when I got down from his car. I just scurried even when I knew he had his eyes on me. I slammed the door shut, hoping it was not real but when the weight came mightily on me and I could still taste him on my lips.Gosh! Even the words he spoke. “Elris?” My mother’s voice broke through and I blinked at her.“What Is it?” I asked, picking up my fork.“A little birdie here told us that you went on a date with a guy...” She trailed off. I fought back the urge to roll my eyes. Joe fucking Larsen can't keep a damn secret.I slid a glare across to him and he lifted his shoulder nonchalantly. “They forced it out of me.” He muttered.My parents had come back late but earlier than I had. From my date.“Yes.” I chewed on the beef, trying to make sure it
.ELRISTEYA.I could not get to tell Les about my date with Kayden because as soon as I wanted to start, the bell rang and we had to hurry to class.She still sent me brief accusatory glances that made me quite uncomfortable during the class but nevertheless, I was glad when the bell rang and we were told to dismiss.I could feel Lestiana’s breath on me from behind. I slowly turned my head towards her and questioned her without words. She glared in return and we continue the non-verbal drama.I stopped it by looking away and scoffing. “Okay, okay. I will tell you. Let's go to the cafe.” I told her, giving up the drama contest.We packed our books and headed outside. Stopped by the lockers to drop them off and we went for lunch in the cafe.She did not even wait for me to settle and began to bombard me with questions. “Start telling me everything.”I quirked a brow. “Okay.”I began to narrate how everything went but paused when it came to the part about Alec’s saving me. “Wow, that was
.JOE.I slowly glanced up, trying not to look like I was watching her. Lestiana sat just right before the counter where I was working. She seemed to have changed her uniform and it got me thinking about why she was here late in the evening like this. It looked like she wanted to have a lone time and she did not know that I was working there.I felt a nudge on my shoulder and I turned to see Maria offering a smile at me. I was confused because I did not know why she was smiling. She seemed to have read the questions on my face because she nodded toward Lestiana who was looking around, probably wondering why we were yet to bring her order.“Go and serve her order.” She pushed me forward. I shook my head and grimaced.“She would ignore me,” I whispered.Her brows twitched. “That is why you should serve her yourself. I am tired of hearing you groan about her. Speak to her.” She said.I carried the tray of her order and walked out. The walk toward her felt like a hundred thousand miles jou
.ELRISTEYA.It was raining quite heavily. My eyes were glued to the raindrops that slid down the glass, washing away the dirt.I jerked when I heard a knock on my window. I rose up to my feet and saw Alec waving. Blinking twice, he gestured that I opened the window, and I did. He jumped in and to my surprise, he made no sound as he dropped to the ground like he had been doing it for years now.He paused at the point and I could see his eyes perusing my body from my toe to my head. His throat bobbed as he blinked.I shook my head and closed the window back. “What are you doing here? It is dark and raining. My mother could come in anytime from now.” I whispered-yelled.What he did next made my eyes go wide. He shrugged. Like He shrugged? Nonchalantly. He did not care?“Don't worry, your parents are asleep, and Joe... Leave him.” He said, slumping down on my bed. It was then I realized that he was not wet.He grabbed himself and blew out some breath. “Your room is really warm unlike mine.
.ELRISTEYA.Lestiana stood there, her eyes hardened into a glare. Hurt flashed through her eyes as she watched us. Alec rolled his eyes and stepped closer to me, his hand snaking around my waist. I held it in place as I stared at Lestiana like a child that had committed some sort of sin. Worry and guilt washed over me.“L-Lestiana-” I stuttered. She hissed and walked away. I turned to Alec. “We will talk later,” I told him, adding a small sad smile before walking away.I knew he would understand where I was coming from.I ran out and searched around for Lestiana but the bell rang, meaning that we should all return to class. Hurt and disappointment flashed through my heart as I thought about it. I walked to the class and saw that she had already settled into her seat but she had gone two seats backward. I tried to make her look at me but she did not.“Miss Elris, please have your seat.” The teacher said and I realized that I was the only one standing in the class. I trudged towards my