What!
Mr. & Mrs Sterling was my best couple. They just seemed so in love. So obsessed. So crazy about each other. Bruna often said she hopes Josh and her end up like her parents. Because to her, their marriage was perfect. Nothing could keep them apart... Now, this...
This is surely going to break Bruna.
"How... How did it happen?" Bruna's voice is shaky as she rests on the sofa.
"He started acting weird some months ago. And when I asked, he brushed it off like it was nothing," her mom sniffs. "Then yesterday, he woke up and told me he doesn't want this anymore..."
"He's the one who broke up with you?" Bruna asks bitterly.
I'm shocked and caught off guard.Jenna is blaming me for their break-up. First of all, she's accusing the wrong person because the last person I would ever have a thing with is Troy. I'm saying that for the millionth time. Why doesn't anyone get it?Troy looks up at her since I'm a mum and doesn't say a word to her."Stop blaming Becca!"Thank you."Oh ya!" Jenna snaps. "All you ever do is talk about Becca. Becca this. Becca that. Becca! Becca! Becca! It's always her! I'm sure the only reason you ever dated me," her tone is lower and sad. "Is to make her jealous. You used me, Troy! You used me!"T
Two grey seats have been reserved for Bruna and me at the front.The stadium is half packed yet the game has not even started. There's a lot of frenzy and noises from every corner. Trent comes over carrying two cans of yoghurt. He's in a red jersey and red shorts. He's looking damn good but a little bit tense up."Are you guys okay?" He asks, handing both of us yoghurt.We both nod."Let me see the back of your jersey," he grins.We exchange glances with Bruna as we turn. Trent frowns."You're wearing a Firmino jersey? At a game, I invited you to? Unbelievable!"
WARNING!!!This chapter has explicit content. Do not continue reading if that makes you uncomfortable.I'm so scared of turning around to look at him. I know he's mad. And, it's going to be awkward considering it's me that's on the painting."You love breaking rules, huh!" He scoffs.I turn back to look at him. Trent is leaning on the door staring at me. When I stare back, he looks away and bites his lips then looks at me again."You are so beautiful, Becca. So so beautiful," his pupils dilate. "And not just your face, you have a beautiful soul and that's why..."
I step into the shower, toes flinching as they touch the ceramic floor. My mind is in shreds and I can't get why Trent turned so cold after such a breathtaking moment. Everything was going so well... Until he mentioned Sophie...Shit! I feel so used and so stupid. Why the hell did I have to shag with him? I knew it was not the right thing to do but I still went ahead and did it, knowing too well how it would turn out in the end.I turn the dial on releasing thousands of lukewarm drops that wet my hair and trickle down my back as I rub off the paint. My eyes fall close over and over each time showing me the images that are still fresh in my mind. The way he looked at me. The way he was cursing as he thrust inside me. The way his veins poked out of his skin as he held on tight to me. Why did he have to ruin all that with that name... S
I barely slept last night. I just got home and plonked on the sofa. I pulled the blanket Bruna had probably left on the couch, and forced myself to catch some sleep.Bruna wakes me up and I groan.Then I recall all of last night's events then I quickly sit upright."Bruna, you have the morning pill?"Bruna gasps and eases into a grin then squints her eyes. "Did you and Trent?""Yes," I say bluntly. "Now. The morning pill."She winks. "you'll find the dose in my suitcase.""Thankyou."
"What did you just say?"I ask, feeling the lump in my throat.Melanie rolls her eyes at me and smirks. "Maid, could you please go check my lingerie under my bed?"Trent is not saying a word. He's acting like a ghost."I quit!" I announce."Whoa! Easy!"Oh, so he has a mouth now.I've already started to leave when he grabs my arm."Where do you think you're going?"I pull away from his grip and
"I've watched you love Dax. But I knew he was a Jerk and you would eventually leave him. But now Trent!"My nightmare has come true. It's true.Troy is in love with me indeed.Tears trickle down my eyes. I'm not saying a word. I'm just standing, looking down at him as he's seated on the sofa."I've waited for you to love me, Becca. I've waited for you to realize that I'm the one for you. That I've always been the one for you," he's sniffing and still crying."I'm the only one that's been there for you. I've been the shoulder to cry on when those useless guys hurt you. I'm the one who has been there for you even when it's raining! Eve
My brain stutters for a moment and my eyes take in more light than I expected, every part of me goes on pause while my thoughts try to catch up.My face washes blank with confusion like my brain cogs couldn't turn fast enough to take in the information. Every muscle in my body freezes before my face creeps into a grin."You're joking, right?" My voice quivers.Aunt is still scowling at Bruna's dad, who my aunt is claiming is my dad. Isn't that crazy?"He's your dad, Becca," she says with certainty."What!" Bruna exclaims."Say something, Neil. You have nothing to say to your daughters?"