NICHOLAS~ FLASHBACK CONTINUES ~Julie did not tell me that but I searched for it. I knew it was only because she was afraid of telling me about her harassment — probably because the past hurt her or she was afraid of my reaction? But she did not know that I will not let any bastard breathe peacefully who even tried to lay a hand on my girl, my Julie, my MATE!HOW DARE HE, yeah?I was not going to leave him without giving him a good taste of a few punches. Julie did not want to tell me probably because she was ashamed to do that but I searched for it. This bastard did not just ask for a night from her but he also touched her. He tried to touch her wrongly and when she tried to run away, he manhandled her. What kind of manliness is this? When Thunder realized that, he was rageful. I knew he just wanted to twist his neck painfully but unfortunately, he was not in my grip at that time. And now when he is, he will beg from me for his dear life which I will grant him but not before tort

JULIE"So you don't have to worry because now I'll take the matter into my hands, okay?" He finishes explaining and all I do is nod obediently at him. My head is out of the blanket. The warmth is pleasant enough to lull me into a soft slumber but I try to keep my eyes open, afraid that he may leave me. "And to your other question, yeah, it was me who took care of Steven." That makes me swallow hard. "He did a very wrong deed by touching you. He deserves that." He continues and I open my mouth to protest when he shushes me immediately, sending a glare in my direction. "You won't even say a word for him. I know what I did and I know how I'm going to get out of this shit." That shuts me up and I nod, pushing my face more into the quilt. "Yup, now sleep tight. And I don't want you to continue to ignore me, okay?" I nod. "I've tolerated enough. You should know that I don't appreciate that. You should trust me before anyone." "I trust you," I say quickly because my throat does not hurt

125| Just Trust Me, Baby, You Do It, Right?JULIESomeone knocks at the door. I sigh and put down the book from my lap. I keep my pen in my hold and go to open the door and check the person. It cannot be dad because he already told me that he would not be coming tonight. That is quite painful because I somehow miss my dad. He even called me and talked for almost an hour with me. We laughed and chatted and then I sat to study accountancy. Exams are near after all. I do not want to fail. I have filled out the form and paid the fees. As I open the door, I find Nick there. I smile at him and he smiles back. I step aside and let him come before I close the door behind me. He walks to the couch and takes a seat there, glancing over the table on which books and sample papers are scattered. "Did I disturb you, baby?" He asks. I walk to him and bend slightly to close my books. I have been studying for almost three hours. "No, I was just thinking about taking a break. I need it though," I

127| I Think I Am Doomed!JULIEThere are files, pens and papers scattered over the huge brown desk on which glass has been put. There is silence around me. Mr Winter stretches his hand across the desk and grabs a specs case and his speed is very slow. Yeah, he is old. How much we can expect from him? Even in his late fifties, he works like a late seventies. Not his fault. I do not blame him. Right now, I am just thinking about my situation. "Please, have a seat, Miss Dawson." He orders me in a low and weak voice. "Yes, sir," I say with a small nod and go to sit on a couch opposite the professors. I look down at my feet. My boots are dark grey and they are very expensive. The floor beneath me is clean and shining. I can smell the fragrance of tile cleaner. Yeah, the worker keeps wiping his floor because Mr Winter is allergic to dust particles — the reason why he does not leave his cabin most of the time. Nobody speaks for a moment. I know Mr winter is still wearing his specs. He i

129| Celebration JULIEHe says, "Well, we're celebrating Ms Hudgens ' last day in our college." He laughs in the end, joined by his sister, Blue. She laughs along, leaving her coffee. She throws her head back, laughing hard. She is way too happy after what happened to Ms Hudgens. She is the greatest enemy of hers, after all. "That's absurd," I mutter, throwing a French fry in my mouth which is covered by tomato sauce. "For me, it's not. She deserves it." Blue raises her eyebrows and continues slurping her coffee. "I admit. I was a fool to love her," he speaks dreamingly. Blue and I roll our eyes at his dramatic statement which is the world's most dramatic statement. He does not know but his statements can even make others laugh until they die while coughing hard. "Why did you do that?" He shrugs, "I'm honest." "Of course, even your honesty is funny." Blue laughs. "Anyway, it's good for you two." She is referring to Nick and me. "Yeah," I say with a nod. "Yup, you're lucky to h