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Twenty-one: One day to forget
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A Thousand Lies Twenty-two: happiness before the fall
Temperance I sit in the living room with pillows and blankets littering the floor below me. We are all cuddled up on the couch, shoulder to shoulder. A movie plays on the flat screen tv in front of us. We all have pajamas on, including Connor who doesn't live here. I have no idea where he acquired them from. Emaline and I cuddle with our backs against the couch behind us. "Go get Ella to turn down the temperature," Emaline demands Zander. He nods and stands up, patting her leg. I don't miss the blush that forms on Emaline's face. "Do you guys do this often?" I ask them, grabbing a handful of kettle popcorn and piling it into my mouth. "No. This is the first time." Alec replies. I expected that—kind of. I lay my head back and smile. I've never had a fun day like this. Not ever since my mom died. God, I miss her. So much. "It always feels like something bad is happening. One thing after another." Ethan blurts. "Well, for Temperance at least," Connor adds, his voice low. It see
A Thousand Lies Twenty-three: Emalines past
Younger EmalineApril 22nd"TJ!" I happily call out to my new boyfriend. My heart flutters as he greets me with a smile, "Hey babe." He leans down, kissing my head softly. My heart can't help but flutter.He grabs my arm, leading me inside the restaurant.I sit down at the dinner table, gazing at the scenery around us."We've been together for a month. I can hardly believe it." I grab my menu, skimming the food items. I thin my lips, glancing at him as he continues his silence.My mind wonders if he heard me or not. "TJ?" I say lightly, trying to get his attention. He is often cold to me. I know he doesn't mean it, It's just his personality. I know he loves me, he tells me every day."I want you to move in with me." His brown eyes pour into mine with intensity.My breath catches in my throat as I stare at him with shock. "My parents?" I bring up my family, they would surely miss me. I'm only fourteen, they mostly give me everything I want. But I don't think they will be too fond of t
A Thousand Lies Twenty-four: First dance in the rain
Temperance I lay on my back, staring at the ceiling. I woke up hours ago but haven't had the strength to move. Alec explained to me that when the police find me I'm going to have to go back. Of course, I won't have to go back to my own home, I would be leaving for my Aunt and Uncles. That is exactly the thing that causes me to be nervous. I haven't seen their family in years. The only place I know is my own home and then Alec's home. Going to this new place fills me with uncertainty. But alas, there's only a matter of time before they house me somewhere else. I have all of my friends here. Alec's people are my friends, and I would be leaving them. Not only them but Nicole and Ryan as well. I've been distant from them since I met Alec but that doesn't mean that I want to completely leave their side. There's this feeling inside of me that causes me to be sick with anxiety. I can't help but feel like something bad is going to happen. Something bad always happens. This time, It's cau
A Thousand Lies Twenty-five: Bloody rain
Temperance My body crashes into the cement, my hands covering my ringing ears. I open my eyes, feeling my heart drop as I'm covered in blood. "Emaline!" I shriek once I locate the source of the blood. I jump towards her putting her limp body on my lap. Then there is another loud gunshot. And Tj is on the ground bleeding. He shot himself. I don't know where. Nor do I care. I only care about the girl that's bleeding out in front of me. "Is she alive?" Zander screams at me. With shaky hands, I reach toward her neck. My hand slips from the blood before I'm able to press my fingers around her neck. I find the spot where I'm supposed to feel her pulse. "N... no." The sound of the rain drowns my voice out. I press harder on her neck before having my hand retreat. I place my hand on her chest, where she was shot. Her face continues to lose its color as I press down on her wound, the blood seeping through my fingers. Her blond hair is already soaked with her dark blood. Tears stream
A Thousand Lies Twenty-six: Bloodied hands
Temperance After we leave her grave we end up at the warehouse per my request. I walk past everyone who had just come from the funeral. Instead of mourning at home, they hide the pain by continuing their work. I stand in front of Rea and Justin who guard the heavy metal door. I know Tj is behind this door, and you bet your ass I'll get in. "Let me in," I grit my teeth. They glance at each other, then back at me. "We can't let you do that." Rea looks at me sadly. They know who I'm going for. They know my reason. And they continue to stand in my way. I turn around and eye Alec and Zander. They speak up. "You can let her in. There's no stopping her today.." Alec replies, watching my every move. They open the door, revealing a set of stairs leading down into a dimly lit hall. I go down the stairs. "I'll take watch. Rea, you can go down there instead." Zanders's voice almost cracks in that sentence. He's too heartbroken to look at the man who murdered the woman he loved in cold
A Thousand Lies Twenty-seven: Gracelyn Sinclair
Temperance The light shines through the holes in the roof of the treehouse. It hits my eye just right, pulling me out of my restless sleep. With messy hair and a dirty dress, I bring myself to my feet, my face twisting at my bruised legs. I know Alec is worried but I can't find myself caring. I need time for myself. I walk towards the trap door and climb down. Throwing my shoes onto the ground below me. I relax once both of my feet are on the cool, green grass below me. I pick up my shoes and make my way out of the forest. I am a mess. A big mess. My hair is tangled, and my dress has dirt and rips all through it. My jacket is ripped at the bottom. I look like I've escaped a kidnapping, especially with these fading wounds all over my face and legs. I find my way back onto the road. I am in town. Walking barefoot on the sidewalks, my shoes in my hands. Lots of people give me weird stares. Some have worried expressions written across their faces. "Ma'am, are you ok?" A middle-ag
A Thousand Lies Twenty-eight: Dangerous act of arson
Alec I sit alone in my office, thoughts spinning through my head about the girl we can't find. Did she run away? If she did, then why? Would she be coming back? Did she get kidnapped? Does she need help? All these thoughts spin around in my head, forcing a headache to take over my fatigued body. I know she is strong. She can handle herself. But for how long? I know she could somewhat handle herself when she lived with her father. Well, not handle it. Definitely not handle it. I mean, she almost died over a million times. Almost like she's in a very overdramatic book. But at least she survived. I know she can take care of herself. She is stronger than she looks. I mean, she punched me a few days ago for accidentally touching her boob. Now I have a bruise. And I didn't even get a good feel. Great, just great. However, the thing about her is that she's stronger emotionally and stronger in smartness and strategy. She's strong when it comes to punching me, but what about again
A Thousand Lies Twenty-nine: metal against my skin
TemperanceOnce we all get back to the mansion, Alec runs towards me. He takes me in his arms and holds me tight.I place my head on his shoulder and take a deep breath."Where were you?" He pulls back, keeping his hands on my shoulders."Just walking around." I know there will be a wave of questions. But I don't want to answer any of the ones he's bound to ask."I'm dirty and tired." I blurt before he has the chance to ask anything else.He looks at me and sighs in defeat. "You need to eat. I know you haven't been eating."I frown at him. I don't want to eat. I can't. I won't be able to hold the food down. And I don't deserve it anyway."No, Alec, I'm fine." I roll my eyes taking a step back."Temperance, you're going to eat."The other guys pull up. The ones that have been looking for me, I presume. They stop the cars and park them."No, I'm not. You're not going to force me." I grit my teeth as they walked past us. I know if Alec and I aren't talking that they'd come up and hug me
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