I couldn't remember how I fell asleep last night but I opened my eyes to the smell of bacon.
Stupid Theresa. Thinking about food when you injured someone.
I wanted to get up but a pair of large arms prevented me from doing so.
I turned around to face Scott who was still asleep. His bangs fell on his forehead. A tear slipped down my face and I wiped it off immediately.
I struggled free and covered him with the duvet. I took a quick shower and helped myself to his clothes.
I brought out a pair of black sweatpants and threw it on. I walked downstairs and saw Tanya making breakfast.
"Good morning," I walked to the kitchen.
"Morning dear, how was your night?"I smiled at her. "Is Noah up?"
"He went to school two hours ago."Two hours ago? How long did you sleep Theresa?
"Can I get.."
"Sandwiches?" She filled in for me. "Yeah." She pointed to a lunch box on the kitchen island.I grabbed the box and spun around on my heels before colliding with a rock hard chest.
I looked up to see Scott dressed up."Where are you going?" He took a sandwich from the table.
"The hospital," I muttered."Should I tell Ivy?""No, give me a ride, please."He grabbed his keys from the counter and we walked out of the house. He pulled out of their driveway and we drove towards the hospital.
"So, Ryder said you're going back to therapy." It sounded more like a question.
"When did you guys talk?""He called me this morning to inquire about you.""I'm gonna stay at yours for a week.""No problem."We parked in the underground parking lot and took the elevator up.
"What room is he in?""VIP 1."He pulled me to a stop. I looked up at him."I'm assuming you paid, right?"I nodded meekly."Why?"I looked everywhere except for his eyes.
"Cause I felt responsible for him."He released a deep sigh and pulled me to the wards. He halted in front of a door that said,'VIP 1: Luke Henderson
Do not disturb.'He pushed the door open and I stiffened. I peeked in and he was asleep,so was Ryder on the couch.
We walked in quietly and I left the sandwiches by his bedside. I turned to leave but a hand pulled me. I flinched and lost my balance. I fell on top of Luke who was looking directly at me.
He intentionally pulled me!
Guilt started to build up in me as I scurried to my feet and out of the room.
Few minutes later, Scott came out with a worried look. "He wants to see you."I sighed.
Lets get this over with.
I walked in and Luke was sitting up on his bed.
"Theresa," he smiled and held out his arms.Let's do this.
"I intentionally hurt you. I don't feel any remorse whatsoever. When you're done receiving treatment, you can leave. I already took care of your bills. From this moment onward, we don't know each other anymore. I came here to say that." I rambled and he watched me keenly.
His lips formed into a smile.
"You came here to say that? Then how come you brought food?" He pointed at the box."Anyway,we shouldn't acknowledge each other anymore since we're strangers now."
"Theresa, I won't abandon you. No matter how bad or cold you treat me, I'll stand by you."
I bit my lip.
I vowed never to do this in my life.
As soon as I got out, I rested on the wall and slid down.
I was gradually turning into my parents. I was becoming a monster.
"Let's go," Scott held out a hand for me and I took it.
We drove to my house and I grabbed a few clothes and books. When I was about to get into the car, Ryder called me.
"Mendes played you. He's not gay.""What?""Check his profile." He disconnected the call.I logged in to F******k and went to Jay Mendes' profile. I saw a pic of him locking lips with a girl. It was just uploaded an hour ago.
Why would he lie about something I would find out about so soon?
I looked closely at the picture's background and smiled.
I stomped off into the car and faced Scott. "We're going to Pizzeria."
He drove us there and I inspected the place before entering. I entered and saw Julian and that girl in the picture making out,in a restaurant! People eat here you know.
I walked over and slid in beside Julian. He was too focused to notice. I cleared my throat twice before they eventually pulled apart. Julian saw me and turned red.
"Tess,w..wha... what are you doing here?" He stammered and tried to straighten himself.
"What? I can't come here anymore?" I smiled at him."Who is she?" Pretty lady asked as she gave me the look."She's..""Does she know you're gay?" I nudged his shoulder.She burst into a fit of laughter that attracted a lot of people and tears started rolling out of her eyes.
"I'm guessing you're not gay?" I said again."I'm not!"A sudden urge of courage sprung through him. "Your parents and I had a deal that night and then you began to be so attached to me. I stayed close to you because of sex and you refused to give me. I was tired. You're just a dirty slut who....."
Oh no you don't!
I sprung forward with my hand in a fist and punched his face. He rolled to the ground and pretty face let out a high pitched scream.
She raised her hand to slap me.
"Not so fast, bitch!" I caught her hand by the fingers and pressed it backwards. She groaned in pain as I released her and faced Julian."Next time Mendes, you don't play with a girl's heart." I stormed out of the restaurant and walked towards the car.
"Tess!" A voice yelled.
I turned around and Scott came out of his car. Johnson was running towards me."I gotta show you something!" He started removing his shirt."What are you doing?"He removed his shirt and turned his back to me. On the upper side of his back, something was tattooed there in calligraphy.
Never call a woman a bitch or she might just act like one.
- T. Harvey"What do you think of it?" He turned to me, smiling goofily.
"We're not even friends," I said and entered the car. Scott ignited the engine and drove out.We were silent through the entire trip home. I saw a figure standing on his porch.
Ivy.
She was dressed in a blue shirt with black leggings and black flats . Her hair was in pigtails with glasses perched on her nose.
Geek day, I forgot.
Scott glanced at me and said,
"You didn't sleep with Julian?""Yeah.""Wow."I raised an eyebrow at him before focusing on Ivy's angry face. Scott pulled over and we got out.
"What is wrong with you guys? Where have you been?'' She flailed her arms about.I looked at Scott and gave him a look that said," don't tell her."
He looked back at me with a "what am I gonna tell her?" look.I shrugged and turned to Ivy.
"He was a little bit sick so I came over to help him.""Why didn't you call me?" She whined. "I tried to call both of you but you weren't answering. Then,I got worried and came here."I nodded.
"Did you guys hear the latest news?" She looked at us.
"Luke was almost murdered last night. He's been posting pictures of him in the hospital bed on I*******m."I looked at Scott who locked eyes with me.
I almost killed him.
The memories of last night came flooding through my head and I held my head. It was hurting. I screamed and fell.
I woke up to find myself on the couch. I sat up and worried faces surrounded me. "Are you okay?" Scott asked, concern written all over his face.I nodded meekly."You're fainting too much these days." Ivy observed.I sat down on the front porch while Ivy and Scott did their business inside.I swear if they do it on the couch, I'm never sitting there again. I fiddled with strands of my hair.It was too long. Whenever I let I loose, it reached down to my hips.Ivy stormed out with anger, huffed and sat beside me."Scott is not responding."I quirked an eyebrow at her. "How?" "I kissed him and he just pushed me away. I tried to scoot closer to him and he went to his room.""That's unlike him. Try again?"She nodded and went inside.I logged in to my account. Seventy friend requests.Two new messages.Thirty five no
I whirled around and found Scott looking at me. He was not looking good. He had puffy eyes and he looked stressed."What?" "I'm sorry. I know I yelled and all this evening, I'm sorry.""Yeah, whatevs." I waved my hand.He walked away, brushing a hand swiftly through his hair. I gaped at his retreating back. I was actually pulling his legs, I didn't expect him to leave.I turned to the bartender."A cup, please.""Yes ma'am,"he winked.I grabbed the cup and sipped my vodka slowly.Different thoughts whirling in my head."Hey," I felt someone sit beside me. I turned on my seat and faced a really hot guy. When I say hot,I hope you get what I mean.He has big dark hazel eyes, a straight nose, perfect jawline and everything. You could see it through his face that he was a flirt."I've noticed you since I arrived. It seems you're a regu
I led them to their rooms and entered mine. I fished out a hoodie and went downstairs. "Change him," I flung the hood at Ryder who groaned. I reappeared with a bowl and a towel. I sat and placed Scott's head on my lap as I cleaned his face.This guy reeked.After I was done, I grabbed my things and turned to the staircase. Luke was standing there, resting on the railing. "You need anything?" I asked him and he turned on his heels.Weird.I checked on Lucas before I went to my room. The guy was snoring away. I held in a chuckle as I closed the door. I looked over at Luke's room. I walked slowly to the door and raised my fingers to knock but I retreated.I entered my room and found his sitting on my bed, monk style."You startled me," I said and he looked up. "I never said you could come in.""I never asked," he replied calmly. For th
This is a terrible day for me. Why did he have to call me right now? He couldn't have chosen a better time?I hung up on him and went to my next class. I entered and almost every eye turned to me.Damn, this popularity of mine.''What are you looking at?'' I growled and they turned back to their businesses.I took an empty seat back and settled in.''Hey,'' a voice said beside me. I glanced sideways and saw Max smiling at me. This dude still had the nerve to smile at me after all that confession.''Look, I didn't know that you were not aware of your reputation. I just thought that you knew. I'm really sorry if I hurt your feelings or anything.I'm sorry about the shirt too.'' He looked down at my shirt and so did I. It still had that terrible stain.''Maybe you should go wash it in the bathroom or something." He su
Lucas stopped his music, Luke ended his call and Scott sprayed mouth juice onto my face. "Dude! What the hell?" I quickly grabbed a tissue and dabbed at my face."What are you wearing?" Luke asked me, raising his lips. "Is this the wedding dress?" He turned to Ryder who was having problems with his tie."No, idiot. That's not the wedding dress. Tessa, what are you wearing? " He gave up on his futile efforts on the tie and walked closer to me."Clothes?" I inched closer to him and started knotting his tie. "What about the dress?" He fidgeted."Relax," I patted his back. "It's in the bag. I just wanna give them a shock first. Hopefully, they'll get a heart attack and leave me alone!"I finished the knot and tucked it perfectly."Are you guys staying here?" I turned to the guys."My house is a tornado right now so, I'll stay."Lucas plopped on the couch."I've got nowhere
"My parents and I got you involved in the rift between us. I know that they were behind your last two marriages. They've ruined your life enough and I couldn't even do anything about it.""Theresa.. ""I'm not done yet. I'll make sure this wedding doesn't happen. I know you don't wanna get married so please just play along until I find a solution. Just bear with me."She pulled me into a hug and rested her wet face on my shoulder. She had been used as a pawn by my wealth driven parents. She's empty now so they're trying to sell her to the highest bidder."I love you so much," she sobbed."Me too, Aunt.""Am I interrupting a little girl moment?" Ryder walked in. His tie had gone loose again.I wonder why."Shut up," Aunt Tiffany wiped her tears with a tissue I handed her. "You've been asked to come downstairs with the bride
"So, he saw Stella at the airport?" Luke said as he chewed his burger at lunch. We were at our table waiting for Scott and I was forced to talk to Luke while I awaited his arrival. Ivy was sitting at a table with a bunch of girls. She glanced at me a few times and looked away. If only someone else could join us at this table right now."Hey guys," Lucas moved in beside me. "Fuck," I groaned."You missed me?" He rested his cheek on his palm and his elbow on the table. "Yeah sweetheart," I smiled and winked while I stepped on his feet with my shoe. "Owww!" "Can I join you guys?" Max stood at our tabl
"So, she still has a grudge?" Scott asked as he drove us home."Told ya.""She's just like you." "No way. I'm better.""So it was just the usual questions?""Yeah but, it seems like she stalked me for the past year. She knew everything that has been happening to me since I stopped attending her sessions."."I kept her updated.""I know. Who else would do that for me if not you?""Since we still have a few hours to kill before midnight, how about we visit her?""Sounds like a bad idea.""Why?" He raised his right eyebrow at me."I don't think I'm prepared to meet her yet.""Oh, come on." I sighed deeply as he took a turn towards the hospital. I've waited two years for her to get better. I wanted her to be able to recognize me first.Whenever I visited her, she looked at me like I was a foreign object. Even the d