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Chapter Four

ALEX

"Lalala, wake up" I open my eyes to see a jumping figure on my bed, squishing me, making my body went all jelly and my vision, waved.

Oh....whoever it is, it really is going to pay.

I look up to see who it is and my anger cool off, it's Tommy Bear! "Hey, Tommy why are you up so early?" I said yawning while rubbing the sleep on my eyes.

"It's not earl, it's already 10 in the morning!" He answered back with a "duh" tone

"Oh, okay. Tommy, can you please go out for a minute? I'll change and after that I'll meet you later for I need to get ready for my graduation. "

"Oh, sorry I didn't know that. Bye" he said shutting my door.

I quickly took a bath and headed inside my closet to find my dress. I searched for it and found it at the the table where I put the shopping bags yesterday. It was a blue dress with a black ribbon at the back and it's really gorgeous.I slipped in my jeans and shirts then put it inside the paper bag and went out of my closet. Then I was tackled to the floor by no other than the twins.

"It's time for your Makeover!" They both yelled.

They drag me into a chair and tied my hand. They pulled out my favorite ice creams: vanilla ice cream and pistachios. One of them was shoving ice cream in my mouth and the other was applying makeup on my face.

Oh, heaven....

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Or, hell?

After 3 long hours of torture, they are finally done. I look at the mirror; the girl in front of me looks back with wide eyes. I realized that the girl was me. I squealed and gave them a hug

I gave them an all over and realized that both of them are all ready. We slipped on our dresses. Keith had a purple dress; Kathy has a pink dress and me, a blue dress. We put our graduation gowns on and walked out of my room, our arms interlocked with each other.

A black limousine was already waiting on our driveway, we headed in and after fifteen minutes we're already standing in front of Abraham Lincoln High School. Teachers greeted and hugged each of us and after that, we headed to the gym where all of our batch mates are seated on the chairs facing the stage. I put my graduation cap on and sat in between Riana Adams and Sadie Andrews. The twins are just next to Sadie for our seat plan was arranged according to our surnames. I convince Sadie to change with me so we two can have a chit chat with our friends for the ceremony hasn't been started.

As I settled in Sadie's chair, Kathy pulled me and I just realized that she has been crying. I looked at Keith and she shrugged. I comfort Kathy in my arms and later on she stopped and looked at me."I'll miss you Alex! I know that after this, we will rarely see you. I know that you will be busy. You should promise me that we would keep in touch, okay?" she said with a serious tone.

"Oh, come on we still have this summer to spend together!" But then I regret saying this to her for I know this summer won't be same as the summers we spend, all because of that stupid arrangement with Mr. Cold-foot! "Anyway, I promise." as soon as I said those two words Kathy hugged me again.

Our dramatic scene was cut short as soon as the principal went in front of the stage to say her speech. After an hour of listening to the principal and the guest speaker, Mrs. Hartley called me to the stage.I almost forgot that I need to go there and deliver my speech. After all the revelations I've heard this weekend, I doubted that I could recite what I have been practicing for a month now.

My thoughts were cut short when I reach the stage. Mrs. Hartley was there waiting for me. She handed me the microphone and I grabbed it with shaking hands, starting my little speech.

"Good morning parents, teachers and batch mates." I looked at each of them, and notice my parents looking shocked.

I gave them a smile and continued."We're here today for the Graduating class of 2012-2013. I guess all of you my batch mates we're happy that we are finally free of this torturous high school days and that we can proceed to college, be independent; follow our dreams," I smiled at them and they returned it also.

"It's like yesterday; I was standing in front of the Abraham Lincoln High School building, staring up and down with wide eyes and mouth. Horror struck me as soon as the first bell rang, taking a deep breath as I opened the door to my homeroom and can't find Keith and Kathy on it. I'm so worried that my friends may not be there at lunch, but glad when I spotted them" I smiled at the thought.

"It's been 4 years since we all started our freshman year here. I know some of us experienced being bullied, laugh at or being treated as an outcast. For those four years, I know sometimes that I zoned out of this world and to my own. I won't mind anyone…though I am glad because all of you were there to cheer me up.”I wiped the tears with the back of my hand, glad that the twins applied a waterproof makeup.

"I remember those times we stood up together. We never leave behind those weak but instead we fight for them, and encourage them to be strong. Even in our last field trip, when we have to camp in the forest for the bus won't start then Kent and Aries were lost. We were so worried that time then all of the sudden Sarah found them sleeping in one of the tents." We all laugh at that memory.

"Well guys, all I want to say is that no matter where we go or what will happen to us in the near future, we should always be there for each other. Like what happen on our last days in our senior year, when we cried together, laugh together and together will be going to the next chapter of our lives!" We all cheered and together we throw our graduation caps.

The program goes on fast. They announce our names and handed us that piece of paper called diploma. Someone says that attending high school was just a waste for they would just hand you a piece of paper with your name in it, but they doesn't know how high school change our lives.

High School years brought us extraordinary experiences that we don't even know that it would happen to us. We laugh, we cry and just what that singer says, dance until we die, but high school doesn't end like that. It brings us new friends and companions that would accompany us into the new chapter of our lives. My thoughts were cut short by a bone-crushing hug on my side.

Oh yeah! Kathy

"I'll be missing you Alex, would you miss me too?" I laughed and hugged her tighter.

"Of course, Kathy!".

"What about me?" I looked up to see her twin sister, Keith

"Oh, you too. Of course! You two are my twin-zilla forever. I won't leave you whatever happens in the near future!" They look at me and they burst out laughing, I look at them and realized how cliché my little speech was. I joined them and together we headed to our parents.

We went to The Mill House and ordered our favorite pasta and pizza. Our fathers engorged with their wine and business and our moms talking loudly as the three of us laugh our heads off like what we do when we're still kids. Their young brother, Kal, was looking at us with wide blue eyes, his hands buried inside his mash potatoes, gurgling. I took a couple of pictures of us, dance with Kal on my arms as I planted a kiss on his forehead.

We headed home and I went inside my room to change and took a long bath. That night my parents went in my room when I was about to sleep. We talk about the deal and that I should prepare for Mr. Cold-foot, I mean Mr. Cole Ford will be coming any day this week.

I sighed as they took their leave. I guess my freedom ends as summer starts.

Summer, it’s like my favorite of all the seasons but at the same time I hate it....

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I woke up late, smiling as I stretch my arms. Alright! No more school. I walk inside the bathroom and took a very long bath.

After an hour, I walk inside the closet and found a white shirt and dark wash jeans. I blow dry my hair and went out of the closet and to my room to get my purse. I'm going go out today and have some ice cream. A tradition I have always done when summer starts

I went down the stairs looking for mom and dad when Krista pop her head out from the kitchen saying that mom and dad went out so early and that she doesn't know where did they go.

I went to our garage and brought out my bicycle. It's been almost four years since I used it and it's still the same as I left it here I wore my helmet and took off. I went at our tree house and regretted my decision as I turn the pages of our photo album. After a while I can't take it the pain anymore as I run out of the woods to the park and saw someone who is familiar to me.

I continue walking and saw his face.

I did a double take.

It’s him

I stared at him, alive and well and handsome, as always.

The leaves fell down around us. The summer sun’s heat pierces my skin but I couldn’t care less. The sunlight bathed everything with that fairytale glow. The sweet breeze blew. The kids walking hand in hand as they ate their ice cream sort of brought me back into the past. Today was like the day I met him: Me, riding a bicycle and him, walking down the pavement.

Except that in the past, I met him here, because he was crying but now, he is not. He is smiling so wide that he even has the guts to flirt with the girls. I grab the handle of the bicycle and watch him as he make his way towards me. I do not know why I feel nervous. A trickle of sweat drip on the side of my face, my heart beat fast and I could hardly breathe. He was meters away, until it grew shorter to a foot and then bam, he bumped into me and we fall down, him on top of me.

This felt like a déjà vu, like it was our very first encounter.

We scurried to get up but ended up bumping our heads together. I glared at him as he got up, He didn't even offer me a hand. He didn’t even give me a second glance.

He just passed by me. Not noticing me. Not even looking at me.

I do not know which hurts more. Hearing about his death and believing that I am delusional right now thinking of seeing him as a ghost, or seeing him, alive and well, as he passes me by. Not even a glance or a look of familiarization.

I felt my heart constrict and my face redden. I let go of the bicycle and turn to face him. I remove the helmet that I was wearing and grip it tightly before screaming, “YAH!

He turned to face me and gave me a weird look. He just stood there and it gave me a moment to admire his beauty. He was like a real life Adonis. The young cupid has now bloom into a very beautiful god. My eyes held his blue eyes. His eyelashes are so long that it brushes his cheek every time he blinks. His nose was a bit crooked; maybe he’s gotten into fights before and his lips, same as before. They are shaped like cupid bows and have the color of the deepest red.

With all my might, I hugged him, closing my eyes and waiting for him to hug me back. I looked at him confused, why didn't he hug me? He looked at me and laughed "Look, I don't have time for you, I'm used on being chased by girls but look at you, and you’re not even my type!" He looked at my face and laugh.

I didn't speak for I was afraid that if I did, he'd be gone. He turned to leave and I stood there watching him. No, I won't let him leave, even if this is just a dream. I need to talk to him why he said those words earlier."Dwayne. Dwayne!" He didn't stop. I jogged the remaining distance and yanked him back."Why are you doing this Dwayne, Why? ANSWER ME!" I pulled his hand.

"I'm not Dwayne!" He shouted, his brows furrowed in confusion.

"No.You are!" I shouted back at him. Why is he playing this sick joke? If this is truly a dream I wish I could--

"Look here, young lady. I'm not Dwayne! I don’t know who the fuck he is and who you are!” He yelled so loud that I have this urge to cover my ears and cry. I looked at him in disbelief.

He gave me an angry sighed and explained "I am Caiden. So, if you still insist that I'm Dwayne, just go to the medics for you sure needed to be cured!" He said stalking off.

NO! This is the most stupid joke I ever have!

"Please, stop joking." I grabbed his hand and look at him.

His laugh caught me off guard as it woke me from my admiration. He took my hand and said in his now deep voice, “Lass, back off. The likes of you are not my type. You have the body of a little girl and that doesn’t impress me much. Good day.” He wink at me before letting go of my hand. My hands curled into a fist and before I know it, the helmet I was holding was already flying towards him.

I raise my hand as if to save him but it collided with his head right before I could even react. It sounded a hollow thump and a pronounced groan. His hands made his way to the back of his head as he turn and face me. I stared back at the eyes that seem like it was murdering me, he chased me off and I hastily took my bicycle and headed towards Kathy and Keith’s house.

I couldn’t help but feel mix emotions as he ran after me. This was like before. This was like that summer, that summer I met him.

It didn’t take long before I arrive at Kathy’s driveway. I look around only to see no one. Not even Dwayne who was running after me. Was I dreaming? Or was it that his ghost is following me? Geez, I should stop thinking now. This made it seem creepy. I tried to open the Blake’s gate but it was locked. I found a letter which says that they have gone to Los Angeles for five days to visit their grandparents. With a heavy heart I pedaled towards the direction of our house chanting, “This is just a dream. This is just a dream" while looking around. I went up to my room and collapse on the bed, thinking.

How can I let this happen? Maybe that boy wasn't him. He isn't like that. He won’t treat me like that. How could he?! How could he forget me that fast? How could he reject me like some piece of sh*t!

I heard voices from the living room. Maybe mom and dad are here. Oh! I should tell them about this. I rush towards my bathroom and freshen up, removing the leaves entangled on my curly hair when a knock sounded. “Yes?”

"Ms. Anderson, I'm sorry for disturbing you but your mom and dad would like you to go downstairs." Krista said from outside my room.

"Ok, I'll be down there in a minute. Thanks, Krista!” I yelled back.

As I descend down to our living room, a million thoughts crossed my mind. Why do my parents wanted me to go down? They don’t usually ask for me when they are talking to their business partners so as to not reveal who I am. Is there something they didn't tell me? Is it one of those stupid deals again?

I don't know if I could handle another one.

I entered the living room and saw a figure of a guy sitting on my favorite seat facing mom and dad. My parents look up and saw me. They stopped talking with the guy and stood up.

"Alex, we would like you to meet," my dad looked at me and continued, "Mr. Cole ford; to be exact, Mr. Caiden Archer Cole ford." The guy stood up and turned his body on my direction.

All I know is I'm gonna hate him. Oh! I already hate him and I really wanted to rip his cocky arse head off and throw it into nowhere that he won't be able to find it ever again!

© A.G_2018

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Chapter Five

CAIDEN

This was just plain ridiculous.

I can't believe this. I mean, the girl whom I'll be married with was that crazy girl whom I shouted at the park? I touched the swelling bump in the back of my head and wince, glaring at her.

She looked at me with anger and hurt. She is clenching her hands that I couldn’t help but distance myself from her. I turn to look at her again and checked her out. Hmmm, well she has a nice body and oh yeah. It will be great for her to be in my bed. My thoughts snap when I heard her irritated voice speaking "Dad can you just make this meeting fast so I could go back to sleep and rest?"

"Well, Alex. Caiden here will be staying for two months so that you two can have a good time and also, you'll be the one to be his tour guide, understand?" Her dad looked at her but she just nodded her head like the matter was nothing to her.

"Understood" she answered while moving far away from me but it gave me the urge to move closer to her. Well, I'm a tease...

"Like I really have a say" I heard her mutter beside me.

The girl, Alex, went up the stairs and disappeared. I turned to her parents as they began to talk to me. "Caiden, this is Krista," an old lady pop out from behind Mrs. Anderson and settled beside them. "She'll be the one to assist you and would guide you to your room for you know that we and your parents needed to attend the meeting with the Moore's" Mr. Anderson shook my hand while Mrs. Anderson trap me into a bear hug " Don't be shy to call me Mom," She gave me a smile before heading in their Maserati. I watch their car went off before I followed Krista upstairs.

While we walk, I notice the picture frames lining the walls. It was the girl. She was so cute and adorable, so far from that mean girl who threw a helmet at me. We reach the last room of this long hallway. Our house was big but I'm used to it, this house was new to me though it felt very familiar to me.

Krista opened the door and a room with a shade of navy blue and black welcomed me in. Hmm, just like my room back home. I went to my window and was amazed with the scenery.

A knock interrupted me, from the door -the chauffeur from a while ago carried my luggage in.

"Just put it in," I look at his nametag and acknowledge him, "Jake, then you could leave." I saw him nod as he put my things inside the room. He left without another word. Not having anything to do, I decided to just tidy things up.

I opened my luggage and brought out my laptop. I put it on the table near the window. Next my clothes then shoes. As the sun went down, I was finally finished.

I went to my bed and plan to have a nap but before I fall into my dream world a knock interrupted me. I opened it to see Krista. "Dinner is ready, Mr. Cole Ford" Krista said bowing her head.

"Give me a minute and I'll be down." I fix my shirt then checked myself in the mirror. Hey, I know I'm a man but shouldn’t we need to look nice to be attractive?

As I descend downstairs to the dining hall, I saw Alex look up and then down to her food again. Her parents are still not here so the two of us remain seated, eating, not saying a word. The silence was lingering even the clattering of our spoon and fork was barely heard.

After having her meal she went up and left me there. Krista saw me staring at Alex’s ass and slap my arm. "Hey!"

"Hey to you too, mister! Haven't you learned any manners? How could she be nice to you if you look at her like you wanted to-to-to have-“

“what?”

“Like you wanted to have sex with her?" Krista stopped, her face growing red.

"Your words not mine." and that gave me another painful slap on my shoulder. “Ow! People here are so sadist!”

“We are not sadist. You are just so bad so you need a good beating.” She raise her hand to hit me a

"No, I'm not bad. She just have a nice--" I tried to reason out which results me to receive another slap.

"Stop right there. I tell you, if you get to know her, you would really treasure her! She's a precious jewel, very sensitive, vulnerable little flower. I promise you if you forget to be an egoistic as*hole, she will get closer to you and treat you as a friend or maybe even a lover," with that she left me there astonished at her choice of words.

Hey! I didn't know that old people nowadays speak like us.

I went upstairs and strip off my clothes, settling in my boxers before I lay down on my bed. I turn off the light and fell asleep

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"Ow." my head bumped again at the headboard. I've been staying here for more than a week now. Sometimes I'll go out of my room and to the park but most of the time I talk on the phone with my clients.

I cursed some more and sat up. This thing usually happened to me when I have my nightmare. I usually dream of what happen to us on that car accident.

I can't remember all of the details just a little part of it. It sucks though, not to remember your name, where you live or who your parents are. When the accident happened my parents weren't with me for they went on a business trip.

I undergo a brain operation for I’ve got a head injury. I also had a leg fracture and five broken ribs. Lucky though, I'm alive. My father was furious though. He fired my driver right at that moment and from then on, every driver of mine went on a special training before they were hired.

I was in comma for five and a half month. Had a therapy for three months and a frequent headache for that whole year, but now I'm perfectly fine. Seven long years have passed since then.

I took a bath and after that walk inside the closet. I settled on a white shirt and cargo pants and went to find my running shoes. I crouch down and saw it under my bed. I locked my door, went downstairs and saw Krista putting flowers in the vase. I told her that I am going out and that I'll be back by breakfast.

As I open the door, the cool breeze blew on my face. It is a little bit cold outside but bearable. I put on my earphones and sang with ColdPlay while jogging.

Not knowing where I would go, I was brought by my feet to the park. I continue to jog and as I pass the third tree I saw a girl sitting near it, her back facing me.

I went to sit with her and ask why she's here but I'm surprise to see Alex. She glared at my hand which is resting on her shoulder. I swear, I almost felt my hand tingling with just touching her. As I was looking at her eyes, I almost felt guilty for what I did to her, but I have my reasons.

I was surprised to hear a smack, and found my head tingling. Did she just hit me? Was it her way of greeting me? I glared at her and said, "What's the matter with you?! Is that the way you treat a person which is concern for you? Tell me what your problem is!"

*smack* And that told me to shut up and not yell at her. She glare at me with those gray eyes that I found myself being hypnotize. I shook my head as I hear her start talking.

"First off, you invaded my personal space, second you shouted at me and laugh at me, and third you as$hole will be marrying me and will be staying with me for the rest of my life! "

“Well. We could easily get a divorce after that” She spit on my face and walk off without looking back.

Hey I didn't see that coming, I sat there astonished. I wiped the spit off my face, stood up and jogged unto her.

I would show her that she spit on the wrong person!

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ALEX

I was sitting at the tree where I usually hang out when suddenly someone put a hand on my shoulder. I looked up and I glared at him but still he didn't get the message. I smack him upside the head and he glared at me. How dare he glare at me like I'm the one which is wrong here!

"What's the matter with you?! Is that the way you treat a person which is concern for you? Tell me what your problem is! "Oh he speaks! I smack him again and glared at him.

“First off, you invaded my personal space, second you shouted and laugh at me; third, you f*cking as$hole will be marrying me and will be staying with me for the rest of my life! "

“Well. We could easily get a divorce after that” I spit on him and walk off without looking back.

I ran until I reach our neighborhood. I was about to go inside our house but I was yank by someone. I look down to see Tommy. He stared at me curiously and ask, "What's your problem Alex? Please tell me"

"It's nothing you should worry about, Tommy" I pick him up and settled him in my arms. I look behind him and sure enough the devil is standing there watching us curiously.

"Can you please stop following me Cold foot!" I glared at him and look back at Tommy but notice that he was staring at him too.

"Alex, is he the one who made you cry?" Tommy locked eyes with him and they had a staring contest. Dway-I mean Caiden bowed down after a while making me cheer. Yey! Tommy bear won.

"Kid, can you please leave us alone? I need to talk to her" The devil told my Tommy bear but he just shook his head furiously.

"No! I won't leave my sister! " and with that he force me to put him down and hug my knees closer. I smiled down at him but saw the shadow of the devil is coming closer.

He yank Tommy's hand off me and drag him out to the road.

"Alex! Help me" Tommy keep on repeating this but the devil was already dragging me back home. He locked the door and ignored Tommy's banging on the door. Caiden glared at me and I return it back.

"What do you want?" I asked after a moment of silent.

What he did surprise me.

He put his finger in his mouth, took it out and wiped it on my face. I stood there shocked. He took out his phone and took a picture of me with mouth open wide. And that made me chase him.

"You as*hole will going to pay, Rraaa!" I screamed while chasing him upstairs, but then he is a fast runner and he locked his door before I got him.

I look under and heard him laughing his fat arse! Oh, I'm going to make him pay. As I stay outside his room Krista called me out for breakfast. I went downstairs open the door and let Tommy in.

We sat on the bar stools and ate our waffles. Tommy put too much maple syrup on our waffles and that made us hyper. We even ordered Krista to make us her special hot chocolate.

As we finish all of it, an idea pops inside my head. I told Tommy about it and he also gave me his idea of revenge. We laugh hysterically as we plan the things we will do to him.

Caiden Archer Cold foot, You Are Going To PAY!

© A.G_2018

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Chapter Six

ALEX

Tommy gathered the flour from the kitchen, while I went up my room to find some paint. I was surprise that Krista didn't notice Tommy, so we proceed for our plan.

I put a waffle right in front of the devil’s door and after that, put some flour and green body paint inside the pail and hang it over the door. Tommy will be the one to let go of the rope once the devil come out while I prepare myself to pop the champagne at him.

As the minutes passed by we grew bored but then we are surprised when the door suddenly open and the devil came out. I count one, two and three and then Tommy let go of the rope.

We laugh at the sight in front of us. Here glaring at us was no other than, Caiden Cole ford soaked in green paint and flour. I pop the champagne and Tommy shouted " there is an alien in the house!" the devil glared at the two of us and we ran.

We went to the kitchen and saw Krista doing the dishes. I pulled Tommy behind Krista but then the devil was fast enough and saw us hiding behind her.

Krista saw him and laughed. We join her but then our little fun soon stopped as the devil's voice boom.

"You b*tch will going to regret this!" good thing I have covered Tommy's ears. Krista dragged Tommy with her to the living room. It is better for him to stay there than to see this.

"What, why would I? You are the one who started it for you wipe your spit on my face!" I answered back.

"No. You are the one who spit on my face when I am just concern for you!"

"Really? You are the one who invaded my privacy. You are the reason why I am trap here all summer!" he look at me and I swear I saw guilt flash in his blue eyes but he covered it with anger.

"That's different! I didn't know you and you start calling me Dwayne. I'm not him and so I chose to laugh at you and call you delusional for mistaking me for someone I do not even know!” with the mention of his name I started to cry.

"You don't know what I've gone through with him. From your words you are different from him. I hate myself for showing there at the park. I hate myself for yelling at you for I thought you are Dwayne. I hate myself because I'll be marrying you. I hate IT!" I shouted, "And you, shouldn't you be happy to see me like this?" I pointed at him with tears running freely through my cheeks.

And with that I ran straight to my room with Tommy and Krista yelling at my back, but I ignore them. I wouldn't show my weakness in front of Caiden, especially now that he knows a part of my past.

I lock my door and cried behind it. I don't know how to continue. I don't know how to start my chapter with this jerk. With all the quarreling and bickering we had from a week ago 'til now, I don't know if we would even have a happy memory.

As I was about to go to my bed when a pain shot through my chest, making my head spin. I can't breathe. I collapse, and remain on the floor with wide eyes and labored breathing but before I zoned out my mouth open and said.

"Help..."

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CAIDEN

I was shock at her sudden outburst somehow I felt guilty of doing that to her.

As I was drowning in my own thoughts Krista slapped me upside the head and said," Go and follow her" I comply to her orders for I don't want another slap .As I was about to enter her room, the kid held me back. He punched my knees continuously and I'm sure I am going to have bruise later.

Hey, the kid can punch!

I tried to stop him but it was no use. After 30 minutes or so, he stopped and collapsed on the cold floor, asleep. I carried the kid to my room and went to open her room, but was surprise when I found it locked. I knock but didn't get an answer.

Hmm, little girl chose to ignore me huh.

I knock, banged and kicked it, but it was no use. I shouted at her but cursed when I didn't hear her say 'f*ck off!'

I called Krista and asked her to get the duplicate key. After a while she arrives with a bunch of keys with her. She inserted every key in it but failed. I snatched it from her and told her to just go downstairs and do what she needed to do.

As I tried the third key, it fit. But when I open the door, I was shocked to see what was in front me. The girl was sprawled on the floor with her nose bleeding. I shook her but got nothing in response and that worried me. I check her vitals and got a very weak thud of her heart.

“Shit”I carried her out of her room and shouted “Krista! Krista!" I kept on repeating this but the old lady wasn't responding.

Oh geez. Where is she when I needed her!

I went to their garage and found a red mini cooper there. The good thing was they left the key inside. I put her on the passenger seat and drove off. I was too worried that I didn't see the officers following me. I rushed her off to the E. R. and a doctor and nurse was already there.

They check her vitals and the doctor shook his head. They injected something on her and ask for me to go out. I called her parents and they told me that they will be here as soon as possible

I stayed outside the E.R. pacing back and forth. Oh geez, what took them so long! I keep on looking on my watch and was surprise when I look up. There glaring at me was a two look-a-like. They approached me and one of them even slapped me.

"What did you do to her?!" the one with eye glasses asked.

"I didn't do anything. I just--"

"She wouldn't be here if you didn't do anything!" the other one piped in

Oh. Whoever this two is, I'm sure they were friends of the girl I'll be marrying.

I look at them and shut my mouth. It's really my fault she is here but I didn't know! The longer I stay, the higher the possibilities that her friends would kill me. I looked up again but cowered back when I saw them glaring at me. If looks could kill, I would be 6 feet under now. I stayed farther from them as they sat on the bench. I could imagine the things they would do to me if they knew that I was the reason why she is here. I can vision them tearing every limb I have and throwing it into the deepest of the ocean.

After a half an hour, her parents arrive and as if on cue Alex’s doctor came out. They had a talk and I heard her dad sigh while he tried to comfort her mom. Well, Mrs. Anderson look like a mess with her mascara smudged all over her eyes. They took the Alex into her room before I went home. I change my shirt and pants for it was still soak with white flour and green paint.

I finished changing and went back to the hospital again. I asked the nurses where Alex was but I din't know her full name. I told them the details and told me that she was in the room 427.

I went in the elevator and punched the floor number 4 and waited. As I open the door to her room, I saw Krista lying there asleep. I went near her bed and sat in the chair beside her.

I look at her peaceful face. Hmm, she is pretty in her own way. My hands move in their own accord and trace her lips and that cause the girl to flutter her eyes. She looked at me dreamily and said "Dwayne? You're back" she sat up and hug me. I was surprise, so I didn't respond back.

Hmm, maybe the drugs was still affecting her.

"I'm not Dwayne, I'm Caiden" she laughed and shook her head.

"Oh, please stop playing jokes at me, Dwayne. I know you are, you are Dwayne!" She cried and hugged me closer. I let her cry on my shoulder until she fell asleep.

After a while I settled her in a proper sleeping position and fell asleep beside her. All I know is, she's not bad at all, in fact, I like her when she is like this. Maybe I could just put drugs on her every drink so we could be friends forever.

I wonder what would happen tomorrow. Would she be good at me or act all b*tch and snobby at me? I hope though, that she will forget all what happen on our first encounter, that we will be friends before we will be tied forever.

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