Chapter 12
“Wait, Sophie Dickson, Hayden, ex. the school whore, no offense, Hayden Maddie questioned, surprised. Daniel nodded his head, confirming her question
Sophie Dickson, the mean schoolgirl She sleeps with anything that gives her a little attention. Spoilt to the core and a perfect match for Hayden King.
“None raken, Maddie Hayden responded; not at all bothered
“Seriously, Daniel, how did you do it? This time it was Sofie’s tum to ask the question.
What can I say? She was there, and besides, I wasn’t the only one who hooked up with someone. Dylan had Maddie, and Hayden was with some
chicks
I almost choked on my drink but managed to compose myself, trying not to give out anything. Hayden, on the other hand, looked unfazed and had a stupid grin plastered on his face,
“Well Maddie is my girlfriend, I don’t do random hook–ups, and what do you mean Hayden was with someone?”
I hoped he did not see me, my heart beat faster than ever, especially when Daniel’s eyes settled on me like he knew something.
“I don’t know who she is since I didn’t see her face. I heard noise coming out of the room.” I let out a sigh of relief.”
“Who was it?” Maddie asked curiously, and the rest of the crew’s attention was on him, waiting for his reply,
“Just a random chick: I don’t even remember her name or what she looks like.”
I turned to look at him, surprised. Did he black out after what happened between them, or was he lying? It was hard to tell if he was lying or not; his face gave no emotion.
“Really, how much did you drink? You don’t blank out that easily.” Dylan asked, surprised, and Daniel nodded, backing up his claim.
Wait. Was he really pretending to forgett
“I think I had more than I should have. Let’s just forget about it
Why can’t I read him? This is so frustrating
I finished my lunch quickly since I was starved and also didn’t want to be. Thankfully, at that very moment, the bell rang, signalling the end of lunch. We all stood up since we had the same class. Throwing the left–overs into the trash can. Maddie, Sofie, and I separated from the boys.
We had to go to our locker to get our books before heading to the next class, History,
After detention, I declined a ride home from Dylan, and Sofie had already gone home since school was over ages ago. I felt like walking home as I enjoyed the music blasting through my earpieces.
When I got to my place, I saw my dad’s car packed in the driveway. I ran up the steps of my porch, bursting into my house. After catching my breath, I looked at three people sitting in the living room with their backs facing toward me, watching the TV
“Dad“” I said in a questioning voice as the three turned around to look at me with a smile on their faces, but my dad’s was the biggest.
“Hi pumpkin. I’ve missed you” My dad stood up from his seat, wrapping his arms around me.
“I missed you too.” I say,
face buried in his chest. My mom and brother still had a smile on their faces.
“How was school today? my dad said with his finger tangled in my hair,
“It was alright, I guess” I said as I looked up at him. My dad looked so much like Asher, and the only thing I inherited from them was the colour of my ry. Ocean blue. The rest I got from my mom, from my blond hair down to my figure.
*I thought you wer
u were coming back this Friday, how come
come you are home early?” I asked curiously.
“I see you don’t want me home; my dad teased.
“Of course I do, I missed you so much” 1 exclaimed, and they all let out a laugh. “I got you and Asher something. It’s in your rooms.”
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Asher had already raced to his room and came back with a wrapped box.
He gave it to my mom, and she helped him tear the wraps off. Inside was a Joy Jam Toys RC Stunt Car with Remote Control and green colour.
“Wow,” Asher says, jumping with joy.
I was excited to see mine, “What did you get for me?” I asked my dad.
“That’s for me to know and for you to find out I squealed, eager to go up my room to see what he got for me
My mom had an amusing look on her face as she stared at us. “Before I forget, go freshen up and get ready. Your dad invited his new business partner for dinner. They will be here around 7 p.m.; dress preventable.”
By presentable, she means dressing all formal and snobby. Ugh.
1 raced up to my room and saw a big, wrapped box laying on my bed. I walked to it, tearing it open to see what was inside. I gasped. I have been saving to get the Rare Beauty Selena Gomez kit. I ran back down the stairs, jumping on my dad’s back.
To you like it?” he asked.
“I can’t even begin to describe it, i fuc… I stopped myself, and my mom gave me a glare. Number one rule of the Adams family: no curse words. I giggle sheepishly. “What I mean to say is that I love it. I pecked his cheek before getting down. “Thanks, dad”
I raced back upstairs to my room, all happy and excited. I sent a picture to the girls in our group chat, and they instantly replied.
Meet! Wow, your dad is back..
Sassy princessth Yeah
Dark highness?? Wasn’t he supposed be on Friday!
Sassyp
princess??: Yeah, but he got back early.
Meet! I’m loving the kit he got you.
Sassy princesh: I know right.
Dark highness??: I’ve got to go, Chris keeps yelling my name from down the stairs Chat you later
Sassy princess!!! need to help my mu
mum prepare dinner, my dad is having his business associate over.
Mee?? Okay, tell me all about it later.
I closed my phone and walked to my closet to look for something presentable and nice to wear. I stood there trying to make a decision on what to wear and settled for a gown
Maddie got it on my last birthday. Hopefully, it still fits.
I totally did not expect a turn of events or mood.
I had already freshened up and was getting ready for dinner with my dad’s partner. I put on a white flayed gown with black sandals. I wasn’t really in the mood for heels. like someone who wears heels in their own home,
I decided to leave my hair down, curling the tip. I heard my mom call me from down the stairs, Sort quickly checked myself in the mirror to make sure I was okay one last time before making my way downstairs.
“And here is my beautiful daughter, Cabriella,” my dad said as I stepped down the last stair.
My mom and dad were standing with a couple that seemed about the same age as them. The woman had black hair with green eyes, and the man
They were like the green–eyed couple.
Hahah, skip my craz
The couple had the biggest smile plastered on their faces, and judging from the Armani suit and designer dress, you could tell they were rich.
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“Gabriela, this is my new business partner,” my dad said, pointing to the couple. In case you’re wondering, my dad owned a very big and expensive restaurant here in New York, so we are well to do.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you.” I said, shaking their hands and putting on the best smile I could muster.
I stood before my dad, wondering where my mom and Asher were. That was until 1 heard the sound of footsteps coming from behind me, and Asher giggled as he talked about school and football to whoever was coming with him.
Tve got to give it to your Gabriella; you cleaned up pretty nicely!
I turned around, doing my best not to lunge at him as he continued to make his way towards us. “Hey princess.
Hayden.
Why was he here? He just seems to be everywhere lately. I can’t even escape from him, even in my own home.
Of all the people in the world my dad had to partner with, it had to be Hayden’s dad.
“Why does it have to be you?” I asked, glaring at him.
“It’s not like I am happy to be here, princess; I was dragged here. He crossed his arms over his chest.
“And you couldn’t make up any excuse or drop dead somewhere? I asked, rolling my eyes
“What can I say, princess? I’m immortal,”
Really, that was his comeback.
Could he get any dumber than he already is?
“You know how much fun life is being a grim reaper?, and quite calling me princess, it feels like an insult coming from you.
He smirked, enjoying himself. I’ve done that already, and would you believe Hell spat me back ourt No, I won’t stop calling you Princess as long as It irritates you.”
I stared at him, sending lasers through my gaze, and all he did was smirk, which pissed me off the most, even more so that 1 find him attractive at this very moment
Okay, eww. I just internally cringe.
He took a sharp breath and opened his mouth to say something, but was cut off by the sound of my mom’s voice.
“Gabriella.”
I groaned and started walking towards the dining room. Hayden walked past me, hitting me in the process on the shoulder with his body–1 quickened my pace, passing him and hitting him also, but not on his shoulder. I really don’t have that much height.
Let’s not talk about it, sighing depressingly
I was already close to the entrance of the dining room when I felt myself being lifted like a piece of paper and dropped down four steps away. T scowled. looking at Hayden
He had a victorious smirk on his face, and he entered the room, giving me a quick salute.
This is not over!
I entered the dining room, taking a seat opposite Hayden and his mom, with my mom and Asher on either side of me. On the table were different varieties of food, from shrimps to pasta, lobster, grilled fish, apple pie, and steak with bacon.
The next thirty minutes were spent with our parents talking and laughing among themselves and menacing glare between Hayden and me while
“Gabriela. I heard from your dad that you attend the same school as my son Hayden Hayden’s father asked, and the whole table turned to look at
“Yes, I do, unfortunately I muttered the last part to myself, not at all liking the attention being shifted to me
“That’s wonderful. You are in your senior year, right?” This tune, It was Hayden’s mom who asked. My mom and her smiled sneakily at each other.
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“Yes I am.” I put on my best fake smile.
“That’s good to hear; maybe you and Hayden can be friends, my mom chipped in.
I am sorry to burst your bubble, dearest mother, but that is never going to happen. But ofcourse I didn’t say that our loud. I definitely don’t want to be grounded for a lifetime.
You really don’t want to get on her bad side. My mom can be really scary when she wants to he
“Of course we can, right, Hayden.” I said through clenched teeth, a smile still on my face as I smiled at him like a creep.
He rolled his eyes and continued eating like I didn’t say a thing.
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