🚩 Adrian's POV 🚩
Seeing the painting on Dad's table brought tears to my eyes but I quickly pushed it back because I know I'm not a coward and I don't want to look vulnerable. I can't forgive him easily.
Aiden looked at me when he heard me sniff and mouthed "what's wrong?"
"Nothing", I replied and he nodded.
Dad turned to look at us and began. "I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. I had to check those documents."
I rolled my eyes because I don't get why I should care about him checking the company's paper work.
"Aiden, I want you to brief Adrian about the school and tell her all she needs to bring along. I won't really have a free time again this week that's why I called you today. I want you to guide your sister well and take good care of her."
"No need to tell me Dad, I will take care of Adrie just like an older brother should", Aiden said and poked me to make me laugh and I did.
"Okay", Dad said and faced me. "Adrian, I... I haven't been able to welcome you probably so I just want to tell you welcome home."
I chuckled softly, "Don't act like you care now because you are the reason I left my house", I said still keeping calm. Aiden squeezed my hand gently under the table indicating I should stop but I was getting furious already. I needed to let him know it hurts me to be shut off by my own father.
"My Princess, you do-"
"You no longer have the right to call me that", I said really angry, slammed my hand on the table and stood up. "You lost that right since the day you didn't believe your daughters words and send her far away from her family for 11 years. You lost that right when you never allowed Mum or Aid to visit me not even once. You lost that right when you locked up Aid because he somehow sneaked to meet me in France. You lost that right when the only time I can hear my mother's voice is over the phone. You have absolutely no right to call me your princess. You sent me to France for 11 years in the hands of your long time friend. You didn't call to ask about my well being for good 11 years. So don't sit there and tell me welcome back home. You know what? Just go fuck yourself!"
"Adrian Grace Kendall", my mum shouted from behind me. I didn't know she was there. At the mention of my last statement, Dad and Aiden were already on their feet really surprised.
"Mu-", I wanted to say but couldn't because I heard a loud sound like a clap but unfortunately it was not a clap but my mum SLAPPED me. I was shocked and when I looked up, I was staring at Mum's face. She was also shocked for slapping me.
"Ad-", she wanted to say but I ran out of time to the study still holding my cheek. "Adrian",I heard her call my name but I ran quickly to my room and I realized I'm just at home for 1 day and everything is already crumbling down.
🚩 Aiden's POV🚩️
"Adrian", Mum called but Adrian won't look back for a second. Mum wanted to go but dad called her.
"Cassie, she wouldn't want to talk to you now."
"I'll go", I offered and walked very fast but Adrian was already in her room. I wonder how she could cover that distance in just a matter of seconds. I got to her door and opened but the door won't budge. She looked it already. "Adrian, open the door."
"Just go away, Aid. Leave me alone", she said and I noticed she was crying.
"Adrie, please open the door", I said banging on the door. "Please", I said but she didn't. All her heard was her crying. Then I remembered I stole a key from her when we were little and I would walk into her room any time she tries to have some privacy.
I ran quickly to my room praying silently that I see the key. I got to my room, opened the door roughly and began my search without bothering to close the door. I searched for like 3 minutes and finally found it in my closet. I ran back to her room already sweating and slip the key to the door and it opened easily.
I entered and what I saw wasn't pleasant. I saw my twin sister cuddling herself in a corner crying. Her head was bent and placed on her knees. I felt really heartbroken seeing her that way. I went close to her and raised her head up. Her cheek was really red just like tomatoes.
"How did you get in here", she asked really surprised.
"I stole a key from you, remember?", I said smiling.
"Ohh", she said and looked away.
I pulled her chin so she can look at me and I dried up her face with my handkerchief.
"I don't even know what to think anymore, Aid", she said with a cracked voice.
"Then don't think anymore", I said and she hugged me and cried on my shoulders.
🚩 Cassie's POV🚩
"Cassie", Thomas called as I stood still looking shocked. He pulled me so I can lean against his chest and I was hearing his heartbeat.
"I slapped her Tom, I slapped our princess. I'm a bad mother."
"Shhhh, you are not a bad mother. It wasn't intentional", Thomas said patting my back but I couldn't stop the tears from coming.
I've been trying really hard to rekindle the relationship between this father and daughter but all to no avail. And right now, I've spoilt it all. I know how much Adrian hates her father. She is really angry at him but who wouldn't be? Thomas separated her from her family for 11 years without seeing. He feels bad about it too but he had to because she wouldn't be able to handle the inquisitiveness of the press about the incident.
"Cassie, stop crying. Okay?"
"Okay", I said sniffing.
"You should rest. Your eyes are puffy from crying", he said and led me out of the study to our room. I got to the room and went straight to the bathroom. I put on the shower and let the water pour down my body. All I could think about was Adrian.
🚩 Thomas's POV🚩️
It hurts to see my wife cry like that and to hear my daughter talk to me like that but I'm gonna make things right. I will.
🚩 Aiden's POV 🚩
"Adrian", I called but she didn't answer. I disengaged from the hug and realized she is asleep. I carried her gently and placed her on the bed without making a sound. I covered her with her blanket and said, "I'll always be there for you Adrie, I'll never leave you." I put off the lights and went out of the room closing the door gently behind me.
? Aiden's POV?I woke up on the sound of the alarm. "Ohh, is it morning already?", I said and checked the time. It was 7:00. I have to dress for school. I got up, took my bath and was ready for school. I went downstairs for breakfast and saw my parents."Good morning Mum, Good morning Dad", I said and kissed my Mum on her cheeks."Good morning", they replied."Why are you still at home? You should be at the company by now, right?""It's nothing we just want to go a little bit later.""Okay", I said shrugging."Where is Adrie? Is she still sleeping?""I don't know", Mum said."I'll go call her", I offered."No. Let me go", mum said and stood up.I remained silent and began eating my food and Dad was just reading the newspaper.Some minutes later, mum came running downstairs and said, "Tom, Adrie is gone.""What do you mean she is gone?", Dad enquired."She is not in h
Location: McGregory high school? Aiden's POV ?"Aiden", Adam called me."What's up?", I asked."You said you had a problem to deal with this morning.""Ohh. That. It's nothing serious. My sister came back yesterday and-""What? Your sister? You mean your twin sister?", he asked shocked."Adam, calm down and stop shouting. You are too nosy", Anthony said."Dude, didn't you hear? He said his twin sister is back.""And?", Anthony said. "I hope you are not thinking what I think you are thinking?""You better don't move anywhere near my sister because I know you", I said glaring."Calm down dude. I won't touch your sister without your permission", Adam said smirking. "But at least show us a picture.""I can't show you. Wait till Monday. Today is Friday so just have a little bit of patience", I said."Okay. If you say so", Adam said sounding def
? Adrian's POV ?I was checking through my bag when I noticed something fell. It was the handkerchief. I took it and put it close to my nose."What's that?", Aiden asked and almost startled me."It's just handkerchief as you can see", I rolled my eyes.He took the handkerchief and smelt it. "There is no way this is yours. A man's cologne is on it. Who owns it?""It's just someone I met at the cemetery this morning", I said and explained everything to him."Wow. You have a guardian angel", he said beaming."Just shut up, Aiden." Just then the door was knocked. "Who's there?""Dinner is ready Ma'am", a maid replied."Okay, we'll be there soon", I replied. "Aiden let's go. I'm hungry. I thought Mum said she would be back before dinner.""Maybe she got stuck in traffic. She'll be here soon. Let's go.""Okay", I said and we went to the dinning room.We were eating when Mum came
? Adrian's POV ?This is surprising. I know Aiden's friends. The first guy I saw was the guy I met at the mall and the second guy was the one I met at the cemetery. I was really surprised."Adrian, you've met my friends before?", Aiden asked."This is the guy I met at the mall", I said pointing to the guy. "And this is the guy I met at the cemetery", I said pointing at the second guy."Is this your sister?", the guy I met at the mall said looking at me angrily."Yes. Adrian this is Anthony, my friend", Aiden introduced him. "And this is Adam, my other friend.""Hi, I'm Adrian", I said and smiled sheepishly at Anthony but he looked like he is gonna kill me anytime soon. "Adam, I'm Adrian. It's nice to see you again.""The pleasure is mine", Adam said and kissed the back of my hands."Ugh... Can we just go now?", Anthony said obviously annoyed."But I don't see anyone holding you", I said raisin
? Adrian's POV ?"How was your fisrt day at school", Mum asked during dinner."It was great, Mum", I said grinning.We continued eating but I noticed Mum was feeling uncomfortable like she have something to say."Say it mum", I blurted out and Mum & Aid looked at me."What is it?", Mum asked."You look like something is on your mind. Tell us about it.""Oh! I have something to tell you two", she said and Aid sat upright to listen. "Don't freak out.""We won't", I promised and Aiden nodded."From now on, you'd be going everywhere with bodyguards.""Bodyguards?", Aiden asked confused."Yes baby. You won't go anywhere without bodyguards with you.""But why?", I asked her."It's for your protection darling", she replied."Protection from what?", Aiden asked."You know what?", Mum said and we listened. "The both of you won't ask any mo
? Adrian's POV ?I woke up feeling a heavy hand on me. I opened my eyes and saw Aiden sleeping peacefully beside me. He was very handsome even with his messy hair falling on his face. Then I remembered when Mum came into the room yesterday, she was worried. I pushed the thought to the back of my mind and woke Aiden."Aid", I called shaking him gently. "Wake up. It's morning.""I don't want to. I still want to sleep", he responded still sleepy."No, you won't. We have to go to school.""I don't feel like going to school. Let's just take the day off.""No, we won't take the day off. Get up", I said pulling him but he didn't respond. I went to the bathroom and put water in my right hand and placed the left hand under it. I went back to the room and sprinkle the water on him."Hey. What's that for?", he said jumping out of bed."It's for you to wake up out of your sleep and get ready for school", I said
? Adrian's POV ?I have been at home for a month now. School's been amazing. I still frustrate Anthony but it has reduced a bit. Dad is still not back from his business trip. I kinda miss him but I'm happy he is not around. The security around the house has been doubled if not tripled. Bodyguards everywhere except the rooms.I've been thinking about the girl that looks like Karen since the day I saw her. I've even tried looking all over the school but it's like she is not in existence.I woke up that morning feeling like something good will happen. I was really happy that I didn't get mad at Aiden for getting up late. I just shrugged it off.We got to the school really late and the students still shout as usual. I wonder if they don't have anything to do because they are always there when we arrive. I checked the group of students checking for the Karen lookalike and still didn't see her. "Maybe it's just my imagination", I tho
? Anthony's POV ?"Babe don't go. You are my oxygen", I said mockingly but I truly mean it. Aiden and I laughed really hard and I noticed Adam was not even moved by my joke. "What's wrong man? What's with the long face?""Nothing", he said looking away."Ohh! Did the almighty Adam Sussman get himself rejected by a girl?", Aiden asked playfully making Adam glare dangerously at him. "Woah! This is serious", he said and moved closer to Adam."It's obviously serious", I responded and moved to Adam as well. I wanted to touch his forehead to check if he has fever but he slapped my hand away. "Chill man, what have I done?"He didn't reply and left the classroom slamming the door making the classroom shake."What the hell was that?", Aiden asked."I have no idea. Did I do something to him?""You should ask him.""He's like that because he likes Adrian and the both of you are making fun of her", Eric s