“Dad are you okay?”Cass asked when he kept on coughing, choking on his own saliva.“Yes...Yes.Sorry about that.How old are you Cheryl?”he asked.“Sixteen,”she answered.Sixteen years old.That was the exact amount of time Hermione had left town or less.His heart was racing.“Thats great,I don't know any Hermione from that time though,”he said.“Oh,I don't know,”she said smiling.“Anyway it was very lovely having you over.I'll invite you next time when my wife and daughter are around too.Cass,make sure she is home safe,”he said.He hugged her,patted Cass on the back then watched as they left.Hermione Jones.She took up her father's name again?He should have guessed.A 16 year old daughter.He had to meet her.Tommorow.He'd set up an appointment twice and both times she'd declined to see him.He had to see her whether she wanted to see him or not.
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Hermione was in her office working on some
Cheryl and Cass had been hanging out together alot.Nobody had thought that they would.Cass had changed alot over the past few weeks.He stopped flirting with girls.He was finally on good terms with his dad.Infact his dad treated him as well as he did Cami.That had everything to do with Cheryl declaring to be his girlfriend.He'd started falling for her but couldn't tell if the feeling was mutual.Cami thought he was doing it for her,to get back at Cheryl. Winter was getting very close to Cami and Yvette didn't like it at all.Not that she showed.She wasn't mean to Winter anymore because of her friendship to Cheryl.But it bothered her anyway.Mainly because she felt Cami was ready to come out of the closet.What bothered her more is that she wanted to do it with Winter or she was simply getting back at her for being friends with Cheryl. They were having lunch at their usual spot.These days Cass and sometimes Yvette joined
Cass had decided to officially ask Cheryl to be his girlfriend before the small couple's party started.“Cheryl there is something I have been wanting to ask you,”he said.They were alone at the balcon.Other couples were inside waiting for the rest to arrive.“Yes sure what is it?”she asked.She looked at his brown eyes.So intense.“I really like you.And I know its fast but I would to court you officially,”he said.Cami had just arrived and was watching them.She felt furious at Cheryl.She didn't know why but she wanted to blame Cheryl for everything.“Cass,I think its too soon.Why don't we just go with the flow for a few months and see where this leads first,”she said.Not that she didn't want to date him.She did.She just wanted to know him better first.Besides his family seemed to have alot of secrets. “Guys over here,”the host called on to everyone.Cheryl held his hand and led him inside.Cami rolled her eyes.Like mother like daughter.C
Hermione drove to hospital as fast as she could.Winter had informed her of everything that happened.Well,not necessarily everything.Just the part about her nosebleeds and later collapsing.“What happened before she started nosebleeding?”she asked her.Cass,Winter,Cami and Yvette were there.She looked at the kids.Nobody was answering.“Did somebody beat my daughter up?...Winter?...Cass?”she asked.There was anger in her eyes.“No Miss Jones,she was just upset,”Cass said.“About what?”she asked.Winter started explaining but the doctor interrupted her.“I am her mom,how is she?”she asked. “She is awake now but I have to ask,what is her health background?”she asked.“She has underlying serious health conditions.Can we talk somewhere private?”she asked.“Ofcourse, this way,”she said leading her into her office. Cass turned to Winter.“Did you know about this?”he asked.“About what?”she asked him with hostility.“Her mum
She honked at the Brickley's gate continuously.The gate was opened,she drove halfway in and left the car blocking the entrance.Both Peach and Jim stood at the door.The commotion had forced them to get out.She alighted and approched them.Anger was written all over her face. “What in God's name are you doing Hermione?”Jim asked.“And why all the commotion?”Peach chimmed in.“You think you are so smart sending your twins to hurt my daughter,right?I came back here quietly and peacefully but you are really pushing me,”she said angrily.“What are you talking about?”Jim asked.“You know damn well what I am talking about Jim Brickley,”she said.“I am afraid I am not on the same page with you.I would never hurt your daughter or send my children to hurt her,”he said.She slapped him.Peach stood infront of her pushing her back.“Do not put your hands on my husband woman,”she said. “Oh you mean the husband I
Cheryl woke up to find Yvette and Winter seating on both sides of the hospital bed.“You are awake,”Yvette said.She looked around confused.“You fainted at the party.How are you feeling?”Winter asked.“I am okay.Can we get discharged now before my mum knows I am here,”she said as her mum got in.She avoided eye contact with her.“Thank you girls for being here.How are you feeling honey?”she asked. “I am fine mom.When can I get discharged?”she asked.Her mom rolled her eyes.“What mom?”she asked.“Honey please please,stop exposing yourself to stressful situations.Your condition is getting worse and I am worried,very worried.Can you atleast love yourself for me?If you are going to start beh...”she was saying.“Mum,stop it.Just stop.I am okay now.No need to make this a big deal,”she said.Winter and Yvette were uncomfortable.“It is a big deal to me okay? You are my only child,my only family.Have you forgotten how bad you were before w
Cass felt lost.He'd messed up yet again without even intending to.He had fucked up the only chance he had with Cheryl.He knew she couldn't forgive him.Cami got into his room.“Can we make peace please?”she asked.He didn't know why he felt mad at her.He shook his head in denial.She threw herself on his bed.“No.I refuse to be on bad terms with my twin,”she said.He stood up.She thought everything was a joke.She didn't care about anyone else's feelings.“Cassidy I am sorry.I crossed the line and I apologise,”she said. “Cami I actually like Cheryl okay? You had no right doing what you did back at that stupid party,”he said.“What do you mean you like her? You don't do relationships.You have been gi...”she was saying.“I love her,”he said.She was silent.She was searching for any hint of lies in his eyes. “Cassie you couldn't possibly be in love with her? Why her?You know I don't like her,”she said.“I don't know.I just d
Ever since Cheryl came back to school things had been hell on Cami.The story had gone round and most people blamed her.People were choosing not to be friendly to her and be extra friendly to Cheryl.To make matters worse,her twin,Cass was still mad at her.He was dead serious about staying away from her. Cass had been devastated.His chances with Cheryl had been blown before there was ever anything to begin with.He saw her walking with Winter to her car after classes.He rushed to catch up to them.“Can I have a word with you please,”he asked catching upto her.Winter stopped.Cheryl continued walking.“Sorry,give us some time in private,”he pleaded then walked past her to Cheryl. “Cheryl please,”he begged.She kept walking.“Please Cheryl,a minute,”he said trying to keep up with her.He touched her hand and spun her around.“Stop ignoring me.Just talk to me.Or hit me or yell at me, anything,just don't be quiet,”he pleaded.She st
The mayor had called Hermione to inform her of the bribe Peach Brickley had donated.Hermione's initial plan had changed in the past few days.They'd shown her that they were still as cruel as they were before.She intended to be ruthless.She wanted revenge and she wanted it badly.She wanted a different approach though. She had dressed in a short bandage bodycon red dress and knee high laced black heels.Her meeting with Jim was in a fancy hotel in town.“Where are you going?”Cheryl asked.She smiled.“A meeting,”she answered.Cheryl checked her out.“Mum a meeting or a date?”she asked raising her eyebrow.“A meeting not a date,”she answered turning around ready to leave.“Well you are overdressed for the occasion but you look lovely.And mummy,if its a date,I have no problem.I could use a father figure around here,”she said trying to make her mum admit it was a date.Hermione didn't take it that way.She was scared that Cheryl wanted