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
Peach got into the bedroom.Jim was laying there going through some paperwork.She took the papers and pushed them aside then leaned in for a kiss.He kissed her back then leaned away.“What?”she asked surprised.“Honey we need to talk about something,”he said.She moved closer to him placing both of her hands behind his head.“I am sure its not as important as making love to your wife,”she said in a low sexy voice.He broke free from her embrace.“Actually it is.One Hermione isn't reopening any case and two we have a new investor,”he said taking the papers. “How did you know she isn't opening up the case?”she asked raising her voice a notch higher.“I had a meeting with her,”he said.She sighed bitterly.“Why?”she asked.“Because baby,someone had to cool her down or else our secrets would be out in the open,”he said.“I already bribed the mayor.We would win the case like we did if she dared.Maybe you are just enjoying meeting her again,”she said angrily.“P
Hermione was dressed in black.This day marked seventeen years since she'd lost her child.She wanted to visit the grave.She oftenly visited her grave.She paid her respects as much as she could.In a way,she still grieved her. Jim had decided to visit Ellie's grave.For the first time since she was buried.He felt the need to do it.He'd ordered alot of flowers to compensate for all the years.His daughter had died in his watch.If it were not...So many what ifs.It marked seventeen years since Ellie passed away. Cassidy had shown up at Cheryl's home.He had a large bouquet of flowers and a large basket of fruits.Cami had apologised publicly to Cheryl.She had tried her best to show her how sorry she was.Cass had stayed away from her,to give her space.Cheryl had decided not to stay mad at Cass for Cami's mistakes.It was a surprise when he showed up with the flowers and fruits.He minded her health but s
Back in her room they sat lost of words.“I am so sorry that yo...”he started to say.“No Cass,I should be sorry for my mum's behaviour,”she said.“No come on.You are not to blame.None of us is responsible for our parents actions,”he said getting close to her.She hugged him.How could he not judge her based on that?She leaned in and kissed him.He felt her lips,soft,full and tender.He kissed her back.She deepened the kiss.Kissing him with passion,with need,with want.He pulled free.“No Cheryl, you're vulnerable.This would be taking advantage of you,”he protested. “No.Its not.I am okay with this,”she assured him.He leaned in again, feeling the warmth of her body.Sparks of excitement run up and down his spine.At that moment her eyes looked so adorably innocent.She wanted him.And he needed her.He put his lips back on hers.Kissing her slowly, passionately,desire building up inside him.She held him at the back of his head,deepening the kiss.He car