LOGINRaina povJac told me over the phone to wait for him at home. I obeyed, staying at home, pacing through the room with my clammy hands over each other.I swallowed as I gave a shuddery sigh. “Lucien can't just lose his legs,” I mumbled, walking, throwing my hands in the air at the same time.The sudden vibration from the back of my pocket jolted me out of my thoughts.I shoved my phone out to check the caller and it was Jac.“Jac?” I heaved a sigh, waiting for his response.A distorted sound erupted from the line, followed by his deep voice.“I’m outside,” came his words. “Okay,” I muttered and rushed out of the house.When I got outside, I squinted to check him out, but then the car opposite the house honked its horn, and a hand waved at me from inside the car as the window rolled down.I rushed over and got in the backseat, turning to face my front I saw Jessie.“Jessie?” I waved at her, flashing her a sweet smile despite my tiredness and frustrations at the moment.“Hi, Raina,” she
Jac pov I got home to the hospital and went to ward three on the first floor then I entered and… My steps faltered and trepidation overwhelmed me the moment I saw new faces present in the room. A woman that shared the same face and stature as Jessie who was dressed in a short-sleeved sundress and sunglasses. Her hair was blonde. Then on the bed was Jessie. She was a little better than the past few minutes I saw her. Her sister was the first to notice my presence in the room. She smiled at me before announcing my presence. “Mummy, that is him,” she pointed in my direction. “Jessie’s boyfriend was the one who had taken Jessie to the hospital,” Her mother tore her gaze away from Jessie and fixed it on me with a condescending look. She turned back to stare at Jessie. “Jessie, how could you never listen to my advice? If you want to have a boyfriend, why would you go for someone like that thing standing there?” she pointed at me like I was a piece of shit. I became speechless and
Lucien pov I collapsed when I was about to kick the ball and score a goal. I don't know why but the veins at my ankles suddenly became stiff. My eyes fluttered shut then sharp pain shot from the pit of my tummy to my chest. I coughed and liquid spouted out of my mouth. My mouth dropped open as I opened my eyes to check it out, black liquid that was not different from blood. I stiffened at the sight and I wasn't even too bothered about the blood but about my coach on what he might say to me. I hate to see that look of disappointment on his face. So I just decided to shut my eyes in order to avoid him but I can't keep doing that. I have to face my fears. I tried to push myself up but I suddenly realized that I was weak and there was nothing I could do at the moment. My hands and legs hurt badly. I can't even move an inch. Every inch of my body ached badly and it was stiffened. I felt an inferno of heat stirring from the pit of my tummy to my throat level. I could no lon
Jac pov I sat at the edge of the bed, waiting for my dad to get done. He was in the bathroom, though I was unsure if he was bathing or doing something else. There were sound of running water in the bathroom. Soon, he arrived still dressed in his complete dress. He wiped his hands on the outside of his dress and walked to my side. “There’s nothing much to say. I don't want you bringing in a murderer to this house anymore. And I don't want my name getting dragged through the mud because of a girl like that.” “Dad, Jessie is not a murderer. She’s a sweet soul and...” My father held out his hands in the air at me, and my mouth shut. “I do not care about what you have to say. All I know is that you choose her and let go of us or choose us and let go of her,” As my pronoun his words, I rose with my hands clutching at my arse behind me. “Thank you father, but I'll go with love. Forgive me if this sounds like an insult to you,” I paused and my breathing was resounding in my ears.
Lucien pov We were eating at the dining table, conversing without the presence of Pete. Somehow, I missed him at the same time I was happy that he was gone for life away from us and our home. I suspected him to be double face but I can't just prove it no matter what. “Have you reported to the cops about him?” I gulped down the water in the glass in my grasp. My father dabbed the corner of his mouth, and rested the cutlery in his hands on the table. He angled his head at me. “Yeah, the first thing I did when I didn't seen him come home for two days and he didn't even call me,” “Such an ungrateful slum!” I cursed right under my breath. My father scoffed and raised his hands in contemplation. “I just wish he's safe wherever he is,” he blinked. “Oh, I forgot to inform you guys that he left his phone at home,” “And did you touch it?” I raised an eyebrow at my dad. My dad was always slow before he talked, so he nodded. Deep lines settled in my forehead. “What if the investig
Jac pov I stood in the hallway for a long time after leaving Lily’s room, just staring at the wall. My ears were ringing. I couldn't believe my own sister had done that to me. I had trusted her. I had literally begged her for help just a few hours ago, and instead, she went and told my mother every single bad thing Jessie had ever done at school. She told them about the bullying, the drama with Raina, and the stuff with the Gamma’s daughter. She painted Jessie out to be a monster. I walked back down the stairs slowly, my feet feeling like they were made of lead. My parents were still in the living room. The TV was on now, some news channel playing quietly in the background, but they weren't watching it. They were waiting for me. My father stood up as I reached the bottom step. He didn't look sick. He didn't look like a man who had "collapsed" ten minutes ago. He looked like a judge. "We aren't going to argue with you, Jac," my father said. He stood with his hands beh







