After a few days, it was Triston's parent's death anniversary. He sneaked out of the Mansion early in the morning and left for Reese's house.
Every year, Reese's family and Triston would visit the homeless shelter and provide free food to give tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Cliff on their death anniversary. When they were alive, they would regularly visit this shelter to feed the homeless, and after their death, Reese decided to do it on their behalf.After spending some time with the people at the shelter, Triston promised Reese to meet him in the evening and left for his college.When Triston opened his locker to get his books, a bunch of tissues fell out. The students around him burst into laughter, and Fred sneered, " We were worried about you, little brother." He then faced their friends and said in a sad tone, " Guys, Triston must be very sad today as it's his parent's death Anniversary."" Are the tissues enough, or do you need more?" Jeff asked Triston in a moEvelyn was exhausted. Her swimming coach was making her practice to the bone. A state-level swimming competition was due in a month, and her coach had a very hectic schedule planned for her.After her practice, Evelyn meets Triston at the canteen as planned. Evelyn scrunched her face looking at Triston as he had a bruise on his cheek and a cut on his lips. "You got bullied again?"Triston nodded and entered the cafe, avoiding looking at Evelyn, but she would not let it go so easily." Why don't you fight back?"" I can't," Triston says softly. " I have got used to it by now."Precisely at that time, a girl from Candice and Madison's gang pushed Evelyn and mouthed the word " Losers."Evelyn wanted to retaliate, but Triston stopped her and said sadly, " They are bullying you because you hang out with me."" I don't care, Triston. I am not going to leave my friend because of some pett
A few months passed, and it was Triston's 19th birthday, and Evelyn planned a party for Triston with the help of Reese.When Triston arrived at the restaurant, he was surprised to see many people waiting for him with a birthday cake. He saw Reese and his wife Samantha, his Martial Arts trainer James, his wife Rachel, son Josh, and Evelyn with her best friend, Ava.Triston was taken back to the time 12 years ago when he celebrated his birthday with his parents at the hotel with a grand party. He was overwhelmed by their gesture and felt that he was not alone anymore.After the cake cutting, Triston approached Reese. " Thank you. It reminds me of Mom and Dad," Triston said, feeling delighted." You should thank Evelyn. It was her idea."" Is it?" Triston asked, surprised." Why are you even surprised; I expected nothing less from her," Reese remarked. " Did you tell her
Warning:This chapter contains mature themes such as violence and assault(physical and sexual), which might be triggering. Reader discretion is advised.The Cliff twins and his bully gang were at the game area at one of the Cliff Hotels playing snooker." We must do something about that orphan girl," Fred spat in frustration." I have a plan in mind," Jeff smirked." What is it?" Fred asked eagerly. " I can't wait to see her fall. She thinks she's too good because she can fight."" Do you know those goons Dad had hired last week?"" Who? The ones who threatened the new restaurant owner?"" Yes," Jeff replied. " I got their number from Dad's office. They would do anything for money."" What are you planning to make them do?" Brad asked, looking interested." Kidnap that girl and teach her a lesson," Jeff sneered." W
Warning: This chapter contains mature themes such as violence and assault(physical), which might be triggering. Reader discretion is advised.The hooded stranger pounced on the goon nearest to Evelyn and threw him across the room with such force that he hit the window smashing it into pieces. Another guy intervened, and the hooded man punched him hard.The third goon attacked from behind, but he held his hand and twisted it breaking it instantly. The goon cried out, holding his arm and running for the door, but the stranger was not done. He grabbed him by his shirt, twisted his other arm, and only stopped when he heard the cracking sound. The fourth guy was still standing behind Evelyn, frozen in shock. The hooded man stared at him furiously and screamed, " Get away from her."The guy flinched and instantly got away from Evelyn and pleaded. " I-I didn't do anything."" How dare you touch her?" he roared so loud the goon almost pissed his pants. " I-I am sorry. You can take her away.
The following day, Evelyn woke up dreaming about a guy in a black hoodie. She still felt a heaviness in her head because of the drugs.Ava, who had been worried sick about Evelyn, had been sleeping beside her in her room to ensure she was okay. She woke up as soon as she heard Evelyn and gently asked, " Are you alright? "" W-What happened?" Evelyn asked, confused." My head seems like it's bursting."" Have some water." Ava helped Evelyn and waited for her to calm down. " Don't you remember what happened yesterday?""Y-Yesterday?" Evelyn recalled the previous day's events and suddenly jolted up. " The d-drugs...kidnapping."" Can you tell me what happened?" Ava asked, concerned.Evelyn recounted everything that happened, from the time her friend gave her drugs to the kidnapping and being rescued by a hooded man. " Once I was in the car, I lost consciousness, so I don't know what happened after that."" He dropped you home."" Huh??"" The hooded man. He brought you home," Ava clarifie
For the next few days, Evelyn received notes from Adam on a few occasions. There was no defined pattern for the frequency of the letters. Sometimes, there were letters every other day and sometimes nothing for a week. Additionally, the contents of all of them were almost identical, telling her how much he loved her and would always protect her.Another thing that seems to have changed is the bullying. The bullies didn't bother Evelyn much these days. Whenever they saw Evelyn, they just turned around and left as if they had seen a ghost. As Evelyn observed their behavior, she wondered why they acted so strangely. Also, they were often seen with cuts and bruises on their faces.Evelyn always shared everything with Ava, who had grown increasingly concerned for her after the kidnapping incident." Did you find anything about Adam?" Ava asked. " Do you know who he is?"" Nothing yet," Evelyn replied." Do you still get the letters?"" Yes."" Anything new?"" No, the same."" What about th
As per the plan, the Cliff twins met Triston in his room and ordered him to meet them at the college storeroom the next day.Triston recalled the last incident wherein he had been beaten by the twins and his friends in the basement storeroom and asked, " W-Why do you want to meet there?"" Why else? We are in a mood for some fun, " Fred smirked. Triston was confused because if they wanted to hit him, they could have done it right here at his home. Why were they calling him to the college storeroom?"Why are you quiet?" Jeff spat, kicking Triston's chair. " Are you thinking of hiding behind that orphan girl tomorrow?"" I-I..."" If he doesn't come..." Fred said. " ... then should we target that girl like last time?"" Do you mean kidnapping her again?" Jeff asked Fred."No...No... I will come. Don't hurt E-Evelyn," Triston pleaded. He was trembling, trying to control his emotions." You better," the twins threatened and left his room.The next day at college, Triston told Evelyn that
Evelyn got a firm warning from the Principal, whereas the Cliff twins and the bullies sat there as if they owned the office without an ounce of regret. But luckily for Evelyn, she did not receive any severe punishment because the Principal would then have to punish the Cliff twins too.Triston was waiting for Evelyn outside the Principals office, looking very disturbed." A-Are you alright?" he immediately asked Evelyn checking her out." I am perfectly fine. Those creeps can't even land a proper punch. " Evelyn chuckled." This is not over yet," Fred spat from behind, annoyed by Evelyn's insult." Show me what you got," Evelyn sneered." B**ch!!! How dare you..."Fred moved forward to attack Evelyn but was held back by his twin Jeff." Stop it, Fred!! We are in front of the Principal's office. Let's go now." Jeff and his friends dragged Fred and left." Jerks!!" Evelyn remarked and turned to face Triston, who was shaking and sweating profusely.Evelyn placed a hand on Triston's shoul