Falling for the Beast

I sat in the passenger side of my mother's all black Hyundai Sonata, listening to the rain hit the roof of the car.“Sorry Honey, I had to grab my wallet.” My mother apologized as she climbed into the driver side and strapped in her seat belt.“If you are going to the store for just boxes, why do I have to go too?” I complained as I leaned my head against the chilling window.It was not yet cold outside. With it only being September and still warm out, we knew the air conditioner was still necessary, which left the car feeling like winter."Well, I may need your help carrying some supplies Aniyah. Besides, I like the company." She offered me a smile.As we drove through the Philadelphia streets, I could not help but stare at the scenery I had become so familiar with. It was strange. It was disappointing knowing that this may be the last time I would see it all.We were moving. As my mother would say, we were offered ‘better opportunities’ in anoth

The school had managed to go by quicker than I thought it would.Before I knew it, the weekend was here."HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HONEY!" My mother woke me from my joyous dream.I reached for my phone to check the time. 7:45am?"You couldn't have waited until at least ten-thirty to wake me up?" I groaned, tossing the plush blankets back over my head."Fine, then I will eat this vanilla frosted lemon cake myself.""I'm up, I'm up." I popped up; my hands rubbing vigorously over my eyes."Come down, I made breakfast.""Okay." I quickly slipped on a pair of shorts and a top, picked up my phone, and made my way down the stairs.The idea of my mom making me her famous breakfast always put a smile on my face. Her famous cheese eggs, pancakes topped with a fruit syrup, and maple syrup bacon.The scent took me by surprise once I walked into the kitchen."Mmmmm." I groaned; droll nearly slipping through my lips.Anxious to eat, I

 Achy pain pinched my sore knee and elbow. I groaned out.Even though my eyes were still shut tightly, I could still feel the sun's warmth against my skin. Moving away from the light, I rolled over.Plush and soft, I wrapped the blankets around me to hide from the cool, circulating central air. My face hidden, I inhaled the warming scent of the fresh cotton and uncanny perfume that comforted me.Wait.Where the hell am I?I pulled the blanket back from over my face; my eyes fighting the light in hopes of seeing where exactly where I was.I sat up.Bad idea.Last night was definitely disagreeing with me this morning.I dropped back down onto the mattress and grabbed my throbbing head.Trying it again, but slower, I sat up.With less pain throbbing from my head, I looked around once more in hopes of obtaining a clue to where I was.Keira’s room?My expectations of what her room looked like were d

 Of course the next weeks consisted of the same stuff. Classes. Lunch with the girls. More classes.The girls and I talked about a lot of things, however I refused to tell anyone about what happened between Jason and I.It was now the Friday, and I was ready to start the weekend off with something that did not consist of schoolwork.Carnival Keisha suggested something fun."What did you say their parents did again?” My mother questioned as she pulled up the long driveway that led onto their acres of land.“Their mom is, and their dad owns a few businesses in town.”“Wow.” My mother seemed extremely fascinated by the large manor that sat in the center of their property.Honestly, who

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