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FORTY-SIX
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Higan EPILOGUE
2 years later...×Jamie×"Is that everything?" Higan asked and stood up straight before stretching his arms over his head. "Not really," I answered as I turned to look at him.A year after my mom was admitted to a mental asylum, my dad moved in with us and I got a little used to having him around. I would be lying if I said that I didn't hold a grudge against him, but I wasn't going to be ignorant about his efforts. Apparently, his job wasn't too far from us and he spoiled my sisters and I plenty.It took more than half a year for us to get used to living without Mom. We made sure to visit her a lot and I loved how much Darcy and Marcela looked forward to such days. The only person who I felt bad for was Dad since he wasn't allowed to see her and it will probably take a while until he can. Right now, I was in the middle of packing my stuff with some help from Darcy and Higan. I trusted that my dad would take care of my sisters in my absence, so I chose to move in with Higan . It was
Higan EPILOGUE 2
×Jamie×Click!I smiled in satisfaction at how beautiful all of the pictures that I took came out. Because of the large windows that occupied one side of the room, there was plenty of light.I had finished unpacking before ten and now that I was done taking pictures of the apartment, I got a little bored. Higan left around eight to go to work and I didn't have classes today so, I had a lot of time on my hands.After sending all the pictures that I took to everyone back home, I went to make a late breakfast for myself. It would be great if I could send Mom the pictures as well but she was not allowed to have a phone. Anyway, I could always show her during another visit. Pouring myself a cup of coffee, I sat on one of the stools around the island and put it next to my plate of chocolate donuts.I hadn't even spent 24 hours here, but if felt like home. I loved waking up next to Higan and I could leave the room without worrying about bumping into Thomas. Knowing that we were in a place w
Higan ONE
×Jamie×"Catpig!" my young sister, Darcy, screamed as she jumped on top of me.I flinched at the impact and sat up quickly as I pushed her off of me. Hearing her fall to the floor with a loud thud, I laughed. "Good morning to you too, spider monkey."She stood up and pouted stubbornly. "You're so mean. I just came to wake you up."I stretched my arms above my head and got out of bed. I was only wearing my pajama trousers and I thought of how lucky Darcy was to wake me up on one of the rare mornings that I didn't sleep in anything but my underwear."Jumping on an unsuspecting sleeping person is called attempted murder," I said, making her scoff."Whatever, you lazy asshole. Just come down for breakfast before Mom leaves for work."I shook my head slowly as I feigned heavy disappointment. "That's another dollar in the swear jar for you, young lady. Damn, you're already filthy rich," I te
Higan TWO
×Jamie×I stood by Kate's car as I waited for her to arrive. Her classes ended ten minutes ago and I wondered what caught her up.Knowing Kate, she was probably socializing with her classmates and as much as that was great, I was in a hurry to go home. Unlike Kate, I was not free to socialize. It was frustrating but if it made things easier for my mom, I was willing to hold myself back.I looked around at the wide parking lot that had a large number of students talking to each other by their cars. I watched in admiration at a specific group of students that looked more lively than the others and wished that I was like that. Free to mingle about and have fun with people who aren't only Kate.I scoffed internally. Willing to hold myself back, my ass."Jamie!" Kate called and I looked in her direction. "Sorry, I was having a talk with some guy.""What were you talking about?" I asked, watching her unlock th
Higan THREE
×Jamie×"How did it go?" Kate asked the following morning, as I got into her car."Well," I began and closed the door to the passenger seat, "she said that since I'm eighteen, I am old enough to go to a party to have fun and meet new people."Her lips stretched into a hopeful smile. "Really?"I gave her a sarcastic look and her smile faltered. I thought that Kate knew better than to think that my mother thought of me as more than that little smudge of Lord-knows-what on the ultrasound screen. That little flower bud that had to be carefully watched and tended.No matter how many times I tried, Mom would never let me go out with people that she didn't know. It sucked but that was the reality and I had to swallow it than let it choke me."Oh," She said as she looked to the front and started the car before maneuvering her way out of the driveway. Her smile was completely gone now and she had a serious expres
Higan FOUR
×Jamie×I looked at myself in the mirror as I nervously swallowed. My slender body looked ungracefully slim in the black t-shirt I wore that was tucked into loose black pants. I topped it off with white shoes that sported black laces.Since I was practically leaving the house under a lie, I slid on a black baggy hoodie to make my look more casual. I ran a hand through my hair, trying to ruffle it up more even though it was already ruffled beyond hair gel salvation.Satisfied with my look, I went to my bed and got my bag that had some spare clothes, underwear and a toothbrush inside. I gave myself one last look before leaving my room.I walked down the stairs and rolled my eyes at the lick of conversation that I heard between my mother and Kate."But school is so hard," Kate argued, sounding dramatically in despair. "Despite just starting, there is so much work and Jamie would be so tired. It's not like it
Higan FIVE
×Jamie×I rolled to the side of the bed that I was lying on. Curling myself under the warm grey duvet, I closed my eyes and tried to fall asleep. I looked up at the clock on the nightstand next to the bed, whose digital glowing green numbers read 05:41am.Despite barely getting enough sleep, I was wide awake. It irritated me that such an experience would rob me of sleep but I knew that the fatigue would catch up to me later in the day.After running away from that guy at the party, I met Kate downstairs and insisted that we go home. She looked slightly annoyed but got guilty when I pretended to be super mad at her for ditching me. I did fall asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow but I woke up too early.I sighed.I couldn't stop thinking about it. The kiss. The way his lips felt on mine and how comfortable his hold on me was. I felt myself blush and buried my head deeper into the duvet, only leaving my
Higan SIX
×Higan×I parked my car in the crowded parking lot and turned off the ignition. Leaning back into the seat, I let out a soft sigh as the warm rays of the morning sun touched my skin through the closed window.Today's classes were beginning at ten and I was grateful after spending my late night on COD and nachos. I was sleepy and the comfort of the car seat was calling out to my sleep.Looking at the time, I saw that I had twenty-one minutes until ten so, a short nap wouldn't hurt. I decided against it and got out of the black Audi, pulling out my backpack, before locking it and making my way to the large doors that led to the hallway.Halfway through the lot, I noticed Jamie standing next to a short brunette just beside the doors. His blonde hair was in a short ponytail and he wore a baggy yellow jumper that hid his hands with denim shorts that ended a little bit above his knees.He looked breathtaking, t
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