Hunter. "You don't need this now Hunter " Ryan says trying to stop me from drinking. "I do because that girl is driving me crazy. Can you imagine what she said to me " I retorted angrily. Ryan laughed "What? " I said angrily. "Seriously, you have to understand what she's going through. She just learnt the truth about her family. She would freak out " Ryan said. I scoffed"So how am I involved in her problems, why is she taking it out on me ""She was dissapointed that her father is a mob and you also. Her father isn't alive for her to get angry and scold him, but you are. So she took her anger on you "Ryan tried to explain."Really? Is her mother dead too? All this things doesn't make sense, she's just.. She's crazy"And she drives me crazy.Ryan sighed and remained silent while I just continued smoking and drinking. I glanced at Ryan to see him looking at me, he shook his head when our eyes meet. I ignored him and pour my self alcohol. I don't get easily drunk or else I drink m
"Did I tell you, Hanna has a son about your age? " my mother said behind us and we both turn to look at her. "Yes you guys will be about the same age and he will be so happy to meet you "Hanna added. "Of course i'm sure Lauren is happy too she's going to meet a new friend "my mom said.I smiled and reply "I am ""Let me go and prepare dinner "Hanna said about to leave the room. "Oh I'll join you soon " My mother told her. After Hanna left, I stared at the small room. "I know this is not so cozy but we have to manage for now " my mom said. "It's okay mom. I'll go back in two months time, before then we'll have gotten an apartment ""I don't have any money to get a place to stay Lauren " my mom sighed"You said you have my savings with you we can use that " I told her.She hesitated before nodding her head in affirmation."Let me go back and join Hanna. Go and rest I'll call you when dinner is ready" she said and walked out. The next day *I woke up early, took my bath and dressed
It's a week and I felt really happy. I was back to my normal life with the same people that I've been with before. And also Hanna, she is a very nice woman, I wish she can just be my aunt. But.. I thought about him (Hunter )every day in as much as I don't want to, but I found myself smiling at our memories. And Matt, seeing him now makes me guilty for leaving him that day. Even though we have not been able to talk or spend time due to his work, I know he's going to ask. Someone knock on my door and I stood up to open the door. "Matt " I called "You are not going to work ?""No, I rest during weekend " he said and I nod "come in " I said opening the door for him. "No, come with me. I want to show you around. I've not been able to do that ever since you came " he said and brought me outside their house. "Wow you have a poultry " I say as I stare at the small poultry Matt build for himself at the back of their house. "Hey Greediness come back here " Matt said as he catches one of
I woke up and walked into the small bathroom to take my bath. After wearing my clothes, I decided to pull of the window cotton as it was a little dark.I sighed and was about to go back to bed, I had no intention of going outside today. My eyes caught something and I went back to see very well. Well I thought I saw Hunter's car outside the house. But I wasn't mistaken as I saw the man that I couldn't stop thinking of all night talking to my Mom outside. What was he doing here? I put on my flip flops and ran out of my room. I saw Hanna and Matt in the leaving room. We all exchanged greetings. "Who is he? Your mom and him seems to be arguing about something and I heard them mention your name "Matt asked"Excuse me " I said to him and walk out to where they are. "What are you doing here " I said to Hunter. "Lauren go back inside, I'm talking to Hunter" my mom said but I did not move.Hunter and I keep staring at each other, it was an intense gaze and I don't want to look away fr
PROLOGUE My name is Lauren Westbrook. I'm 19 and in my final year in highschool. My parents are not rich, we are poor. My dad doesn't work, he said it was his time to sit down and we take care of him. Cos he was once rich but later lost everything which he blamed my mother for. Whatever happened that time, I don't know cos they never told me. My mum is only doing a little job. She sells in the local market. And I work in three places.Early in the morning before going to school. I will branch to Grandma Jami's house to do all her house chores and make breakfast for her. She will urge me to eat before I leave for school. Her children do pay me at the end of the month. Then after school, I rush to the restaurant where I work from 4-7, after leaving the cafe, my night shift starts at Dark club where I work as a bartender. And then go home 9:oclock to do my assignment b
"Bye Grandma Jami " I shouted as I close the door behind me.I heard her old cracky voice say something but I was long gone. I don't want to get late to school again today.I rush to my locker and take out notes for the first period which is literature before going to my class.I sat down on my seat. My eyes met with Matt's. I flash him a small smile and face the front of the class. Matt is the only one I talk to in school and that's because we work in the same place, the Restaurant. I don't make friends, I just prefer to be alone. I was nicknamed as the lonely girl but I don't give a duck about it.Lunch time, I sat down in my usual seat, alone. Sometimes Matt will join me, but I guess today is different.I sighed when I saw Lisa and her crew coming towards my direction. They so much like to pick on me,and they never fail to show how much they hate me. Well almost the whole school hates me. Boys hates me because I
I woke up late today, cos it's Saturday. I use to have enough rest before going to work.I did my morning routine and put on a pair of jeans with a black shirt. Pack my hair up in ponytail. I stare at my self in the mirror before going out of my room.I was walking downstairs when I heard loud chattering coming from the living room.What's going on?The voice is not my dad's neither my mom's."When are you getting the fucking money " a deep voice yelled and I cringed.I quickly rush down to see what was going on."Please, we will pay, just don't hurt us " My mom say with tears in her eyes. She was on her knees begging some two hefty dangerous looking guys. One is blonde and the other has a brown hair."If you don't give the money now Ryder, we are going to hurt everyone you care about and then kill you " another man says this one is bald headed but he looked dangerous to
Hunter's pov"Did you bring her to the room? " I ask Cole and Jax."Yes " Jax answered."She tried escaping, we almost couldn't handle her, she's really feisty" Cole says."I know, that means we have to keep a close eye on her, she might tried escaping again right?" I ask."Yes ""Don't worry, leave it to me. ""You can leave now " I addI stood and head upstairs to see her. I made sure her room is a little close to mine.I opened the door to see her sitting on the bed with her head down. She's probably crying.Well, she will get use to it. People cry when they are in a new environment.She hasn't noticed me yet, so I used that medium to check her out.She's beautiful and have nice shape too. Well she got that from her mom and Ryder, they don't have any resemblance except the eye colour.I licked my lips and smile."Hey pri