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Heidi’s POV
“I don’t wanna see you!” I yelled from inside my room at my dad who stood outside my door, trying to get me to unlock the door.
I was too mad to face him. I just couldn’t or I could end up saying things I shouldn’t say.
“My love. I promise that I’m sorry you had to see that, okay?”
“I don’t wanna see you!” I yelled again, took off my shoes and threw it at the door.
“Okay! Come down when you are calm! I love you!”
Everything was silent after that, and I breathed in, trying to calm my nerves.
I laid down on the bed, the image I saw downstairs refused to leave my head.
My stomach growled and I knew I had no option than to go downstairs. I was famished, I didn’t eat lunch at school.
I was getting into my purple t-shirt when my phone began to buzz. I got to it, and saw it was Lucas who was calling.
I folded my arms, staring down at the phone. So, now what? After taking sides with his new little girlfriend, he finally realized he had to call me?
I picked up the call anyways just to hear what he had to say.
“Come on, Heidi. Why are you being this way? Why did you leave like that?” Came Lucas’s voice from the other side of the line.
“You expected me to stand there, and watch you take sides with her, isn’t it?”
“I wasn’t taking sides, Heidi. I was merely telling you to stop directing everything back at Daniella. What has she done anyway? Why don’t you like her, huh?”
“I don’t like her because she has come between us…” I stopped talking, remembering that I wasn’t supposed to let all my hatred show for Lucas to believe whatever I say about Daniella.
It would be dangerous for me to let him know how much I hate that white doll.
“Heidi? Are you there? Answer me.”
“I don’t have anything else to say, Lucas. It’s obvious you’ve forgotten about everything we’ve shared ever since we were born all because of Daniella or whatever her name is…”
“Come on! Daniella again?” Lucas cried from the other line.
“I’m hungry, Lucas. If you really wanna talk to me, come over here and without your Daniella.” I cut the line, threw my phone angrily on the bed.
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I walked into the kitchen, and couldn’t believe who I saw mixing flour in the kitchen!
The woman who’s out to steal my father’s attention.
I stood in front of the door, staring at her. “What are you doing here?”
She turned and flashed me a bright smile. “Oh hi! I’m Luciana. Your dad already told me your name, and he told me what you like. I’m also hungry so, I thought I should make something nice for all of us.”
I laughed, really amused at her gut. I came into the kitchen, staring at her. “I can’t believe you actually came in here to touch things that aren’t yours. This isn’t your house!”
Luciana still had that annoying smile on her face, and it annoyed me the more. “Stop being so tacky. I’m only trying to build a good relationship between us since your father and I are soon gonna be married.”
My heart momentarily stopped beating. “What did you say?!”
Luciana smiled and I felt like slapping it off her face. “You heard me my darling. Your father and I are very much in love, and we are gonna be getting married very soon.” She replied with enthusiasm.
I felt like screaming in tears. I held my breath, hoping this was all a dream, but it was not. It was real. Dad was getting married and didn’t dim it fit to tell me.
“My father is never gonna marry you. He has a wife!”
“Who left him when you were so little. Isn’t it?” Luciana cut in. “Well, my daughter is joining us for dinner this night. She will be here shortly so you girls can get to know each other too.”
“Aren’t you listening to me! I don’t want you or your daughter in my house!” I yelled at her.
That stupid smile was still on her face. “I know what it feels like to get your mommy replaced, but don’t you worry, I’m not gonna try and take her place.”
“Well, that’s what you are doing right now, you don’t to pretend. I will never allow you come between my father and I. Never.” That being said, I turned and walked out of the kitchen, fuming.
I found my way to the mini fridge in the dinning room, took out the half pack of sliced bread, a jar of peanut and walked straight to the living room.
I met dad sitting on one of the sofas, his eyes fixed on his favorite program. He turned to look at me as I sat down across from him. “Heidi…”
The doorbell rang, interrupting dad from what he wanted to say. “I wonder who that is.”
“Luciana’s daughter, I guess. She has been directed here.” Dad replied, standing up on his feet.
The bread in my hand fell to the ground as I stared up at him. “Dad? What did you say?” I stood up on my feet.
“Can you just calm down, Heidi? Give them a chance. If you aren’t tired of staying alone, then I am!” Dad raised his voice at me, leaving me speechless.
He walked into the hallway, I heard him unlock the main entrance, ushered in the intruder and together they both came out into the login room.
At first, I didn’t want to look at the so called daughter. I was at the verge of tears, I was extremely mad to look at anyone, but then she suddenly called me with her familiar voice.
Slowly, I turned. And came face to face with DANIELLA!
Daniella! The same Daniella who is trying to break my bond with Lucas!
Dad was staring at me. He must have noticed my reaction.
I stared at her, more speechless than ever. “You?” It’s her. Daniella is Luciana’s daughter? Then these people are certainly sent into my life to frustrate me!
🌿 6🌿 Heidi’s POV I still couldn’t believe she was who I thought she was, so I had to ask. “What are you doing here?” She flashed me a surprised smile. “Heidi! I really didn’t know I was coming to your house until I got into the street. It’s such a small world, yeah?” I scoffed, glaring at her. “First, it was you and now, it’s your mother who’s trying to force her way into my dad’s life?” The smile on her face disappeared. “My Mom would never force herself on any one. She’s beautiful and successful. She’s a lawyer.” “Yeah, yeah, yeah. Bla bla bla.” I rolled my eyes, turned away from the door as I walked back in, leaving her standing at the doorway. Dad stared at me as I walked back to my seat. “Where is she?” “She what?” “She just knocked at the door right now, Heidi. When will you stop being so perky...” he stopped talking when he heard Daniella’s shoes making noise on the floor behind him. He snapped around to look back at me. “Heidi! When did you become so rude?” I g
🌿7🌿 NEWTON Heidi’s POV I woke up a little bit late because I didn’t feel like going to school. I didn’t even feel like stepping out of my room, because I didn’t wanna bump into Luciana and her daughter. I didn’t feel like doing anything. Yes, that was how mad and irritated I was. But I needed to go to school. The school concert was coming up, and I badly wanted a lead role. I was brushing my hair in front of my mirror when a small knock landed on my door. I snapped around to look at the door, wondering who could be knocking. “What do you want??” “It’s me, my love. It’s dad. Do you mind opening…” “No! No, dad. I’m not gonna do that.” I replied, turning back to the mirror. “You know I love you, right? I really do, and you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You are the most important thing in my life. Trust me, my love.” Dad’s voice sounded soothing, apologetic. And all the anger I felt started to drop. I turned, walked towards the door. When I opened the
🌿8🌿 🌿Heidi’s POV 🌿I stared on in shock as the ambulance left with the police van.Dad held my hand, squeezed tightly, helping me to calm down.It was as though, I was dreaming. Why would someone wanna kill an old quiet lady like Aryan's grandmother?“Dearie…you have to go in and offer Aryan some support. She doesn’t have anyone now.”I stared up at dad, nodded and made my way into the house.*I put a arm around Aryan as we sat together on her bed. We were silent. Everywhere was damn silent except for her sniffing.There was an unanswered question in the air. When I turned to look at Aryan, she was already staring at me.“Did she tell you what she wanted to say to me?” I asked quietly.Aryan shook her head and more tears fell off her red eyes. “No. And I think it’s related to her death. I think she found out something very serious, I think she saw what she shouldn’t have seen.”“And why would she choose to tell me instead? Why did she choose me?” I asked, really confused.
🌿9🌿 🌿 Heidi’s POV 🌿“Am I interrupting?” Daniella asked again as she got closer enough.“Daniella? What…are you doing here?” Lucas asked as he disengaged from me.Daniella smiled at him. “I’ve not had the chance to tell you that Heidi’s father and my mom are getting married.”“What!” Lucas exclaimed.I looked at Daniella, amazed at her gut. “My father is never going to marry your mother. Get that into your head. It’s never gonna happen, and do you know why? Because my mother will come back home!”Daniella chuckled. “It is better you stop dreaming.”“What did you just say to me?” I asked, glaring hard at her.“Okay, girls. Please, can you stop already? Why are you always at each other’s neck?”Just then, I looked up to see Luciana walking into the house too.Grumbling, I turned and stared walking away.“Heidi. Wait.”It was Luciana, stopping me authoritatively.I turned to look at her, folded my arms. “What do you want?”“I only want us to get along for your father’s sake, Heid
🌿10🌿 🌿 Heidi’s POV 🌿“Nate? Are you there?” I asked when the other line still remained silent.“Set…up who?”“Can you do it? I need to know if you will be able to do it.”“And what’s in for me, huh?” Nate asked after some time.I stood up from my bed, walked to the door and locked it before walking towards the window. “I will be your girlfriend.”Nate gasped from the other side of the line. “Are you serious right now? How do I trust you?”“I give you my word, Nate. I will go out with you.”“Okay. What’s the plan? Who am I setting up?”I smiled at the question. Exactly what I wanted to hear. TEXAS 🌿Cassandra’s POV🌿“Why would you do that!” I yelled into the phone, really flabbergasted.My hand trembled, really pissed off at the piece of news I was getting from the other side of the line.“Martha! This is going to complicate things! And before that happens, just know you won’t get a penny from me!”There was a sigh from the other side of the line. “I’m sorry boss, bu
🌿11🌿🌿 Lucas’s POV🌿“What are you staring at?” Daniella asked, waking me up from my dazzled state. She turned and her head, saw Heidi and turned back to look at me. “Is that her boyfriend?”“No!” I didn’t mean to snap but I did. “Sorry for snapping.”Heidi and Nate got to the spot we stood, and I held Heidi’s hand before she could walk by. “I want to speak to you.”Heidi glanced at Daniella, back at me. “You were talking to your girlfriend, isn’t it? I’m going to class with Nate.”“Can you just stay here for a while and allow him go to class on his own? He’s not a baby, and I’m sure he can find his way to his desk.” I replied, all the while, looking at Nate who scoffed at the end of my statement.“Heidi might be your bestie, but that doesn’t mean she can’t talk with someone else.” Nate retorted.I closed my eyes, willing myself to stay calm. “I need to speak with Heidi. Can you please continue your way to the class? She will join you very soon.” I was so pissed off.I saw Heidi
🌿12🌿 🌿 Heidi’s POV 🌿“What are you doing here?” I repeated the question.Luciana flashed me a smile, and shuffled the papers in her hand. Her nervousness was gone in a flash. “Nothing. I came by to make dinner for you guys, and when I came here, I found everywhere so messy, and thought I should do some cleaning.”I was silent. Looking at her with this strange look on my face.Of course, I didn’t believe a single word of what she said. Not even a word.I folded my arms, walked slowly into the room. “Does my father know you are here?”“Well…”“It is a 'no' or 'yes' question, Luciana.” I interrupted.Luciana turned, dropped the files in her hand on the drawer, then turned back to look at me. “No, he doesn’t know because I planned to surprise him.”I chuckled, and stared back at her. “You planned to surprise my father? What do you take me for, huh? It’s so glaring that you are searching for something! What are you looking for?”Luciana sighed with that innocent look still on her
🌿13🌿🌿 Lucas’s POV 🌿“I’m home!” I announced as I walked into the house. I dropped down my guitar in front of door, and looked up to see my mother coming down the stairs.She was wearing her nightwear, and that was when I realized how late it was.“Lucas. What happened? It’s almost ten pm.” Mom questioned. There was a cup of coffee in her hand as she walked towards me.“I’m sorry mom, but I was in the studio with the boys. We had to practice.” I replied, took her coffee cup, and sipped from it.Mom watched me and chuckled. “You always sip my coffee ever since you were little, and you still do.”I passed it back to her, smiling. “I know, right? I’m sorry if I got you worried. I will…” My phone beeped, alerting me of a message.“I will be in my room mom. Goodnight.” I said as I flipped out my phone from my pocket, took the stairs.I stopped in my tracks as my eyes caught the content of my latest message.I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was pictures of Daniella and some boy, sp