CHAPTER 7
MIRA The day was cold ,I guess the rain made it happen, normally you wake up to a sunny warm day in crescent Ave,but today it was cold ,I felt it and shivered while standing in front of the balcony.I wondered how it was going to be today in school, awkward maybe . "Mira "I heard dad call out my name pulling me out of my complicated illusion "Hey dad "i replied faking a smile "You ready ? I gotta drop you off at school and then make a next stop at pops to grab something"he said smiling and coming into the car where I was already in. "Gotcha pa " I replied understanding what he meant ,I knew he wanted me to understand he was going to be late if we didn't get moving . He drove off. **** The road was quiet ,me and Pa were the only sound I heard ,then the car stopped . "I think it broke down amor ,lemme check on em" pa said and left the car . Its been minutes and It was getting late "Why don't I walk pa ,besides my school is over there "I said pointing at the direction leading to my school "Are you sure mi vida ?" Pa asked looking worried "Sure pa ,I will be fine "I replied and started walking "Bye Pa "i waved and he waved back at me . Just as I was about leaving a car stopped close to that of my dad's ,a woman stepped out ,she was a skinny hot cake with blonde hair and huge boobs ,she was wearing a red short gown ,a pair of black hills and expensive jewelries,she was so cool and sexy . "Need some help ?"she asked "No I think I got it "mr Dennis replied "Oh am sorry Mr ....?"she said waiting for my dad to reply before she continues "Dennis,mr Dennis"pa replied "Ok Mr dennis I am sorry but this is crescent Ave,we help each other ok? So move aside and let me help you fix that "she smiled and walked to the car front ,after some minutes she was done "Done Mr Dennis,go try it "she said holding both hands on her waist "Oh ok"pa replied I watched him walk into the car and start the engine of the car and I could see him smiling "Wow it worked "he said smiling and looking happy "I knew it would "she replied PA was so happy that he hugged her unexpectedly "Am sorry ..I ...I ..I didn't mean to ..I was just..um" pa was still talking when she Interrupted him "Mr Dennis it's ok ,I was just helping and hugging is normal,dont make it a big deal "she replied and started walking to her car She started her car and drove off. "Damn I didn't even get to know her name "mr Dennis said pulling his hair not noticing his daughter who was standing there smiling at him. "Pa" I said smiling and for no reason I started laughing "Princess,you were suppose to be in school"mr Dennis said trying to be bold "I was until I saw what happened" Mira replied "She was cool miha "mr Dennis said and walked into the car "Hop in miha "mr Dennis added "Ok papi" Mira replied and walked into the car . ***** MIRA The hallway was empty ,I walked straight to my locker and I brought out some book , after locking it I turned only to meet max staring at me ,his hands over my head pressed on my locker. "You scared me "I said "I wasn't expecting you to be scared "max replied and bent towards her He was so close to her ,not too far from her lips ,Mira felt a shiver run down her spine,they both locked eyes ,he was sweating and his buttons were open revealing his bare chest ,the sweat drop made it look so tempting. So tempting that you would want to lick it off his bare chest . I watched him while he spoke ,I couldn't hear a word he uttered ,I was cold and he was hot . He came closer to me ,this time using one hand to rub my chin ,he looked at me with hunger in his eyes as if he wanted to eat me ,I was calm ,I was lost and fuck I felt it, I WAS WET!! I didn't know when I bit my lower lips "You want me ,Mira "max whispered very close to my left ear I felt weird,I wanted him to touch me ,I wanted him more than anything that moment. "Say it Mira "I heard him say in a demanding tone I looked away , feeling ashamed "Get off me max "i pushed him away,I knew I would regret it but fuck I cant let him get to me that easy. "I know you don't mean that "he replied "She said get off her max"I heard a familiar voice I turned and there was Ethan with a folded fist "Or what ?bro what's up with you ?"max replied then bent to forcefully kiss me while staring at his brother I kept pushing and pushing and God I wanted him but I also didn't want to hurt Ethans feelings. I heard a sound ,it was Ethan's first landing on Max face "Fuck bro" "She said get off" Ethan repeated then turned to me "are you ok Mira?" He asked looking at me with worries in his eyes I started crying,I knew I was not crying cause of the situation,I was crying because I knew what was happening I was in love with both of them and I couldn't face it. Max left us. Ethan tried to console me. "Am sorry mira "he said wiping off my tear. Sofia and Rachel rushed to the Scene "We heard some sound and decided to check in and know what happened" Sofia said rushing over to me and hugging me "Bro I hope you didn't hurt my baby "Rachel asked Ethan "No I didn't ,it's complicated "Ethan said then stood up to leave "I should go meet up with Max "he added. I watched Ethan leave then turned to the girls "Am fucked "I said ***** Sofia looked at me , waiting for me to say something,I just sat down facing downwards . "Girl you gotta speak up "Rachel said breaking the silence "Ok I was getting bored anyway "Sofia added looking at me I looked up at them "Ok I know it sounds stupid but firstly I think ....I think I have feelings for Ethan and max at the same time I don't wanna face that shit "I said finally coming out "Damn , hitting on two of em is a badass move bitch "Rachel said lighting a smoke "Common Rachel,she tryna be plain with us ,and you actin' all unserious,you should be more supportive babe"Sofia replied then she grabbed my hands and looked at me "Babe..its normal to hit on two niggas k? But...two brothers with the same face ain't a good thing ,I think you gotta talk about em ,I mean explain how you feel for em both,is there anything different?" Sofia asked looking at me wearing a smile "I mean...I like being around Ethan ,I like his smile ,his personality,his everything and fuck he's caring girl...I feel like he is perfect and gentle you know...but ....max...."I stopped and looked at her ,she was listening attentively "Max feels different,he feels like desire ,I feel hot and....wet when am around him,I love his body ,his voice ,his sweat.."i was still talking when they interrupted me "His sweat!!!!!!" They both said in unison "Yea...I just...I just like the way he is around me "I said looking down and touching my hair in a shy way "Wait...Mira what exactly do you think about when he is around you?" Racheal asked "I donno..I think sex "Mira replied "Definitely lust"Rachel said "I agree with Rachel,I think you love Ethan but still want max to warm your bed "Sofia teased "I guess I do "Mira replied her "Look Mira ,you gotta choose one person ok ,just take your time while doing it baby "Sofia said holding her hands and looking at her face "I will "Mira said smiling back at her "Just make sure you fuck max and then dump him before dating Ethan "Rachel said putting her smoke off and standing up to leave "Rachael" Sofia called her "What!?"she replied "I was stating fact baby"Rachel added "You know what let's go back to class am tired "Mira replied and they walked back . ****** MIRA "Dear diary, I know it's crazy,but I think am crushing on two brothers,crazy right,well Sofia and Rachel made sure I explained it to them and also made me understand that I was gonna have to choose one of em ,I feel peaceful with Ethan but with Max it's different,I hope I make the right choice Bye diary. I dropped my pen and closed my book ,then looked at my window hoping to see Max but I didn't ,I sighed and just as I was about to turn away I saw him staring right back at me was max ,shirtless and dripping like someome who just came out of the water. "Mira"I heard him say.Chapter 53Tyler stood outside Ethan's dorm room, his heart racing with anxiety. He had been replaying the incident in his head for hours, and the weight of his guilt was crushing him. He knew he had to apologize, not just for Ethan's sake, but for his own. Taking a deep breath, Tyler knocked on the door. The sound seemed to echo through the hallway, making him feel even more apprehensive. When the door opened, Mira's surprised expression stared back at him. Ethan was sitting on the bed behind her, looking up from his phone. "Tyler, what do you want?" Mira asked, her voice neutral but cautious. Tyler swallowed hard, his throat dry. "I... I came to apologize to Ethan," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. Ethan raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised by Tyler's sudden change of heart. "What makes you think I'd want to talk to you?" he asked, his tone firm but controlled. Tyler took another deep breath before stepping forward. "Look, I was way out of line earlier. I let my emo
CHAPTER 52Mira "I have always knew that Tyler was a crook,I am so disappointed and down,I can't even think straight "Mira cried while explaining the issue to her dad "how dare he try to hurt Ethan ?"Mr Dennis said over the phone sounding raged.Mira paced back and forth in the hospital corridor, her voice rising as she spoke to her father on the phone. "Dad, I'm telling you, Tyler has no idea what he's gotten himself into. Ethan's not someone to mess with."Her father's calm tone tried to soothe her frazzled nerves, but Mira couldn't shake off the feeling of impending doom. She glanced through the window into the ICU where Ethan lay, surrounded by beeping machines and sterile white walls.Meanwhile, Tyler and his friends were laughing and high-fiving each other at a nearby café. But as the night wore on, Tyler's smile began to falter. He couldn't shake the image of Ethan's pale face in the hospital bed.As Mira's anxiety grew, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She wal
CHAPTER 51 The campus was bathed in the soft glow of streetlights, casting a warm ambiance over the lush greenery and modern buildings. Mira and Ethan walked hand in hand, their footsteps synchronized as they strolled through the quiet paths. The evening air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the distant chirping of crickets provided a soothing background melody. They had just left the fountain, where they had made their wishes and sealed their love with a kiss. The world seemed perfect, wrapped in the magic of their reunion. Mira's eyes sparkled as she glanced at Ethan, her heart still fluttering from the romantic moment they shared. Ethan's smile mirrored hers, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he squeezed her hand. They walked in comfortable silence, the only sound being the rustling of leaves and the soft creaking of tree branches. Meanwhile, under the sprawling oak tree near the soccer field, Tyler's friends huddled closer, their voices barely above a
CHAPTER 50 The door to Mira's dorm slammed shut behind Tyler with a resounding thud, echoing down the empty hallway like a final punctuation to the chaotic scene inside. He clutched his jaw, the sharp sting from Ethan's punch throbbing in rhythm with his bruised ego. Blood still trickled from his split lip, and he wiped it away with the back of his hand, tasting the metallic tang. Outside, the campus was alive with the soft hum of evening activity—students laughing in the quad, the distant strum of a guitar from an open window, the golden hues of sunset casting long shadows across the manicured lawns. Tyler stormed down the path, his dark skin flushed with anger, his mind racing to spin the narrative before anyone could question him. His friends were waiting at their usual spot: a cluster of benches under a sprawling oak tree near the soccer field. There was Jamal, lanky and quick-witted, always ready with a joke; Marcus, built like a linebacker with a protective streak a mile wide;
Chapter 49 The crisp autumn air swirled golden leaves outside Ethan’s window, each one a fleeting reminder of the months spent apart from Mira. His blonde hair fell into his eyes as he zipped up his suitcase, heart pounding with anticipation. The distance between them—she at Evergreen University on the east coast, he in their small hometown tying up loose ends—had stretched their love thin, like a thread pulled taut. Late-night video calls and heartfelt texts couldn’t replace the warmth of her touch, the way her laughter made his world brighter. But now, everything was about to change. Ethan had applied to Evergreen in secret, pouring his soul into essays about his love for environmental science, inspired by Mira’s fiery passion for the world’s causes. When the acceptance email arrived two weeks ago, he’d nearly knocked over his laptop in excitement. “Hell yeah,” he’d whispered, fist-pumping the air. This was his chance to close the gap, to surprise Mira and rebuild their life toge
CHAPTER 48MIRAMira walked away from Tyler, her steps steady but her heart still racing from the confrontation. The cool evening air brushed against her skin, grounding her as she made her way back to her dorm. She felt a strange mix of emotions—relief for finally setting boundaries with Tyler, but also a lingering unease. His kiss had caught her off guard, and though she’d pushed him away, the audacity of it left a bitter taste in her mouth. She shook her head, determined to let it go. Ethan was her future, and she wasn’t about to let Tyler’s persistence cloud that.As she reached her dorm, her phone buzzed in her pocket. It was a text from Ethan: “Just checking in, love. You okay? Miss you.” Mira smiled, her heart warming at his words. She quickly typed a reply: “I’m okay, just dealt with some stuff. Miss you too. Call you soon?”She slipped into her room and sank onto her bed, staring at the ceiling. she noticed some bags and guessed her roommate Sarah was sure to be here already.