Rissa's p.o.v
I entered the library holding my phone and laptop. I decided to watch some gymnastic videos after having 'the talk' with mom.
I'm trying not to get worried about the room being cleaned. Maybe there's something she wants to store in there.
Anxiety was eating me alive!.
She sat by the other side of the desk where dad normally sits.
She was in the middle of a phone call but quickly concluded with it on spotting me.
I dropped on the leather seat and dropped the things I was holding.
"So, mom....what's going on?" I asked curiously.
She leaned down and brought out something from the desk before passing It to me across the table.
It's a photograph.
"Do you remember him?" She asked drumming one hand on the other.
I gazed into the picture. It's a baby picture of me next to some boy!
His hair is d**n curly and thick black. It even looked better than mine though he is a boy.
We stood really close like we were siblings or something.
Wait a minute! Could It be I have a brother somewhere out there??
I glanced at mom suddenly exuberant.
"Is he my brother?" I asked with my brows raised.
She cracked.
"What on earth! How could you think that?? You are our only child, there's no one else" She pointed out looking astonished.
I rubbed the back of my head nervously.
"Then, who is he?".
"He was your childhood friend. Both of you were really close back then. He's Caleb's son - a Korean".
I bit my lower lip. Why can't I remember him? And why would mom be asking me about him??
"What does he have to do with the room being cleaned upstairs?" I asked plonking on the chair.
She took a deep sigh before starting.
"The boy in the picture is Mykel, Caleb's son. He has been in a juvenile detention center for three years--"
"He has been in prison?!" I gawped.
She chuckled and nodded.
"Yes, if that's what you want to call it but he has been released and has nowhere to go since his parents are late and their wealth has been seized by the authorities. He's going to be living with us for the mean time---"
"What?!!!" I interpolated.
"You want to bring a prisoner to our house?? A criminal?..."
"He's not a criminal. He's innocent, I'm sure about that" She chimed wearing a soothing smile.
"Did he tell you that he's innocent?" I asked with a scoff.
"He didn't but when I looked into his eyes, I saw a helpless boy who has been tortured for doing nothing wrong" She replied calmly.
Oh butters! Mom must be going nuts!..
"Why can't you take him to another house where he'd stay for 'that meantime'?".
"No, he's still under eighteen and who knows if those bad guys that killed his father are out there searching for him. We are all that he has" She answered with a hint of agitation.
"I don't want him here mom..." I muttered irritated.
"And why's that?".
"He's a criminal. He can be capable of killing us all while we sleep. Please reconsider---"
"I have important matters to attend to right now so I don't have time to argue over this. I watched this boy grow - he won't harm us. And besides, you always wanted a brother or a sister. God has finally answered your prayers, alright??".
I remained stiff like a statue staring at her.
"He will arrive tomorrow. please make him feel at home then later, I'll have him enrolled in your school. He was also taking classes at the juvenile detention center so he would just have to write an exam that'll promote him to your class" She added wearing a big smile.
The fact that she's my mother, eluded me from screaming down the walls.
What sort of curse is this?!
How could she let someone from the filthy prison join us in this house? And I can't believe dad agreed to this.
I'm not going to school tomorrow. I'm going to be here when the criminal comes.
I'll make sure he doesn't do anything crazy to hurt us. Especially pineapple.
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(Next morning)
I struggled to keep my eyes open as the sound of the alarm ringing filled my ears. I can't believe I spent the whole night watching different dance moves.
I have to perfect my steps and defeat Madison. I have to beat her at free styling.
I succeeded in taking a bath and getting dressed for the day. I had already informed Alex and Zoe that I wouldn't come to school today.
There was no sign of mom or dad and I settled down for a lonely breakfast with pineapple.
I'm glad I didn't have a nightmare concerning the ex convict that would be coming to live with us today.
He must be rough and dirty.
God! I just can't imagine how disgusting he would be.
I'm gonna create boundaries around the house. There's no way he's permitted to touch things around here. And I would never let him touch me.
Suddenly, there was sound of cars driving into the compound. I stopped eating and got up from the seat.
I ambled to the window to see who it was. Pineapple kept barking excitedly.
*The guest is here!* Amber, the maid said running towards the door.
I tightened my fist as I watched the cars park accordingly.
The criminal's here.
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Rissa's povI kept staring as the car doors opened and some men stepped out. God! They're so huge. How's one of them under eighteen???I was yet to conclude when someone else came out of the car and he seemed to be the last.I was amazed by his black curly hair. It was really shiny like he shampooed it two four seven!I folded my arms. So, which of them is the prisoner or should I say, ex convict??I returned back to the chair when they started proceeding towards the house. I hurried up with the meal and the maid cleared the table."Where's my dad?" I asked her after she was done."He left for Massachusetts immediately he arrived this morning" She replied putting the plates on an empty stroller.My lips curved into a frown as she walked away. Dad traveled again and I didn't even get to spend time with him like I wanted.When will he ever be there for me,
Rissa's pov:I folded my hands and stared as he carried pineapple in his hands. I just couldn't hide the feeling that I was greatly disappointed.I think getting rid of this guy would be a tough mission.He began walking towards me and I noticed his steps was like that of some rich dude. It vaguely reminded me of Lucas, the president's son."I think this is yours" He said calmly and I scoffed. This outrageous!I looked away and luckily, my personal maid was passing by carrying a basket."Vivian!" I yelled irascibly and she raced to us."Yes dear" She replied cheerful as always."Take pineapple and give her a thorough bath. I want her scrubbed and washed with the best soap you can find! Then, dry her up immediately and give her a second bath! Do you understand?!" I rasped irritated.Her face dropped.I'm sure she knows I'm angry and def
Rissa's pov:The photo was just enough to leave a grimace on my face. How long has mom been keeping disgusting photos of Mykel and I hugging??"Isn't it cute?" She asked grinning from ear to ear."I think we should burn it" I chimed and mom shot me a scalding look."I've been keeping these photos for more than 13 years now, not even you - Rissa will destroy them. Now sit down" She ordered and I slumped on the seat.Mykel had no choice but to sit beside me since there was just three seats at the table strictly for mom, dad and I.Our dinner was served and just as I was about to dig in, mom's voice emerged."So, like I said earlier, you both will be introducing yourselves properly. And I would gladly watch you two do it. We'll start from you, Rissa. Tell us your hobbies and favorite things so Mykel would get to know. And it'll be helpful for me too because I don't know those things".
Rissa's pov:The school was heavily guarded with top security officers and marshalls. This was because the only kids that attended the school belonged to a wealthy and influential families.The principal wouldn't want to risk a student being kidnapped or attacked under her watch. Before a car drives into the school, it must be searched thoroughly and every individual would be scanned of weapons of any kind.My car arrived at the school gate before Mykel's. I refused to ride to school with him so mom had another car prepared for him.I'm trying so hard to accept the fact that he would be staying with us for months despite the fact that he is from jail.It's not a good thing, it never is.Probably, He's pretending to be quiet and self reserved but inside, He's a fire breeding dragon... Mykel's pov:We finally passed through the check point and
Rissa's pov:Mykel looked shy and nervous. The entire students around fixed their eyes on him like he was some alien or something.Alex and Zoe weren't an exception.Jesus Christ!! This is getting too much.If only they knew he has been in a juvenile detention center for years. They wouldn't even let him get into this school. Mykel's pov:I summoned courage and turned away from the multiple eyes that had me roped.I needed to keep me moving. Otherwise, I'd go crazy.I bumped into a boy on my way in who had glasses on. He's hair was curly and thick and you'd almost think he's an Indian.My eyes dropped to his books that has crashed on the floor. We both stooped to pick it up at the same time.At least he's not staring at me like I had two heads."Sorry, I wasn't looking" He said, his hands shaking
Mykel's pov:I was so glad that I wasn't classmates with Rissa. My classroom was right next to hers just like our bedrooms.My new classroom is quiet and we barely up to ten. Just the way I wanted it.I took a seat at the back row before setting out the contents in my schoolbag.Rissa's mom also mentioned getting a new cellphone just for me. As much as I would like being under her care, I would also want to return back to Korea.I can't stay here forever neither do I need to adjust to this life.Its not going to end and from the way I see it, Rissa's going to get me into trouble with her awkward hatred for me.I felt a tap on the shoulder and I looked to see who it was. Oh! Austin.What's he doing here??"Seems like we are both in makeup class" He chimed into my thoughts."Makeup class??" I asked curiously."Yeah...this class is made es
Mykel's pov:"I'm serious, let's go" Austin groused persistently.The boys had already noticed my presence and they quickly stopped torturing the girl.She gathered her wears and ran off with tears allover her face. I sighed and took my coat from Austin.The boys started leaving and were practically hiding their faces.That's not usual. I was expecting them to pick a fight. Its been a while since I exercised my knuckles.We hurried up and left the place after using the restroom. Lunch time must be over by now."Do you wanna know why they left you?" Austin asked sauntering behind me."They thought I must be the son of someone important so before they attack, they'd find out my background to avoid their father to loose their jobs" I replied and his jaw dropped."You're so smart, bro! That's totally the reason. This school is full of weirdos. Poor girl. Imagine what would
Mykel's pov:"I'm serious, let's go" Austin groused persistently.The boys had already noticed my presence and they quickly stopped torturing the girl.She gathered her wears and ran off with tears allover her face. I sighed and took my coat from Austin.The boys started leaving and were practically hiding their faces.That's not usual. I was expecting them to pick a fight. Its been a while since I exercised my knuckles.We hurried up and left the place after using the restroom. Lunch time must be over by now."Do you wanna know why they left you?" Austin asked sauntering behind me."They thought I must be the son of someone important so before they attack, they'd find out my background to avoid their father to loose their jobs" I replied and his jaw dropped."You're so smart, bro! That's totally the reason. This school is full of weirdos. Poor girl. Imagine what would