“Um, why is Hayes glaring at you?" Jake asked Mila at the table.
“I guess he likes what he sees," she said loud enough for him to hear.
“Ha! you wish, I'd rather stick it in a hole than to fuck you, Ms fakey," he replied in the same tone, loud enough for everyone to hear.
There were murmurs of 'burns' and 'she deserves it' but she masked it with a dry laugh.
“I'll bet the hole doesn't get STDs from you since you can't help but stop sticking it in every skirt you see," she smirked at him.
“Scowls don't look good on you, Miller." she winked at him.
“At least I get laid, but you never have ever since Ace Smith, does that ring a bell?" he laughed walking off.
Ace was a sour topic for Mila and her friends. He was a past she wanted to keep buried, but it seems that won't be the case anymore now that Hayes had brought it up.
The whole cafeteria went silent as Mila and her friends walked out.
“You crossed the lineman," Austin spoke up.
“She started it and I am finishing it, besides what's your problem?" Hayes asked, getting mad.
“His problem is that Ace raped her, he forced himself on her and you know that that's not something to joke about." Mike chimed in.
“She shouldn't have started what she couldn't finish." he arrogantly added as Nina dumped a cup of coke over his head.
“That's for being a douche." she picked up her phone and walked off with Natalie.
“Hey, are you okay?" Willow asked her friend. They had ditched school after the cafeteria incident. Aaliyah was going to hitch a ride with Kiera.“I dunno, it's just ---" she was short of words.
“Why the hell would he bring that up?" Khalil angrily asked.
“I started it, he just wanted to get to me and he did." Mila defended.
"No, you didn't. You didn't bring up any of his buried past in this so why did he?" Jake asked.
“No need for blame games, just let it slide." Mila wrapped her arms around her body.
“Sleepover tonight, you, me and Aaliyah, maybe one of her friends too." Willow left no room for argument.
“I'd love the company." she smiled at her friend.
“We gotta go, take care of her Willow." Khalil hugged his friend and left with Jake.
Willow: Hey you've got plans tonight?
Aaliyah: Just hanging at home with Vanilla, why?
Willow: I was wondering if you girls were up for a sleepover at Mila's?
Aaliyah; That would be great, I heard what happened. Is she alright?
Willow: She would be.
Aaliyah; Okay, I will see you later.
“Texting Aaliyah?" Mila asked.
“Yeah, she'd be here with her new friend, Vanilla," Willow informed.
“Are you hungry?" Willow asked, sitting beside her.
“Yeah, let's go down to get something to eat, at least food would keep me sane," she smirked as they descended the staircase.
Hayes had looked for Mila and her friends all over the school but he couldn't find them. He had wanted to apologize for what he said earlier.He knew he had crossed the line immediately those words came out of his mouth. As much as she was at fault, no one should be reminded of something as horrible as that.
His phone vibrated as he answered his call. It was from his kid sister Vanilla.
“Talk to me," he added, frustrated.
“Hello to you brother," sarcasm dripped from her tone.
“What do you want V?" he asked again.
“Nothing, I just called to tell you I am going for a sleepover at Mila's house, she's my friend's sister's friend, her sister invited us over to keep her company because you couldn't keep your fat mouth shut." she fumed.
“Whatever, have fun." he dropped the call on her and walked to his car. His friends had gone home without him since he had football practice. They usually wait for him, but they were too mad at him to do so today.
“I guess it's me ---
“Hi, Hayes, can I hitch a ride with you?" Star, one of the cheerleaders asked. She was hot and had sexy curves.
“Of course you can." he bit his lower lip as she
joined him in the car.Maybe it wasn't a bad idea the guys didn't wait nor were Vanilla going for a sleepover. It's me and you babe tonight. He thought to himself.
“Where do you get off?" he asked after a while.
“I was thinking about your place," she unbuttoned her top.
“Next stop, Hayes Miller's residence." he drove faster as Star's giggles could be heard as he drove on, turning him on.
“That must be them," Willow said as she got the door.“ You never told me your sister was the president of the dance team and her best friend the co-president." Vanilla blurted out.
“You must be Vanilla, come on in." Willow ushered.
“Yeah, Vanilla Miller and before you slam the door in my face I'm sorry for what my brother did, he's just a jerk. Not really a fan of his though." Vanilla confessed.
“It's okay hunny, come in," Mila said as the girl came in letting out a sigh of relief.
“Thanks, I've not found luck making friends as soon as they find out Hayes is my brother. I've got mates, trying to hook up with him, sorry Aaliyah for not telling earlier. I really don't know what they see in him." Vanilla added.
“Not to be rude or something, have you seen the guy, he's hot...except he's the biggest jerk alive," Willow stated as a matter of fact.
“Pffff....I've seen better." Both Mila and Vanilla said.
“Jinx, you owe me a drink," Vanilla said.
“Are you serious?" Willow followed Mila into the kitchen.
“Yeah, Khalil's way hotter, bummer he's gay," Mila told her.
“Khalil is hot, but Hayes hotter...no point for arguing on this," she said carrying a bowl of caramel popcorn to the parlour, it was large enough for a sleepover.
Mila brought the drinks, chips and sweets to the centre table. Vanilla and Aaliyah had gone upstairs to have their bath and freshen up.
“Hey, are you feeling better now?" Willow asked.
“Much better than before," she smirked.
“Of course you do, girls, the movie marathon is about to start...what the heck are you both doing up there for so long?" Willow screamed at the top of her lungs.
“Jeez, calm down. Mama called and I was talking to her." Aaliyah joined them with Vanilla in tow.
“What did she want?" Willow asked.
“The usual, hello, hi, I sent some money bye talk." Aaliyah dismissed the convo.
She wasn't really a fan of her mom so was Willow, their mom hadn't been there for them for a while.
All she cares about was work, here, work there ana new arm candy for the week.
Willow had been like a mom to her baby sister, she was there for her every step of the way and she always is. She was glad to have her as a sister. The best in the whole world.
EpilogueOne year along the line… Hayes stood by the door of Maryse 'room admiring how she had curled up beside his girlfriend in a peaceful sleep. They were currently in their final year of university. Remy and Raine were engaged to be married in a couple of weeks. Willow and Neo had welcomed their quadruplets , three girls and a boy. After Kaia's disappearance, he had not heard anything about her. She had not reached out to him about Maryse. Though he did not want her to, she should have made an effort just to prove that she cared. "How long have you been standing there?" Mila asked. He hadn't noticed she was awake and watching him. " Um, for a couple of minutes," his ears turned pink. Mila chuckled at him carefully getting out of bed in order not to wake Maryse up. Phebe and Niel were going strong. She was helping him manage the family business by interning there. She was happy for her friend with how things were falling in place for her. Mila had never imagined being w
" Someone is glowing!" Blair playfully nudged her friend as they walked to class." I always glow," she shrugged." This is different honey, trust me. I think something else is making you glow, or should I say, someone instead?" she asked making her friend blush as she recalled memories of their sexcapade a few days ago." You're blushing!"" No, I'm not Blair," she pouted as they burst into laughter entering their lecture hall.Phebe hadn't returned from Phoenix yet, she was returning tomorrow and she couldn't wait to hear all that her friend had to say.They had a whole lot to talk about and she couldn't wait. The excitement alone was killing her"Do you have to go?" Niel leaned by the door of his bedroom as he watched his girl pack for her flight." As much as I don't want to, babe you know I gotta go." she walked towards him pecking him at the corner of his lips." I know, but, like can't you switch schools or something?" he playfully asked in a cute voice." No, no babe. I can't,
" How's Phoenix baby girl?" Mila asked Phebe as soon as she answered the phone." It's beautiful, great actually," she answered grinning from ear to ear on the phone." Seems like someone is treating you nice, yes?" she asked about her brother." He is, and I am amazed at how fast a person could change. He's everything I've ever wanted in a man now," Phebe blushed making Mila 'awwwn' at the other end of the line." Yeah, babe, I will call you back in a few. He's taking me out on a surprise. I will update you on whatever happens. Say hi to lover boy for me," she added hanging up the call.Hayes walked into the apartment feeling tired and worn out. He had a terrible day at school and practice and wasn't in the mood for anything else apart from food and sleep." Hayes, are you okay?" she asked him as she met him in the kitchen getting food for himself after a quick shower." I'm fine," he answered walking past her." Babe, you don't look good. What happened?" Mila asked again. Aside from
“ Get a room love birds!” Willow screamed at Hayes and Mila from the penthouse. Hayes and Mila stood at the shore of the beach sucking each other’s faces off.They had traveled out to one of Khalil’s father’s penthouse which was close to the beach. They needed to bond before they headed back to school the following week. Mila smiled at her friends while walking along the shore with her boyfriend. Phebe, Willow, and Khalil stood looking down at them and Raine and Rémy. “ Aren’t you both joining them for some fun?” Willow asked them.“ Nope,” they both replied popping the ‘p’“ Besides, breakfast is ready. We better start heading inside,” Khalil announced. “ Breakfast is ready love birds!” Phebe yelled at the top of her lungs notifying the couples by the shore. “ Coming!” Mila replied as they headed for the house." Excuse me, let me take this," Phebe said walking out to answer the call as her friends sat at the table eating breakfast." Is she going to be okay?" Khalil asked after
“ Babe...Mila, I am tired of the back and forth between both of us. It's clear we both like each other but are too hotheaded to confess how we feel to each other. But, I am going to have to risk it. I've loved you from the latter part of our senior year till now and the love I have for you keeps growing each time I meet you. We've been on dates, been there for each other and all. All I want to ask is would you do me the honors of being my girlfriend?” Hayes asked her.“ You know you can do it in person instead of talking to a mirror and you know she will say yes right?” Mila said behind him smiling. He was too shocked to say anything because he wasn’t expecting her to be in the door way. She just walked majestically towards him and kissed him square on the lips before saying “ Hayes Miller, I would love to be your girlfriend,”“ It’s about damn time,” he replied making her chuckle.“ But I have a question,” she smiled mischievously.“ Please don’t ask why I was speaking to a mirror,”
“ Just listen to what he has to say Phebs,” Mila said to her friend. Phebe had attended the wedding and was spending the holidays with Mila.“ Why should I?” she asked frustrated pacing up and down the hotel room.“ Because he’s bugging me and most importantly, because you like him. No matter how you deny the fact, you do like him and I think he likes you too,”“ Why doesn’t he say it? He seems uncertain on what he wants Mila,” she tried convincing her.“ Honestly, I don’t know. I can’t tell, perhaps you can talk to him for answers,” Mila suggested. “ I will...eventually,” she murmured walking into the bathroom.Willow stood by the window staring at the gorgeous view in front of her. She never imagined herself being where she was today. “ A penny for your thoughts Mrs. Bennett?” her husband asked standing right behind her. Mrs. Bennett, she liked how the name sounded in her ears. “ I’m just counting how blessed I am,” she answered facing her husband, holding his waist in the proce