Isabella is tired of having a standard day to day life.But what she doesn't realise is that what she does already is not as boring as she claims.HackerCoderJust a few of the many names she's been called, well not her by her alias Sphinx.Not many know of her alterego, but what happens when a face to face is requested and she has no other choice? Can she trust the bad boy?________________________________ James' seeks adventure but already has a life filled with it.Insure of the next step...But what about when some unexpected nerdy girl throws him off course.Gang work suddenly becomes more wanted than ever.
Lihat lebih banyakChapter 1
Understanding Isabella
Seventeen.
17 years of life.
17 years of waiting.
Waiting for this boring life to have... well
life.
Everyday it’s just the same damn thing. Wake-up, school, sleep. I have been doing this school thing for most of my life and I can’t say it's fun. I have but only two friends. Who are amazing! Let’s just say I’m not that popular. I’m more on the nerdy side—well if dumb nerds exist.
I’ve been lying in bed for over an hour now and school starts in 2 hours.
7:45 am every day.
Which means I have two hours of exercise and coding. I’m not some workout maniac or anything, but I much prefer to be able to throw a punch if needed. And as for the coding, I work under an alias for gangs around the country. When I say gangs, I’m talking about small mafias, gangs, larger groups of law breakers and anyone that pays good.
No one knows my real name- to them I’m Sphinx.
Weird? I know, but I’ve always loved ancient Egypt, so I thought why not. My friends and family are not aware of my dealings with gangs. They’re under the impression that I sell malware and software support apps to small companies.
They seem some of the money, and by them, I mean my family – family. Strange things aren’t they, generally fucked up to say the least. But sometimes they put on facades. Like mine for instance, I live with my mother, father, and my little sister.
Cute right? ... yeah no.
I have two older brothers, and when I say older, I mean I’m 17 turning 18 soon and they’re in their early thirties. My father was married before, so technically my brothers are only half, but I prefer not to say that he met my mother after; so, their age gap is hefty.
My mom is fourteen years younger than my father.
I remember being about 15 and wanting my older brothers to live with us and to fight and act like siblings do, I remember wanting a grandma who bakes chocolate chip cookies and I can share my secrets with...
But no, I got stuck with brothers who don’t speak to me,
Why?
I wouldn’t know. And a grandma who is too busy playing housewife and pretending she’s still a newlywed wife with a dead-beat son and her ex-fiancé. Yes, I said ex, they are still in contact for reasons which are very unclear.
It’s been an hour since I woke up and now, I’m exhausted, and I haven’t even been to school yet! I’ve been punching and kicking that damn punching bag. Which is in a medium sized room I built on top of my garage, it's stable and strong enough to be a small apartment, it's where I code and workout. Like I did this morning and now I’m sweaty as fu-
Sorry for my French I meant fudgenuggets.
6:45 am
Ugh... I still must shower and catch a bus to school. Our bathroom, which is shared between everyone in the house, isn’t that big. It’s only a shower - which is separate from the bath – a toilet and a small basin. Although there are large mirrors on either side of the bathroom.
Stepping into the hot shower I feel all my tense muscles relax. Personally, I don’t mind hot showers, but cold showers relax me more physically and mentally. With that I turn off the hot tap and allow ice like water to bite at my skin. The feeling unnerving yet somewhat relaxing.
Getting out of the shower I walk to my room, in a towel. My mother wakes up at around 7:00 and my father when I leave the house, so I’m still basically alone. I still have just under an hour to get to school, considering I took a quick 5-minute shower.
Getting dressed in the morning has never been a hassle for me. I practically wear the same thing every day. Combat boots, jeans and a hoodie or cropped hoodie when I’m feeling spontaneous.
Which happens once a year... yay me and my tons of self-confidence!
Can you hear that sarcasm? Yeah definitely sarcasm...
To give you a visual of what I see in the mirror... um
I’ve got dark brown hair that rests on my waist when straight and mid back when curly. My equally dark brown eyes matching my hair with a dark sky kind of glow when I’m happy. My skin is of a somewhat light caramel. I’m what some call short and other tall with my 5”7 height and slightly slim body I suppose.
After combing out my wet hair and tying a quick pony, I quickly grab my bag and phone before heading out and locking the door behind. The walk to the bus stop is close to ten minutes. Leaving me enough time to try and figure out some new code on my phone since I didn’t take a break from the punching bag this morning.
I heard about this new job that might be coming up since there’s this big heist that’s coming up soon. Nobody really knows other than the gang pulling the heist. They want to steal drugs from another gang to get even for, for what- I’m not sure.
Tsssss
As I arrive at the bus stop, the bus's doors swing open revealing Andy. He’s been driving me to school since I was 14 and feels more like an uncle than any of my actual blood relatives.
“Morning Issa,” he chirps as I climb the steps, he’s always happy it’s amazing.
“Morning Andy, how’s Kelly doing?” I smile sympathetically.
Kelly is Andy’s wife, she’s diabetic and she’s always been fine but last week something happened. She fainted; it wasn’t extreme but at the time I’m sure it felt chilling. It sorts of shows you how things can change in a matter of seconds.
“She’s great,” he says as I take my seat in the front- close to the window.
“Doctor said she forgot one of her daily doses that’s all. She came home yesterday actually.” His voice lights up at the end of his sentence.
“I’m happy to hear that, I hope everything gets better,” I say, not really knowing what to say.
One of the best things about Andy is that he gets me, he understands when I want to talk and when I don’t. and currently I’m not really in the mood to chat, he can tell and so he just smiles in the mirror and silence ensues us for the rest of the ride.
[Chapter 29]~Sinfull righteousness~ I kissed Cole. Not a big deal, I'm not freaking out. Pffffft... No not me. It's not like that was my first kiss, with a egotistical jerk. Ahaaaa! Fuck my life, I should just go home. Or I could drink myself silly... But knowing my parents they'll be home early so it's better not to be hungover, which would be ten times worse for me being inexperienced and all. I feel lost. °°° The house is pitch black, Coles mom is probably... "You do realize who you're fornicating with, don't you?" a deep rumble sounds from my left. A dark figure lounges on the sofa, seeming
[Chapter 28]~Devils have soft lips ~"What's a pretty girl like you doing on her own?"I was strongly hoping not to be approached at this party, the way I was at the other one where someone almost vomited on, me thanks to Cole.Turning left slightly I meet Theo's eyes, as he leans against the fridge - beer in hand. He's been in my physics class since grade 10, and I'm very certain he knows who I am because I'm constantly answering Mr Jenkins questions. He's a wallflower, nice to everyone but not overly nice. Most people know him, but he's not like the snobbish popular kids at my school."Oh, umm hi?" It wasn't meant to be a question.But he doesn't seem to see my lack of communication skills and continues to try to start up a conversation with me. For some reason..."So, what school do you go to?" Theo asks.This could go one of t
(Shorter Chapter, sorry)[Chapter 27]~Liver Failure is real~"Where were you?" Justin asks.I think back to the awkward encounter that just took place. Dolores had called her friend, whose name was actually Sailor. It was weird seeing the girl that Dolores thought I'd be 'perfect' for. And she also made a point of telling Sailor this as well. Sailor had scrutinised me with a heavy gaze.I've never felt so naked, and she made a point to look a my lack of chest that Justin let hang out. Gosh! I don't want that to happen again. I've never had it happen with anyone but Dolores and her friend were both very confident. Boys have never paid attention to me so why would she?I was shocked at how Dolores could be so happy and bubbly after a traumatic experience but she didn't seem phased one bit. Is that norma
[Chapter 26]~You look lesbian~"In all the years I've known you, you've always been stressed out. If it wasn't school and trying to get okay marks then you were trying to finish a job to help your parents out. Lord alone knows what that job is." Andy pauses as he takes a turn, while I try to ignore his remark about my attempts to just make it to below average marks, turning into the road of Alanon High. Not far from Crown High, there's a football game happening there tonight. I'm not too big on school rivalry, everyone takes it so seriously. Were gonna die one day anyway.That was a morbid thought..."What I'm trying to say is, let loose for a little bit, before you know it you're holding a walking stick and everything's gone." He turns to me, stopping in front of the school.I sigh softly and give him a gentle smile.
[Chapter 25]~Slur--pee~{Let's stay in Coles POV ?}"Okay, safe."Zack rides off, leaving Isabella and I on my doorstep. She turns to open the door, its only Sunday so she's still here; for another week. My mother went to bed quite a while ago, well before we left."Can I make tea?" Isabella asks timidly.Rolling my eyes in response I nod, hurrying up to my room. Hardly sparing her a glance.After placing all the knives and Isabellas computer down in their little hiding spots, I walk back down the stairs. Isabella sits on the couch sipping tea, I'm assuming. Her laptop rests on her lap as she types with one hand.The floorboards of the old house creak as I make my way to the front door. Freddie's having a party tonight, drinks, drugs, random tattoo artists; just what I nee
[Chapter 25]~Slur--pee~{Let's stay in Coles POV ?}"Okay, safe."Zack rides off, leaving Isabella and I on my doorstep. She turns to open the door, its only Sunday so she's still here; for another week. My mother went to bed quite a while ago, well before we left."Can I make tea?" Isabella asks timidly.Rolling my eyes in response I nod, hurrying up to my room. Hardly sparing her a glance.After placing all the knives and Isabellas computer down in their little hiding spots, I walk back down the stairs. Isabella sits on the couch sipping tea, I'm assuming. Her laptop rests on her lap as she types with one hand.The floorboards of the old house creak as I make my way to the front door. Freddie's having a party tonight, drinks, drugs, random tattoo artists; just what I nee
[Chapter 24]~Yellow Head~His head covered by a wet potato sack, the water drips coolly down his shoulders, wetting his shirt in the process. I'm quite surprised at how agile and quiet the men and women were, only a few guards were injured and knocked out and you couldn't even hear them.Cole and Zack quietly instruct them what needs to be done and leave them to transport the leader of the Halcóns back to Scorpion territory and base. I'm surprised at how little of a fight he put up, but I'm guessing they really did a number on him, by the way he's being dragged limply and judging by the blood dripping down his white shirt.The men and woman split off from us and head in a different direction. The boys and I continue to trek a few more metres before coming to the car we hid on the side of the road a few properties over.
[Chapter 23]~Phsychotic~"And then he just left?" Harmony voices her thoughts aloud."Yip." I say popping the p."And what did you say to the vomit dude?" She queries although it's hard to hear her over the loud music, even though we are at the back."I was so scared he was going to vomit on me. I just ran." I recall the last hour of my life.Harmony bursts out laughing, to the point of needing to clutch her stomach. The people hanging around the backyard turn to look at us, most of them too stoned to comprehend anything but they're still able to give us dizzy looking dirty looks."Keep quiet oh my lord Harmony people are starring at us." I whisper harshly to her.While I was wondering the front porch Harmony approached me and we some how hit it off. She doesn't attend my school, quite bubbly if I say so myself. I had to make up a story as to how I came about the party.Harmony seems nice but too bubbly for my liking, I truly hope I never see her again."Hey? So I have a perpetual lac
[Chapter 23]~Phsychotic~"And then he just left?" Harmony voices her thoughts aloud."Yip." I say popping the p."And what did you say to the vomit dude?" She queries although it's hard to hear her over the loud music, even though we are at the back."I was so scared he was going to vomit on me. I just ran." I recall the last hour of my life.Harmony bursts out laughing, to the point of needing to clutch her stomach. The people hanging around the backyard turn to look at us, most of them too stoned to comprehend anything but they're still able to give us dizzy looking dirty looks."Keep quiet oh my lord Harmony people are starring at us." I whisper harshly to her.While I was wondering the front porch Harmony approached me and we some how hit it off. She doesn't attend my school, quite bubbly if I say so myself. I had to make up a story as to how I came about the party.Harmony seems nice but too bubbly for my liking, I truly hope I never see her again."Hey? So I have a perpetual lac
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