Chapter 4
"Hey," The Demigod spoke.
"Hey Zach, This is the silly girl that was staring at you" Anelle introduced me and she started laughing.
Why Would she introduce me in such a way? I prayed for the ground to swallow.
"Hey I'm Zach Lane, " He said with a smile and stretched his hands for a handshake.
His smile was cute, making me want to see his set of teeth. He had slight dimples, which were almost invisible.
The height I was dying to see earlier was standing in front of me. I could bet he was 6ft tall.
"Gracie Hart," I said while stretching my hand for the handshake.
I could feel his slender finger as we shook hands.
"Well, We think we should get going," Anelle said, separating our hands.
Anelle gave me a filthy look.
I wasn't flirting with him and I wished I could tell her there.
"Yeah sure' Where are you headed?" Zach asked Anelle and me as we walked toward his car.
I walked behind them so I could hardly hear their conversation.
I walked behind to have a back view of Zach.
Zach was wearing blue jeans and a black shirt.
The jeans showed how long his legs were.
He had a nice butt too.
His looks were too good to be true and he is also nice, I don't think any guy will leave their comfort zone to help Anelle and me.
He is not even a friend of Anelle just high school mates.
" Does he even have a fault?" I asked myself.
Zach and Anelle were already waiting for me beside Zach's car by the time I got there.
We entered the car and Zach started to drive. I sat in the passenger's seat, But Anelle protested with her eyes but I didn't mind.
"I think I'll get home before Racie," Anelle said to Zach turning back to wink at me. S A filthy wink though.
Anelle called me Racie when Zach was there. I wished to drag her blond hair hard and out of her scalp.
"Racie, is that your nickname?" Zach asked, turning his head to look at me with a smile on his face.
I looked away, Playing with the tip of Zach's hoodie with my fingers.
" yeah, it's horrible" I replied
I wanted to say more than that, To yell at Anelle for calling me that name, But couldn't.
I guess maybe it was because of Zach. His presence made me a little shy, although I'm not the shy type.
"It's not horrible, I like it, Can I call you Racie too?" He asked, smiling.
"Yeah sure," I said with a giggle
"I gave her that nickname actually," Anelle said.
She wanted Zach and me to talk, that's why she's going home before me too.
Zach did not give her a reply, Instead, he gave her a warm smile.
"I'm good at giving nicknames right?" Anelle asked Zach and me trying to get into a conversation. I noticed she talks a lot and I hate it
"Yeah, you are," Zach said, still smiling.
The smile kept melting my heart.
I looked at Anelle to see the reaction on her face. She was grinning. Anelle made it obvious she loves a compliment.
Everyone loves complicated though.
I looked around and didn't know where we were headed.
" Where are we going, " I asked looking out through the windows.
"Well, I asked where you guys were headed, And you didn't answer so I'm taking Anelle home first. Maybe you will tell me where you are going during lunch, " Zach said, taking a U-turn.
My eyes widened.
Zach just asked me to eat lunch with him, I blushed hard. I used my hands to cover my cheeks so it wouldn't be obvious that I was blushing.
Anelle gave me a side eye and winked at me through the side mirror.
"It's past lunchtime, I want to get a new phone too. I replied. I just hoped it didn't seem as if I was turning him down.
" Your phone is bad? is it?" Anelle asked.
That was the first time Anelle was calling my full name. I know she thinks I'm a desperate girl because It seemed like I was flirting with Zach.
But I wasn't. Although Zach had talked with me more, He brought up the conversations we had since.
"It fell into the toilet, I thought I told you" I replied.
He stopped the car, I guessed we were already at Anelle's house.
"Thanks, Zach and keep my baby girl safe," Anelle said, looking at me.
I don't think she meant what she said, she was just trying to be nice I guess.
"Yeah sure," Zach said.
I noticed Zach doesn't talk a lot.
Anelle opened the car door and left.
"Come sit at the front," Zach said, it sounded like an order but his voice made it sweet.
"Okay," I said and went to the front. I just hoped Anelle wasn't watching from her window because I still felt her eyes staring at me.
He revised and turned the car around and started driving.
" Where do you intend to get a phone?" He asked
I was not comfortable though. I made sure he didn't notice.
"I think I will get it at the I-store," I replied.
"After you get your phone, Can we eat something? Because I'm starving, he asked using one hand to rub his stomach and the other to control the steering.
He grinned immediately after talking. I could finally see his sparkling teeth.
" yep sure" I replied with my head down looking at the floor of the car.
We went to the phone store in comfortable silence.
When we got to the phone store, I was about to come down but he held me.
I looked at him, our eyes meeting each other for the first time. He is just so cute.
"Well, let me get you the phone, Just tell me the kind of phone you need. If you want, you can make a transfer for me. He said searching for a pen and a piece of paper to write his account number.
" Why will you do that?" I asked confused.
"Anelle told me you were um… kinda having stomach troubles and just don't want to stress yourself out when I can do it. He stammered while saying all these, and scratched the back of his hair nervously.
" I'm fine," I said
"I insist but if you don't want me to, I'll respect your decision," He said.
He had finished writing his account number. I just dragged the piece of paper from his hand and started making the transfer.
"I guess that's your way of saying yes," He said, stepping out of the car.
I was bored and started searching his car for anything that can be played with.
I didn't know when my hands raised the driver's seat a little.
I brought out a picture.
I was shocked
I had to take a closer look at the picture.
The girl in the picture is my bestie.
What the fuck is Gem's picture doing in his car.
Hey dear esteemed readers, My room mate told me she didn't want me to feel sad , so she lied to me, her brother doesn't even know my name 😭😭😭, she mentioned me to her brother only once and he didn't even give me a thought. I fell seriously sick after that, I couldn't believe a spec like me was crushing on a boy that could not see me.
Chapter 5 What the fuck is Gem's picture doing in his care. He even had to hide it. That was very suspicious. When I saw him coming, I hid the picture where it was kept and tried to keep a straight face. "Hey," I said immediately after he entered the car. He arched his eyebrow giving me a confused look. "Is there a problem?" He asked I suck at pretending but I had to give it my best shot. "Yeah sure" I replied He wore his seatbelt before giving me the phone. I opened the phone. It was an iPhone, I kept the phone in my purse, as Zach started driving. "So where are we going?" I asked because I didn't want the ride to be silent. "Let me take you to Lane's food and snacks. He said with a smile on his face. His dimples showed faintly. "Wait, don't tell me that's your parent's restaurant?" I said with a grin "Well, It is " he laughed after saying this "You are taking me there because you aren't going to pay for the food," I said and we both started laughing.
CHAPTER SIX "I..I..I.." Abby tried to form a complete sentence but the words were stuck on her lips. She looked everywhere and the guards surrounding her began to come closer. She just tried to compose herself, although she didn't believe in God, she prayed silently for a breakthrough. "Wait, boys" Alpha ordered his boys, who stood immediately, in response to the order. He bent down and picked the pizza from the front. Immediately he picked up the pizza, it got stuck in his right palm. But Alpha didn't notice, he opened the pizza and found a little time bomb there, it counted in seconds. Without thinking, he tried pulling his hand from underneath the pizza box but his right palm got stuck and wasn't leaving. He raised his head to lash out at Abby and the realization dawned on me that the person standing in front of him was the notorious and heartless killer, serial 15. "What have you done you a witch?" he yelled, making Abby burst into uncontrollable laughter. A
CHAPTER SEVEN Abby raised her head from Amara's chest, she wiped the tears in her eyes off after hearing that there was something that could be done about the situation. "What are you planning to do?" She asked Amara, who immediately gave her a creepy smile. "Well we are going to arrange our clothes and get prepared for the fucking fundraiser party," Amara said very excitedly but she could see how it made Abby feel sad once again. Amara exhaled deeply, and drew closer to Abby again, "you are in the university of your dreams dear, you need to loosen up a little and a party can be the start" Amara said. Abby's heart was heavy for her sister, but she also knew deep down that Amara was right about the whole situation. Maybe she needs to loosen up a little, so people don't see her as boring. She gave Abby a weak smile and said, "I think you are right about that" "Of course, I'm always right, you dummy," Amara said, throwing a gown to Abby's face to make her giggle.
Chapter 8 Gracie's pov. I sluggishly picked up the phone, to read the text and the text was from Zach. I was feeling sleepy but I had to check it. I'll pick you up by 9:00 Am if you can wait. I covered my mouth so I won't scream out of excitement. I didn't reply to his message though. My phone was beside me when I slept off. ZACH'S POV I hope I didn't make the wrong decision of taking her to school tomorrow. That was the thought running through my head. I don't want to lead her on but she seemed desperate. The only wish I had was to see Gem once again. We met on my previous vacation and she was having a family problem which she didn't tell me about. I had my issues too that I didn't tell her. We had been so close then before she left. She didn't tell me where she lived, she only gave me her number before leaving. I missed the times we spent and I just want to see her again. No strings attached though, We h
CHAPTER TEN Gasps filled the room, as that had never happened before. Abby couldn't concentrate on the guy she was initially talking with. Frank lay on the fall unconscious as an ambulance came to take him for better medical care. Abby used her eyes to search around for Amara and Travis and cut them cuddling in a corner not minding the situation Frank just entered. Abby's face burned red as she matched to where they were. "You are fucking pathetic" she yelled, as she dragged Amara's hair. Amara wiggled in pain as she held Abby's hand to reduce the pain. With a little strength, Abby pushed Amara to sit in one corner and went straight to Travis. She grabbed him by his shirt and raised him. "Please put me down, people are watching you" Travis pleaded as his legs left the ground slowly, he wondered how a woman possessed such powers. Abby didn't utter a word, she raised her hand and was ready to punch Travis on the head, when Amara yelled, "Stop Abby, please Stop"
CHAPTER TEN "Did he break any bones?" Amara asked the doctor who had just attended to Frank. The doctor nodded and replied, "The blow to his head was a little severe, he is going to need someone close to pay close attention to him when he's being discharged" The doctor said with a warm smile. With that, the doctor left Amara. Amara rushed into Frank's ward, she found him lying on the bed with a bandage around his head. Frank felt shy and couldn't look Amara in the eye, he had never lost a fight and just because of Abby he lost one, and he lost very poorly. Frank had no idea of how he was going to face his coach or his team, he expected more from him and he failed them. Frank had bragged about all his wins to Abby and she might think less of him or so he thought. "Are you ashamed of me or you are ashamed that you lost?" Amara asked as she took a seat close to him. Amara noticed his discomfort and she searched for something that would make him change his mood. "You w
Chapter 11 "Gem??" I exclaimed in surprise. ZACH'S POV After dressing, I left the house without telling my mum goodbye. I got to my car and got in. After sitting in the driver's seat, I took out my phone from the back pocket of my black pants so I could call Gem and let her know I was already on my way. "Shit," I swore out loud. I had missed Gracie's calls, and I was sure she would be waiting for me. "I'm just a jerk," I said to myself, hitting my forehead with my palm. I quickly texted Anelle. Hey, I won't be able to pick up Gracie. Please let her know thank you. I didn't text Gracie because I knew she would be very disappointed. I'm sure she had been waiting for a long time because her first call was around 7:30 AM, and it was already 9:30 AM. When I was about to call Gem, Anelle's text popped up at the top screen of my phone, and it read: "Sure, Bas and I will pick her up since you have chosen to be a disappointment" I smiled unconsciously after readin
Chapter 12 "Are you into Gracie?" she asked. I almost choked at her question. "Nahhhh, we just met and I helped her based on a lucky guess that she is your bestie," I said. Soon we arrived at school after much talking and catching up during the drive to school. I parked in a space beside a white Camry car and I came down so I could quickly open the door for Gem so she could climb down. When I opened the door, I gave her my left hand so she placed her hand on mine unconsciously and came out. When she noticed that her hands were on mine, she dragged her hands away immediately and walked past me. I smiled; she said she doesn't like clingy people and she classifies hand-holding as a clingy manner. I remembered I asked her about her boyfriend, and she said she had never held him and doesn't like PDA (Public Display of Affection). "Gem," someone screamed from beside us. It sounded like Gracie. We turned in the opposite direction simultaneously to see who