LOGINSia's Pov This was not even a bad idea. I sat in the front row of the court and watched. Knight could be seen holding up his tripod, he was setting it up so that his fans could watch. What did he even gain from doing this? On the other hand was Richard, whom I didn't give a fuck about. At least, for now. He sat at a corner and spoke to some of the guys who also belonged to this team. And then, the entrance door opened - Mr. Smithfield stepped in with a smile. Everywhere went silent, Knight had successfully arranged his phone on the tripod stand while other students rushed to greet Mr. Smithfield whom they hadn't seen for a very long time. “Thank you. Thank you.” My stepfather smiled at them and suddenly caught sight of me. Then he walked in my direction. “Uhm—” I sat up. “Hi, Mr. Smithfield.” He looked right and left before moping at me. “Good afternoon, Sia. Don't you have classes?” He leaned closer, sitting next to me even. “I thought we talked about keeping this a secret.” H
Richard's Pov Almost a month since my dad got married to Sharon, and not a single ear outside the new family, and even Amy's has heard a thing. I didn't care if the people knew about it. Or not. I shouldn't care, rather. But I cared because I was in a fake relationship with the daughter of my stepmother. How can I explain that to the public? My dad, by now, should know about it. He should be aware of the fake relationship even though it was very real to the people. But he didn't know anything about it, yet. Not when he paid less attention to the people outside the team. Good for me, strangely. “Good morning, Dad.” “Good morning, Richard.” He greeted me. “Training resumes today. Tell your brother.” He sipped tea from a mug. I wasn't hungry, so there was no need to sit back with them at the dining table. “Come to the field on time, mm?” “Of course, Dad. You shouldn't bother.” “I trust you, son.” “Good morning, Sharon.” Finally, I greeted. “Good morning, Richard. How're y
Sia's Pov Finally. Another week arrived. Unlike last week, I was ready to return to school. Amy left the house the day before yesterday, after that meeting with mom and Mr. Smithfield, but the good thing was: we would see each other again, and spend time together. “Good morning, ma'am.” “Good morning.” I greeted the housekeeper. “What would you like to eat this morning?” She watched me settle into one of the chairs - literally the only chair I had been sitting on since I came into the mansion. For once, I hadn't settled in the living room. The only place I found comfortable was my room - and the dining area because I needed food to grow. “Ma'am?” “Yes.” I settled into the chair and looked up. “What's available? I don't know what is—” “Toast and tea, ordinary bread, even coffee. There are pancakes if you want some. Some eggs for bread if you care for any, ma'am.” Oh. That was a lot. “Thank you, Rachel. Normal bread and eggs work. I'll take coffee for toppings. Is that okay?
Sia's Pov In less than one week, I had settled completely into the large mansion. With help from Amy, of course. She made sure she came over after school hours and spent time with me, assisting with anything I believed needed assistance. “What would I do without you?” “Everything.” She answered back, dropping the bucket of paint on the ground. “Your room is ready, don't you think? Or are there more changes you would like to make to it?” She looked around and I was shaking my head. The room didn't need any changes. None that I could think of. Compared to how it was when I moved in, this one was better. And for some reason, I was happy to be here. It made me smile and nod, leading me to Amy's side. “You haven't mentioned this marriage to anyone, have you?” I asked when I caught up with her. “Did anyone ask of me on campus?” “No, I wouldn't do that, Sia. No one has asked of you. But there are people who ask each other about the twins. They love him more than you.” “Of course, they
Amy's Pov “Sia?” I pushed my way through the entrance without knocking. The main door was opened, after all. “Where the hell have you been?” I let out a sigh of relief at the sight of my best friend. “Don't tell me you've been running from school because of a kiss with Mr. Smithfield's son.” All this while, while I talked, I didn't know someone else was with us. Its movement made me look in the right direction and I noticed one of the twins. “Uh, which one of them are you? And what are you doing here with her?” “Come here.” Sia grabbed me by the arm before I could get an answer. “We have to talk.” “Yes, Sia. We have a lot to talk about.” Leaving Knight or Richard in the living room, we were locked in her room already. “What the fuck is going on and where have you been?!” I sat on the bed, inspecting my best friend with my eyes. “What's going on, Sia Lancaster?” “There's something I have to tell you.” And silence ruled the space. Confusion was an understatement of what I had on
Sia's Pov “Where the hell have you been?!” Amy. She was at it again, speaking to me as an elder sister would. “I was at your place, but you weren't there. Are you with Richard?” No way. This wasn't the right way to announce the news. It was better if it happened face-to-face, during a conversation. At the same time, I couldn't help but wonder what her reaction would be. “Sia? I'm talking to you.” “Y—yes, Amy. Sorry, I'm not around. But I'd be soon. Maybe stop by at your place on my way back to this house. How about that?” She heaved a sigh. I could hear it clearly. “Okay, fine.” She announced. “How long?” “I'll be there soon. You don't worry.” Then the call ended. I let out a sigh and was on my feet, a smile appearing on my face. I loved it here, in a way. The room was big - so big, bigger than the one I used to live in. The only thing that gave me tension was my new family, new stepbrothers, and Knight, whom I loved. So I thought. A hand on the door snapped me out of my t







