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Eleven

BETH- PASTTo me, my social awkwardness has never been more glaringly obvious as it is now. As usual, no one pays me any mind while they stand in clusters, catching up after summer break, gossiping about who did what.I try to convince myself that I do not care, that seniors should have better things on their mind than idle gossip. This is my final year to leave my mark in high school, and Alex or not, I will leave my mark!I walk with purpose towards class, ignoring the snicker I hear as I pass. If Alex were here, she'd challenge whoever had laughed, but while I would not challenge them, I would also not be ashamed of my fashion sense. I tuck a lock of hair back and continue on my journey.Even though I try not to, I've overheard at least four groups gossiping about the hot new senior. I smirk at the nearest pair, only to recognize cheerleaders. Then I cringe. Where there's cheerleaders, there's always jocks.When I see the familiar outline of Todd Williams, my ex-boyfriend, I duck i

Twelve

BETH- PRESENTI've had this recurring fantasy for a while. In my fantasy, while shopping, my hand and that of a super-hot mystery man reach for the same item and then I'll look into his eyes and smile coyly. The rest will, as they say, be history.But reality is a bitch.When my fantasy comes to life, I am reaching for a box of tampons at the same time as him. I give him my rehearsed coy smile before my brain catches up to the irony of the situation; he doesn't use tampons, duh. I instantly recoil in mortification.Then he smiles at me and I'm lost. I must have been gaping at his frowning face when he suddenly speaks. "Rainbow?" His incredibly sexy voice drawls and my heart skips a beat as the nickname evokes several erotic, as well as nostalgic memories. My eyes travel upwards, into the baby blue eyes that I can never forget."Beck!" I exclaim and his smile deepens, revealing his dimples. “I thought that was you.” He beams. As he speaks, he adds the tampons to an almost full shopping

Thirteen

BETH- PRESENTWhen Alex called to invite me out to dinner, I was excited about seeing her. A month has passed since I last saw her and even though we stay in touch via calls and FaceTime, I miss her. Her job is very demanding, and I envy her resourcefulness. I try not to compare the dullness of my routine job to hers that involves constant traveling, but I fail.I arrive at the restaurant with a minute to spare and use the time to collect myself before her arrival. The place is warm and cozy, just the kind of place I'd expect Alex to pick."Hey Martian, sorry I'm late." Alex greets me. My smile sputters off when I see who is beside her. "Sorry to spring this on you, but Soph insisted on coming."I recognise her immediately as the exotic brunette that had been shopping with Beck. After my brain plays connect the dots, I exclaim without thinking. "You are his sister!" She chuckles as they sit. "I am the sister, and the girlfriend. Pleased to meet you, you may call me Sofia." I shake her

Fourteen

BETH- PRESENTWhen I wake up, my stomach makes itself present in the most unpleasant ways, and I'm rushing to bend over the toilet bowl immediately. I sit on my bathroom floor for a few minutes, waiting for it to settle. However, after cleaning my teeth, the smell of my usual morning coffee has me running for it again.I must be coming down with something, I think; remembering the fancy food I forced myself to eat the previous day. Thankfully, it is Saturday and I don't have to go to work. I prepare myself for the drive to Mary’s; I had promised to visit.As usual, she is waiting outside for my arrival. She looks more frail than she had last month, and when I hug her, her bones are more pronounced.“Are you really alright?” I ask her. “To be honest, I have been feeling off lately.” She admits. “Have you been to the doctor’s?” She scoffs at my question. “What for? Old people are sick all the time.” “No they are not. Chase’s grandma is eighty and she isn’t sickly.” “I don’t feel that ba

Fifteen

BETH- PRESENTI panic -dial her number. My hands are shaking so much; I drop the phone twice before managing to put the call through to Alex. Luckily, she answers on the first ring."Where are you! Why haven't you been answering?" She queries. "Is she okay?" I ask instead. There is a scuffle on the other end and Sofia's voice comes on."Hi Beth. Mary had a little incident this morning, but she is okay now. She called Alex when she couldn't reach you. They have her on observation, and may need to keep her for the night." "Oh thank God! I will be there as soon as I can. Thank you."I try to sound as relaxed as she had, but I fail. She managed to give me information without giving anything away. If her plan was to reduce my panic, she failed because immediately I get off the phone, I rush out like a mad woman and gun my car."Please be okay. Please be okay." I repeat the mantra on the long drive to her. When I reach the waiting room Alex and Sofia are, I throw my arms around Alex but she

Sixteen

BETH- PRESENTThe day Mary is discharged from the hospital, while cleaning her room in preparation for her return, I find her prescription for the blood pressure. When I confront her about it, she brushes aside my concerns and assures me she was fine and didn't need the drugs. For that reason, I promise to FaceTime her everyday day to watch her take the drugs. She says I'm being extra, but I have to take precaution.My mind is full. On one hand, I try to feel optimistic about Mary’s considerable improvement, but I am not feeling it. Alex and I discussed getting her a nurse, but she shut the idea down. According to her, it was too soon to hand the reins of her life over to someone else.On the other, I dread a meeting with Chase. He called almost every minute I was away, checking on me and Mary; to the point that it has become annoying. What is he trying to achieve? Does he think the baby changes anything?I scoff at the thought and pull into my street. Chase is waiting outside my hous

Seventeen

BECK- PRESENTBusiness is competitive; requiring you to give your body and soul. I don't mind giving it my all. I don't even mind the competition, it makes me a better man.The last few weeks, I worked offsite, supervising the refurbishing of our latest boat. She is turning out to be more beautiful than ever. I find the work gratifying and enjoy watching her get stripped bare, then remodeled.I also relish the opportunity to escape the oppressive atmosphere in the office, and my father. I have become quite skilled at avoiding him, and this project is a perfect opportunity. Granted that I don't need to supervise the work, I have an able team, but I had to get away; what with Teresa randomly showing up at my place, to my father reminding me about the forthcoming quarterly meeting and his plan to name me his heir.Another reason I need space is to lick my wounds after losing a business deal to the Arlingtons. They have been my major competition in real estate and I am a sour loser.My ri

Eighteen

BECK - PASTMy arm is still in a cast when papa says it's time to leave the hospital. I don't want to leave, I like the hospital; the nurses are nice and pretty. I was involved in an accident, and cannot remember much.The doctor says my memory will come back if I go to a familiar place, but papa says he cannot take me back 'there.' I don't know where 'there' is, but from the way Papa's lips purse, I figure it must not have been a nice place.Papa says he is taking me to Italy to spend time with grandma. He wants me to learn about my rich heritage, and the customs of my people. I don't want to. I want to remember my past; unfortunately, each time I try, I have a headache. The doctor says it's normal, but I don’t like it.I am afraid when the car pulls up to pick us up at the entrance to the hospital but I try not to show it. Papa must have noticed because he holds my hand the entire car ride. He assures me that the driver is very experienced and unlikely to be involved in an accident.

Nineteen

BETH- PRESENTA soft wind rustled through the trees as I gaze out my window. One look at me and you would assume that I am admiring the unhindered view of nature; but you couldn't be farther from the truth. The truth is that my mind is miles away.It is Saturday, and I have spent most of my week evading calls, mostly those from the hospital. The serenity of nature reminds me of the proverbial calm before the storm. I am terrified, scared witless about my life.Before Alex’s last visit, I had absolutely no doubt in my mind about whose child I am carrying. But now, I am afraid. Afraid of the future, afraid for my child. Even though I promised to do all I can to help her, I have been avoiding reality all this time; pushing it back one more day. All i need is an extra day, i always promise myself.I am warming my hands on a cup of coffee I dare not drink when my doorbell rings. Confused, and a little annoyed at the disturbance, I stalk to the door and yank it open."What?" I bellow at t

Twenty

BECK- PRESENTRosa places a cup of coffee in front of me and I sip the scalding liquid, ignoring the burning in my tongue. Then I return my focus to the window behind me. I am not admiring the impressive view of the bustling city being in my high rise office affords me, nor am I strategizing ways to make more money. The truth is, i am trying to quiet my mind; the one screaming bloody murder. Why else would I be at work by this time, with people I'm sure can't wait to escape back to their lives.“Anthony, are you sure about this?” One of the people seated at the table with me whispers, and I clench my fists.“I am positive.” Anthony replies. “They were a couple up until three months ago.”“Do

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