Semua Bab DANGEROUS ADDICTION: In Love With My Stepbrother: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Vianne Since Amy mentioned that Levi refused to go to Paris because of me, I have tried to avoid him with everything in me. Now that his suspension was over, it would be more difficult. He refused to answer my questions. “Did you?” I asked, again. My voice was loud. “Yes,” He answered. I looked away almost immediately. How could he make such a reckless decision? “I can’t be far away from you,” He stated. I was filled with guilt. What was finally going to happen after Briar leaves with all of Theodore’s property? “Stay away from me,” I stated, in a loud tone storming towards the door. This was for the best. It was better to continue to try to distance myself from him. I hurried towards the door but Levi blocked it and stopped me from walking out. “You are mine, Vianne. I am never going to stop telling you that,” He stated, staring right into my face then opened the door to the class and walked away. I hated how adamant he was. I stepped out of the class and walked over

Levi I arrived early at the Checkpoint to see that everything was in order. The decor was simple yet perfect. Gold ribbons tied to flowing red curtains, with red roses sitting nicely in vases. The DJ was playing a slow jam that reverberated around the Checkpoint. There was a makeshift bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The guys were there, drinking. I walked on the checkered floor, which was now glowing red and gold. The multicoloured lights that showed in different shades of gold and red added to the atmosphere. Reaching them, I grinned, shaking their hands. They all looked dapper in the red, scarlet, and burgundy suits with gold accents. Ryan was flamboyant with his tailcoat suit. “You guys outdid yourselves. I’m impressed.” I turned to Ryan. "What's the expected turnout?" "Massive. Can't wait to hit the dancefloor. DJ, give me something jazzy!" The DJ obliged, and a sultry jazz number filled the space. "Then let's get this started." I raised my glass briefly before

Vianne I spent the rest of the night staring at my textbook, the words blurring together as my mind replayed everything. From the Valentine's party Levi had organized, the way it all fell apart, to the exhausting confrontation with my mom. Her cold eyes when I lashed out at her and she dismissed my feelings. You're nothing without me, she had hissed. But I would be something. I had to be. Around midnight, I heard someone stumbling on the stairs. Heavy, uneven footsteps that made me worried. I set down my highlighter and crept to my door, opening it just enough to peer out. It was Levi. He gripped the banister like it was the only thing keeping him upright, his caramel brown hair disheveled. His usual confident swagger was replaced by something that looked almost like pain. Strangely, his silk red shirt was wrinkled, stained with something dark near his ribs. I couldn't tell in the dim hallway light. Our eyes met for a brief electric second. He looked exhausted. This was vast

Vianne “We can meet up at a cafe near you,” He suggested. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go with that. I wanted somewhere Briar could not possibly see or by chance or even know I was there. “How about I text you an address?” I asked. “Anything is fine by me,” He replied. His voice was calm and soothing. I had many questions that were eating me up inside. How did he meet Briar? How could he possibly abandon me with her and why would he show up now after all of these years? I ended the call and checked through the cafes that were at least an hour from Theo’s house. I found one. It was perfect. It had books and I had to take a train to get there. I didn't think twice. I waved down a cab and got inside it. “The train station please,” I muttered to the middle-aged driver who immediately drove off. After how Briar made me lose my job today, it dawned on me that I was never going to be able to free myself of her on my own. All I just wanted was a peaceful life, simple things.

Vianne The next morning was a school day. Thankfully I could get into the house last night without attracting Briar’s attention after meeting up with Marcus. Levi walked past me in the school hallway with a straight face. It has been this way since our argument at the party. I had been too engrossed in my part-time job to care, but now that I had lost it, thanks to Briar, those feelings were back. “The test results have been posted,” Diana squealed with excitement, walking up to me. She was obviously really excited about it but I was not. I was soon going to leave Deon High School anyway if I moved in with Marcus. Diana gently grabbed my arms and pulled me with her towards the notice board which was right beside the principal’s office. “Aren’t you curious?” The notice board was filled with students trying to check their scores. “Move it, fellas,” Diana stated authoritatively moving in between the students and towards the notice board while I followed behind her. She reached