Bully stepbrother のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

MADISONI’ve called more than five bicycle shops nearby, but the response is always the same: “Get a new bike,” they say, as if it’s given out for free.It’s not that I can’t afford a new bike. In fact, besides my tuition and the extra money my parents usually add to my account for living expenses, I also have eighty-three thousand dollars for the Range Rover my parents promised to get me as soon as I got my driving permit. But knowing that even if I got a new bike Caden would just continue to destroy it, I’d rather have my old one repaired.Fortunately, I finally got through to a polite guy who took down my home address and offered to help later in the evening as part of his off-site service. I don’t know how to feel, because that means I won’t be getting my textbooks today. Great. Caden has succeeded in ruining my day, as usual. How sad.I go back to the apartment and turn on the sixty-inch television after grabbing a bag of nacho cheese Doritos and a coffee mug. The place is a mode

MADISONWhen Mom mentioned that Oxford Avenue was closer to school, I’m certain she meant it’s closer when driving with Caden, because on a bicycle, I have to admit the distance is quite challenging. Before heading to school, I make a quick stop at Starbucks and pick up my favorite nitro cold brew with sweet cream. I love it because it’s low in calories, including sugar, and the cream is absolutely amazing.Filled with excitement, I make my way to school, still in awe of the campus, despite having seen it numerous times before. The thrill of knowing that I’m finally attending this university courses through my veins, making me feel on top of the world as I ride Jake’s Kona bike.Our first class is an introduction to psychology, and I’m already looking forward to it. I’ve never been late to school, and I’m determined to maintain that record in college.To be honest, I’m still surprised that my alarm woke me up in the living room but failed to rouse Caden from his deep slumber. When I l

MADISON“Promise?”“Uhm, yeah,” he replied, his boxers hanging low on his waist, revealing way too much of his V-line.“Perfect! I can’t wait. I’ll start looking for an Italian restaurant,” the optimistic girl exclaimed, and suddenly I felt sorry for her. She had no idea who my stepbrother was.With a brief air kiss, Caden shut the front door—technically in her face—and stormed back into the apartment without even sparing a glance in my direction. He climbed each step as if he had conquered life.“Finally, I have a sister-in-law,” I mocked the egotistical guy.He paused and turned to me with questioning eyes. “Does she look like my type?”“Well, she sounded like it,” I shrugged, intending to annoy him.And it worked, because he looked irritated. “No, she just has the same hole I wanted, that’s all,” he bit out, each word sharp.Okay, now I really want to hit him. You’re a dick, I reminded him of what he really is.“You expect too much from me, Mad. What do you suggest I do? Invite her

MADISONI make it to first period on time and slide into my regular seat. I still feel embarrassed under the gaze of people who might have been talking about me.Asher hasn’t arrived yet, and all I am hoping for mentally is for him to come over and accompany me. I never thought that friendship would play such a significant role in my life until now, relying on a boy I only met a few weeks ago.It’s strange, I know.“Someone woke up early.”I smile at the familiar tone. I don’t have to lift my head to know it’s Asher, my only friend.I believe I mentioned Caden successfully isolating me from everyone while growing up.“You can imagine,” I huff.He props his head in his hand and looks at me with concern. “What happened?” he asks.“Just the usual Caden problem,” I reply, exhausted.“I’m so sorry, Maddie.”“It’s not your fault. I mainly blame destiny. If only I had seen all of this coming before my mom married his father, I would’ve rebelled against the wedding upfront. But who knew cute

MADISONI’m lazily lying on my stomach on our living room couch on a Saturday evening, with no idea what the cooks on the TV screen are actually doing, since the Advil I took a few minutes ago hasn’t started working on my intense stomachache.“You look utterly miserable. What’s wrong?”Did I forget to mention Caden’s home?Well, yes, he is, and surprisingly, he hasn’t brought any damn engine around.But of course, he would take advantage of my lowest moment in life and make fun of me.After the first time we ever tolerated each other, the silent war continued the next day. Caden made sure of it when he added some bleach or whatever to my multicolored dresses in the laundry room, turning them into some weird-looking materials. I didn’t even confront him about that. I know he’s trying to prove something. Maybe he regrets the nice time we had, maybe it hurt his ego.You can never know what’s going on in Caden’s head, though. The guy is a good actor.I was hoping for some alone time this