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70. Three words that could change everything

CADENI have my journal on my lap at a campus café after a workout session at the nearby gym. You'd think I'm studying, but if you know me, you know it's the old journal I've had for eight years. Only this time I'm not putting down what I normally do in it, that is, questions for my mother about why she left me, or strategies for keeping Mad to myself. Instead, I'm writing on a new page about things I'd like to do, just like Reagan suggested.She says listing them will help keep me occupied when I'm not busy, and that it will clear my thoughts from plotting any ulterior motives, like murder, though she doesn't know about that part. I just hope this helps, or else Kane will be six feet under very soon."There's a party at the frat tonight. Let's go have some fun. Everyone's been asking about you," Paxton says from the chair next to mine.I hear him, but I don't reply. I'm trying not to talk, to keep from forgetting the mental list I'm pasting down in my journal."Dude?" He kicks my leg

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71. Hell is knowing Caden

MADISON"Coffee before we embark on our search?" Bryan asks as I climb into another one of his fancy cars early in the morning. Remnants of sleep cling to me, having me yawning and causing Bryan's eyes to narrow in worry."I promise this isn't boredom, I'm just tired, and no is not an option right now," I tell him as I fasten my seatbelt. I stayed up studying last night for a test that got canceled this morning, which is why we now have the chance to look at the apartments that Bryan's friends have lined up for me.He is more than anything I ever wished for. He's considerate, caring, gentle... the ideal man for me after how wrecked my relationship life has been. He even invites me to spend the holidays at his family's house. But the word "but" always comes with something negative, and now I have to use it. His kiss doesn't give me butterflies. His eyes don't make me nervous. His presence doesn't render me speechless. It's Caden who does that, no matter how much I want to prove to mys

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72. Blocked

CADENI’m familiar with tension, but I have not let myself feel the fear of losing someone since the day my mom walked away when I was little and took the last solid thing in my life with her.You see, I lost Cara because I had to follow after a ball we were playing with. I lost Mom just because I couldn’t convince her I was doing okay under the bathtub when she drowned me.Now I am losing Mad because of the wrong choices I keep making.Right now, Dad is talking through the speaker of my phone, but I am stuck repeating today in my head. Do you know that kind of regret where you wish you could have done more? That’s what gnaws at me. I wish I had kicked Ashanti harder.Ever since Mad walked away from me, fear has lived under my skin with an itch I cannot scratch. I had a bad feeling, but I didn’t know it would be Ashanti worming his way close enough to put his mouth on hers. The whole time, he had been perfecting the act of a good friend. He had me believe Mad when she says she is safe

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73. Destruction

CADENIt was one of those securities that Kaiser Chandler had hired for Daisy Esteban ever since he found out I was after her.The jerk had a pistol aimed at me.With bile in my throat, I released her and raised my hands in a surrendering motion.The scene attracted the attention of some students around the premises, and there were screams and murmurs in the background.Abduction and guns aren’t everyday occurrences on campus.“Stay back,” the man warned.I swallowed down the irritation and put on a smile while doing as he said.I stepped back from her and slowly circled the vehicle to the driver’s side.“Get in and leave,” the dick continued as if he was doing me a favor.I watched Daisy watching me. She seemed a little relieved.Oh, girl. She has no idea this isn’t over yet.I won’t stop until her family pays for what they did to my stepsister. Mad and I aren’t leaving here. We can’t be the ones always taking the loss.And that’s how I got into my car and drove away from her.You’d

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74. This is not who you are

MADISONAfter three days of nightmares, I finally get to see him.For the past days, he has been constrained and denied any visitors.I pleaded until I gave up.I stay at the station all day, every day, and return home at midnight to slide down against the door and cry my eyes out until morning.I’ve moved back to the apartment. I need to be there for so many reasons, including our lawyer coming by, and once even the police, to check Caden’s things. The apartment is vacant; I guess it has been for a while.I still don’t believe the news. I’ve denied everything the officers said because I’ve known Caden for years, and I know he isn’t the kind of person who would almost kill a human being… a woman.We’re talking about attempted murder, come on.He has hurt me emotionally, but he has never done it physically. He’s the kind who tears easily make weak. He makes up with me anytime I cry.There is no way he would do something like what he’s being accused of. Julie says he doing therapy, and

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75. Disagree

MADISONI returned to the building around five in the evening that day, hoping Mitch was at home. He is the only one I can think of. He is the only one around here who could help us.In the same denim pants and T-shirt I’ve been wearing since Monday, I step out of the elevator. Then again, I have some visitors standing by my door. Bryan Tatum. And he has his two security men accompanying him.Not now. I haven’t attended school for three days. I haven’t talked to Asher or picked up any phone calls that aren’t related to Caden’s issues. All I need right now are solutions.When his eyes find me, a smile begins pulling at his lips, until he takes in my miserable appearance. Concern promptly replaces his smile. “Hey. I’ve been calling you.”I stop by Mitch’s door and let Bryan walk over to me. “I am sorry, I have been busy lately,” I respond, trying to sound fine even though I look anything but.“All right…” He eyes me suspiciously before he suggests, “Well, maybe if you are free, I can ta

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76. Ankle bracelet

CADEN“This is all,” said a bold man dressed neatly in a police uniform after handing back my personal belongings seized when I was arrested for attempted murder four days ago.Yes, four days ago.I still can’t comprehend how I am freely standing outside the cell four days after what happened. I should be locked up in one of the high-security prisons in the country for almost killing a person.Instead, I am getting my stuff back from the police and being escorted home along with two police officers, my lawyer—whose name I have no idea of—and Mitch, the guy my dad and Martha trusted.Beside him is Mad, who seems entirely debilitated and overworked.I shove the two-hundred-dollar notes into my wallet and grab my car key from the desk.The confusing thing is there’s no more trial or chains or prison. I only have an ankle bracelet monitor, which the police will use to keep me under surveillance for a specific time that I wasn’t told about.Yes, I was sentenced to home arrest, in case you’

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77. Apology

MADISONIt was on Tuesday, around mid-December, a couple of weeks after what Caden had done.In case I haven’t made myself clear, yes, I have been ignoring him because he needs to know what he did was highly wrong.Of course, I want him out of jail, but that doesn’t mean what he did to Daisy Esteban is going unnoticed.He promised me things would be better, then he went and did something so unimaginable, something so brutal, so horrible.No. He needs to feel the guilt. He needs to know I am not okay with anything like that.He almost killed someone and dragged himself into deep shit that could’ve destroyed his future and mine.Did I mention today is the last day of school for the year? It is. It’s almost Christmas, and Caden still isn’t permitted to travel back home. This leaves me wondering if leaving for New York tomorrow is a good decision.Mom and Dad are only expecting me for the holidays, since Caden had to cover himself with arrogance and provoked Dad to give up trying to get e

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78. Bathtub

MADISONWith the holiday break underway at my workplace, I arrive home around five in the evening.However, I still make a stop at the police station to talk to the lieutenant, who remains unyielding despite my pleas.Worn and irritated, I unlock the door to the apartment I share with my stepbrother.Stepping inside, it’s just like any other day. Caden has already cleaned everything.He’s in the kitchen preparing dinner, dressed in a plain white T-shirt and cargo shorts that make him look innocent.His tousled hair, shorter on the sides and longer in the middle, highlights his hazel eyes that can shift in color. They’re captivating and can change within a nanosecond, especially in the light.When our eyes meet, a sudden, benign smile spreads across his face.Yes, when I said he needed this quiet treatment, I meant it. Surprisingly, it’s working. Apart from trying to get me to talk, all he does is work, play video games, and sleep.“Hey! Shit.” He freezes, holding out a tomato in a fun

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79. Kitchen

MADISONAfter Caden left me stranded in the bathroom, confused about what just happened, I muster up the strength to follow after him. I am not letting this slide like it never happened.I saw him. It wasn’t just some instinctive reaction about someone’s safety. What happened has to do with something more, something he’s concealing inside to prevent everyone from seeing.He admitted he was in pain, and yeah, he even made it obvious by almost killing Daisy. But what I saw in his eyes has nothing to do with losing his stepsister. He said he regretted what he did. So, what is he suffering from?How much devastation lies behind that gorgeous man who wanted me out of the bathtub?Cautiously, I take hesitant steps to the kitchen, where Caden is furiously throwing everything into the sink.His shoulders are tense, and the only sound is the crash of dishes and spoons.The place smells like burnt sauce. It makes me fear whether this is the right time, because he seems very angry.I take two ca

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