Anna POV
“what do you want Damien?” I asked him feeling very irritated because he has been following me for the last two days. ‘yah that’s right he’s been following me.’ my mom seems over excited that I caught his eye and she can now understand why Andy feels threatened by him.
“well you shut me out Anna and I want to know how.” Damien said and stepped in my way forcing me to look up to him.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I said just staring at him. Trying not to concentrate on how hot he looks when he is shaved, or the fact that he has dimples when he smiles.
He lowered his head so that his mouth was close to my ear and said, “ohh but you do sweet, sweet Anna.” My breath hitched and my heart was beating faster and faster. I should do something, push him away or scream but it’s like my body refuses to move.
“I don’t know how.” I finally said and it was the truth because I don’t know how I blocked him from my mind. I could still hear him and then I couldn’t.
I looked down waiting for him to say something, but instead he put his finger under my chin and lifted my face so that I was staring into his amused green eyes. Somehow knowing that I amuse him angered me and I wanted nothing than to slap that amusement from his face.
“what are you?” I found myself asking looking at his face and all I could think about was the white cloak he was wearing in the dream and that blade he had. “I mean…” I cut of mid-sentence when I heard him chuckle. I tilted my head looking at him sideways, “never ask questions you are not ready for Anna. You made your choice and now you will just have to live with that choice until you choose differently.” Damien said stroking his thumb ever my cheek.
“why do you want me dead?” I asked and now it was his turn to be shocked at my words. He looked at me for a second before he turned around ready to walk away. “so this is what you do? you say what you want and then when I ask something you run?” he turned and looked at me, “you made your choice Anna I can’t tell you anything.” He said and took a step closer.
“then why are you still here?” I asked looking at him feeling as though I may not like his answer.
“because I can’t stay away from you, there is something about you that I like and I don’t know what yet.” Damien said and looked at me.
“I have Andy Damien and believe it or not I actually do love him.” I said and looked down at my feet. “I know, but does he feel the same?” Damien asked and when I looked up he was gone.
I stood outside the hotel for a long time thinking about what he said, why would he do that to me? why would he make me doubt how Andy feels about me?
“you ready for the beach?” my mom asked from beside me. I didn’t even hear her coming up to me.
This was supposed to be a happy time for my mother and me, but Damian just ruined it for me. I feel frustrated with him and myself for listening to him. ‘why does what he say get to me so much? I shouldn’t even be talking to him after I figured out that he wants me dead and now here I am questioning the feelings of the guy who says he loves me.’
“mom, I don’t feel up for the beach. My leg is paining so I think I’m going back to the room.” I said and saw my mom’s face fell. She had everything planned out for the day and I hate to disappoint her, but I don’t feel like seeing people.
She looked at me and smiled sadly. “okay honey I will come with you and we can watch movies or something.” My mom said. I thought about it for a moment and I could see her silently pleading so I said, “no mom you go to the beach and I will see you when you come back.” She smiled at me and walked off screaming “I love you” over her shoulder.
Jessy POV
I groaned as I got off my bed feeling as though I have been hit by a truck. I don’t know what happened to Anna but she hasn’t been talking to me and I’m afraid to ask Andy with the mood he’s in. I swear he has a mental condition or something. The one minute he’s nice and friendly the next he is angry and argumentative. Ever since Anna left with her mom he has been basically living at the gym or so he wants us to think.
How did everything go so wrong I thought as I laid on my bed staring at the ceiling.
I heard a crash downstairs and jumped up running down.
When I got to the lounge I saw a broken cup on the floor and when I looked up I gasped.
“Jessy it’s not what you think.” Andy said jumping up from the couch walking over to me.
I took a step back staring between him and the girl on the couch who is no other than Dominique.
“Jessy please listen to me.” Andy started saying but I cut him off. “what have you done?” I asked him gritting my teeth.
“ohh well seems like the fun is over, you coming to my house again Andy?” Dominique asked waiting for a reply. “I think you should just go.” Andy said to Dominique and I watched her storm out the door slamming it behind her.
“Jessy please just listen.” Andy said again.
“so that is what you’ve been doing.” I asked looking at him with disappointment. “Andy you have a girlfriend who happens to be my best friend.” I said getting angrier by the second.
“I know and I messed up okay.” Andy said. I didn’t know what else to say. I turned around and started walking away. “please don’t tell Anna.” I heard him ask behind me. I spun around and looked at him. “you had a choice Andy and you made the wrong one. You will tell her yourself or I will.” I said and walked away. I walked up to y room and closed my door.
How could he do this to her?
I sat down on my bed and picked up my phone. I won’t tell Anna but when she finds out I knew, then our friendship will be over. I don’t want to lose Anna’s friendship because of my brother.
My phone beeped and I looked at the screen. “one message from Anna.” It said and I laughed out loud. I opened the message and read, “hey Jess sorry I’ve been so quiet things are busy here. My mom keeps dragging me off everywhere. I had to lie just be able to relax a bit. How are you guys doing and how is Andy?”
I stared at the message for a second then two seconds and then finally replied.
“hey Anna. Everything is good just boring without you here. When you coming back? and we are fine Andy too.” I hit send and immediately felt guilty for lying.
“I don’t know, but will let you know when I do. I miss you guys.” Came Anna’s next message.
“you shouldn’t I mean there must be a lot of hot guys there who is just dying to get your attention.” I replied
“haha funny, And no because I have Andy besides I don’t want anyone else.” Anna replied.
“well I’m going to make some food, do you want some?” I typed back. I can’t do this, Play pretend that nothing is wrong when I know how much she will hurt.
I didn’t even look at her reply. I switched my screen off and fell backwards on my bed. ‘I hate Andy so much right now’ I thought as tears started building up.
Anna POV
I lay waiting for Jessy to reply and she never did. I sent a message to Andy and he didn’t even reply to me. I thought about what Damien said and something about what he said is bothering me. I gave up and threw my phone next to me. what is happening to us? I asked out loud looking at the ceiling of the room. My mom is having so much fun and I’m happy for her she deserves it.
I ordered room service and of course ice cream since they don’t have popcorn and I have the TV on waiting for the movie to start.
My phone pinged and I picked it up, A message from Andy. I opened it and read, “hey Anna. Sorry been a bit busy. I miss you like crazy, Can’t wait for you to come home.”
Something about the message seems off like something is wrong.
“is everything okay?” I sent back waiting for his reply. I don’t know why I let Damien’s words bother me so much but they are. As I laid there waiting for the movie to start and Andy to reply my food came and I started eating.
I moaned at the taste of the food and I can honestly say that I have never tasted food this great before. Even though it’s just a burger and chips it tastes like heaven.
The bedroom door opened and my mother came in with a huge smile on her face.
She stared at me for a second and just shook her head, but the smile never left her lips.
“mom are you okay?” I asked with a raised brow.
“yes why?” she asked still smiling.
“you are smiling so much I’m afraid you’ll get a face cramp.” I said and she just laughed at me.
“well I have a date.” She said and walked over sitting down beside me.
“you what?” I asked shocked and happy at the same time.
“I met this guy on the beach and we started talking and as it turns out he lives in the city not far from us and he is here on business. So he asked me to have dinner with him.” my mom said bouncing up and down like a small kid.
“mom that is amazing you should go.” I said and couldn’t stop my smile from growing.
She looked at me for a second with stress written all over her face. “what am I going to wear?” she asked me starting to panic.
I thought about it for a second and then I remembered the dress. I don’t know why I put it in but I’m glad I did.
“I have something you can borrow.” I said to her, and yes I know it’s weird, but my mom and me we are the same size. She looked at me through narrowed eyes and said, “what?”
I smiled at her and told her, “have a shower and shave.” She looked at me and sigh, “please I don’t want to look like a teenager.” She said and got off the bed.
‘ I wonder how she would look in the dress.’ I thought as she went into the bathroom.
When she came out I hopped over to her and told her to put this on and handed her a sleeping mask so she won’t be able to see anything. I handed her a brand new pair of red lingerie and turned my back to her. “don’t take the mask off.” I said.
“okay I’m done.” She said and I reached for the dress.
It’s difficult to work with one hand, but I finally got the dress down and it sits perfectly on her. “okay, I’m going to take the mask off and you are going to do your hair and make-up. Please don’t take the dress of. You look beautiful the man’s eyes might just pop out.” I said and removed the mask.
She looked down and gasped then walked over to the full length mirror. She stared at her reflection for a good few minutes before she looked at me. “where did you get this?” she asked looking half shocked. It was a gift from Damien to me for the school dance.” I said honestly.
“well he has taste.” My mother said and smiled at her reflection once again.
“the dress goes with these.” I said and handed her the red stilettoes. She gasped and took them carefully. “now I know why Andy got jealous she said admiring the shoes and the dress.