My stepbrother wants me

Chapter2

Maddie's POV.

Chloe's eyes were stuck on me as her chest heaved with anger. Her hands were placed by her side,

And she balled them into fists, like she was debating whether to throw a punch or not, and then she

Stepped closer to me.

“You think you can just sit here and act all innocent, Maddie? You have been nothing but a thorn in

"My path was right from day one," she said as she sneered at me.

I crossed my arms against my chest, and my gaze didn't leave her. I had a gesture of calmness and

Control, Chloe might have to get volume, but I had the composure, and it was getting to her.

“I don't know why you are so angry, Chloe. If I did something to upset you, maybe it's time you

"Apologies for your little outburst," I said as the words hung in the air like a dare.

Her eyes widened at me; she was clearly surprised at my request, and a flash of confusion was

Displayed on her face, but it was quickly replaced by anger. She was always angry anyway, but this

In time, I could see the fire burning within her.

“You must be joking with that unrealistic request of yours. You really want me, Chloe, the most.

Popular girl in school, to apologize to you, dimwit? "You are really delusional, Maddie,” she said to her.

His voice was slightly raised, and the class became quiet because they all strained their ears to listen to

our conversations.

“I'm not about to get caught up in your drama, Chloe, and I don't think I should explain myself to you,

"But you do need to apologize to me and make it fast; you are disrupting the entire class,” I replied as I

Kept my expression neutral.

Chloe's eyes flickered towards the other students, and there was a sharp intake of breath around the class.

As the students watched us closely. For the first time, I saw uncertainty flash in her eyes; she knew

That the power and control she had in the class was crumbling beneath her feet, and she was lost in

Where to start and end it.

“Really, you all want me to apologize for this worthless excuse of a girl? I'm sorry but not sorry, darling

Maddie, but I won't do that, and you want to know why? It's because I have never been the girl to play

"Nice, especially to someone like you,” Chloe pronounced as she gestured at me and threw her arms.

wide.

“You have to apologize, Chloe,” I said in a defensive tone as she rolled her eyes at me.

“Let's do it this way, Maddie. "Listen up, everyone,” she called out, drawing the attention of everyone who already seemed focused on our conversation.

“So this is how we are going to do it. I need one person to ask me to apologize to Maddie, and I will do

It is right away, but do you guys really think I am going to bow to Maddie? In your wildest dreams, but

Let's all give it a try, she suggested, and her eyes scanned the room, challenging anyone to speak up.

against her.

I could see the class rooted to their spot as nobody moved a step or spoke a word. Everybody knew

Better than to step into Chloe's path and to stand against her reign.

“Yes, Chloe. "You should apologize to Maddie, a familiar voice said, and along with Chloe, I swiveled.

My head to see Maya as my eyes widened in disbelief. I was more than surprised.

Maya was obviously my best friend, but I had known her to be the quiet type, and she wasn't known

For confrontations, she rarely spoke out in class, but now she stood tall against Chloe as her eyes

Burned hard.

“Maya, are you seriously backing her after everything she did to me? You saw it right?’ Chloe said as

Her face rippled with rage.

“I saw it, Chloe, and now I'm aware of who is the troublemaker between you and Maddie, so you

"Should apologize,” Maya said, her voice slightly raised.

“How dare you tell me what to do, Maya? Who do you think you are, that I will obey your words?”

Chloe said with gritted teeth.

“Chloe, you should apologize to Maddie.” Dylan's voice echoed through the classroom. The class went

Silent, and I turned to face him. Dylan Carter, the most popular guy in school, the golden boy. His eyes

Met mine, and for a second it felt like the world had paused and time itself was holding its breath.

But what amazed me more was the way Chloe's face froze at Dylan. I could swear and bet that she

Wasn't expecting all of this to unfold in front of her really before.

Her entire demeanor shifted from rage to something darker. I couldn't explain it, but I realized that

She had just been slapped across the face by Dylan's actions. Who would have believed that Dylan?

Would you stand up against her?

I could see her jaw tighten as her lips curled up into an unbelievable smile, and then she stared hard.

At Dylan with disbelief written all over her face.

“Dylan, are you actually siding with Maddie?” Chloe asked, and her voice was filled with anger. Dylan

Didn't flinch or blink at her; instead, he just kept a calm composure. He crossed his arms across his

'schest and raised an eyebrow at her. “Yeah, I am, and I believe you owe Maddie an apology. "Do it right now,” Dylan instructed Chloe.

Her eyes darkened, and for a minute I thought she was going to explode, just like the usual Chloe always

does.

But then her shoulders dropped in defeat as she shot a glance at me.

“Fine, I'll do it. "I'm sorry, Maddie,” she voiced out, as though the apology was a bitter medicine she was

Forced to swallow. Then, without one more word, she stormed out of the class, and she slammed the

The door hard behind her.

The classroom was silent for some time, then whispers began to fill the air. The whispers started softly.

At first, they grew louder with every passing tick, and I could notice all eyes were on me, but I

Didn't let it show as I remained calm and unbothered.

I looked at Maya as her gaze met mine, and I smiled at her. She smiled back at me as she gave me a

Small nod, and the relief in her eyes told me everything I needed to know.

The bell rang, and it signaled the end of the class. My thoughts began to race in my head: Chloe's

Outburst and Dylan's intervention, it was all too much just for a single morning, and then I recalled my

mum's last words before I left the house this morning.

I didn't want to go home, at least not yet. Not with the weight of everything being pressed on me, not

After what just happened between us,

“Maya, do you want to go to the park or somewhere else? "I just need to get out of here,” I said as I

I gathered my things.

“I’m up for anything. "You deserve a break, Maya said, and we made our way out of the classroom,

And just as I reached for my phone to book a cab, a sleek Lamborghini pulled up beside me, and my

His eyes narrowed to see Dylan seated inside the car.

He rolled down the window so I could see him clearly, but I didn't like him or the attention he brought.

with him.

“Hop in”, he glanced at the front passenger seat, aligning with his words while I just stared at him with

disbelief.

“I'm good, thank you. I have already booked a cab, and it's already here. I muttered under my breath as I

I felt irritated.

“I'm not offering to take you home”, he rested his broad arm on the car's wheel, staring deep into my

Eyes as he continued. “You owe me lunch, don't you think?”

I raised an eyebrow at her, and my heart skipped a beat.