Triple trouble

Chapter twelve - You will pay me for this

Jay's POV:

The new babysitter is here. It's a girl around my age. I thought I would have fun with her. It became the opposite. None of our pranks worked on her. I tried simple things. She might be good, but not better than me. Mark my words. I'll get it back at her. I have one prank in mind, but she won't survive. That will be too painful for her. So far, I don't want to hurt her. It depends on how she will treat us. This girl is far away from the truth if she thinks she won. No one beats me. I'm surprised that she didn't set any rules. I can do whatever I want in my house. Soon, I'll get rid of her, but I need a plan for later. Mom is taking military school seriously. I can't do this to myself and my brothers. Maybe the babysitter and I can understand each other. I distanced myself from girls, but I might return to the game. She will fall for me in no time. My brothers can do this as well. As long as she is gone, nothing else matters. Let's see how long she will survive. I hope that I can make her quit.

It has been a day with the babysitter, but I don't like her. She dares to think that she is better than us. New days, new plan. I'll let her believe that she won. When she doesn't expect it, I'll hit. The girl won't see it coming. My brothers and I woke up before our parents. We have to make sure the plan will work. I called them in my room. Blane's one is for casual conversations. Toby's is for video games. Mine is for serious business. I won't let her make fun of me.

- Are you sure about this? We don't know her that well. - Blane said

- I don't have a choice. I won't let her win. No one plays with me.

- She didn't do anything that bad except for outsmarting us.

- Isn't this enough? Man, she is making fun of us. - Toby said

- I'll get it back at her. The girl will regret coming here.

- I hope you know what you are doing. If she gets hurt and can't come to work, we'll go to a military school.

- I didn't think of that.

- Relax. I'll fix everything. You need to trust me more. - I said

- We do, but don't mess up.

- Look at her. She is making fun of us. I won't allow it, ok?

- Alright. You can do whatever you think is best for us.

- Good. Let's see how long she'll be here.

We had a peaceful breakfast. Kally came right before our parents left for work. You have no idea how badly I want to wipe that smile off her face. My pranks will work on her. I wanted to try the attitude thing, but it won't work. That was until Toby didn't come up with a better idea. We have a pool. While she is doing her stuff, we'll use it. Later, we'll come to her all wet. Girls love this.

- We'll use the poll in the backyard. Have fun doing your chores. - I said

- You won't escape, will you?

- How can I miss making you look like a fool?

- Cool. Have fun. I hope you burn under the sun.

- She is annoying me.

- Ignore her.

- My plan will work. She won't know what to say.

- Toby is right. We are three, and she is one. I can say that we have already won. - Blane said

We stayed in the poll until lunchtime. I thought Kally might come to check on us, but no. It doesn't matter. Right after the pool, we went for a shower. Let the show begin. We showed up at the table with wet hair and only shorts. She didn't say anything. Kally served us the food and started eating. I can't believe it. How can she be so calm?

- Won't you say something? - I asked

- About what?

- Us.

- I don't understand. What do you want?

- Nothing.

- If that is all you have, you should put effort into getting me. I have seen better.

- What?

- You think I'll melt around three wet boys?

- Every girl does.

- Well, I'm not like every girl. I don't care if you are wet or dry. My opinion of you is still the same.

- And what is your opinion about me?

- Figure it out, Sherlock.

- I guess my plan didn't work. - Toby said

- Nope. Now, who wants a dessert?

- You made some. - Blane said

- No, I brought ice cream on the way here. If you don't want it, there is more for me.

- I won't dent it.

- Cool. If someone else wants, it's in the freezer.

In the afternoon, I was in my room. I won't let her win. That girl is playing on my nerves. Who does she think she is? I'll teach her a lesson. When she comes tomorrow, I'll welcome her in the best way possible. I bet she will want to go home. No one ever beats me. Toby came into my room. If he doesn't have an idea, he better leave me alone.

- What do you want?

- To check on you. I haven't seen you so down in a while.

- Don't worry. Tomorrow, I'll get back to the top.

- How?

- That is a secret. You will pay me for this, miss Goody shoes.

- Isn't this too much? I like her more than the other four. At least she doesn't make rules.

- So? I don't want a babysitter.

- She is having too much fun with this.

- It won't be for long. I know how to deal with her.

- I would love to see what you will do to her.

- Something that she never expected.

I made Toby go to his room. I needed time to think about my next move. Sadly, that didn't last long. Why can't people leave me alone? I should put up a sign saying don't enter. It's not like I expect it to help.

- Knock, knock. It's me. Can I come in? - Kally asked

- No. Go away.

- Are you still mad at me? I didn't do anything to you.

- Leave me alone.

- Is there a way we can understand each other? I don't want to be in a constant fight with you.

- We can do that if you leave.

- I don't think so. - she said and closed the door

- Hey! I didn't let you in.

- You will never do it. Can't we call it a truce?

- Let me think. No! Will you leave now?

- No wonder you don't have friends. If you push everyone away, no one will search for you.

- I didn't ask for your opinion.

- I guess being nice to you won't serve me for anything. - she said and left

Finally, she is gone. Kally was with my brothers until our parents came home from work. Mom paid her, and she left. I got out of my room only for dinner. Mom would like to know what we did the whole day. She is still surprised that the babysitter didn't leave. That will happen as well. My brothers will explain to her everything.

- How is the new babysitter? I'm surprised that she is still here. - our mom said

- We are working on this. - I said

- You know the rules.

- She is fine. I mean, I like her more than the previous four. - Toby said

- Good. Hopefully, you haven't traumatized her.

- Not yet. I have some ideas.

- Jay, please leave her alone. She didn't do anything to you.

- Why are you so sure? You don't know what happens when you are gone.

- What? Is she doing something wrong?

- Mom, relax. She is having fun with us. Jay is taking it a little bit too seriously. - Blane said

- You are supposed to be on my side.

- I still am.

- It doesn't look like that.

No one will understand. Even my brothers like her more than me. I don't know what she did to them. It's like they are brainwashed. I have to talk to her tomorrow. Maybe if I'm honest, she will finally leave. If not, I have to put my best prank on her. Let's hope she won't get hurt from that. The problem is not mine anyway. She did it herself. Blane came into my room.

- I don't want to talk to you.

- Are you mad at me now?

- What do you think?

- Just because something happened to you in the past, it doesn't mean you have to treat every girl like crap and put your mood on her.

- I didn't ask you for advice.

- Won't you grow up? Kally won't hurt you. She is not like Stacy.

- I don't want to talk about this. Can't you leave me alone?

- No, I can't. I won't let you get close to yourself.

- What I do is not your business.

- Fine. What will you do with her tomorrow?

- It's my best prank.

- Did I hear the best prank? - Toby asked

- Come in.

- Jay, what are you doing? We wanted to get rid of her, not to hurt her. - Blane said

- I agree. If we do something to her, our mom will be pissed.

- Why do you care? You never knew about this.

- Mom is not stupid. She won't believe this.

- Leave this to me. I know what I'm doing.

- Think carefully. We'll back you up if you need something.

- There won't be a need for that.

My brothers stayed for a while before I made them leave. I went for a shower. The hot water didn't help me. Stacy is a story that I don't talk about anymore. Only my brothers know what happened. I didn't tell anyone else. That is how it will be. I laid on the bed and put my headphones on. Nothing. That only made me feel worse. I was about to go out when my mom came. I guess no one knows how to knock. Well, Kally did it.

- What do you want from me? I don't want to talk with you.

- I only wanted us to talk. I heard you arguing with Blane. Is everything ok?

- You are the last person with who I will talk.

- If you want, I can call your dad.

- What's the point? He will tell you everything.

- Is Kally that bad? Be honest.

- She is using my weapon against me.

- Maybe you need to feel what you did to other people.

- Why are you here? The real reason.

- I came to see you. Of the three of you, I can't talk with you that easily.

- Have you tried?

- What?

- Mom, I don't want to talk with you. Can you leave?

- You never talk to me. I'm afraid you did this with your brothers as well.

- What I do has nothing to do with you.

- Alright. Since you don't want to talk, I can't do anything else. You know where to find me. - she said and left

I should feel bad about her, but I don't. The relationship between my mom and I wasn't good for a long time. She is trying, but it's not enough. The woman will never understand me. There is no point in trying. She is looking at everything from her point of view. Even if I tell her, she will say that I was wrong. I gave up on her a long time ago. For now, I'll focus on my summer. Kally is not making it easy, but I won't give up on that. She will understand who she is messing with. I'll be sure she knows her place in this house from now on. I hope that she won't take it too personally.