Broken Fantasy

Chapter Four

C H A P T E R   F O U R

Audrey's POV

I look away, uncomfortable, should I go check on Kylie? A minute has passed by and she sat down right next to me with no expression on her face.

"Will you tell me now?" I asked. I knew that I was being persistent but I needed to know.

"No," she said quickly. Her eyes diverted elsewhere making sure that she didn't make eye contact.

"Does it involve me?" I questioned. The question caught her off guard and she tried her best not to show it but it was too late.

"No- I just, can you please stop asking me. It's not my place to tell you, I want to tell you, I really do but I can't. Don't be upset with me," she spat out as she ran her hand through her hair in distress. She's a mess. I thought.

"I will be upset. I understand you can't tell me for whatever reason but if it's something serious I would rather hear it from you. At least I can prepare myself from whatever's coming that got you scared, to the point where you can't even talk to me or even look at me,"

"I-I know-"

"I understand, I just need some water to cool off okay? I need to be alone right now." Getting up I made my way towards the kitchen passing them but stopped once I heard someone say something. 

"I want you to decline the offer," Connor said calmly. He's slumped down on the couch comfortably. The deadly glare that he gave me was reassuring me that he wasn't happy.

"I'm not sure what offer you're talking about?" I was genuinely.

"Don't act all innocent. If you say yes just watch-" taken aback from his tone I took a step back. His eyebrows furrowed at my sudden movement.

"I honestly don't know and-" he interrupts me once again. I should get water, I thought. Normally, I would be calm and in control but not today. My breathing was a bit heavier than usual. My hands clenched together due to frustration and my body fired up ready to attack. Turning around, ignoring his profanity, I take a step forward and make my way towards the kitchen.

Stay calm and don't turn around no matter what. Don't be scared.

"Where do you think you are going?" Ignoring him, I made my way towards the kitchen door. Before I could get inside I felt him grab my arm pulling me back. I turn around slightly and make direct eye contact with him. He drops my arm and takes a step forward as I take a step backward only to hit the wall that was right behind me.

He grabbed my neck from the side slightly and brought me closer to him making sure our bodies were making direct contact. He made sure that I was looking right at him and not anywhere else which was intimidating. He wanted me to be afraid of him and I was. My body trembled in fear under his hold as I tried to move but his hand kept my neck in place. He wasn't hurting me and that terrified me because I wasn't sure what he was going to do next.  My eyes were drowning in sorrow and making it hard to see. I felt uneasy, the feeling in my chest made me uncomfortable as my heat surrounded my eyes.

"Just drop the act you know what I'm talking about. This was probably your plan all along but know this, I won't let you succeed. I will be your worst nightmare. I will make your life a living hell," he spat out angrily. His forehead brushed against mine slowly.

I looked down nodded slightly, making sure that my forehead won't touch him. I was confused because I knew that  I didn't do anything wrong. I'm not sure what he is even talking about and I tried to say something but couldn't. I wanted to talk but the air wasn't reaching to my lungs making it very hard for me to breathe.

"Connor, c-calm d-down. I don't know what you're talking about," I choked out. His eyes darkened, he looked angrier than before. It was new to me, seeing him like this and I couldn't get myself to believe it. Not once he has behaved this way to his friends but then again I'm not anything to him.

"You don't know, huh?" A smirk made its way up and he chuckled lightly. My hands slightly shook by his tone and my body went from hot to extremely cold.

I gulped slightly, trying to breathe but nothing was working as if my body had given up on me. I slowly brought my hand up to his chest trying to create some distance, but he grabbed my hand pushing it down to my side forcefully. My arm dangling against the side of my body, paralized.

"Connor, what are you doing? Calm down," Ryder said but he didn't budge. His eyes were dark green which meant that he was angry. His eyes were the same as from before, when he first met me. His dimples were showing as he gave a bitter-sweet smile. I had to control myself because I wanted to touch them.

"This is only the beginning, Ryder." Chloe brushes her dirty blond hair away from her face, and a mischievous smile makes its way on her face. Unlike Connor, Chloe had one dimple and it wasn't as deep as Connors. Her eyes didn't change like Connors and the more I stared at them both they had a lot of differences. Some may say that they aren't twins.

"Well, then have fun," Ryder chuckles, amused by the situation.

"Really, Ryder?" Kylie asked in disbelief. She shoved Ryder out of her way and walked towards me.

"Kylie you know the truth right so why are you supporting it?" Ryder questioned. Ryder's eyes narrowed a little as he curiously looked at Kylie. Chloe turned a little looking at Kylie, surprised by what Ryder asked. I furrow my eyebrows slightly confused to what they were talking about, but then looked up only to find Connor still staring at me. Then it hit me, the secret that she was hiding from me, they knew what it was but how does that tie back to Connor?

"Stop acting confused it isn't going to work and If you don't want to be bothered I suggest you tell your grandpa that is a no from you" Connor dropped my arm, slightly, pushing me back making me hit the wall again. I look over at Kylie to find her arguing with Ryder. How does she know him? What is going on? Why are there so many secrets? My head was a bit fuzzy as questions erupted giving me a headache. Connor walked away and stood by Chloe.

"You're an asshole," Kylie spat and she stood by me. She's mortified but her anger dies and replaced by fear once she looks at me.

"Will you tell me, Kylie? After whatever this is will you still hide whatever you are hiding from me?" I questioned. She sighed finally giving in. Before she could tell me Laughter filled the room as the parents and grandparents made their way inside.

"Let's ask the kids once more time to confirm it once again," Jullian said.

"So Connor, what do you think?" he asked. Connor sighed and clenched his hands angrily and nodded.

"Come on boy use your words," his grandpa said while laughing. Connor let out a frustrated sigh and nodded.

"Yes." He said and everyone laughed but Chloe and Ryder weren't and they looked upset. Ryder touched Connor's shoulder in a comforting manner.

Just when I was about to ask them why they were laughing my mother grabbed my arm stopping me.

"Let me do the talking, don't say anything or else," she whispered, making sure only I could hear her.

"But-" she tightened her hold, making me screech in pain.

"How about you, Audrey?" Jullian asked as a smile made its way on his face.

"For what?" I blurted out and that's when I knew that I messed up. I turn slightly towards my mother only to find her glaring at me.

"She's just nervous, she told me the answer before it's a yes," Mother said and my eyes widened. I didn't tell her anything so what is she talking about?

"Well it's official now, my grandson Connor will marry your granddaughter," he hugged my grandpa congratulating him. My mother and father did with him.

Marrying?

I'm getting married? I looked over at Kylie to see her staring at me with teary eyes so that was the secret.

They made this decision without telling me? Words can't express how I felt right now. I was scared, hurt, frustrated and upset. I felt my eyes burn. I looked down trying not to cry, taking a deep breath. I look at her.

"It's final so don't look at me like that you can throw a tantrum later," she rolled her eyes and walked away. Tantrum? Final?

"I-I," I tried to say something but I couldn't find myself saying anything. I forced myself to take a step forward but I couldn't feel anything my body had stopped functioning. I breathed in but couldn't breathe out my lungs had given up on me. I had to get out of here. Panic arose when I took another step forward. I felt nauseous. I walked towards the stairs ignoring everyone. I felt someone grab my arm but I pulled it away and made my way up.

"She's just shy," I heard mother say. I opened my room door and fell down on my knees. I couldn't take it anymore, letting out a shaky breath and releasing the tears that were imprisoned behind my eyes. Each tear stained, reminding me how they betrayed me. I sat there and silently cried. My body ached as I cried in pain. What was I going to do?

"Audrey, I'm so sorry. I wanted to tell you but grand-" Kylie dropped down next to me. I close my eyes tightly trying to stop the tears. They continued to flow down like a never ending thunderstorm.

"It's not your fault," I slowly wiped my tears away and huffed.

"Audrey-"

"I'm fine," I whispered. Forcing out a smile I let a shaky laugh, trying to ease the tension but it wasn't working. Why can't I just stop- that's when it stopped. The girl that was crying in the room had stopped and it was dead silent.

The adrenaline kicked in and I stood up, my eyes slightly widened in realization. Kylie, slightly jerked back at my outburst.

"I'm marrying Connor... Sarah's boyfriend."