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I woke up feeling a slight ache in my head as I stretch for my drink, I looked out the window, staring into the abyss, at that moment I saw Ethan waving at me from outside the window, signaling me to come over,I blinked ,what was he doing here this early I got up, took a quick shower and put on my usual tomboy outfit, by the time I headed downstairs,marielle and Xander looked at me at the exact same time, i ignored them, I wasn't going to ruin my day over their relationship happiness, great for them, I sighed and headed out, with Ethan cooly relaxing on his black SUV, he flashed his teeth at me, “look who's up early”, he said teasing me but he's teasing earned him nothing , I knew I said Marielle wasn't gonna ruin my day , I lied, I maintained my neutral face but he pinched my cheek, “so serious, get in”, I reddened and climbed into the front seat as I Stared out the window, I finally asked , “so what are we doing today “ ,I said without looking at him,” you're coming over with me to meet my family”, I froze “what? “, “yes I told uncle James about you, being my new girlfriend, so he needs proof and wants you to come over on a date “,I turned to look as him as though my ears were betraying me , “so why did you have to call me over, you could have visited and told me right away”, he seemed taken aback by what I said, “what happened? “,I said as he ran his hands through his hair repeatedly, “me and Xander are not on very good terms “ , “care to share? “,I asked, “no“ his answer came immediately, I rolled my eyes “fine “ i said bluntly “i need you to get ready, in the most attractive cloth you can get in ,don't want James thinking I'm marrying a nun or my own gender “,I was about to respond when Ethan added quickly , “and if you don't know what to wear, I brought this”, he handed me a dress and a card ,I looked at the card, he had a great taste 'SAVE THE DATE ' it had as the main word “a date? “ I scoffed, “not a date, a meet up “, I got down from the car and slammed the door behind me , heading for my house, glad this would all soon be over In only a period of time as it would go back the way it was , I walked briskly as Ethan burst out laughing behind me, I ignored and went for my room, I entered the house only to see Xander and Marielle side by side smooching, watching our favorite TV show, I felt a sharp stab of jealousy it was ours to watch and laugh about , she was taking Xander away from me , but I wasnt ready to let either of them see how I felt , I quickly headed upstairs and , I got upstairs to my room, and put on the dress Ethan had given me, I went to the dressing room and put it on, I examined my self in the mirror, “this gown is so short, how am I gonna wear it “ I sighed as my phoned chimed, I saw Several missed calls I had gotten from Ethan's earlier , i qquickly put on whatever accessory I could find , applied some light makeup and hurried downstairs, I pushed the door open and dashed towards Ethan already dressed in a dark suit matching his black leather shoes, I wouldn't admit it but he looked hot, I got to his and he entered the car already waiting, I knew this was not his because we already saw a driver seated at the front, I opened the door myself and Climbed in, so much for gentleman, why can't I ever get treated as a lady, even in a fake relationship? , Ethan kept stealing glances at me, the ride was Neither of us said much, the only noisy sound was the sound of blaring horns, the atmosphere intertwined with tension and Silence until we arrived, I got down and so did Ethan, he help my hand and walked towards his uncle, I so wanted to scream but we had to make this work so this would all be over soon, We had to make this convincing ,uncle James , he immediately grinned at Nugged Ethan by the shoulder, “Ethan!, mate its been a long time since we've seen each other, why don't you come in” he's eyes shifted towards me “and who's this fine lady joining us today “ ,he said ,but Ethan pulled me closer to him, “forgive my manner, this is my girlfriend Gabriella, Gabriella meet uncle James, my guardian “, uncle James wasn't still convinced it but still ,stretched out his hand, I held it and exchanged handshakes, he held my hand toward his lips and kissed it before releasing his grip, ethan looked at me clearly trying not to laugh, he looked at Ethan, “now that's my boy, so where did you guys meet “, he said leading up through the Enormous property , I looked around in amazement , there was a silver gate ,a fish Statue In the middle of the compound and neatly arranged garden stretching along the side of the house it was a sight to behold, we entered the house, through the large entrance gate, the gate has a gate?, I Stared in disbelief, Ethan's uncle is filthy rich and he yet he comes to our school acting like a normal student , Ethan drew closer to me, and I whispered “do you have to be so close, I'm suffocating “, “yes we do, you'll learn to love it sweetheart “ I Cheeks immediately reddened but he just smirked, the sight tour was astounding, we made it past the gate and headed for the house, when uncle James made an abrupt stop, I got scared and so did Ethan, we looked at each other and back at him we had nearly bumped into him , he hovered over both of us, “Ethan is a trickster, and most times he manages to deceive people, I just ccan't shake the feeling this staged “,busted!, I swallowed , “what? “, Ethan scoffed in disbelief , “ she's my girlfriend, we love each other “ ,uncle James didn't seem convinced,i could see the paleness in his eyes, my stomach tightened, “what's your proof? “, he questioned, Ethan looked at me directly in the eyes and whispered ' I'm sorry ' my eyes widen, I couldn't cheat on Xander and I couldn't lose this opportunity to get xanders attention ,what am I gonna do, and before I could process all, Ethan lips crashed against mine, I was shocked, my mind became blank all I could do was stand ,my hands became heavy, my breath getting faster waiting for Ethan to pull away, we continued for seconds, James stared at us, as he seemed to enjoy what was going on, I couldn't pull away if I could, he was my first kiss, but he didn't know, his lips soft against mine, overwhelming yet gentle, it ignited a fury between us as shivers run down my spine, Ethan pulled away as soon as uncle James cleared his throat, I reddened so much, what did I do, I didn't bargain for this, I made a rule and I broke my own rule, I hope this can all end soon, so I could get back to focusing on Xander, I looked at Ethan's, who was just looking at James, he didn't even flinch, it had no effect on him, how could he even act so calm, Ethan went in with uncle James while I remained outside, whatever was going on I didn't want to get involved, and within a matter of time Ethan came out, it was obvious that he was angry, he took my hand and headed for the car, I looked at him and tried to release myself from his grip but who was I kidding, Ethan could overthrow me even without trying, I quit and followed him into his car, the ride was quiet, I didn't bother asking what happened, because I knew that would only make him more angry, “so where are we going? “ I asked slyly, he smiled ,”still wanna have dinner? “ , I was famished so I nodded he whispered something to the driver and he took a different route, “ where are we going “,I seemed anxious, “you'll see “ he smirked , within five minutes, we arrived at the restaurant, and was it a scenery, “so from now on we begin ethics__“, I was to lost to hear what ever he said, we walked in holding hands, he guided me to my seat and snapped to the waiter, I looked at the menu thoroughly, all type of continental foods were there and I didn't know any Ethan looked at me and knew what was going on, “she'll have ramen and pork ribs for sides, gamshamnida “ , he speaks Korean?, I thought to myself , “ thanks” I whispered awkwardly ,”what happened there? “ I knew I said I wouldn't ask but I'm Gabriella, curiosity is my thing, “it's nothing “ he said not admitting it “, but I could tell something was definitely wrong, “it doesn't seem like Nothing, comon no secrets “, he loosened up, just then the waiter arrived with our plates, “Xiexie “ Ethan said, “what's that supposed to mean? “,I felt ashamed as Ethan looked at me, noticing I had never been to a restaurant this unique in my entire life, but I gotta admit it , sensing my discomfort with the language Ethan just exchanged smiles, although not genuine and the waiter wasn't buying it either, “so you wanna explain what happened “, he signed, but I didn't care what facial expressions he put on and neither did I care about him, but a spark of curiosity lingered in me, he seemed to have thought for a moment and I could guess he was deciding if to trust me with personal issues, I took his hand and nodded the silence grew deafening as neither of us said a word, the only sound that could be heard was the background noise and the metallic click of drum and symbles coming from the front of the crowd Ethan finally spoke and I let go off his hand , “how do I put this “, he hesitated ,”my uncle James is the only person I've ever considered family , my dad being a real jerk left me when I had just been born and sent me to a foster home but fortunately along the way I met uncle James and we became partners in business we made a lot of income and got to build our own house,when things couldn't get any I heard about the death of my.... “ , his Voice softened, I couldn't keep pushing him to speak of this because it brought back so many memories he had tried to conceal over the years , I best I could was shut up my curious Ella mouth and turn sympathetic , “your what ?“, and boom I dropped the question , although I knew the circumstances of the situation, “,it's nothing, finish up Ella and I'll drive you home”,he said picking up his fork to finish the last of his meal while I haven't even begun, maybe I was a bit carried away by Ethan's business that my f*****g a*s wanted to know so desperately, i wouldn't have guessed Ethan had family issues as we don't normally associate, I hastened my pace at eating the food, Ethan kept checking his time as if he was in a hurry and I knew better to keep my question to my self, Ethan f*****g west a name I had hated so much and I still do, never imagined we'd ever Speak ,not to mention a date, “what was that about “, my senses had betrayed me , he seemed confused almost genuinely clueless , “what was what?“, I stared at him “cut the crap, why did you kiss me “, he looked stunned, “look gab whatever happened there wasn't my intention, and if I had an option I wouldn't do it, let's let it slide “, I scoffed, so unbelievable of him, he had probably kissed thousands of girls but this was my first and I planned to keep it for the day Xander realized he loved me, and now losing it over a probably?, things couldn't get anymore worse, I picked up my pace at eating, suddenly unable to stomach another bite ,”let it slide?, I'm going home “ I left my food ,I had lost my appetite after what Ethan had said, he trailed after me persuading me into staying, “comon gabby I didn't mean that way, I only meant it's no big deal “, oh its not to you to me it's about a the size of a titanic, I had no response to what he just said he drove me home with the usual silence evading the whole ride neither of us dared to speak, we arrived home just in a nick of time before dinner, I drifted my way in as I felt Ethan eyes on me the whole while, I couldn't shake that feeling he was hiding something, but I'd had enough Ethan for today and I now I wanna focus on the fairytale of me and Xander happy ending, I headed for my room without stopping by to say hi and bye, I dove into my bed throwing all my stuffed animals into the floor, what a rough day it had been, first Marielle and Xander now Ethan, I starting to believe luck had given up on me...