Please Heal Me Quietly

~Three~

Luca's Pov

It was already the last day of school for the week and as a really busy person, I was glad. I would've chosen to be homeschooled but according to my aunt, I need to mix with people so as to have basic social skills in which I do have. I've only chatted with a few guys since I resumed and that's it. I don't even bother with the girls because the looks they give me makes me bothered.

As I made myself comfortable on my chair just observing, Monica walked in and you could sense that quiet shift in the room but as the blessed human that she is, she notices but doesn't give a f**k and ah, after what happened, she came to school the next day and I could tell she wasn't herself. She barely spent an hour in school before leaving and she hasn't appeared in school since then.

She took her sit next to me and spared me a glance and she looked like she was battling whether to greet her deskmate or not and I had all the time to wait but she didn't crack after a while so I just sighed and greeted instead "Hi" and she replied with a small hi too.

I need to laugh at my aunt and Dante's face because I do have better social skills than Monica.

"How are you?" I asked, turning to face her. She looked taken aback by my question but she still replied nonetheless

"I'm fine?..." Then she paused and I thought that was all I'd get from her but she surprised me "what about you? How are you?" She asked turning to face me finally like I was worth her attention now

"aside from my chest that hurt after you bumped into me the other day, I'm good" I couldn't help but tease her and she glared at me

"I said I was sorry" she gritted her teeth

"Didn't look like you meant that" I said with a slight grin pulling at my lips as her face contorted in frustration and I must say, this is the most I've seen her react facially speaking since I met her and it was.....relieving.

I was beginning to think she was a robot. She was about to reply when four people barged in with chaos and it caught everyone's attention and I remembered them plus I always see them around apparently joined by the hip and upon seeing Monica they rushed to her and her face twisted in a small smile which halted them. "Is she okay?" Colin asked

"Yh I don't think so. She never smiles" Jake said as they carefully walked to her, taking small steps like she was a time bomb.

"How offensive." She said, shocking all four including me as they halted turning to look at each other before running towards her and the class already plunged into normal everyday chaos.

"Are you sure you're good?" Jake said kneeling by her side while checking her temperature

"Yh" she replied swatting his hand away

"You never reply" Danielle said obviously worried

"We came to your house to check on you and the maids lied you weren't home" Colin muttered making Monica frown a little.

"I was home, upstairs in my room" she replied defensively

"Are you drunk?" Mikael asked with a frown and that's when the smell hit me. A barely there smell of alcohol. Wow.

And the others scented it too and worry etched on their faces but I'm not sure if it's the worry that if anyone or a teacher found out she'll be suspended or if it's something else.

Danielle moved closer to her mouth sniffing it "You did well cleaning yourself up but not good enough" she said rummaging through her bag before popping a flavored and scent filled sweet in her mouth "Now that's better" she said closing her bag

"I don't know how you're not dying from a hangover" Mikael said, handing her a bottle of water which she took a much needed gulp from. She's pretty much lucky to have friends like them. I could see their worry for her then the bell rang signalling the start of classes then Jake stood up. "We'll come to see you after class" he muttered "Bring burgers with you" she replied smiling brightly which did something to my chest because she looked more beautiful if that's even possible and they all smiled back "sure princess" Mikael replied and Colin snorted before their eyes flitted to mine.

"Don't say anything to anyone and please watch her so she doesn't do anything stupid" Danielle pleaded and I nodded which seemed to make them all relax

"Okay then see you later" Colin told Monica

"Just don't forget my burgers" and they all smiled at that before rushing to their classes while I'm left to take care of her. By the time I'm bringing my attention back to her, she was already staring at me.

"Do you need anything?" I asked unsurely

"No, just sit there and look pretty for me" she said it so seriously and I burst out laughing which earned curious stares our way. By the time I'm composing myself, she was already glaring at me.

"Yes ma'am" I said which made her face brighten up as the teacher walked in.

And who could've guessed, taking care of her meant thinking like her so that she doesn't act out of place and doing just that was way too hard. The teacher asked a question and she almost raised her hand to answer like does she even know what she wants to say and then she laughed at one of the teachers' haircuts and I had to put my hand to her mouth to block the noise. Taking care of her was such a headache and I'm sure I have dark circles by now due to stress but don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining When the bell for lunch finally rang, I was so thankful to God then I turned to the trouble next to me but what can I say, she was acting all giddy and playing with her fingers and the sight just made me smile because she looked cute and relaxed and nothing like the version of her I met on my first day. I was tired, annoyed and frustrated but I wasn't angry. Part of me was glad that they entrusted her to me and I started making small conversations with her and I sure am glad she was responding. She even started playing with the rings on my fingers. "You want it?" I asked and she nodded

"Which one?" And then she pointed at the black ring with strips of gold on it. If she knew how much I paid for this, I'm sure she wouldn't even dare to ask for it but she undoubtedly has taste even when drunk. She kept eyeing it before I took it off and placed it on her middle finger and it fit perfectly. It belonged to my pinky but her fingers were lean so it fit her middle finger perfectly and honestly, the ring looks better on her finger than mine. After a while, we heard them before we saw them. Her four bodyguards with bags of McDonald's. Who's gonna eat that much?

"Hey princess? We got you what you were....." Colin didn't get to finish his sentence before she snatched the bag from him and they burst out laughing and I couldn't help but smile as she brought out the burger and looked at it like it was her last meal then she started eating.

"Hey, thanks man" Jake said drawing my attention to him

"It's nothing. Glad to help" and he gave a nod before all four sat around her talking then Danielle passed a bag of McDonald's to me making me quirk an eyebrow.

"We can't finish it all" she answered the unspoken question and I nodded before they all went back to their business.

"Wait. Pause. Rewind. Aren't you Lucas Bernett?" Colin asked, looking closely at my face. Yh there goes my peaceful life. How'd he know who I am? Is he one of my clients? The questions kept rushing in my head and at this rate I'll have a headache.

"Yh he is. I knew I recognized you" Danielle said casually and Mikael nodded. Who the hell are these kids?

"Who's Lucas Bernett?" Jake asked confused

"Exactly my question" Monica said with furrowed brows while stealing a glance at me and she was sobering up but rather slowly

"If you two ever attended the galas or paid attention when you're forced to attend, you'd know who he is" Danielle said. Oh so they're one of those rich kids who attend galas.

"Yh. You both never pay attention but let me brief you. He's the youngest CEO and billionaire. No family relations but he has a guardian which is his aunt. According to my mum, he's every girl's dream. Tall, rich, handsome, healthy looking, serious and well built. I'm just quoting what she said tho" Colin said, no sugarcoating. I like him.

"Mhm okay. Nice to meet you then" Jake greeted clearly uninterested.

"Your mum is wrong Colin, he's not every girls dream at least not mine" Monica said grinning

"I hope you sober up soon and then die in embarrassment" Jake said laughing out which made Monica's face twist in a frown.

"Anyways I'm Danielle and that's Jake, Mikael and Colin and Monica" she introduced but I already know

"Nice to meet you all" I replied

"If my mom ever finds out he attends our school, she'll force me to date him" Danielle said honestly

"Same here. So we all agree not to say anything to them right" Monica asked

"Yes" they all chorused and nodded their head in agreement

"My dad would actually make me gay" Mikael said and they all laughed as I watched Monica steal my fries. She thought she was subtle.

Watching all five of them did something to me. They truly don't want things to do with the business world. They seem free but not fully and their level of friendship is not something that could be achieved without years of trust and I truly felt that I truly did miss out on life and grew faster than most of my age mates. If I did have parents, would things have been this way for me.

Monica's Pov

After what happened with Miles and Brianna personally attacking me. I locked myself in my room because I was emotionally and physically drained. I hated that I was this way. Brianna didn't know she was poking at an age old wound that has still not healed. I needed comfort and I knew it. I've been holding everything in, I was tired and stressed. I've been hearing knocks at my door but I didn't answer any. I don't want to see any humans for now. I've not eaten for over 48hrs. I wasn't hungry, I was tired and for once I let all my emotions hit me which made me cry and for once I didn't feel weak for crying, I felt better. Once I was sure everyone was asleep, I raided my dad's stack of wine and took the one that looked expensive with a wine glass. Once in my room, I filled my wine glass to the top and downed it all. I drank the whole bottle of wine and I needed more but I noticed I couldn't move. s**t I was drunk like dead drunk. I didn't know this was alcoholic. I tried to read the bottle but it was all blurry so I climbed to bed and passed out.

I was awoken by continuous banging which wasn't healthy for my poor head and by the time I was opening my eyes, my door opened forcefully.

"Did you just break my door?" I raised my voice glaring at Miles. Why is he even still around?

I tried to stand on my feet and I almost fell face forward but Miles was quick to support me.

"Did you drink?" He asked glaring at the wine I was drinking before sniffing me

"Shhhhhhh" I muttered holding my finger to his mouth but he smacked my finger away before settling me on my bed and I watched as he cleared every evidence of my drunkenness which made me smile then he came back with a maid.

"Take care of her and bring her downstairs for breakfast" he ordered and she nodded

"I can take care of myself Miles f**k off" I said raising my voice

"I would have loved it if you were this expressive if you were in your normal senses"

"I'm in my normal senses b***h" I said and the maid was just staring at me with an amused expression just as Zoe strutted in like the princess she was.

"Oh my baby" I said crouching down and she jumped into my arms

"Now that's a b***h" Miles said snorting which earned a glare from me

"Now now, you need to go to school" He said seriously before turning his attention to the maid "You say nothing about this to anyone and take care of her and assist her downstairs" he concluded and left taking Zoe with him. I huffed in anger and the maid did as she was ordered before assisting me downstairs for breakfast.

"Baby, I was beginning to get worried" my mom said with worry and I was about to reply but Miles beat me to it.

"I don't think you need to worry about her. She can take care of herself"

I wanted to say something but Miles gave me a look that said say anything stupid and watch how I bury you 6ft under or maybe I was imagining that so I sat down to eat. My eyes were blurring in and out of focus. I wanted to stab my plate of fruits but I saw two plates and I stabbed the table instead. Although it didn't draw much attention, my mom noticed raising a questioning eyebrow my way but Miles was quick to divert her attention.

"Where's dad"

"Oh, that man never takes a break. He rushed out early this morning because he was needed in the morning" mom explained and my eyes at least focused on my plate as I ate and my mom blabbered on and on to Miles and he looked like he's regretting every life decision that led him to this point. Serves him right. Once I was done. I stumbled out of my chair and of course my mom was about to say something about how weird I was probably but before she could get a word out, Miles waved her off and he rushed me out, guiding me to enter his car in which I refused to enter.

"Monica, get in now" Miles ordered. Who the f**k does he think he is?

"No never, entering your car is like a death sentence I'm not willing to partake in. Who knows where you're taking me this time, probably to bury me or something because your stunt last time didn't work" I said, biting back my anger and I saw something flicker in his eyes before he recomposed himself.

"I'd actually bury you if you don't get in," he said, pushing me in and I let him. I don't have much of a fight to put up because my body was buzzing with unwanted alcohol. As Miles drove off, I snuggled into the seat and fell asleep.

From when I woke up to go to school till I was eating burgers, everything was a blur but I sobered up a bit after eating burgers but I'm still drunk. The day passed on fast, probably because I was drunk and Miles picked me up, took me for ice cream because I insisted and I passed out on my bed once home. I knew I was drunk but I was happy for once.

I woke up when it was almost dinner when a maid came to call me but I told her to bring it to my room. I'm too tired to move. As I sat up on my bed, my head felt like it was injected with a thousand bricks. The maid brought my dinner and told me Miles had instructed her to hand aspirin over to me too and I was grateful for it. After taking it, my head was beginning to clear and everything that had happened when I was drunk started to replay in my head and I widened my eyes in pure horror.