2. Present day
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Chapter Two
Present day
I was currently contemplating whether to take the bus or wait for my uncle to pick me up. I was running late on my first day of senior year. My car's tires were currently slashed,My mirrors broken, the seats were stained with broken eggs, and a metal was used to write “go die slut ” boldly on the four sides of the car.I had a good idea who the culprit was, considering the fact that Kevin threw his 19th birthday party yester night.Might be someone from school.I knew it wasn’t Kevin since he was too high and mighty to do it himself.He might have ordered some minions of his to do the dirty work. Probably the cheer squad.Since that first day that he had declared me an outcast freshman year, he had never talked to me again.We will just glare at each other from afar until I gave in and look away.I could never match that intense chilling dark eyes that was specially reserved for me.The snide comments,Public humiliation,False rumors and locker thrashings were left to his minions.I never ever went to the main house on no account for fear that I may meet him.Who knows what that psycho was capable of?
I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket and took it out.
Uncle:Sorry Princess.Something urgent just came up at work.I can’t come to pick you up.Can you ask Kevin to come pick you up or take a bus? I’ll have the mechanic come to check your car later.
Me: Sure I’ll do just that.
My uncle didn’t know that Kevin and I were far from friends.I didn’t want to tell him about the bullying and all that because he was working for his dad after all.
I can’t afford to jeopardize our source of income by antagonizing Kevin in his eyes.I hadn’t told him my car was thrashed.I'd only told him that, I’d gotten a puncture and it wasn’t starting.
I’ll find some way to pay the mechanic the extra cost for spraying, buying new tires and all that.
For now the bus it is.
Because this was a rich neighborhood, the bus scarcely passed here. I had to walk all the way to the junction in hopes of catching it.
Scarcely had I taken a few steps out of the mansion before a black Buggatti chiron came to a screeching halt in front of me.
Kevin. Leave it to the asshole jerk to drive a fast French car.
“Get in !” His deep hoarse voice said smoothly giving me goosebumps.
He was wearing the school Uniform with the tie hanging loosely.The shirt hugging his muscles like a second skin.His collar was up And his hair was looking like he had just rolled out of bed.He was hot for sure.
Stop checking out the enemy!!!.I internally chastised myself.
“See something you like ?” he taunted.
Damn it.He caught me checking him out.I could feel the heat coursing up my cheeks.Don’t you dare blush.Ella
“No.In fact, I was thinking of what bleach to use to wash the disgusting image out of my eyes.”
“Sure.You were.I totally believe you.”He said sarcastically.
He was acting too calm.I expected him to run me over with the car for saying something like that to his face.
“Are you getting in or not ? I don’t have time for games with you.Young lady.” He growled at me
I halted immediately. Young lady? Just because he turned Nineteen recently doesn’t give him the Audacity.I would be turning eighteen in the next seven months!!. How dare him ?
I crossed my arms and turned back to give him a piece of mind but the chilly dark eyes that met mine shut me up.It would be in my best interest if I don’t provoke him.I nearly forgot how terrifying he could be.
“I’ll catch the bus.Thank you for the offer.Kevin.”
I said with my head bowed and turned to leave.
“Drop the act.Your faking reeks. And don’t say my name!!”
Don’t talk back Ella. He’s provoking you intentionally.He wants an excuse to run you over with his car or hurt you somehow.
There’s no way in hell I’m getting into that car with him.
“I don’t want to be a bother.I’ll take the bus”I recharged my patience internally and said.
“Good idea.You’re pretty smart even though you don’t look like it.” He said
What???? Is that a compliment or an insult. ? Well, it’s coming from Kevin.How can I think of it as a compliment ? Definitely an insult.
I glared at him but kept quiet.
“I guess I’ll just tell Alex you were already gone. Didn’t see you.I’ll be sure to ask the bus driver to pick you up when I meet him.”He tsked.
Uncle asked him to pick me up? And what did he mean by the last sentence.?
Before I could ask him anything, his car sped off leaving me behind.Kevin had already wasted precious minutes of my time.I quickly started jogging to the junction.It was not far away.I saw the bus coming from afar and waved it down.Panting and wiping off the beads of sweat that had began to form on my forehead.I was in bad shape.I made a mental note to hit the gym later.The bus stopped in front of me and I made a move to get inside before the driver stopped me with his words.
“Oh.You must be Ella.”He said smiling widely with a wink.
He knew me??
“Uhhh…Yes ?”
“Oh Your boyfriend Just met me up the hill."Boyfriend ? "He said He wants to sort things out with you so he’ll pick you up.He’s really kind and generous.He even gave me a generous tip.He’s a keeper dear.Go sort out your differences.”He smiled and winked at me again before driving off.
What the hell ??
Kevin.This must be what he meant by the driver picking me up.
“KEVIN VANDERBILT.DAMN YOU!!!!”I cursed out loud.
That punk.The next bus would be hours away.I couldn't afford the wait and be late on the first day.I started walking.Maybe I can get a cab if I keep walking.
A car was approaching from behind.A red porsche. Maybe I should ask for a ride .I don’t have much of a choice.The car approached me.Wait a minute isn’t that….
Lexi.
Lexi was never really mean to me although she was the head cheerleader.And the cheer leaders were really out for my blood.They never let me live down the humiliation of brutally disqualifying me for cheer tryouts during my first year. Lexi just had this standoffish behavior and a permanent straight face.
“Lexi!! Can I get….” I waved her down but she just drove past me.Ouch.What were you expecting Ella ? Of course she doesn’t want to be seen arriving at school with you.
We’re not in the same clique.I chided myself.
I sighed and continued the journey.Its going to be a long walk.
I kept walking till I turned the corner.Is that ?
“Get in!!”
I just stood there gawking.
“Looks Like you don’t need a ride after all.”
The engine revved.
“Wait.I do” I quickly entered the car.
“Thanks Lexi”.
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