Chapter 65
Chapter 65
- Family Drama
<. Selena
taylan races behind me and I throw a glance at him while making my way towards the bar.
Did you take the stairs?”
Nope.”
Dh..” I let out a disappointed sound.
Oh?” He quirks a brow at me.
I thought you would run down a flight of stairs for me.” I make an innocent face and he laughs.
I work smart, Selena. Not Hard.”
sn’t it too early for drinks?” He asks as we enter the dimly lit bar.
Now what? Are you gonna mommy me?”
le raises his hands in defense. “Sorry!”
You better be,” I mutter. I am pissed. So God Damn Pissed right now. I don’t need anybody around.
espite being early, the pub is crowded. It’s a holiday resort, after all. People are here to have fun. Not to tend their broken hearts, after all.
know I shouldn’t be offended. But I want to teach M a fucking lesson. It would be great if someone can show him a mirror. Tell him how it feels to get the
ixed signals. Glancing around to find myself a pleasant spot, then I take a seat in front of a sexy bartender. Away from the crowd cheering on a muted screen
f a football match.
What season is it?
Do you want me to sit with you…or apart?” Raylan asks, and I am thankful.
need a little alone time.”
le nods and gestures towards a spot in a corner.
I will be right there. My lips quirk to realize he is interested in the match too. I shrug. It’s better than getting bored with me.
body guard feels like a babysitter.
order a cocktail and send one for Raylan too. A Long island tea specifically. I glance as server makes her way towards him with the drink. He looks perplexed
first, then laughs when the server points at me. I raise my glass to toast and have a sip.
ifter savoring my beverage for a while, I pull my phone out to call Lena.
Oh, it’s nice to finally hear from you. I get tired of talking to Jake all the time,” she complains, and I laugh.
I have a question for you!
Straight to the point! Sure. Shoot,” she says and I can hear the keyboard behind her. She is always working nowadays, which reminds me I should read Dom’s dub contract today.
‘Do you know Noha’s background? Who else is in his family?
“Oh… ummm, not much… But he has a brother… He mentioned him when I met him over the weekend.”
“Could you dig his name for me?”
“His brother’s name?” she asks, confused. “hmmm okay… Is everything alright?”
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I shrug. “Yea.. I was curious. Despite the anger and everything, I want to know M’s full name, I wish I could ask him. But after that conversation, I am not sure where we stand. Do I even have a right to question him? But this hasn’t slain my curiosity.
Some guys try to approach me for dance, but I talk to Lena and shoo them away. After my third drink, I am feeling the buzz. I am sipping Pina colada and in a cliche’s fashion, some music starts playing in the background and I roll my eyes.
I was tired of my lady We’d been together too long
I snort. Typical Caleb.
Like a worn out recording. Of a favorite song….
I can’t believe I liked this song, I mut I mutter under my breath.
“Well, at least the beats are catchy.”
My head jerks up and I see Raylan sliding into a seat next to me. For a moment, I thought it was M. I yearn for him. He, on the other hand, barely cares about my
feelings.
If you like Piña coladas… And getting caught in the rain…‘
If you’re not into yoga… If you have half a brain…‘
tayian pays his bills and says, “I’ll be back in a minute. Don’t wander around.”
Sure mommy,” I reply and he chuckles and walks out of the bar.
frown. It appears that he will be gone for a while.
Was he too bored to guard me?” I ask myself, and realize my speech is slurred and sloppy. Time to stop drinking and pay the check.
My eyes fall at a TV screen with news flashing on mute. I blink and my jaw goes slack.
Oh God, it’s Jane!” I exclaim. “That sweet–sweet pet.”
Some people glance at me, confused, and get back to their business. I sit there grinning, like a fool. My guess was right. But after that car crash, I had forgotten
bout looking up her name.
God, she is gorgeous.” I say, leaning in my seat. “I will join you. Soon.”
While going through the checklist, I confessed to her some points in list were scary to imagine.
BDSM is about courage over comfort,” she had told me. I would like to try some courage.
cannot tear my gaze from Jane. It takes me a moment to focus on the information she is reporting. I squint my eyes in confusion.
What the fuck?
Another Drama in Sterling Family! Johnson’s family’s to–be–bride ordered a hit on her own sister.‘
My mind goes numb. And I read the headlines again. Is my head making this up? Am I too drunk? There is not much in subtitles. I get up from my seat to check
he latest updates on my phone. My steps falter and I realize I am a little more drunk than I can handle. I walk out of the bar anyway.
My social media is full of notifications and questions directed at me. I frantically look for an article and click on it. The piece is mind numbing.
There was a chat between Joy and Nikkie making rounds.
Nikkie: It’s not even been a day since she came back and she is making my life hell already.”
Joy: I won’t let that happen.‘
‘Nikkie: She said she will sleep with Caleb.
I frown. I never said that. Did I?
‘Joy: Give it a few days. I will send her back to where she came from.‘
‘Nikkie: I want her out of my life for good. I will send her to hell. Tonight.‘
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I read the article and it states. This chat conversation happened on the same night when Selena Sterling was attacked at her hotel parking lot. According to our resources, she has been attacked many times.
My skin goes cold and the shock of realization sobers me up.
The report continues. Het car brakes failed on Saturday. Do you smell foul play? We do.”
My heart is beating fast Did Nikkie do this? Was it a hit? Is it even possible to arrange such attack within a few hours? She hates me, but how could she do that 1 rush towards my room and see dad walking inside the lobby with his head down defeated.
“Dad. “I call him out, tears simmering in my eyes. I am uncertain. Can I rely on him for comfort I need right now?
He looks at me and sighs. “I wish you had told me first, Selena. Why did you go to the media?”
What?
7 was assaulted. I could have fucking died, and you are worried about the family image?”
His eyes widen and he snaps. “It’s not that. Where did you find those chats? Are you sure it’s true? And not something tempered to smear our names?”
blink. Yes. What if it’s just a rumor?
Dad, it wasn’t.”
I wasn’t me.
But Joy cuts me before I can finish the sentence. “She did this because she wants to sabotage our family.”
Everyone is walking into the lobby. Joy strides towards me, and a shiver passes my spine. She looks furious. Dad grabs her by the arm.
try to process what dad said. It’s likely just a rumor. Or… It could be true. I will never be sure unless someone investigates this case fairly. This woman, my o–called step mother, may have known that Nikkie had sent a man to kidnap me. That man’s rape threat still lingers in my head occasionally. I keep pushing it
side.
low it makes sense why Raylan is here. And why M agreed to visit me. It was this report. He was worried about me. I turn and walk away from dad.
Selena, stop right there. We need to discuss this.”
am not some 12–year–old. I ignore him and keep walking towards the lift. Either my father has to grow a spine or he can stay with a bunch of murderers.
Laylan paces next to me and I ask, “Where the hell were you?”
le grunts. “A man gotta pee, woman. Give me a break,”
stop on my track and let out a hearty laughter. Honestly, my heart is wrenched that I want to distract myself. I want to show others I am not affected by the fact hat nobody in my family cares about me. I don’t want them to know that I am miserable inside.
You fuckin whore. Why did you do this?” I turn and face Nikkie. Her face is smeared with tears. Great, someone is here to join my pity party. She probably read be news long ago. I haven’t even uncovered the entire news story. Who is source of this report?
ind What is she crying about? That everyone knows her true colors?
You sent that men to attack me. Didn’t you?” I snarl at her.
I did not she grits her teeth.
A crowd of people has formed in the lobby to watch the Sterling family drama that my dad wanted to avoid.
You did this because you hate everyone in this family,” Nikkie accuses me. “You don’t like me or Mom. You don’t even like Mary! She was always nice to you… and this man..” she points her finger at Raylan.
‘Who the hell is he Your side boyfriend or a bull?”
My jaw ticks and I clench my fists to stop myself from scratching her face.
“You asked him to twist Caleb’s arm. You hate everyone. So you are trying to wreck our family.”
“It is hard to like people when they are constantly trying to kill you. You know what? Just have a happy life. But I will not let this go. I will file my charges at
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you, I tell her and in a typical dumb move, Nikkie rushes towards me to attack.
Raylan puts himself in front of me and warns her, “Back off. Or I won’t hesitate to twist your arm either. I rather believe in equality,” he sneers at her.
She looks at me and says. “I didn’t do this. You framed me.”
1 ignore her and walk towards the lift with Raylan.
Why do I want to believe her? Was there any honesty in her voice?
I shake my head. It’s because I want to belong to someone. No matter how much they mistreat me, I still want to belong to my family. Maybe that’s why.
Lift door closes, and a tear slips out of my eyes.
“I cannot stay here. We should pack our bags and leave.”
A/N:
Bull: A bull is a sexually dominant male who, for fun or financial gain, cuckolds and humiliates husbands while servicing their wives.
22.12 don’t need a man to enjoy myself.
