“Dad there’s no f*cking way you’re serious!” Chrystal yelled.
“I’m really sorry sweetie, i tried to prevent it but until we have enough prove that she’s not the right guardian for you, you have to stay with her. She’s your biological mother…”
“She f*cking abandoned me! Why on earth would you want me to stay with her now!” Chrystal yelled. she felt a hard lump in her chest and she couldn’t breathe well.
“Princess I’m not the one asking you, it’s court orders and..”
“Screw the d@mn court orders dad! I’m not going anywhere with that witch and that’s final.” Chrystal said standing up to leave.
“She will be here in the morning to pick you up.” Brian said, making her halt.
She slowly turned back to see Brian staring at the floor.
“Dad, you…are you really sending me away to live with that woman?” Chrystal asked even though she knew it isn’t a question but an actual fact. She could feel the hot tears sliding down her cheeks.
“I promise I would do everything to bring you back home princess, but for now we have to obey the law.” Brian said standing from his seat and walking up to her. He held her shoulders tight.
“I love you princess.” He muttered, pulling her to himself and hugging her tight.
Chrystal hugged him back, crying softly. She didn’t expect this at all. Living with her mom would be as good as living with a stranger.
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FAMICS APARTMENT
Ivory opened the door, giving way for Sebastian to come in.
“I think you should wait here, I don’t want you wetting the floors or someone might actually fall.” She said smiling apologetically and Sebastian nodded.
She went upstairs to get something for him to wear.
Sebastian scrutinized the place with his eyes since he isn’t allowed to move.
“What the hell! Oh sorry it’s just you.” Anna giggled, holding her chest. She was shocked to see a draining male figure standing at their entrance.
“Sorry I scared you.” Sebastian smiled apologetically.
“Oh nonsense, it’s fine but why are you wet?” She asked biting her lips slightly as his wet hair clapping on his forehead gave him a bad boy look.
“umm, long story.” Sebastian sighed.
“Here, this use to be Maeve’s boyfriend’s, I think I’ll fit.” Ivory said as she walked into the living room, holding a white top and blue jeans.
“Is he staying here tonight?” Anna raised a brow at her.
“He got kicked out…wait why did you get kicked out of your room?” Ivory raised a brow at him.
“I am not really sure but I think it’s something that happened between Natasha and I-”
“What happened?” Anna cut in. She loves a good gist.
“She umm…” Sebastian trailed off, shivering.
“Anna he can tell you later! Come on Seb, let’s get you changed up.” Ivory said leading him into the guest room.
Anna pouted her lips, falling on the couch. She grabbed the remote, turning on the TV.
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“Seb?” Sebastian asked. She’s the second person in this school calling him Seb.
“It’s cute.” Ivory winked and he smiled slightly.
“This is the guest room, change up quick and join us for dinner okay.” Ivory smiled leaving the room.
Sebastian looked at the clothes and smiled.
‘The FAMICS aren’t as bad as people make them to be.’ He said internally.
★ ★ ★
Natasha knocked on the door the third time. She’s at block 4. She needed to see Sebastian and apologize for her foolishness.
Shaun opened his sleepy eyes when he heard the knock again. He frowned wondering whom it might be by this time of the night.
He walked to the door, unlocking the bolts before opening it.
“Shaun.” Natasha smiled.
Shaun looked at her like he’s seen a ghost. He wasn’t sure if she’s actually the one.
“Natasha? What are you doing here?” He asked sleepily.
“Can I come in?” She asked and he looked at her for a while before giving her way to enter.
The moment she got in, her eyes searched for Sebastian but she didn’t see him. She frowned a bit facing Shaun.
“Why are you here Natasha?” Shaun asked again. This time he’s fully awake.
“I came to see Seb but he’s not in.” She said sadly.
Shaun rolled his eyes, walking past her to his bed.
“He is not here so you can leave.” He said coldly, shocking Natasha.
She looked at him for a while, moving closer to him.
“Shaun are you okay? Did you and Seb have a fight or something?”
Shaun chuckled bitterly.
“Or something.” He muttered, laying on his bed and shutting his eyes close.
“Hey talk to me, I’m here for you.” Natasha smiled slightly.
“Leave Natasha. ” Shaun muttered.
She bit her lips sadly. She turned around to leave but then turned back .
“Did you talk to Seb about me? Like you promised?” She asked and Shaun opened his eyes angrily.
“Why the f*ck are you so obsessed with that guy!” He yelled even before he realized it.
Natasha froze, looking at him like he had done an abominable act.
“I didn’t mean to yell at you but why Natasha? I mean, we’ve been friends for years and never once did you notice that I like you?” He asked, carrying a pained expression.
“Shaun, you are my best friend and I love you for always having my back but…”
Shaun chuckled.
“But you don’t see me being anything more than just your best friend.” He muttered, laying back on the bed.
“Leave Natasha.” He said closing his eyes.
Natasha looked at his face for a while. She wasn’t sure what she’s feeling now but it hurts.
She moved closer to him, sitting at the edge of the bed and stroking his hair.
“Just leave already.” Shaun muttered not opening his eyes.
“Shaun I’m sorry. I didn’t know you were hurting this much.” She said sadly.
“Well now you know.” He replied with his eyes shut.
Natasha bent down, placing a kiss on his forehead.
He opened his eyes immediately.
“Don’t h@të me okay?” She pleaded.
Shaun sighed, turning in a way that he’s now laying on his back.
“I can’t h@të you but I need to clear my mind.” He smiled slightly even though it’s obvious it’s a fake smile.
Natasha nodded standing up from the bed. She walked out of the room without turning back.
★ ★ ★
MODALE SPECIAL HEALTH CARE.
Swayer rested her head on Fiona’s shoulder as she waited for her dad to get out of surgery.
Rose is also with them. She’s the one who called Logan even though she knew him and his sister’s weren’t in good terms but since it involves their father, she had to get the family together.
“When will Josey be here?” Swayer asked her mother.
“She booked an early flight for Colombia tomorrow. She should be here before noon tomorrow.” Rose replied.
“I’m sorry, I know this is an emergency but I’m kinda hungry.” Fiona pouted her lips.
Swayer raised her head to get a better view of Fiona.
“There’s a vending machine at the second floor.” Rose smiled.
”Oh thank you Mrs Marshal. You’re a life saver.” Fiona smiled standing up and heading there.
“So how are things going at the school?” Rose asked facing Swayer.
“It’s cool, same old Salvatore.” Swayer smiled.
“And what about that scholarship kid, hope he’s doing well?”
Swayer faced her mom with a perplexed look.
“I know his mom. We met at a grocery store some months back and she told me all about her son. She said he’s really brilliant but the only hindrance is they don’t have money to further his schooling.” Rose smiled.
“You..your the one who gave him the scholarship?” Swayer asked.
“Yes darling and I want you to take good care of him for me. I also heard her passed the FAMICS on the welcome back test.” Rose smirked.
“Mom don’t start. It’s just one test and I’m happy he passed.” Swayer sighed.
“But I bet the other girls aren’t. You finally have a competition.” Rose smiled.
“Its not a competition mom. I don’t mind having someone topping me in test.” Swayer smiled. .
“But I do. It’s gonna be on the news if you fall in second. I don’t want people saying my daughter is no longer brilliant.” Rose frowned.
“So what are you saying mom?” Swayer furrowed her brows.
“I am saying you study harder. I don’t want to see you in second place anymore or I’m going to stop you from staying with your friends.” Rose said carrying a serious face.
“Mom you can’t be serious. Just let her be. she’s already brilliant no need for such threats.” Logan said. He’s been listening all this while but decided not to say anything until now.
“I am not giving anyone any threat. Take it as a challenge.” She smiled at Swayer.
Swayer sighed. There are times when her mother is lovable and times when she feels like running away from her. She really doesn’t mind Sebastian toping her and after all it’s just a test. The main exam is far away and other tests will also come but she knows when her mother is serious. If she lets Sebastian top her again, it’ll be out on the news of the new kid on scholarship who is the brain of Salvatore.
She didn’t want that and she also didn’t want to go back to living with her mother. Her dad is never really around as he has his restaurant to run and Josey would obviously move back to Chicago once dad is okay.
“I understand mom, I won’t let it happen again.” Swayer said with a serious face. She won’t let this happen again.
