Chapter 23

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Skylar's POV

The next morning I woke up to an empty side of my bed where Ace was sleeping last night. He left the note that he left early to work. I got up, got dressed in my black trousers, grey sweater, black boots, my warm coat and went outside.

Snow was falling down from the sky while I was walking. It was really nice outside. My classes were relatively fine today. Flynn was with me during most of them so my day was quite bearable.

When I was walking towards the entrance, I bumped my shoulder against someone's shoulder.

"Look where-ugh it's you again."

Great, I obviously had to bumped into Chloe..

"Is there something wrong with your eyes? Or maybe legs, hm?" She nagged, stepping closer.

"Well, technicaly y-you could have b-been more careful as well." I mumbled and looked down.

I didn't know if it was good idea to talk back to her but she was just so infuriating and although she scared me a bit, I didn't want to show her that I can't stand for myself.

She came closer to me and crossed her arms over her chest.

"What was that?" She seemed irritated and angry.

I didn't want to push her bottoms so I stayed silent with my head hanging low. I intertwined my both hands behind my back.

I hate myself for not being able to tell people what I really think of them. I'm always trying to be careful with my words or actions just not to hurt their feelings when at the same time, they're hurting mine.

"That's what I thought. You're so fucking annoying that I'm starting to loose patience with you" She grabbed my wrist so tight that it hurt. "You're a stupid, ugly-"

"Fuck off, Chloe!"

Suddenly, I heard Jacob's voice. He appeared out of nowhere, and I think I've never been more greatful to see him.

She let go of my wrist instantly and took a step back.

"Aww, why so hursh? We were just talking, right Skylar?" She stated icely with her fake smile.

I nodded my head and said a quiet 'yes'

"Yeah, clearly. Just get out of my sight." Jacob growled.

She came up to him slowly and put her hand on his chest. A slutty smirk apparent on her face.

"Be careful what you're saying. If I remember correctly, you and Ace were saying something different not that long ago." She glanced at me one more time and walked away.

Bitch. She knew that what she said would hurt me. What do all guys see in her? Jacob put his hand on my arm and I lifted up my face to look at him.

"You okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks."

"No problem."

We started walking together towards the entrance. I put my hand on my wrist. A tiny bruise started forming on it.

"Come on, I know a really nice café near here. It's freezing today."

"Jacob, I don't think it's a good idea. Ace wouldn't be pleased." I said honestly. I don't want more problems.

"Ace doesn't have to know. Besides, it's just a coffee, Skylar." He sighed.

"I'm sorry Jacob but no."

I felt a little guilty but I couldn't go with him and I tried to decline his offer politely.

"Do you think Ace will be faithful forever?"

We stopped walking and I looked at him, furrowning my eyebrows.

"Before you, he slept with a new girl every fucking night, do you think he can change just like that? I bet he's screwing some chick right now behind your back!"

I think tears started gathering in my eyes. How could he say this to me?

"You're wrong. Ace wouldn't do that. He's changed."

I tried to be confident but my voice betrayed me a bit.

"Oh yeah? He is used to his lifestyle. Besides, how someone can be engaged and claims that they're in love and after your lover's death, they start whoring around?!"

I became speechless. Who was engaged? Ace? And he didn't say anything? He also told me that he didn't love Elle and now I found out that they were going to get married? He lied to me. But why? To make me feel special and make it easier to get what he wants?

On Jacob's face appeared a lazy smirk and he came closer to me.

"He didn't tell you, did he?"

A lonely tear fell down my cheek. I stayed silent, I didn't know what to do or say. I felt someone's hand on my cheek wiping my tear away. I looked up at Jacob and his features softened.

"You're too good for him. He's going to hurt you so many times." he started making circles on my cheek with his thumb. "You're so delicate. I would never hurt you." He started leaning in and I suddenly came to my senses.

I turned my head to the right and pushed him slightly.

"Jacob, stop. I need to go."

I tried to walk past him but he grabbed my arm so I was forced to look at him once again.

"You're going to forgive him, aren't you?"

"That's not your business, Jacob."

I turned around but he stopped me again. I let out a frustrated sigh.

"You're being reckless now, Skylar. He-"

"Stop! Just stop! Do you think that I don't know what you do?! That you work with all those shady men and that you do all those illegal things? You're dangerous just like him! You're just saying that so you can get to my pants and then left me hurt like all of you do! " I was crying now.

I pushed him away and started walking towards my flat. When I got there, Laura was nowhere to be seen, I assume that she hasn't finished her classes yet. On Friday, we are having a day off because of some holiday so I thought that I would pack my things and go home earlier.

I saw that I had a few missed calls from Lena and Ace but I didn't want to talk to them. I just texted Laura where I was going, and then my mum to tell her that I was coming home today. I didn't drive by my car because I didn't have any strength to do it so I took a bus. I was sitting with my legs pressed to my chest while sobbing quietly. I think some people noticed my tears and looked at me with a pity in their eyes, but they didn't say anything, which I was grateful for. I didn't want to talk to anyone.

Ace called me again and I knew I had to either call back or at least text him but I had no idea what I should tell him. I invited him after all. Finally, I sent him a message. It wasn't really nice but what he did wasn't nice either.

I'm going home to my parents. It's not a good idea for you to come this weekend. Sorry. ~ Me

After that he was trying to contact me again but I declined it. Suddenly, my phone beeped.

Skylar, what's wrong? It's not like you. And why aren't you answering my calls? ~Ace

I turned off my phone and closed my eyes trying to fall asleep. When I woke up, I saw that I had a few buss stops left. When I arrived, I walked to the door and knocked. The door flew open revealing one of the twins. David.

"Hey, sis. I thought you would be home on Friday?"

He was taller than the last time I saw him. He looked more...mature.

"Yeah, I missed you too." I replied sarcastically, smiling slightly which he returned.

When I walked inside, the smell of delicious food hit me. Mm it's good to be home.

"Skylar is here!" David shouted.

I put my bag on the floor and walked into the kitchen. My mum was standing in front of the stove and Jake was stiring something.

"Oh, thank God! Skylar, come and help mum, I'm done with this shit." Jake whined and I chuckled.

"Language! Skylar, honey" My mum came up to me and gave me a hug. She smelled like cookies.

"Where's dad?" I asked

"He's at work. He should be home for an hour or so though."

The twins went upstairs and I helped mum to prepare everything. We were talking and for a moment I forgot about my problems.

"Oh, and where's Ace?"

Yeah, for a moment.. I knew that this question would come up eventually.

"He couldn't come. Work." I shrugged my shoulders and she gave me a weak smile.

When dad arrived, we were all sitting in the living room, watching TV and talking. During all this time I couldn't stop thinking about Ace. I don't know what to do. If he's lying to me and keeping secrets, it just proves my point that he doesn't care about me as much as I thought and that he'll leave me sooner or later. I'll only get hurt in the end.

I didn't even realise that I started crying again. First Chloe and then Jacob and his great news about Ace. I also remembered about my conversation with Laura and other things that Ace didn't tell me about. I felt a headache and pressed my hand to my forehead, hoping that this would somehow alleviate the pain.

I told my parents that I was tired and went to my room. I put my baggage on the floor and lay down on my bed. I was looking at my old room and thinking. I remember walking around the house as a child, and now I'm a grown-up. With my problems. Thinking how great it could be to disappear for a moment. I suddenly felt that familiar feeling in my chest.

Oh no..

After some time, I got out of my bed and came up to my suitcase. I opened a small pouch and pulled out my pocket knife. I was fiddling with it and wondering if I should do this. I didn't want to do this but I needed it. I needed to feel the pain. My vision started becoming blurry because of my tears. God, I'm so weak.

But you need this

Suddenly, my phone started ringing and Lena's name poped in on the screen. I sighed, took a deep breath and picked up.

-Oh my God, Skylar...finally. Where are you?

"I uhm, I am at my home."

I put the phone further from my face and sobbed so she couldn't hear that.

-You said you were going on Friday?

"God, why is everyone asking me this? Plans can change."

I raised my voice a bit and I think it trembled a bit. I bit my lip. She knows me too well, she will know that something happened.

-What's wrong, Sky?

"Nothing, sorry. I shouldn't have raised my voice."

-Don't apologise to me, just tell me what happened. Laura called me if I knew whether you were okay because you didn't answer her calls as well.

"Because I was tired! I wanted to have some time for myself and suddenly everyone was interested what's going on in my fucking life!"

I started crying and my voice was shaky. I didn't want her to know that I wasn't okay but I just couldn't hold my emotions back anymore. They wanted to break free, along with my salty tears.

-I'll be there in 5 minutes.

"No, I'm fine. I just want to be alone and go to sleep. "

-I'm coming over anyway, Skylar.
She stated stubbornly and ended the call.

Just great. I don't want to talk about anything right now. After a few minutes, I heard someone ringing the doorbell. She and Liv live in the same village so that's why she was able to come that quickly.

I was lying in my room when she walked in, holding a pillow tightly in my arms. I looked at her weakly and she had worried expression on her face. She came up to me and laid my head on her chest hugging me.

"I don't want to talk." I muttered quietly.

"I know." She whispered and sturted rubbing my head gently.

I didn't know how much I needed it. I really don't like hugs or some kind of affection but sometimes it's nice and can be actually helpful. Knowing that someone cares and gives you comfort when you feel like shit.

"Did you try to do it?"

I knew what she meant.

"No" I lied, I think too quickly.

She grabbed my chin and lifted it up gently so now I was looking at her.

"Did you try to do it?" She asked again but slowly, emphasising every word.

I bit my lip and nodded my head. More tears started falling down my cheeks and she put my head on her chest again.

"Shh, it's okay. Everything will be okay." She started rocking me like a baby and rubbing my head gently.

I didn't even realised that I fell asleep because I woke up in the morning, well, technically it was 11am. Just when I wanted to get up, my mum walked into my room.

"Finally, Skylar. If you could, you would sleep all day."

"I was just about to get up, mum." I yawned and went to the bathroom.

I got dressed in my black leggins and red, oversized hoodie and went downstairs. We were preparing everything all the time because today the guests are coming. When everything was done and cleaned, I went upstairs to get ready. I quickly showered and decided to wear a black, flowery dress. When I was ready, I grabbed the present for my mum and walked out of my room to find her. I wanted to give her my present before everyone arrive.

When I found her in my parents room, she was struggling to zip up her dress.

"Wait, let me help you."

"Oh, thank you darling."

She turned around and I gasped.

"You look great, mum. I have something for you."

I grabbed my present and gave it to her.

"Happy birthday." I smiled and she hugged me.

"Thank you, honey but you know you didn't have to."

She opened it and pulled out the necklace I bought for her with Laura.

"It's beautiful! Thank you so much." She hugged me once again and I helped her to put it on.

After that, she went downstairs and I told her that I would be there in a minute. When I went to the living room, I heard my mum laughing. I thought that first guess must have arrived so I came up to her but what I saw, made me stopped in my trucks.

"Oh, honey! Look who's here!"

I was staring at those beautiful, chocolate eyes that stole my heart and I think I stopped breathing for a moment.

"Skylar said that you had work?" My mum asked confused and I bit my lip.

"Yeah, I canceled my meetings so I could come." He sent her his famous smile and came up to me.

He wrapped his arm around my waist and leaned in to kiss my lips but I turned my head a little to the side so he kissed my cheek instead. He looked confused and he was glaring at me with furrowed eyebrows. I smiled at him slightly because my mum was looking at us and I didn't want her to think that something is wrong.

"So, since you are here, let me introduce you to the rest of my family." I said and started walking towards the living room where my dad and brothers were sitting.

God, let me survive this


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