Southern Hospitality

Chapter 20

"I would love to! How about your dad drops you off here with the bike" I offered not wanting to be in Lukes home. It was better if Landon came here therefore I wouldn't have to be bothered

"I'd rather keep the bike at home. You should just come over" Luke said staring at me

Since we began to eat he's been looking at me and I tried to ignore it but I snapped my head glaring at him. There was no way I was going over there

"I feel more comfortable here" I stated harshly making it clear I did not want to be around Luke 

"Well my drive way has more room for him to ride the bike" Luke spitted

Nana and Landon stopped eating and watched the both of us stare at each other. The tension at the table began to get tense and I was holding onto my fork tight. 

"Luke sometimes you should consider others feelings and accommodations before demanding we all do what you want" I argued 

"I've never ignored your feelings darling. Maybe you should stop avoiding things" he added stuffing a potato in his mouth 

I let out a laugh there was no way he said I avoided things. As if he didn't string me along for three weeks! "Thats comical Luke honestly" I resorted

"How about we-" 

"I don't have to explain why I prefer Landon coming here to you" I cut nana off getting mad

"I think you do Eve. This is becoming childish and you need to grow up" staring at Luke in shock. I pushed back my chair and grabbed my plate. He was an asshole for that my feelings weren't childish. 

"If you will all excuse me. I think I lost my appetite" I whispered leaving to put my dish in the sink and go upstairs 

"Evelyn! Come back" nana yelled but I ignored her running to my room. Tears started to fall down my face. How could he dismiss my feelings and act like I was in the wrong? 

"Daddy you made Evelyn cry" I heard Landon shout at his father 

Once I reached my room I slammed the door and laid on the bed. I couldn't stop crying he was so aggravating and knew I was hurt. He cant even own up to what he did and expects me to just act like things are great

There was a low knock at the door and it was opened. "Nana please give me some time alone" I sobbed not in the mood to talk 

"Eve... I'm sorry" I lifted my head out of the pillow when I heard Luke's voice. Could the night get any worse? 

I stood up and stormed over to him "get out" I grumbled trying to stop crying 

"Evelyn, I didn't mean to say all that downstairs" he tried to protest but I wanted him out 

I tried to push him out the door but he wouldn't move. "Get out! Get out! Get out!" I screamed hitting his chest. The tears were streaming down my face and I was worn out

Luke grabbed my hands "stop Evelyn" he whispered 

"Why are you doing this to me" I questioned. My heart couldn't take anymore and I just wanted him out of this room... out of my life

"You humiliate and lead me on then call me childish because I don't want to talk to you? Its cruel and selfish Luke!" I expressed staring at him with my wet eyes 

"I know and I apologize darling" hearing him call me that was not helping

"I don't want your apologizes! Just get out my life go focus on yourself. Like you said you have a son" 

"I didn't mean it li-" 

"No Luke you said what you said! Don't try and switch it up" I cut him off

"You said your life was a lot to handle and that i wasn't a priority. It's ok I'm fine. I'm going to let you go and move on so you don't have to feel guilty. It was a stupid crush and-"

Luke cut me off kissing my lips. I felt his teeth bite my lip forcing it open and shoving his tongue inside. I began to hit in chest trying to pull away but he held onto me so tight I couldn't move. When he stopped I slapped his cheek

"You're so selfish Luke" I was crying even harder now. This was unfair I was so close to forgetting about him but now he's here making me rethink

"Evelyn, I don't feel guilty! I like you just as much as you do" he shouted at me but I didn't believe anything. He cant keep switching up 

"Don't lie to me Luke" I yelled back not knowing what to feel 

"Darling, the only time I lied to you was that night you confessed" he said holding my chin so I would look at him

"Yes, I feel guilty but not because I don't like you back. Eve, I haven't dated anyone since Landon was 6 month years old and its no excuse but I do like you. That night I only stopped you cause I know you had a couple of drinks and I didn't want to do that with you knowing we ain't established nuthin" I started to wipe my eyes taking in everything he said

Luke liked me? There had to be a dream or some joke where are the cameras? 

"Evelyn say something" he begged holding my cheek 

"I hate you"