~Chapter 16 – secrets intact!~
I heard a growl and a flying fist aimed towards the man…
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“Holy crap are you alright” I heard someone say I knew it wasn’t from my mouth
Because I was lying down on the ground in pain, and I couldn’t stop the tears that fell from my eyes. My eyes focused on the ceiling above as I held my nose together. If I ever need the feel to get into a fight one day I will make sure I have a baseball bat and a lot of protection to my face. As the pain I was feeling now could not be any worse.
“What the hell is wrong with you?!” I heard Mason scream as I felt him beside me, I could sense his fear and suddenly I just wanted to hit him or someone.
I felt two arms snaked around my waist, which lifted me up ease. And I didn’t even bother to thwart the hands away that were reaching towards me, suddenly I felt dizzy and the room spun around me. The punch was packed with a lot of hate that it left me speechless for a minute, I couldn’t feel my anger, it took a moment or so before I realized what was going on.
“Are you out of your mind?” I looked towards the teen that looked pale in anger
“No I’m sorry” I heard the teen shout back when my eyes focused on who was screaming at each other I realized where I was and what I was doing.
“I can’t believe you did that.” I heard Mason mutter and came towards me his face full of concern
“She’s ok look no blood” I heard Jethro retort and right then I just wanted to throw my shoe at him.
Me, ok? Do I look ok? Was I even ok? I wasn’t even shouting at them I was too quiet? Did it leave me brain dead or something? No can’t be I would be like a vegetable right now. But why was I not speaking.
“Seriously Raquel are you ok? Can you hear me?” I heard the fear in Mason’s tone, and I wanted to tell him to shove those words up his you know what, but I just glared at him.
I watched the glazed look of the men in front of me, and I seriously didn’t even want to talk to them anymore right now I just wanted to sleep.
“Raquel?” I heard Elias and I looked towards the man he had his hands on the upper part of my arm I finally guessed he was the one who held me up.
“Raquel are you ok?” I saw Jethro and I glared at him even more
I grabbed held of Elias’s hand and made him let go, I held my nose as I walked away from them. I walked towards the kitchen and looked into the fridge for the ice, once I found them I grabbed a bowl and dumped them in. I placed several of those cold cubes on a napkin and folded it up and placed it on my nose and I closed my eyes, as I felt the warm tears again flowing down my cheeks. I was in serious pain and I didn’t know what to do, this was seriously not a good day for me.
I had one palm resting on the counter while I held the napkin in my other plame which rested on my face, I had my eyes closed so I didn’t see the boys come in at all. I just heard the shuffling and my breathing; I didn’t even know what to do at all no clue.
(Jethro)
I stared at the girl and I couldn’t blame her, she looked real bad right now. Her face which was pert and very cute looking now looked as if she was hammered in with a brick. Her small button nose that was once pale was now extremely bruised the colours red and purple were appearing and I gulped, her lips that curved into a smirk now and then was simply drawn into a frown and I couldn’t help but feel responsible.
She had her eyes closed, and once she opened her eyes I saw it was swimming with tears. Way to make a boy feel like crap, I couldn’t believe she felt the impact and was still standing without shouting at us, was she even ok? I cleared my throat as no one was speaking.
“So are you ok now.” I muttered and I saw her glare with pure hate before setting down her ice and we all looked at her face.
Everyone winced, she didn’t look so good. Her lips were twisted in an angry line and her eyes blazed with such fury, if looks could kill we would have been totally dead by now. And I wouldn’t blame her a bit as it was my fault to begin with and that man who walked in with her too.
“I am giving you guy’s two options!” she growled and we waited. “One you tell me what the heck is going on, or two I will go to the police and tell them you assaulted me now which is it boys?” she retorted angrily she crossed her arms and stared at us
“You’re kidding right” I Replied back
“No, and believe me I would do it now.” she growled her eyes watered again
“You’re in pain we should get you to the hospital.” Elias replied back with his monotone voice and was heading towards the girl
“Don’t come near me!” she screamed and we knew right then that she was serious.
Could this get any worse?
(Raquel)
“Don’t come near me please.” I replied back softly this time, everything was giving me a headache and I just wanted to lie down. I felt the tears fall from my face once more and I grimaced in agony I looked at them again as I wiped my tears.
“Look we can’t tell you it’s too much information seriously.” Mason replied I looked at him and I just wanted to scream
“What’s so damn important?” I screamed
“Lots of things we can’t tell you ok now stick with it.” I heard Jethro retort
“Fine I’ll just go to the police it’s not a big deal.” I replied back and started to move towards the door before I was pulled back roughly and I squealed in agony
“Listen here!” I heard Jethro growl as he held on to my arm squeezing it
He dragged me towards a seat; I stumbled across my own feet as I gasped, and got pushed down to sit. I was too shocked to even argue so I followed him and sat down, comfortably.
I saw the three boys look at each other and stare at my face, and then they all sighed. I scrunched up my face in confusion when I saw Elias was in on this as well. What in the world is going on, my heart was pounding in my ears, this felt very surreal it was just like in the past. It was like watching the scene over and over again, the two of us me crouching in fear, my mum crying.
“Listen here, there are some stuff we can’t tell you but I know something that will help you understand what is actually going on.” Jethro growled as he looked down at me hoping he wouldn’t sense my fear, I sunk deeper into my seat, as his voice made me snap out of my thoughts and I gulped.
“Jethro stop scaring her she’s already freaked out of you hitting her again” I heard Elias snap at the boy who looked back with a murderous look
“Shut up would you, no one needs to hear you say anything?” Jethro snapped back
“Jethro seriously stop shouting and explain already” I heard Mason mutter
Now this was something new, I was sitting in between a fight amongst two brothers and a janitor. How lovely my nose suddenly felt numb and my eyes were drifting, I felt sleepy and I was hoping I wouldn’t.
“Stop acting like a kid Jethro and act a bit more mature, she’s frightened to death” I heard Elias growl his face showed more emotion than the last couple of days I have spoken to him.
“Elias is right, why don’t you just tell her what’s going on.” I heard Mason look tired and exhausted I knew the feeling to well.
“Look here freeloader! That idiot over there the janitor is my cousin; he has been keeping our identity a secret because the press is looking for us brothers. Do you understand now?” I heard the boy speak in anger, his eyes were blazing with fury as he looked at me.
“Y-yeah why? Did you guys do something?” I replied does the scar have anything to do with this?
“Yes and no.” Mason replied shifting, god guys were so confusing?
“These rugrats here are in trouble from their previous schools, they transferred last year after the incident the previous year.” I heard Elias reply back as he sat down on the high stool
“So this is why you guys are hiding, but what does the press have to do with this” I asked confused
“Our father is a high respected business dealer, so he told us to get out of the school after the incident, to put a bad name against my father, is what a press is looking for as the man never showed any flaws.” Mason replied
I remember very well why he was confident. So how is this helping me set up women for the boys what use is there for me? Is there something important coming up?
“Is there anything else you want to know, and no I will not tell you what we did and if you go find out from someone I will expose you.” glared Jethro and that took me back in surprise I couldn’t afford that
“I just wanted to ask if your dad is having something important prepared for you guys?” I asked sheepishly
“Yes the Gala ball, a party that holds the highest dealers. He said he wanted to finally tell us something that day but we don’t know yet.” replied Mason looking confused
“Do you know when this is?” I replied
“In about a month or so later I presume or if he cancels it and adds another month if he feels like it.” Mason shrugged
“I see, could I ask who’s the real nerd in the family?” I looked at the brothers who scowled and Elias was laughing
“That’s a funny thing to say Raquel good one” I heard Elias snort and I grimaced he was so childish
“Well honestly, I am.” replied Mason his face tinted pink. “This idiot here is the bad boy.”
“Why have you changed personas?” I replied worried if I got the wrong person now
“Because Jethro is more noticeable because of his age and face than I am with mine.” Mason replied
“What?” I looked up confused “You’re both the same age aren’t you?” I looked up at them and saw the looks they gave each other before they burst out laughing. “Why are you laughing?” even more confused all hate forgotten
“Oh god she’s classic!” replied Elias who clutched his stomach and moaned
“Shh! It isn’t her fault seriously!” Mason replied with a lazy grin on his face
“What isn’t, would you stop laughing!” I shouted and they did and looked back at me for a few seconds before bursting again.
“Oh I love this so much.” I heard Jethro squeeze out between his laughter and I huffed in anger
“Are you done now?!” I replied as I stood up and crossed my arms
“Yes we are!” I heard Mason say elbowing Jethro and Elias
“So how old is he?” I replied
“Jethro is the magical age of 16.” replied Elias who looked amused by my expression
“You mean I punched a 16 year old in the face!” I replied shocked I’ve never hit someone and I hit a person younger than me.
“Yes but it wasn’t your fault that was his fault he deserved it!” Mason replied grimacing at the scene again “The funny part was the day you punched him was the day he turned 16.”
“WHAT!” I screamed and stared at him open mouth in shock “No way b-bu- but he- he” I blushed furiously I couldn’t say he was having sex could I?
And they started to laugh again; I was red by the time they were done. And my nose was aching even more as I placed my hands on my face and tried to rub it. I looked up to see Elias standing near me.
“Listen whatever you heard today I don’t want it to be leaked.” I heard Elias look down on me with an empty look
“It’s not like I have anyone to tell.” I mumbled and stared back at him, his eyes softening.
“Seriously not even Anthea.” he replied and I stared at him sharply there are things I kept secret for a reason to, did he think I would squeal on them like that.
“I’m not a complete idiot thank you!” I growled as I flushed pink a tiny white lie.
“Ok well, Let’s get you cleaned up then” I heard Elias shuffle towards me but I moved away I saw the confused expression
“Please don’t touch me.” I replied smoothly and walked towards the stairs and saw the hurt in both Jethro and Elias eyes. “I’m going to hit the hay so goodnight.” I mumbled I didn’t stare at their weird looks they were giving me after as I walked up the stairs.
Once I hit the room, I flopped on my bed and turned around. I was in so much pain I was seeing stars, I closed my eyes slowly as possible without wincing but there was a knock at the door.
“Who is it?” I asked groaning I just wanted to rest.
“It’s me.” I heard a reply but I couldn’t identify the voice, I moved towards the door and opened it
I stared into the boy’s face, and I grimaced. He had aspirin in one hand and water on the other and I couldn’t help but sigh. His expression told me he was satisfied with my response as I did nothing but stare at the aspirin.
“You know you can always take it off my hand.” he replied amusement tinged his voice
“Thank you.” I replied softly and took the glass away from his hands and held the aspirins having them popped into my mouth now the water washing it down did I feel relieved.
“Listen I’m sorry to punch you I didn’t mean it.” he replied looking at me as he started to fiddle with his hair, which I admit was very nice looking under the dim light of the corridor it shone like a halo; it was a vivid white that looked so tempting to touch, that had my mouth watering.
“No problem karma right.” I shrugged and stared at him as I passed the glass back to him.
“But you didn’t deserve it” he mumbled and I grinned which took him by surprise
“Maybe, but at the back of your mind you knew I deserved it right?” I replied smugly as I saw his face fall in surprise and then shut the door.
I tried to call my mother, but all I got was her stupid machine. Sometimes I wonder about my mother why in the world was she all over the place and why didn’t she just stick to one. I have always been alone in my house and I never ever had a proper conversation, not even during my holiday’s which was spent loyally to work and endless night of studying. What was wrong with her?
I wondered how the brothers are keeping this as a low down, what did they do? Why are they changing personas? Why did my mother force me to take this job this wasn’t making any sense I feel like something bad will happen and my nerd I was supposed to set up, there was two so who do I do it for?
I finally fell asleep questions snaking through my thoughts one by one, it was all disturbing and the punch in the face was just planned beautifully to make me miserable. Karma was a serious bitch when it needed to be one.
(Mason)
I woke up early, well I couldn’t even sleep the look on her face, and the terror of when she was hit was still reeling on my mind. Even though it wasn’t me who hit her it must have scared her, Jethro was out of control all because of him I was in this mess.
I watched Raquel slowly move around her eyes closing and opening, she was tired did she not get enough sleep. I hated to leave her and go my own way; one day of walking with her wouldn’t make a difference would it?
“Don’t think about it” I heard a growl and I clenched my fist and looked towards the boy who looked even more paler than usual
“I don’t know why I shouldn’t the least you or I could do is help her, after all you punched her.” I retorted back and he looked at me eyes darkened
I know it was a low blow, especially after the pain he went through to have his identity hidden and never been shown. He was my younger brother he protected me and I would do the same, I stared at the girl who looked groggy to even move.
“She looks like her doesn’t she?” I heard Jethro groan and I stared back at him surprised
“No.” I replied stiffly did she?
“You’re lying.” I heard him again and I stared at him narrowing my eyes
“Says who?” I mocked
“Say’s your body language and your face.” he grinned back slyly, my mouth opened wide in surprise how did he know? “If anything she really reminds me of her I know you miss her but like I said get over it.”
“Who says I’m not.” I replied looking at him when did he become so bitter?
“By you caring about her makes things more difficult for us so whatever you do.” Hhe stopped and stared at me hard. “Don’t fall in love with her.” he whispered
It was a command, I wouldn’t dare disobey. It happened once it could happen again regardless of the girl. I would commit to being with Jethro and he like me. To stay away from the press and those boys once more I would do anything to go back to the way things were before.
I would love to stay with Raquel and know about her more. I watched her long black mane move around in the wind, her face as pale as a sheet looked even more sickly and ghastly as her face shadowed the colours of red and purple. She looked back horrible in fact she looked lonely and sad
She looked exactly like Amy.
(Raquel)
I walked towards the main house and saw the boys leave; they didn’t glance back at all. I felt rigid with anger I couldn’t possibly tell them how inconsiderate they were at all, especially if one of them punched you this was like a complete nightmare.
My mother phoned me at 4 in the morning, her words echoed in my head over and over she was drinking again. Her words slurred and I felt my throat constrict in pain. It was happening all over again but I must continue my job this was going to get me somewhere far and I needed the money to help me again I couldn’t run away.
I managed to walk into class, and I saw Jethro in the corner reading a book, and talking with the guys at the same time. I heard sudden gasps around me and whispers where was Anthea I looked around, she wasn’t here. Did she not feel well?
“Well class I hope you have done your assignment.” I heard the Mr.Simmons walk in with his head shining
“Shit” I muttered I knew I forgot something I forgot to do the paper
“Well I would like everyone to get up when I call your name and place it on my desk” Mr. Simmons mumbled and I wanted to cry this was so unfair
“Elizabeth, Morley, Amara and Cat” he held his board as the people were shuffling towards the desk and placing it on the desk I heard some kids muttering
“Michael, Toby, Sandy, Carmen” he ticked some names off again and I knew my name will pop up my eyes were closed and I felt sick again
“Jethro, Kellis, Amanda, Bryan and of course” he looked at me and I gulped “Raquel Quinton” when everyone got up I was sitting too comfortably
“What’s wrong Miss Quinton? Did you not do the essay?” He looked angry
“No sir” I replied back but with less force
“Excuse me, I specifically told you to write this Essay and you did not? You couldn’t even answer the damn question you should have done one!” he roared and I winced
Could he not see I was in pain already? That I could barely open my eyes with the pain, I had a headache, and I had questions flowing through my head important ones which will help me survive. In the next 20 years if I knew what was going on. I looked up at him my eyes nearly half closed and bit my tongue so I wouldn’t blow a fit.
“I’m sorry.” I mumbled
“I didn’t hear you?!” he growled as he slammed his hands on my desk and I looked up at him
“I said I was-“I was about to talk before someone stopped me
“I don’t see why you’re getting angry Mr.Simmons, as you know this essay is nothing, and there are many people here who hardly do anything all year and you blow a fit. When Raquel doesn’t do anything? Why her? Why not someone else? Is this discrimination you could get sued for this sir?” the voice drawled and everyone looked behind them to see who it was beside me.
“Are you threatening me Ebner?” he smirked at the boy who like everyone else was sitting lazily on his chair; I peeked behind to see a smug smile on his lips.
“Technically no, but It is not me you should worry about, as the student In front of you is already messed up she could go to the police and make a lie which could end up true and get you fired.” he replied darkly and his eyes narrowed along with his smile
“Don’t teach me how to do my job child.” he growled again as he slammed his fists on my table
“Then allow Miss Quinton to decide for herself, accept her apology or else something bad might happen, am I right students?” he looked at everyone who nodded in unison
When did he have such power? Was he always like this? Did he talk with the people before he joined? Why was he so damn nice, I looked at him and he looked back at me and I saw his eyes softening, before it turned cold again?
“Alright class let us begin today’s class.” he fumed as he walked back to his seat and started to write on the board.
I heard the murmurings again and everyone was pleased, so was I and I couldn’t even thank him. And off the lesson went as my questions went bigger. And I had no answers or anyone who can answer them for me besides the boys.
So they joined only last year? Which means the incident happened recent it wasn’t that long ago. Stupid and I was worrying for no reason, I’m pretty sure there previous school will have records or there old friends. Did they even have friends, I glance back at Jethro and I saw him twitch he noticed me looking and I looked away way to be secretive.
The lesson ended, the two hours were a waste of my life, and now I was annoyed that I had no information in my head of the lesson. I saw the teacher glare at me real hard and when I did the same back he grimaced, I hope he understands that I will do what Jethro told him I could do. And I wasn’t afraid to even do it, especially if he kept harassing me.
I was walking to my next class, I saw the students in and out luckily I had Art so it was something I was looking forward to. I just couldn’t be bothered with essays or group work. I wanted to know why Anthea wasn’t in class. She missed the lesson and I was alone with an empty desk beside me which I glanced at a lot and I’m pretty sure Jethro was looking at it as well.
I sighed I caught people staring at my face, I even found Mason on the other side looking towards me but I bent my head down, and walked ahead as the humiliation was enough for one day. I walked towards the Art building and I heard some murmurs, of course. I was real early so there was hardly anyone near this building that I was surprised to hear voices.
I shuffled closer to the bush area, and I saw two moving shadows at first I would have been afraid but I felt like I knew them. This was a bit awkward as I was on my hands and knees staring up at the two forms in front of me without being noticed.
“I can’t do anything I told you” I stared at the man and nearly gasped it was Elias with a girl!
“Why? Why are you being so cold?” she mumbled
I looked closer to who it was and I nearly dropped, I held on to the bush and shuffled slowly as to make no noise. I noticed chocolate brown hair gleaming in the afternoon sun, her creamy skin looked vibrant and contrasted against Elias golden tan, but they looked like a pretty couple.
“I don’t know why you are still going on about it.” he replied rubbing his temple I saw the girl grab his arm, and I saw a charm bracelet on her wrists wondering who still wears them.
“Fine, but please just for one day!” she begged
“Fine” I heard him mumble as he glanced down at the girl with a troubled look and I nearly fell over in surprise,was he in love with the chick? He didn’t look happy or did he? Who the hell is this girl?
And before my eyes I saw the girl tiptoe and place a kiss on his lips, I saw the surprise in his eyes and I covered my mouth in shock to hold back a squeal. This was shocking who was this girl? What was she doing to him, he looked more frightened than I was at this process; he pulled back as quick as possible and looked around his face flushing.
Which made me stare in awe, he looked really good looking when he blushed and I was blushing in mortification. As I watched someone kiss a Janitor without stopping him or her. I was as bad as that girl who kissed him. I moved back and tried to make less noise, when I heard the bell I knew it was time to go and I tried to move quick, but I managed to prick my hands on a sharp twig and I groaned.
I looked back and I hoped no one heard me, but I was wrong.
I saw his brown eyes bore into mine it was surprised just like Jethro’s
No wonder they were family they looked exactly alike.
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