Chapter 13
I stared at her in complete shock. She looked at me with wide eyes. "Mariah?" She finally spoke.
I could still see the bitterness in the way she spoke. She forced a smile and undeniably a lousy smile. James had taught me to remain calm anytime my anxiety or fear would flare up. I inhaled and exhaled without making it obvious.
I could tell she wasn't really bothered about me. The smug look on her face enraged me.
"Well who else do you think this is?" I snorted. I felt all the years of frustration bottled up for this moment.
She stood their gritting her teeth, I could see her hand itching to just hit me, but she didn't which surprised me.
She hadn't really changed, still looking like a whore. Her blonde her was still short and over teased, with her blue eyes with over the top eye shadow. Her fake tan was horrifying me.
But it was her eyes, full or envy and rage.
I never really thought about Jesse much, just the thought of her made me sick.
"Your-" she stuttered for word's, while staring at my face then my clothe. Then she took few steps forward with her arms wide open.
I took few steps back, not wanting her to even touch me. She made me go through hell. She made me hate my self. She has made me like this!
"Different. Strong, fearless. Well guess what Jesse this has always been me" I spat out, while my emotions were getting the better of me.
If my own sister never realised my true abilities, then she must be stupid. I have always been strong, putting up all the dreadful violent sadistic actions done by them. I'm fearless. I stood up to them, even though I got put back into my place, with all the beatings.
"Mariah I can't' believe I'm talking to you." a tight smile plastered in her face. "We thought... I mean you've done well for yourself. Mercedes is it?" she tried to sound kind, but I could hear bitterness in her words. Her eyes were still full of disgust. I could tell she was hoping to never see her again, the feeling is actually mutual. I never ever wanted to see her again to.
"So I'm still same old Mariah, hurt and pissed off" I responded back. I'm still the old Mariah, despite my drastic change in personality and appearance. I'm still the same, I'm strong headed, and I'm fearless. It just took this king to dig then up.
"Look Mariah sweetie" she said, I could tell she was mocking me. She flicked her hair over her shoulders giving me a death glare. This is the Jesse i have known all my life. "I don't give a shit about you" she said coldly, with nastiness filling it. Her voice echoed in my head that has always been her, never caring about anyone. I was just an object for her to kick, beat and humiliate. I bet since I left was a tragedy for her since I was, meant to be the weakest member of the pack, she couldn't really bully any one after my departure.
As I stared at her, she put her hands on top of her belly. She glared at me with much amusement. She removed her hands with a smirk. My eyes traveled to her protruding stomach, not too big but very noticeable. I felt myself in shock.
"Y-you're pregnant?" I whispered, I couldn't even talk. She's having my mate's baby's he's having my mates baby; I repeated this harrowing words in my head. I felt a pang of anger. I felt like tearing up, the pain I felt when I saw her bump, knowing Adam willingly got her pregnant and wanted to start a family. Maybe the future alpha of their pack.
"Yes I am. We were hoping ti start a family of our own." She smirked, her nastiness wasn't even pretty.
I felt like screaming. I wanted to ask her this 'why would you do that to me. You knew he's my mate. Why would you purposely hurt me? What have I ever done to you Jesse?' But I guess I would never get an answer from her, just a bitchy smirk and joy.
I never did understand why she despised me so much. I had never done anything wrong to her, I did everything she asked. I use to protect her, and she never even thanked me for that. All those years, I protected her from the bullies, I comforted her when she cried, and in repay she bullied me.
I felt my wolf wimp, she felt broken, but not much as I did. She was now despising Adams wolf for letting Adam cave in and mate with Jesse. The person who tortured us the most. Is the only person to get pregnant with my soul mate? I couldn't believe this that my mate the idiot got 2 sisters pregnant. As selfish as it was I hope to never see hum ever agin even f that met Alina would never meet her father. He would always a be a cruel man.
"Congratulation to you both" I forced a smile on my face. Inside the heart I always tried to protect, was now crumbling into little pieces. The torture and the agony my wolf felt was beyond repair. She felt betrayed.
I relaxed my self and emptied all the negativity. This time my smile was genuine. I knew she wanted me to react but I was truly content. I had a beautiful daughter, an amazing pack and wonderful alpha.
Seeing her was therapy in a way. I could finally reflect and see how wonderful my life is
"Sorry?" she asked in shock. Facing her was a way if me moving forward.
"I said congratulation to you both" My voice was warm.Maybe this would change her for the better. "I'm truly happy for you both. All the best for you and your family"she frowned.
"Oh well urm....I know, he or she is the next in line to be alpha" she smirked again, trying to anger me. Even though I felt a pang of hurt, I couldn't help my emotions. but then I thought about Alina the next alpha in line. It hurt me to so Adam betray her.
"That's great. I hope you two have the best future lying ahead of you. But I'll tell you something Jesse you being bitter will never do any good for you. Move on with your life and revolve your life around that baby. Nothing is more important than that baby you are carrying. Just be honest with yourself" I smiled. Even though i was hurt looking at her and that baby bump, I felt this could change her.
"You bitch" she whispered but her voice was full of anger. "Your a fraud and a whore.
"Id gladly take that. Jesse you still need alot of growing up to do. Your a truly heartless women with nothing better to do then stand here like a bully" involuntary I smirked at my response.
She clenched her fist in irritation, i knew any minute now she was going to hurt me. I was waitng for it but she unclenched them.
"Mariah you're still that little girl I pushed around. A model please. I bet you slept your way to the top. Your nothing but a little whore" satusfied with her words she smirked. I tried hard to fight back the memories, the time she kicked me punched me even drowning me. But i wouldn't let any of that really affect me. I'm having a good time in France i can't let her spoil this experience for me, she's not worth it.
I smiled. "Well guess what Jesse not anymore. Your nothing a but a bully. I must have been amazing in bed if I got where I am today. Or maybe through hard work, dedication and love. Or maybe its easier to sleep to get what you want in your world." I replied back sounding as arrogant as I could. i gulped hard and with said. "Your angry not with me but with him. You know he'll never love you. I truly feel sorry for you. Your trapped in a bitter world".
"Shut up! All I wanted to do is make up for them times. Start fresh. But you have to make it difficult."
"You must be delusional to think that would ever happen, you don't even know how to apologise to begin with. and I knew theres an agenda behind this conversation"
"I was hoping to meet the man that helped you out." I could see that she was trapped. "Maybe meet few men." She finally added.
"You're unbelievable do you know that? You're carrying your pup. Dad wouldn't be proud with you" I bit my lips hard, not trying to cry, by the mention of my father. Jesse had the same expression as me, sadness and pain. Even though she's a cold hearted. She loved my dad as much as I did.
"Mariah, why can't you help me out for once. Im your sister. Dad always said to have each others backs" she faked a sad smile. I scoffed in return she glared down at me "Poor Adam was destined to be with you. Only if...."she trailed off her grin just widened, I could sense the repulsion in her tone.
I felt a wave of shame wash over me.
'Mariah, get her!' I could hear my wolfs growls echo in my mind. I couldn't hold back to so I stepped forward. I could feel the fearless, dominant side of me trying to free itself. Which only made Jesse take few steps backwards, now I could sense true fear. I halted as I saw her instinctively protect her baby. in a flash I saw me. the soft side f me saw a gentle side of her. She did love this baby even if she didn't realise it.
No matter how angry I am, I can't be as spiteful as she is. I'm nothing like her and I'm not ever going to be. I'm not going to swoop to her level.
I calmly walked out of the toilet, leaving a shocked Jesse. My wolf and I both were hurt. She was carrying his pup. My mate was having another baby with my sister and my bully.
Nearing our table a scent suffocated me, the intoxiaticting, sweetest smell, that had me feeling anxiety. His scent, swarming around me, i walked as fast as I could towards James. I was glad I hadn't seen him; it would be too painful to look into them eyes that caused me so much horror.
My stomach twisted as I felt tears welling up. I closed my eyes tightly, as I opened them again I saw James standing there with a confused expression.
As I saw his face my body calmed down. In an instant collided into his his chest as I felt myself hugging him. I held as tight as I could. He was my anchor. He would never let me drown.