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Cole actually heard the whole thing. He was there. He didn't react though. He didn't hit Antony as I expected. He just got him off me.
As for Bethany, she guessed it.
She knew that Antony liked me because when he was drunk(again) he confessed his feelings to Bethany.
Why do I always have to be the villian in every cute love story?
First, I ruined Jasmine's chance and now I ruined Bethany's chance.
I actually wished Bethany to hate me, but she didn't. She wasn't even upset.
She just said, that she knew he didn't like her.
Why do I always have to be the villian in love stories?
Right now, I was sitting beside Cole and staring out of the window as the bus went on. Cole was lost in thoughts, his head on my shoulder.
Infront of me sat James and Antony. Antony had his head in his hands while James was lost in thoughts.
Sitting behind me was Bethany and Jessica. Bethany was happy and talking to Jordan who didn't sit very far. Jessica was texting someone.
I couldn't sit properly because of Jessica's tight jeans. They were very tight to be honest.
I pulled out my phone, as I stared at my mom's five miss calls.
I called her. Obviously.
She picked up almost immediately.
"Something wrong mom?" I quietly asked her, as Cole removed his head from my shoulder.
"Oh yes. There is a problem." Mom said, worriedly.
I straightened myself.
"What happened?" I asked her.
Antony turned to look at me as James did the same.
Bethany stopped flirting and Cole squeezed my free hand.
"You already know that Tyler is here. Well, you shouldn't be knowing this. He wanted to surprise you. He didn't want me to tell you but I already told you. So when you reach, Tyler will be there to pick you up. You need to act like you didn't know that he was going to come. Okay?"
I closed my eyes as I released the breath I was holding.
"Really? That's it? You scared me so much mom. I thought something happened to you or dad."
"Don't be silly. What could happen to us? You just need to act like how I told you."
"On a second thought, no. Remember the dinner we had with the Parker and the Cage family?"
"I don't like where you are going..."
"Do you remember how you said that the dress looked great and I didn't? Well, it is payback time. I will do what I've got to do."
I hung up.
"Something wrong?" Cole asked me.
"Nothing. I just forgot to tell you that Tyler is at home. He will pick me up."
Cole scowled.
"I don't like him."
"The feelings are mutual."
Cole's scowl deepened.
"He is danger."
I felt anger boil inside me. Why is everyone here after my best friend?
"Stop blaming him. He is my best friend, I've known him since I was in diapers. That is much longer than I've met you guys. He isn't danger. And if you wanna date me, then you've got to accept him." I said, tiredly.
James looked at me. Really looked at me in the eyes.
"Really? Then when he comes today. Just ask him about the forensic report of Jasmine's."
"Fine, I'll show you that my best friend is innocent."
James sighed as he turned back.
Antony rolled his eyes before turning as well.
Cole however stared at me.
"What?"
"Tyler loves you." He pointed out.
"I'm not sure about that Cole. That was just Jasmine's thought. And even if he does, I don't like him that way. Okay?"
He nodded.
"But I can't leave him with you alone. What if he's really a psycho?"
"What if he isn't?"
"What if he really loves you?"
"What if he doesn't?"
"He doesn't like me though."
"It's not that you love him or anything."
"Yeah right."
Cole didn't talk to me after that.
Even when we reached school, Cole didn't talk to me.
Why is he angry?
I sighed as I made my way out of the bus at last.
Cole didn't even wait for me.
I noticed my blue Range Rover standing a little far.
And A familiar blonde stood there, with his sunglasses on. He was leaning against the hood of my car.
I walked towards him, trying not to show that I was excited.
He is finally here.
Yay. I can't believe he's here.
I walked past him, to my car and threw my bag pack inside the back seat.
My car was unlocked.
Tyler looked shocked.
He turned to face me, with a look of disbelief.
"Oh, hey there." I said, as I walked towards the driver's seat.
I was about to open the door, but Tyler closed it back again.
"What?" I asked him.
He then proceeded to come near me and crush me into a hug.
I immediately hugged him back.
After two long minutes, he finally let me go.
"I've missed you so much." He said, as he took his sunglasses off.
I noticed Cole and James standing a little far. Watching our movements.
James had a blank look as usual.
Cole glared at Tyler, but that went unnoticed.
Tyler actually pulled me in for another hug.
I didn't hug him this time, knowing Cole was watching.
The next thing I know is Cole clearing his throat.
Tyler pulled away, only to find Cole standing close.
Cole smiled a little at him, it looked forced though.
He proceeded to come near me, and press his lips against mine.
I kissed him back immediately.
He quickly pulled away, handing me my phone, he turned to look at Tyler.
Tyler looked shocked at what he saw right now.
I was shocked too, two minutes ago Cole wasn't even talking to me.
"You two are dating?" He managed to ask.
I felt guilty for not telling Tyler about this.
"Yeah. She's my girl." Cole stated proudly.
I gave him a look, while he smugly looked at Tyler.
Tyler looked shocked, and...
Heartbroken.
I feel bad now.
"I was about to tell you..." I trailed off as Tyler made an eye contact with me.
His blue eyes weren't shining.
"But you didn't. No wonder you didn't want to take revenge for Jasmine. You've been busy making your love story." Tyler said, as he quickly sat inside the car's driver's seat.
I've been busy so much that I forgot about Jasmine. How did I forget my best friend?
"I'm sorry." Cole said, quietly.
"Why are you so jealous of every damn boy? Why do you always need to show everyone that I'm yours. Tyler isn't going to talk to me." I said, as I dug my hands inside my pockets.
Cole looked down.
I jumped as Tyler pressed the horn button.
"I've got to go, monkey." I said, giving Cole a quick hug.
I went inside the car, in the passenger's seat.
Tyler drove off, not saying a word.
"Tay Tay."
"You've lost the right to call me that."
"But I'm the only one who calls you that."
"Now, you don't."
"I'm sorry. I was about to tell you, I am sorry."
"It's okay. We've got a lot to catch up, though."
"Yeah. A lot."
The next thirty minutes went in blur. We talked so much that, I can't even make a list. Even after reaching home, we sat in the car and continued talking.
"So, how's James doing?"
That question caused my stomach to drop.
"He's fine, I guess. But, I don't think he killed Jasmine." I blurted out,regretting it almost immediately.
Tyler looked at me, expecting me to say something more.
"And, why do you think that?"
"Because, there are clues which aren't exactly against him, but someone else."
I told Tyler everything, about Kylie's murder and James's accusation against Tyler.
Tyler quietly listened to everything I said, before chuckling a little.
"Do you think it's me, Xandra?" He asked, after a while of being quiet.
I looked away.
"So, they've brainwashed you as well."
I looked back at Tyler.
"What do you mean?"
"You must've been wondering why I'm always after you taking revenge on James?"
I slowly nodded.
"Well, have you noticed James' pattern to kill people?"
I raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"When he was kind of attracted to Bethany, your friend, and when he saw Bethany with Christian, he got angry. He didn't want anyone else near Bethany. So he killed Christian."
Tyler stopped, as he stared at me.
I nodded, telling him to continue.
"And, when you fake dated James, before cheating on him with me, he wanted to kill me too. But you came in the middle and took the shot."
I nodded again.
Wait a second. Why did he kill Jasmine and Kylie then?
"I'm coming to that. He must've killed Kylie because she wanted to harm you. Like, you know what I mean?"
I nodded, understanding everything.
"But, things don't add up here. Why would he frame you now and why did he kill Jasmine?"
"He wants to frame me because of you and Jasmine."
"I understand my part, but why Jasmine?"
Tyler sighed.
"After James cheated on Jasmine, I was her rebound relationship. And, he killed Jasmine because..."
"Because?"
"Jasmine was pregnant with my child."
A/N,
Cliffhanger!
Guys, I don't understand what the problem is.
First, people tell me to let the characters live for a while.
So I give you guys a happy chapter.
But on that chapter, you guys again tell me that I'm going off the topic?
Like, seriously?
Thoughts on Tyler?
Thoughts on James?
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