Chapter 31
Renee’s POV
“Yo, that was intense” Theo whispered beside me as Georgia led us up the stairs. “But you know you’re lucky. The first time you stepped in here, you got to meet face-to-face with Mr. Dalton. Took us a year”
Georgia chuckled lightly. “He’s a busy man. But he cares about his family”
We moved through the white and gold of the house and I couldn’t help admiring it. The railings were made of pure gold and that was my first time setting eyes on such a precious metal. Fuck, I was even laying my hands on it.
“I’m surprised we’re the only ones here to visit Kade. I was expecting thousands of friends”
“True” Georgia answered simply. “They would’ve been here but it was his father’s orders to keep them out”NôvelDrama.Org owns all content.
Theo hummed in response while Layla nodded. She hasn’t uttered a word to me since we stepped into the house and she hasn’t looked at me either. I guess she’s just being pleasant so as not to ruin her reputation as Shane’s best friend.
“No, I’m not fucking taking them!” We heard someone yell. “Are you deaf? Take that shit off my face!”
Georgia paused and looked up at where the noise was coming from before quickening her footsteps. We followed suit and finally arrived at the third floor which was where the noise was coming from.
“I think that’s Kade”
“Yes, it is. He’s been in so much pain since the accident and wouldn’t stop yelling at everyone”
“Fuck, let me go, you assholes! Let me go, don’t fucking bring that stupid needle near me…”
I could sense the pain in his voice but I didn’t feel a bit sorry for him. If the rumors about him bullying Shane was true then I guess he fucking deserved all the pain he was having.
Wait a minute. Where the hell is Shane?
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Shane’s POV
I sat on the edge of the bed with my head buried in my palms as I listened to Kade yelling in pain. He’s been in that position since last night and I felt so sorry for him despite all his ill behaviors and treatment towards me.
Dad blames him and wouldn’t even let any of his friends visit because he thinks Kade doesn’t need any of them right now. He also seized all his phones and laptops which would only be returned when he’s fully recovered.
Sadly, Kade won’t be able to go back to school due to the accident that occurred which resulted in back injuries, bone fractures, and whiplash. But in the meantime, he’ll be attending online classes. Dad has also gotten him the best home tutors who’ll commence teaching once Kade has started healing.
All that feels like torture to Kade but dad thinks it’s the best way for him to learn his lessons.
Kade has never been the type who followed instructions. He loves doing things his way, not minding the consequences. But I guess that has ended now because the doctors had mentioned it might take up to six months for him to recover or more and that sounds like hell.
The yells began to die down and I knew the doctors had injected him with sedatives to make him fall asleep. I heaved in relief and stood up from the bed, ready to go back and check up on him. I know it sounds crazy but I could only go in to see him when he was asleep.
Even in his condition, Kade wouldn’t let me get anywhere near him. When I heard about the accident last night, I rushed over to his room only for him to stone me on the side of my head with his phone. He yelled at me and ordered me to leave his sight which I did immediately. Already, he was in so much pain and I didn’t want to add more to it.
Before I could open the door, it burst open revealing the last person I ever thought of seeing standing in front of my room. She gave me a surprised look and I felt a little jolt in my stomach.
What is she doing here and how did she get in here?
No one said a word for several snail-crawling moments and I wished the ground could just open up and swallow me. Just when I thought this was gonna take forever, she rolled her eyes and stepped inside the room, leaving me dumbfounded.
Now, what?
“Isn’t it so fucking crazy that the very first room I decided to walk into turned out to be yours?”
Yeah, it was so very crazy but I didn’t say that. Instead, I kept mute and watched as she walked further into the room like she owned the place.
“Your house is so fucking beautiful, Shane,” She said and went to stand in front of the window. “Hell, I would do anything to live in a place like this”
She stood on her toes and I could see the smile on her face as she looked at the surroundings. I tried to take my eyes off her, especially when her skirt moved a little bit upward but I couldn’t. Her flawless thighs were visible and if she could just bend over a little, I bet I’d see the color of her underwear.
Jesus Christ, Shane, what are you thinking? I questioned myself as I forcefully looked away from her. I shouldn’t be entertaining such thoughts and my d*ck shouldn’t be getting pretty hard right now.
“Your room is nice too. It’s so big and I love it.” She said and turned away from the window. “Hm… And your bed is lovely too”
I quickly turned and caught her lying on the bed with her arms sprawled apart. Her eyes were closed and I used that opportunity to admire everything about her. Damn, how can one be this pretty?
My hands were itching to touch her. Not just anywhere but everywhere. I wanted to know how her skin felt under my touch. No doubt, they’ll be soft and…
” Why are you staring at me like a zombie, instead of answering my fucking question?”
I blinked my eyes, shutting out every thought of her from my mind. Wait, what was her question? Jeez, I wasn’t even listening to what she was saying.
“What happened to that bully of a brother? Cause the last time I heard about him, you claimed he was chasing after me”
I opened my mouth to speak but the words couldn’t flow out as tension coiled within me like a snake ready to strike. I don’t think I’d easily get rid of these feelings. Not when we’re in the same room and behind closed doors.
“He… He got into an accident”
She scoffed and sat up on the bed. My eyes flickered to her flat stomach and I noticed how tiny her waist was. The movement was so quick and I bet she noticed.
“I know a few things about you, Shane but stammering… No, I pretty well know it’s not on the list”
Okay, I guess I’ll have to try again.
“He… He got drunk at some party and was still drinking while driving…”
“Wow! He’s such an incredible asshole, isn’t he?” She asked and I looked away, trying to avoid her eyes.
Quietly, she stood up from the bed and started walking towards me. With heart In my throat, I took a step backward and then another and another until my back hit the door. I was now stuck between the door and Renee.
“Please… Please don’t. My dad…”
She leaned closer and spoke into my ears. “Oh, I saw him a while ago and I’m thinking about fucking him”
I cringed at her words, the hair at the back of my neck bristled. But then, she chuckled and added. “Kidding. I love them younger you know”
The next thing she did caused my pulse to pound violently as I heard the lock click. She just locked the door.