There’s Something #3
I mockingly retorted, “You caught me. I just LIVE to annoy you. I think of you on my everyday choices and how best to annoy you.” I stuck my tongue out at him then demanded, “Stop stalking me, if you’re annoyed, I got in the ocean.”
Luke grabbed me yelling, “YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!” I pushed him away, “I simply went for a swim. I didn’t do anything wrong!
You’re insane. Literally. Get help. Not that I think you should be anywhere but a padded cell in solitary unable to hurt anyone again, but I’m sure you don’t think that. ”
Luke warned, “You’ll regret these words soon enough.” My ex began to hum again. I closed my eyes and mentally hummed the song Caspian told me to. Sassy’s hissing got louder and louder. Eventually Luke stopped staring at me astonished.
My ex hissed, “I had a backup plan this time, you’re going to pay for everything. Delana has pulled away from me, and it’s all your fault.” I snorted, “Sure, I haven’t met her but it’s my fault. God, you’re such a classic abuser and narcissist. Accept your own faults in situations.”
“If you like Delana so much, leave me alone. Be the man she deserves. Actually, no, you can’t do that. So, let her go. You suck and you’re delusional. You literally claimed you killed her son. There is no hope for you and that woman.”
I opened my eyes when I heard a crash. I screamed as Keaton jumped out the window. Jules grabbed me, but I got out of her grasp and ran to the window to see Keaton running ridiculously fast. My boyfriend was obviously chasing someone. I sighed in relief knowing he was ok.
I snorted and turned around, “Did Key just make a three story jump and land it? What is he? A superhero? Did he do a superhero landing?” Jules smiled, “You should call him that when they come back inside. There was a burglar that got in. We heard them up here.”
I paled, knowing Luke’s back up plan was actually in this house. That wasn’t good. Jules added, “The guys used to make that jump all the time. It drove Lexi and Allie, JJ’s mom, nuts. They know where to jump to make multiple jumps down.”
I sighed in relief, “That makes sense. No one could land a three story jump.” Except that Keaton had and Jules was lying. There was nothing to land on outside that window but grass. I gasped and rubbed my head. Jules asked, “Are you ok?” I assured her, “I’m fine.”
I shoved Keaton’s insane jump that defied logic, gravity, and serious injury laws, out of my mind.
I asked, “Did you hear a wolf roar?” Jules shrugged, “There are wolves around here.” I snorted, “They’re apparently everywhere.
I’m beginning to think I’m a wolf whisperer and I draw them to me.
” Jules smirked but didn’t call me crazy like she should.
The two of us went downstairs and waited. After a while Keaton ran in. My boyfriend grabbed me asking, “Are you ok? Did he hurt you?” I asked, “Are the police coming?” Keaton said, “My Uncle was here to see JJ, he’s handling it.”
Of course, his uncle was here to handle it.
It’s official there were mob ties everywhere.
My brother, the Daniels, the Millers, whatever JJ’s last name was, and probably the Conners.
I should’ve asked Melanie, she definitely knew the answer.
Did I care that my boyfriend was definitely in the mob?
Not in the slightest. There really was something wrong with me.
I whispered, “It was Luke’s friend.” Keaton asked, “How do you know that?” I said, “I think my subconscious knows because obviously Luke doesn’t actually invade my dreams. That would be crazy, even if I swear he did.”
Jules, JJ, and Keaton all exchanged looks. I quickly said, “It’s not actually possible. Don’t worry guys, I’m probably just being paranoid. I’m sure that guy isn’t even friends with Luke. Honestly, I don’t see how he has friends. Luke’s the worst.”
“It’s more than likely someone in this town who didn’t know that he was breaking into the people’s house who own the town. Poor guy was probably a bored teenager who thought the house was empty.” I didn’t really believe that, but it could be true.
They all looked at each other, and I knew they didn’t believe that either. I rubbed my arms. Jules asked, “Are you ok?” I shivered, “He was just standing above me like a weirdo. If you guys didn’t hear him then...”
Keaton cut in, “We did.” I continued, “And that song is so creepy.” Jules agreed, “It really is.” They heard it too? What the hell is Luke doing? I melted in Keaton. JJ urged, “Let’s get on the plane.” I asked, “We’re leaving?”
Keaton answered, “We need to get back, and figure out what that guy was doing.” I asked, “Well, don’t we have to wait for the jet to get back since your uncle has it?” JJ explained, “My dad took our plane.” Of course, they had a plane too. I nodded and went to go pack.
I went back into the room Keaton and I had been staying in, with shaking hands. Keaton wrapped his arms around me. My boyfriend whispered, “I will keep you safe.” I started to cry, “If it weren’t for you….” Keaton interrupted, “Then you would’ve woken up, and fought him off.”
I wiped my tears knowing he was right, I could fight back now because Melanie taught me how. I kissed his cheek, “Thank you.” Keaton kissed me, “Anytime.” We were out of that house in record time. I grabbed Keaton’s thigh in the car.
I sincerely said, “I really had fun, I like that house of yours.” Keaton smiled, “We will come back once we have your ex situation under control.” I muttered, “Maybe my brother will whack him for me.” Keaton laughed, “I’m sure he would.
Your ex is going to have to worry about me getting to him first. I’m not a nice man. ” Sassy smugly sang her song.
That comment should scare me, but it made me happy. I argued, “You are a nice man.” Keaton snorted, “Not everyone would say that.” I teased, “Lisa doesn’t count.” Keaton snorted, “I don’t care what she says anymore.”
I squeezed his hand, “Good, because she’s bat crap crazy. I’d really avoid her because your ex seems to think you’re her personal tissue.” Keaton laughed, “Yeah, she kind of does.” We reached the airstrip and got out as JJ and Jules pulled up behind us. We quickly boarded the plane.
I sat down and closed my eyes when we took off. I opened them when someone sat in front of me. Jules handed me a drink, “This will take the edge off.” I smiled and took a sip. I laughed, “What is this?” Jules answered, “A gin and tonic.” I downed it then grimaced.
I inclined my head saying, “Thanks.” I wiped my mouth off. Keaton grabbed me and took me back to the bedroom. JJ yelled, “Don’t be too loud.” Keaton snorted, “She needs rest.” I pouted right along with Sassy.
Keaton whispered, “My Song, you need sleep. I know you haven’t been sleeping well.” I sighed, “Fine, but you have to stay with me.” Keaton winked, “There’s no place I’d rather be.” I fell asleep and I ended up in the water.
I groaned, “Can’t I ever just sleep? Is that too much to ask for?” I swam down. Thankfully, I was near Caspian’s house. I walked through the crowds then decided to look around. I usually went to the same place, but this time I wanted to look around.
The rooms were all beautiful. I stumbled into one that was calling to me. I found a picture on the nightstand. It was my mom and Noxus. This was clearly from their wedding. They looked so happy. The next one was them holding one of my brothers.
Picture by picture I saw the love mom had and her family. How could my mom walk away from them? From this? This was all I had ever wanted my entire life: a loving family. Mom had it all, and she threw it away.
I found several pictures of my mother with Grandpa Alon. They looked happy too. Someone cleared their throat and I whirled around. I must have summoned the man with my thoughts. Grandpa Alon stood there which made Sassy sadly hum her song.
It might not be fair, but all the anger I felt for my mother I could direct at this man, considering they seemed so similar.
I said, “I’ll just go find literally anyone else to talk to.
” Grandpa Alon pointed at the picture and said, “That was the day she met Noxus. Morgana was so happy to share all her love with him. She was such a happy child. I thought I could protect her from becoming her mother.”
I frowned, “My grandma? What happened to her?” Grandpa Alon sat down on the bed across from me. “You grandma rejected me to go evil. I told everyone she died, but it wasn’t true. She rejected me and chose the dark side.”
I snorted realizing Alon really was just like my mother. I rolled my eyes, “So now we are in Star Wars?” Grandpa Alon laughed, “Sure. I can’t believe Morgana’s done this to you. We should be able to speak freely, but we can’t.”
I questioned, “What does that mean?” He sighed, “I can’t explain right now, but maybe one day I will be able to do so. I still believe your grandma got in contact with your mom.” I shrugged, “Is her name Valdoma? Because I see her a lot.”
Grandpa Alon laughed, “Do you? No, that’s not your grandma’s name. Valdoma is quite famous though. Don’t talk to her.” I asked, “Why would I do what you say? I should probably do the opposite.” Not that I wanted to talk to Valdoma, but she did keep her word to me.
I could admit that evil lady seemed like a really bad person, but she didn’t want to hand me over to Luke and his family. My very own Grandpa did. Valdoma advised me to resist where Alon wanted to chuck me to them.
Grandpa Alon winced, “I failed my only daughter, and wanted to make everything up to her. We had a few bad years, just a few. My second chance so….” He stopped then corrected, “I mean my second wife; I didn’t realize she’d been abused.” Was he deeply unobservant? That thought amused Sassy.
Grandpa Alon continued, “I didn’t realize the cycle that was forming in my home.” So, yes, he was unobservant. Grandpa Alon admitted, “Noxus was the one to realize what was going on. He saved her, not me.” Ok? I’m hearing mom was saved. That’s the good part.