Chapter 20- Obsession Lurking In The Dark
UNEDITED
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THE LOPEZ RESIDENCE
Oma laid in bed after having a fresh bath. She's dressed in her red PJs and has a face mask on.
She hadn't checked the blog in a while, so she decided to go there.
The first picture that welcomed that was the one of Leonard having Aurora on his shoulder.
#Bad bitch being humbled.
Then a video of how he carried her into his car... After... Tapping her a$$! Her what?!!
"What dafuq?!" Oma's eyes bulged out. "When did- how- why... didn't she tell me?!"
Oma sat up on her bed. "The fact that she didn't tell me about it means she wasn't traumatized by it."
"Should I go her place? Now? I.. I mean it's not too late... The fuck Aurora!! " This time Oma got up from her bed, it's as if she's the one traumatized.
"Should I call and ask? Should I call Leo? " She paused. "Chill Oma. Chill." She breathed out.
She sat back on his bed, calming her nerves. Her mind travelled far, connecting everything.
As if her body moved on its own, she got up again, walking back and forth, thinking about everything.
"The mere touch from a boy is enough to make her throw up.
It took the grace of God for her not to even hate her own father.
Even in her former college where she interacted with only two boys, she went home with trauma almost everyday.
She never even saw them as friends, just other humans that walked the earth, she set serious boundaries that brought doubts whether she really liked them. "
"Even sitting with her driver alone in a car makes her uncomfortable.
.. Yet... It's only been a week, but she danced with Leo, sat on his lap, stayed inside a car with him alone.
Went to his parents' place with him without even knowing, almost got kissed by him, and all she did was stay under her shower for a few minutes to.
.. Calm down? " Oma kept muttering like a psychopath.
"Heck, he even touched her ass." She muttered unbelievably and checked her phone again, seeing the video that showed Leonard tapping Aurora's ass as she struggled on his shoulder.
"Shit Auri. It's only been a week... It can't be..."
Her phone beeped; it was a message from who she wasn't even expecting it from.
Mason.
Her heart jumped as she read it.
Mason: Be my girlfriend.
She blinked.
What the fuck! Did she read that right?
Mason: Your heart skipped a beat, didn't it? ??
She kept staring at the phone.
Mason: Still shocked, princess? ??
Oma: Did you drink, or are you just bored?
Mason: Maybe both, but mostly bored of not having you.
Oma: Almost smooth. Been practicing on other girls?
Mason: Not really, they don't talk back like you.
Oma: You're unbelievable.
Mason: Yet, you like me?? don't you? Admit it sweetie and I might just behave on our date ??
What the-
Oma: And who said we're going on a date?
Mason: Me and that heart of yours that's currently doing a backflip.
Oma breathed out, "The guts of this kid."
Oma: Have you lost your mind?
Mason: Yes, cuz you're not here with me.
Sh?t! She's falling for it. Sweet words are her weakness, especially when it comes to him.
Yes, she admits she has a crush on him but heck, he's Leo's friend. They're all players.
Still... She wants to take the risk. She let out a sigh before typing...
Oma: I'm not having sex with you.
Mason: I never said that, even if I want it though.
Oma: Mason... I'm serious...
Mason: Why are you acting like I'm gonna shag you at gunpoint when you come? You could literally say no.
Mason: Oh, I get it. You can't resist my charms so you're wanna play safe ??
Oma: ???? Tarantando!!
Mason: I'll pick you up at 7 tomorrow evening.
Oma: I didn't even agree yet.
No reply.
"What the hell is wrong with him?"
Oma sighed, sitting back on her bed. For a moment, she smiled and laid down.
"Is this really happening?" She squealed. "My gawd, he's so tricky."
NEXT MORNING - LEONARD'S VILLA
Leonard opened his eyes, staying still for a moment. He looked to the side and a frown etched on his face, seeing the girl sleeping there. And across the room laid the other girl on the floor, exhaustion written all over her face.
He doesn't even want to know how she got there.
After getting out of bed, he put on black sweatpants and brought out a gun from his drawer.
Immediately he fired the gun, the girl on the bed jolted up with a scream and the one on the floor jolted only, too exhausted to even react.
She opened her eyes slowly, groaning tiredly.
"Why... Did you do that? Why do you have a gun?" The girl on the bed asked, looking at the gun in Leonard's hand.
The girl on the floor sat up, blinking slowly, "Heck, what was that?" She muttered, and Leonard pointed the gun at her making her stand up immediately.
"What's... What's going on?"
Someone knocked on the door...
"Come in." Leonard said blankly, his morning voice so deep.
His maid came in slowly, looking at the girls like chores that needed to be done.
"Throw them out." He said dryly, throwing the gun to the bed, before going to the bathroom and slamming the door shut.
"Please get dressed quickly. He wouldn't want to see you when he comes out." The maid (Mara) said, not being able to look at their naked bodies anymore.
One of the girls glanced at the bathroom and scoffed, "It's always the fine ones."
"Hurry up." Mara muttered.
"We get it."
NOON - RAVEN MANSION
After chatting endlessly with Aurora who was already frustrated, Gemma made lunch for everyone.
She didn't let the maids come near the main mansion since morning. It's just Her, Melvin and Aurora together. Although, Melvin is in his study room.
She's been telling Aurora so many stories of her college days with Charlene. Since Aurora already found out about her, now she could freely talk to her about Charlene.
They just finished lunch, which they also chatted over with Melvin, before he went back to his study room.
Now, they're in Aurora's room and it's her turn to talk about her experience in college so far.
"No." Aurora blatantly refused.
"You are telling me everything right now." Gemma ordered.
"No." Aurora rolled her eyes.
"I'll tickle you."
"That doesn't work on me anymore." Aurora frowned and Gemma sighed.
"Please baby, please. Tell me, ok?"
"It's been a mess. Period." Aurora replied flatly.
"Well, elaborate."
Aurora rolled her eyes. "Let's see, my name is practically an anthem at that fucking college.
Some desperate girls won't stop getting on my nerves - which will lead to their death if they don't stop.
And as for the rich lover boy they're all crazy about, he's too busy trying to get me in his bed to even give a damn about them.
So yeah, college is great, a real fucking fairytale. "
Gemma sighed, "Well... The guy is Leo, right?"
Aurora didn't answer.
"Anything good happened? I mean Oma is there so..."
"I don't wanna talk about anything else. I already explained how hellish that place is. Now, leave me be." Aurora cut her off.
Gemma sighed deeply, getting up from the bed. "Fine then..." She ran her hands through Aurora's hair slowly.
"At least we had a little chat." She said softly with a smile, before placing a kiss on her hair.
Maybe she needs to speak with Oma to know what's really happening in that college. She's not taking any chances this time.
She left the room afterwards...
Aurora frowned deeply, exhaling sharply. She doesn't like doing this to her mom but it's like she can't control it. This attitude and anger issue are part of her life now.
And the thing is, she doesn't want it to leave her, it's like her shield.
EVENING ~ THE LOPEZ RESIDENCE
It's almost seven and Oma's heart keeps beating faster at each tick of the clock.
She's standing in front of her mirror, looking so classy and beautiful in her white designer gown that stopped below her thighs. Thin strapped. It's an open back gown with a big black bow, resting on her ass.
"Breath in... Breath out..." She muttered, but suddenly paused.
"What if he's just playing me? What if this is a dare?" Her eyes widened, "Oh my gawd! What if he's a real life Hardin?!" She exclaimed and that's when a woman came in, her mom. She's wearing a night robe.
"A car just parked outside, and my goodness, the guy that stepped out is just so charming. You didn't tell me you had a date." She pushed Oma's shoulder playfully, giving her a teasing look.
"R-really?" Oma muttered.
"Of course, why do you look so surprised like it wasn't planned?" Mrs Lopez asked, and Oma sighed.
"Nothing... It's just... Casual."
"Casual? With that dress? I don't think so." Mrs Lopez grinned.
"I'm serious, mom. Relax."
Mrs Lopez wanted to speak but the ding from Oma's phone stopped her.
It's a message from him.
Mason: Twenty seconds to come downstairs or I'll come there and pull you out.
"I have to go." She started leaving.
"Ok, darling. Use protection."
Oma halted her steps immediately and turned to her mom with an utterly shocked look.
"What?!" Oma exclaimed.
"What?" Mrs Lopez grinned.
"You're impossible, I'm leaving!!" Oma rolled her eyes and shut the door hardly, leaving her squealing mom in the room, the clicking of her heels echoing as she decended the stairs.
Immediately she stepped outside, he feet stopped abruptly. Damn! Her mom was right.
He's in all black, looking effortlessly dreamy.
"He was staring at her too, scanning her body like it was a mission.
Pushing off the car he’d been leaning on, he stepped forward slightly, never breaking eye contact."
Oma took slow steps to him.
"Wow... I mean hi."
He smirked. "Speechless? Shocked? I expected. I'm just too fine for the world." He said proudly, looking at the starry sky and she frowned.
"Anyway..." He took his eyes to her. "You look gorgeous." He said deeply, his eyes going to her plum lips.
"After hyping yourself first? Sure." She rolled her eyes.
He leaned in for a kiss but she placed her index finger on his lips.
"Don't be too fast. We haven't even left yet."
"Take it as a 'glad to meet you' kiss." He pulled her waist.
"Mason." Oma whispered. "Control yourself." She unwrapped his hands from her waist.
"Fine. As the queen wishes." He opened the door of the passenger seat. "Hop in." He said, Oma went inside, after flipping her shoulder length hair at his face.
He chuckled and went to the driver's seat.
Soon after, he drove off.
Mrs Lopez, who was watching from upstairs squealed like an eighteen year old.
"She got such a nice catch."
RAVEN MANSION
Aurora is in her bathroom that's literally so big like a living room.
It's dimly lit, and she's in her bath tub filled with soapy foam. A glass of her favourite wine is in her hand.
The rose petals danced around the soapy water and her skin glowed under the dimly lit bathroom. Her hair is back to it's normal colour, black, but the bangs stayed red, and it enhanced her beauty more.
She took a sip from the wine glass as she reminisced everything that happened so far at that darn college. The memories coming bit by bit.
It's unbelievable that it's only been a week. Seriously.
She sank deeper into the tub as the noises echoed in her ears. She could hear it.
Oma, the girls, the gossips, the mumblings, Leonard's dirty words.
It's only been a week but it's as she already spent a lifetime there.
She placed the wine glass aside and closed her eyes with a sigh, dipping herself into the water completely.
The shrine he made with photos of her — Aurora.
Her photos filled the wall, some were photoshopped to make it look like he was with her, smiling happily. Some were photos he took of her secretly, some were the forceful selfies he took with her, some were the photos he took of her from that night. The last time he ever saw her.
He's sitting on a chair, facing the wall, holding a photo of her sleeping in the library in highschool.
"I missed you... Darling." He whispered, his voice sounding so unfamiliar even to himself. All thanks to surgery and voice training.
He inhaled deeply and started humming.
That song she used to love so much. He had recorded her singing it, her giggles, and he played it every single night.
There's an open perfume bottle on the table next to him, her favourite. With this he always felt her close. The scent filled the room.
"We'll meet soon, my love... Soon." He muttered letting the scent, her beautiful voice and the obsession wrap around him completely, with his eyes staring intently at the photo in his hand.
TBC...
You must've already noticed I changed the book cover and chapter names...