I'M YOURS

1

I am ecstatic today, because it's my sister's wedding.

"You are the whole world to me", I said by looking into her light brown eyes.

"You look gorgeous with the wedding gown."

Amy smiled at me and replied saying "We have a family now. It's no more You and Me."

Amy and Jon were in love with each other since three years but now it's going to be the LOVE after marriage which is the cutest scene in this world. My sister and I lived alone for five years, because our parents were killed in an accident. But this is not the truth this is what Amy knows but they were really murdered. My uncle James took great care of us but unfortunately he died and we were left with our aunty whom we hate .My aunty hated us nor my mother, because she had a crush towards my dad. Therefore, she never spoke to us or to mum (I don't understand why),she sent us to hostel. But now we are no longer alone,it's a pleasure for myself and my sister being a part of this FAMILY. I know everyone in this family except for one person WHO IS JON'S BROTHER. In my impression I think that he is an irresponsible stupid fellow who is not present in his brother's wedding. Today is going to be the fresh start of my life because I've got a new family, home and room .The following day of the wedding, my sister had time to speak with me. I sat in front of her on her bed where she could face me directly.

"Tell me about your husband and his family," I asked with a wide smile where my upper teeth and the lower teeth could be seen clearly. I already know about Jon because Amy explained me about him with clear reference. I thought for a while and questioned her again,

"Nope!You tell me about his family"

Amy stared at me for a moment and replied "okay "with a wide smile which is smaller than mine.

She continued to spit out about Jon .I blinked and responded to her in a funny way which she didn't realise but my attraction was grabbed when she said that Jon has TWO BROTHERS.

'Two brothers! But I thought it was one", I said to myself.

Amy stared at me after she alarmed about her husband's brother.

"What", I asked by wrinkling my forehead.

"Look Anna you should not be fighting them. Alright!"She replied by pointing at me.

'Okay', I replied drowsily. She continued to stare at me for the way I answered. She knows that this tone is not be trusted.

"What are their names?", I asked to change her mood.

She replied "JACKIE" the youngest brother and" Bray" the second. I didn't see him in the wedding, I questioned myself.

Where are they I questioned immediately because I was curious to know.

"Abroad", she replied.

They are so irresponsible because they were not present in their brother's wedding. That's way too rude.

"Be careful Anna", she began to lecture which she always give to my ears.

The day went good today. This family is kind as I expected especially grandpa is close to me. He is so loving towards me which made me to love him. Moreover he seems to be like my uncle who was fond of me.

The moon showed up quickly. I sat on the bed and stared at the clock, it was half past ten but I didn't feel sleepy. I felt uneasy sleeping alone ,it is because I'm used to sleep with Amy .Perhaps it would be fine later I guess. I rested on the pillow and closed my eyes with relaxation.

"Anna wake up", Amy shouted in the morning as usual.

"Anna", she shouted once again by tapping me.

To be honest I heard her but I pretended like I didn't. She continued to tap me which vexed me .I slowly opened my eyes and looked at her glaring at me.

"Five minute please" I begged.

"NO", she replied with a rough voice by pulling me up.

I sat on the bed and looked at the clock immediately,

"half past six", I shouted with astonishment "OH blimey its midnight" I said to myself.

I turned towards the left to face Amy trying to convince her but her face showed that she was rigid .I looked at her with a moaning sleepy face which would melt her heart but this time it didn't. She convinced me to step into the washroom in front of her .I sat at the edge of the bed and slowly placed my foot on the floor unwillingly .I got onto my foot and moved as a snail. She handed over the towel to me before I stepped into the washroom and turned around because Amy called me.

"What", I asked drowsily.

"Do not be under the water for along time because its bad for your health . Alright"

"oooooooookkkaaaaaayyyyyyyy"

I've been under surgery for the past two years, because I was beaten by an iron rod at the back of my head, Its him who killed my parent. But Amy doesn't know this because we said her it was a car crash .

I walked into the washroom and locked the door and stood under the shower with my pyjamas .Amy knocked at the washroom door and ordered to come downstairs after I'm done.

"Okay", I replied lazily.

"Why are everyone waiting downstairs, Is anything special", I questioned myself curiously.

Then I dug my brain up which reminded me that Jon's youngest brother is arriving today .I looked down at the floor and scratched my hair with a yawn.

"What", I asked myself by curling my thick eyebrows" I have not open the shower yet.'

I exited the washroom with my clothes changed ,I stared at the clock and opened my eyes wider it was eight O'CLOCK .So long I was in the washroom .I'm pretty sure that Amy is going to yell at me.I got downstairs and saw no one in the sitting room "Am I late", I said to myself .I went to the kitchen, grabbed my mug from the pantry and poured the tea to my mug. Directly I walked to the sitting room to watch television.

2

I sat on the sofa and grabbed the remote which was left on the table. I switched on the TV and replaced the remote .I looked at the mug which I kept on the table with a smile .This mug was gifted to me by my mother on my fifteenth birthday.

I moved the mug close to my lips to have a sip but I finished the whole with one gulp .I placed the mug on the table and looked at the TV when I heard 'It's back'.

"No one in this house watches TV,that's crazy .Are they humans", I questioned to myself.

I raised my legs up and sat on the sofa, it's a hard task for me to keep my feet placed on the floor while sitting for a long time.

While I was watching cartoon Amy arrived. She sat next to me and looked at me creepily .I slowly moved my legs down and turned towards her with a slight smile.

"Sit as a girl Anna", she requested me angrily.

OH GOD not again my ears aren't ready to hear any more lectures, even she's not a accomplish girl.

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While Anna was watching cartoon with Amy a person came into the scene .A guy with jet black hair where few strands were falling over his forehead walked downstairs. Anna looked at him with astonishment which made her question Amy immediately.

"Who's he? "Anna questioned by wrinkling her forehead.

"Jackie", Amy replied smiling.

Amy thought that Jackie would be a stranger to Anna but it wasn't they have been met already.

"Really! He's Jon's youngest brother", Anna replied sarcastically.

Before Amy could reply mom called her. Therefore she left the hall immediately. Jackie got downstairs and walked towards the center of the sitting room(hall) where the sofas were placed .He sat on the single sofa and looked at the remote which was on the table. Abruptly Jackie took the remote and changed the channel immediately with a smirk. He kept his right leg over his left where his foot was on his knee .He replaced the remote without taking his sight away from the TV.Anna glared at him for a moment and she took the the remote after a while .She changed the channel and smiled weirdly at Jackie, which made him mad .Anna placed the remote on her lap and continued to watch the TV .Jackie starred her without a blink, Anna knew that he was starring but she didn't care about it .Abruptly Jackie grabbed the remote which was kept on her lap but Anna caught the remote before he took hold of it. Anna was holding the remote from one corner and Jackie did from the other .Both got up from their seat by holding the remote.

"FOOTBALL", shouted Jackie.

"CARTOON", shouted Anna.

Amy immediately came into the scene because of the noise

"Anna! What the hell are you doing", Amy questioned by walking towards her "Anna do you remember what I told you."

Anna turned towards Amy and looked at her for a second and looked back at the remote and she pulled the remote with great force which made Jackie to come a step forward but he didn't let go.

"It's all him", Anna replied by pulling the remote" It's because of him I couldn't buy that book and he wasted my pocket money."

"What book? What money", Amy questioned curiously" What are blabbering Anna?"

"OH GOD", Anna caught the remote tightly and continued "Do you remember that I had a problem in the bookshop, saying that when I took hold of that book another person did .That other person is this one there was only one book left .Therefore we were pulling the book by holding the opposite sides and finally the book came into two. I couldn't read nor buy that book but I paid for it."

Jackie pulled the remote to his side which made Anna to move a step forward, he looked at her with a smile and said" Even I paid not only you!"

"OKAY", shouted Amy with irritation.

Mom was quiet in the kitchen like she knew nothing.

"OH MY GOD", mom whispered by washing the dishes.

"Yeah the fault is on her", said Jackie.

"No the fault is on him"

"Shut up I'm the one who took the book first"

"Can you'll both shut up", yelled Amy by loosing her temper. "Anna give the remote to Jackie", Amy ordered .Anna turned towards Amy with a pity face. "Behave yourself", Amy continued.

"YEAH", Jackie said with a broad smile.

Anna immediately turned towards Jackie and said "shut up" with a loud voice.

The very next second Jackie took sight off Anna and turned around because he heard mom.

"What's happening here", Mom asked curiously.

Mom walked towards Jackie and stood in front of him.

"Jackie give the remote to Anna", Mom ordered roughly which made Jackie to take his hands off the remote.

Anna took the remote with a broad smile where her mouth spread to the max.

"Anna give the remote to Jackie". Amy ordered which immediately erased her smile on her face.

Therefore, Anna gave the remote to Jackie and he took it with a smile as Anna's .Mom glared at Jackie, so he showed the remote back to Anna but she didn't take it because she knew that Amy will be mad at her if she does. Both looked at each other confused .They didn't know what to do .Jackie replaced the remote on the table and they walked away together. Both walked up stairs together with a arm's length distance .Both slammed their room door together .Anna leaned behind the door and curled her eyebrows.

"Why is his room opposite to mine", she questioned herself angrily.

Anna walked towards her bed as tortoise and she sat on the bed slowly where mattress wouldn't have felt it. The surrounding was in pin drop silence but it did not exceed more than fifteen minutes because Jackie broke the silence.

"It was all because of you", Jackie shouted from his room where Anna could here it clearly.

"All because of me? It was all because of you .Only you. "Anna shouted back.

"Are you stupid, still watching cartoon as a kid", Jackie replied aloud.

"fool", Anna replied aloud.

"Idiot"

"crazy"

"insane"

"Jerk"

"You're a monster"

"SHUT UP"

"You shut up"

"I hate you"

"I never told you that I love you"

"Even I didn't"

"You are .............."

" Both shut up please", Grandpa yelled before Jackie could complete his sentence.

Jackie and Anna rushed out of their room immediately and stood beside Grandpa. Jackie was standing next to his right shoulder and Anna was standing to his left .

"I'm sorry", cried Anna.

"I'm sorry", cried Jackie too.

Grandpa turned towards Anna and smiled at her which created a smile on Anna's too. Then he turned towards Jackie with a rough look which made Jackie to smile.

"It's time for lunch", called mom.

Therefore grandpa left immediately .Jackie and Anna was glaring at each other after grandpa was removed from between.

"You are a monster", Jackie commented with a smirk.

"I am a monster , I am a monster", Anna asked by pointing at herself.

"Yes you are. That's what I said now", Jackie replied calmly.

"You are a jerk", Anna said immediately after Jackie was done with his sentence.

He kept a step forward and looked at Anna's face.

"May you stop using the same words again. Don't you know any other words to yell at me or DO YOU NEED MY DICTIONARY?", Jackie replied calmly with a smile.

"URGH I'm leaving", she screeched and walked downstairs immediately.

Anna stood behind the chair .She looked at me because she was staring at her.

"sorry for the delay", Anna whispered and sat next to her.

After few seconds Jackie entered the dining room.

"Why are you late", mom questioned by pouring water to the glass from the jug.

"ohhhhhhhhhhhhh I mmmmh",Jackie murmured by rubbing the back of his neck.

"Enough murmuring . Sit", Jon said smiling.

Mom smiled at Jackie which made him feel shy. He walked towards the chair by looking at the white tiled floor. He sat next to Jon which was opposite to Anna.

Anna rubbed her palms together and moved forward to get the jug which contained juice .She raised the jug from the table then she got up from her seat by holding the jug .She tried to take the glass which was at the centre of the dinning table .She was holding the jug with her right hand and got her left palm close to the glass but Jackie grabbed the glass before she did.

"Give me the glass", Anna screeched by standing straight.

"Give me the jug", screeched Jackie

"I can't, you give me that", Anna screeched back.

"No! You give me that", Jackie screeched.

"May you both stop screeching", screeched mom.

"Give me the jug", Jackie whispered by looking at mom.

"Give me the glass," Anna whispered by moving forward.

"NO I can't", Jackie replied by turning towards her.

Jackie replaced the glass on the table and moved forward .He caught the jugs circumference and pulled it towards him with a smile and said "Give me". Anna pulled it towards her and said" I can't".

Everyone was looking at them without eating except for Jon, he fed the food into his mouth, then he looked at Anna and Jackie by chewing it.

"STOP", yelled grandma by loosing her temper which made both to take their hands off the jug .Jackie and Anna looked at grandma without noticing what happened to the jug .Everyone was looking at grandma because she doesn't scream usually .Jon was looking at grandma with another mouth full of food.

The jug settled horizontally on the table where the lid was open and the juice was flowing around at the centre of the table.

"oops I'm sorry I'll clean it up", Anna said by keeping her four fingers on her lips.

"That's okay dear. The maid will clean it up", mom replied softly.

"I'm sorry too ",Jackie said softly by lowering his voice.

"Jackie I have to talk to you", mom replied by staring at him.

"Oh no ",he said to himself because he knew that mom is going to lecture him.

Anna knew that Amy was about to tell the same dialogue which mom said .Therefore she left the dining room immediately. Anna walked ion her room lazily, she locked the door and went to bed because she was sleepy for waking up early.

3

Anna woke up in the evening. She washed her face and went downstairs. While she was walking towards the kitchen, she heard mom which made her wonder, to whom was mom lecturing. She walked into the kitchen and stood in front of the table by thinking what's going on in mom's room. Then she washed her mug and poured some tea in it by smiling.

Before leaving the kitchen Anna saw Jackie leaving mom's room.

"The lecture was for Jackie", Anna said to herself.

She saw Jackie walking into the hall and she went after him. Jackie sat on the single sofa frustrated, he grabbed the remote from the table and kept on scanning the channels because he had nothing to watch. Anna sat on the other sofa.

"Ggggrrr", Anna groaned.

Jackie noticed her but he didn't respond.

"Perhaps, somebody's ears are bleeding after a lecture. I feel sorry for who so ever it is.Lecture is the best thing for Jack", Anna didn't continue because she saw Amy entering the sitting room.

Amy walked towards Anna which made her to place her mug on the table and stand. Amy stood in front of Anna and said

"Anna I wanted to speak to you but unfortunately you were sleeping.Therefore,may you spend few minutes with me."

Amy walked towards her room and Anna followed her. Abruptly Anna turned around to look at Jackie which made her realise that he was looking at her smiling. Anna walked into Amy's room hesitantly.

Jackie was curious to know, what is it going to be about because he noticed that Amy was vexed.Therefore,he decided to peep into sister's conversation even though he knew it was not right.

Later Anna walked out from the room. She walked towards the sofa by staring at Jackie without a blink. Anna relaxed her body on the sofa and moved forward to get her mug from the table.

"Somebody's ears are bleeding after a lecture. I feel sorry for who so ever it is.Lecture is the best thing for Anna", Jackie sang in a funny way which made her mad.

Anna took her hand away from the table and stood.

"Can you just shut up", Anna screamed by crushing her skirt.

"You shut up", Jackie replied.

"Idiot"

"Do not tell your name to me", Jackie replied in a melodious tone.

"Uuuuurrrrgggghhhh",Anna grumbled and walked upstairs.

Jackie relaxed his shoulders on the sofa,

"Cute",he whispered to himself.

4

"Time for dinner", mom shouted from the kitchen.

Everyone was present in the dining room.As lunch time Jackie was seated opposite to Anna. While eating Jackie was keeping on looking at Anna. He was almost admiring her. Jon noticed Jackie, then he tapped him to bring out from his dream world. Jon knew that Jackie has some feelings towards Anna but he wasn't sure of it.

After dinner Anna ran to the sitting room to get the remote because she didn't want Jackie to have it. Jackie entered the sitting room which made Anna look at him.Anna chuckled by holding the remote then she took her seat.Jackie sat on the single sofa as usual.

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Jackie was sitting on the single sofa.I tried not look at him but every minute I scan a channel my eyeball moves towards him.

"Finally got it",I said to myself.

The movie began and trust me I knew it was sacry but I badly wanted to watch it.Jackie looked at me when I placed the remote on my lap but I pretended like I didn't notice him.

The begining of the movie went fine but later it was the opposite.That eerie noise got into my nerves.I slightly turned towards Jackie ,then looked back at the TV screen.I am freaking out it is that all the lights were switched off and everyone have fell asleep.This place is in silence except the audio play of the film and I am sitting here with a stupid person who's scary than that.I was not concentrating on the movie I was busy with my mind thinking of scarier scenes than the movie. Abruptly I was put of my mind when got goosebumps.I felt like that someone was sitting next to me. Immediately I turned towards Jackie and he was watching the film casually where fear is not shown in his face. I moved slowly towards the left without getting up so that I could get closer to Jackie's sofa. I tried my best not to show that I'm afraid therefore I remained silent and made my move quietly.

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Anna was seated in short distance from Jackie's sofa.Jackie noticed Anna being afraid and moving towards him. Abruptly jackie stood up from his seat.

"Where are you going",Anna questioned immediately.

"Room",Jackie yawned and continued," I feel sleepy", Jackie answered.

"Wait",Anna stood and kept a step forward "I am coming with you".

"Didn't you watch the movie",Jackie questioned by raising an eyebrow.

"Nope I I I ammmm am m"

"Frightened",Jackie completed her sentence.

"Noooooo!",Anna replied

"It's humiliating",Anna whispered to herself.

"Ohh really",he smirked.

Anna followed Jackie in every single step he took. He switched of the TV and the lights. It was pitch dark except for area where the night bulb was lighted. The surrounding was in silence where ticking of the clock could be heard clearly. Anna was in short distance from Jackie.

Both reached the staircase. Jackie in front and Anna followed him behind. Suddenly Jackie stamped his foot on the step which made Anna to hold his hand immediately with fright. Jackie paused and turned around to look at Anna. She looked up at him immediately and released his hand.

"Sorry",Anna whispered by brushing her hair off her face.

"That's okay",Jackie replied with a broad smile.

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It was half past ten. Therefore,I woke and had shower then I walked downstairs and saw no one,the sitting room was in silence.

"Where is jackie",I questioned myself.

Why am I botherng about him.

Anyways,I walked towards Amy's room room and knocked at the door. She opened the door with a wide smile on her face.

"Her Anna ",she said by pushing the door away."You are early today ain't you",she questioned sarcastically.

"Hmmm I thought you would wake me up";I replied by raising my eyebrows.

"Alright,the breakfast is on the dining table"

"Okay",I replied and walked away.

"Amy",I called out before she shut the door.

"What?",Amy asked.

"Where are they"

"Who"

"Hmm urgh Jack Jon",I murmured.

"Business meeting"

"Oh I see"

The breakfast and lunch went boring today. Therefore,after lunch I went to my room,sat on the bed and looked up at ceiling by rolling my eyes. After few minutes I heard Amy calling "Anna".

I turned towards the doorway to look at her and she was holding a book. She walked in by smiling at me but I didn't. My eyes was in that book.

"What's that",I asked curiously by curling my eyebrows.

She handed the book over to me and said Jackie gave this to you."

"Jackie", I repeated after her and looked at the book immediately. It was the book which I wanted to read but couldn't because Jackie and I tore it.

"You would have a good timepass",Amy stated and left.

I flipped the pages and whispered saying thanks to myself.

"Ufffff finally I'm done,"I said to myself with relief. "This I'd an awesome book," I commented.

I placed the book on the which was next toy bed then lied on the bed. That very second I heard Amy

"Anna tea,"

I ran downstairs immediately because my throat was dried after reading the book for a long time. I paused in the staircase because I saw Jackie sitting on the single sofa.I slowly walked towards him and sat at edge of the other sofa where I was dome what close to him. He saw me but didn't respond. We remained silent for quiet a long tie then I broke the silence.

"Thanks",I said softly by not looking at him. Jackie immediately turned towards me which made me to look up at him.

"Why?",he asked with a smile.

"May you please stop acting like you don't know WHY"

"Alright"

"Okay"

"How was the book?"

"Good. I love it", I replied cheerfully.

"Hmm hmmn"

"Anna your tea,"mom called from the kitchen.

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Anna walked into kitchen to get her tea. While she was grabbing her mug off the table she heard Jackie saying aloud

"Mom! Tea"

Anna bit her lower lip with her upper teeth cheerfully. She walked towards the pantry and grabbed the mug which belongs to Jackie and poured tea into it. She was holding her mug from the left hand and raised her hand to get Jackie's but paused because she heard footsteps. Mom entered the kitchen.

"I.....I. .....I. ..am..mmm,"Anna blabered with no question.

"What's wrong dear,"mom asked kindly.

"Ohhh urge nothing,"Anna murmured and left immediately.

During dinner mom broke the silence in the dining room.

"Tomorrow we should be engaged to a function in my sister's house,"mom said by taking a sip of water.

"Then we should be home early,"Jon recommended.

5

I ran downstairs soon as possible because the movie would begin, kept the mug on the table ,grabbed the remote from the table and switched on the TV then I sat on the sofa excitingly.

"Anna mum," shouted from her room.

"Me!," I said to myself and walked to the room. I knocked at the room door wondering.

"Come in dear," mum said with a smile on her face.

I opened the door and peeped in by holding the knob and I saw Amy sitting next to mum. I kept the door wide open and stood at the entrance of the room by leaning over the side wall.

"We are going shopping do you want to join us", mum asked smiling.

"Sure," I replied cheerfully with a wide smile on my face.

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Anna and Amy bought a gown. It was qauter past five when they arrived home. Anna was exhausted so she went to her room quickly after arrival to have a nap. Jackie and Jon were watching football together since they arrived home early.

"I appreciate your punctuality mom," Jackie appreciated sarcastically when they walked in the sitting room.

Everyone left for the function except for Amy and Anna because Anna's nap was for more than an hour and Amy wasted her time waking her up where Anna woke up just few minutes after others left. Jon and Jackie waited for them downstairs as they were dressing in Anna's room.

"Amy may you get me that comb," Anna asked by pointing at it.

Anna combed her hair as well as her thick unshapen eyebrows.

"You look pretty," Amy commented by looking at Anna's image in the mirror

"Not as you do. You look stunning ,"Anna commented by raising her eyebrows.

Both walked downstairs together which made the boys statue.

"Wow,"Jon and Jackie chorused together.

"Sorry for the delay," Amy said by looking at the floor because she knew that Jon was staring at her.

"How do I look,"she asked by looking at floor with a slight blush.

"You look stunning;" Jon replied.

"I said you," Anna whispered to Amy.

Amy was looking gorgeous with her white gown with yellow floral work. She was accessorised with her wedding ring and a long chain that ran down her neck with a beautiful heart carved pendant. Amy wore a pair of yellow heels which she usually loves to wear. Amy was very simple in make up she had only a light blush on her cheeks which enhanced her skin tone and gave her a lively look whenever she smiled. Both the sisters had applied a light pink lip gloss.

Jackie was eye locked with Anna he couldn't take his sight away from her.

Anna wore a long black gown with red floral work with deep pleats which made her look bright. The gown had a décolleté which made her neck bones visible. She wore mascara which made her eyes look small and had applied a light pink blush on her cheeks. She was accessorized with nothing except for a ring which her mother gave her. She wore a flat shoe because she doesn't go well with heels. Her hair was braided where few strands were falling over.

Jon nudged Jackie with his elbow to bring back Jackie from his dream world and only then he realised how lost he was in Anna's appearance that he didn't notice that his lips were apart.

"Dude isn't she the one you have been waiting for," Jon whispered into Jackie's ears and got no response.

Jackie and Anna left the house and was waiting until Jon and Amy arrives since they were busy taking few clicks.

"Won't you ask me how you look?," Jackie asked with a smirk on his face.

"Why should I?", Anna replied by looking up at him.

"Anyways you look splendid."

"Do I?", Anna questioned by curling her eyebrows.

"That's what I said, and hmm....okay how do I look."

Anna looked down at the ground with a slight smile on her face.

"Excuse me I asked you how I look."

"Good", she replied softly.

"Oh My God only good. I spent so much time dressing only for a good."

"Alright you look amazing"

"That's much better. Thanks," he replied instantly.

"You are welcome," she replied by taking her gaze away from Jackie's face.

"Do you know what I like the most from your features?" he leaned forward in interest.

"No "Anna replied without lookin at him.

"So why don't you ask me that," Jackie commanded.

"Alright tell me."

"It's your unshapened eyebrows, your eyes, hair, broad smile and especially your funny angry face which you always show to me. I guess basically everything."

"Oh really," Anna asked softly still not looking at him.

"Yes my dear fighting cock," Jackie exclaimed.

"I-I'm not a fighting cock." Anna looked at Jackie angrily

"Awwwww....Yes you are."

"No I'm not."

"Yes."

"No."

"Oh God both of you are fighting cocks," Jon and Amy chorused as they came out after taking pics.

Both kept silent.

Jon tossed the key to Jackie.

"It's your turn to drive while I sit with my lovely wife admiring her beauty."

"Even I must admire my......," Jackie gulped his words looking at Anna.

So Jon and Amy sat behind while Jackie was driving the car and Anna sat next to him.

The drive to the function was silent. Although Jon was whispering through Amy's ears throughout the journey.

Most of the women wore long gowns and precious jewels and the men were dressed in shirt with black ties. As soon as they entered the hallway. Mum called Anna and Amy to introduce them to her dearest cousins and relatives.

6

Today I woke up early,had shower,brushed my hair and ran downstairs to get my tea as usual. I sat on the sofa by drinking the tea, I grabbed the remote from the center table by keeping the edge of the mug between my upper and lower lips. I noticed Jackie walking downstairs but my gaze didn't go away from the TV screen. He entered the sitting room and sat on the single sofa which made me to look at him immediately as he settled then I took my sight away. He looks damn fresh. He kept his right leg over his left where his right ankle was over his left knee.

"Anna baby," he said in a sing song tone which pissed me off.

"Shut up!;"I yelled by turning towards him.

"Yes you are,"

"No I'm not"

"Yes"

"No"

"You're watching cartoon"

"So "

"So you are a baby"

"If I watch cartoon does it mean that I'm a baby",I asked by raising my eyebrows.

"Kind of"

"Stop it,"I shouted and got up from my seat "you are making me to loose my temper"

"That's awesome,"Jackie replied with a smirk.

I left the sitting room frustrated because I didn't want to yell at him and if I do Amy will yell at me. I knocked at door

"Come in dear,"grand pa answered.

I walked in his room with a wide smile on my face.

"Hey grandpa "

"Sit dear" he said kindly.

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All were present in the dining room for breakfast. Anna walked downstairs with grandpa. Jackie was keeping on looking at Anna which made her feel awkward that she dropped her fork thrice. Jon nudged Jackie with his elbow

"Allow my little sister in law to eat",he whispered into Jackie's right ear.

After breakfast Amy and Anna were together in Amy's room having a conversation about what happened last night at the function. The brothers were in the sitting room sitting next to each other.

"Are you feeling something towards Anna",Jon asked curiously.

"Nooo....nooo,"Jackie replied instantly.

"Not exactly I mean no but yeah sometimes; "he murmured by rubbing the back of his neck.

"If it's no you won't be lost always,"Jon asked like he was investigating for a crime.

"Was I?,"

"Yes you were,"he replied by nodding his head."so tell me",he moved forward with interest.

"Oh just come . It's just her adorable dark brown eyes which puts me in misery"

"Hmmmm and..."

"Urgh.Did you get the files,"Jackie asked trying to change the topic.

Then they had a conversation about their business deals. Jackie is on his business leave he works in USA,Jon in UK where they are and Bray works in New Zealand,they work in the same business but different branches.

Later while Jackie and Jon were watching a movie Anna and Amy joined them. The time was eleven forty five,all were sleeping except for them.

"That looks like Anna right,"Jackie pointed at an ape in the TV screen.

They remained silent for few seconds then bursted out laughing.

"It's not funny,"Anna screeched by staring at Jackie.

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7

A tall, tanned skin guy with wavy hair appeared in the doorway.

"Bray is here",mom shouted in happiness and walked towards him then she hugged him. Jon and Jackie came into the scene immediately.

"Where's your wife,"Bray questioned Jon as mom released him from a tight hug.

"She'll be here",Jon replied by standing next to him.

"Whoa,she's perfect,"Bray said while Amy and Anna were walking downstairs together. Jon tapped on Bray's right shoulder and suggested

"I expected you to be in my wedding dude,"

Bray immediately hugged Jon without a thought "I'm sorry. I missed the flight."

"That's a good reason,"Jon smirked and tapped Bray's backbone.

"Who's that sweetie walking next to her,"Bray asked by looking at Anna standing next to Amy at the staircase.

"She's her sister, "Jackie replied.

"Yo how was your transfer ,"Jackie asked by keeping his arm around Bray's shoulders.

Everyone was gathered in the dining room for breakfast. Jackie winked at Anna when she entered the dining room which made her feel awkward because Jon noticed it.

"Yum yum yum,"Bray sighed by looking at the food on the table.

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After helping mom !Anna quickly ran to the sitting room. She grabbed the remote off the table and switched on the TV then she scanned the channel to Disney where doraemon new movie title song is being played.

"Good punctuality,"Anna commented herself proudly by sitting on the sofa.

After few minutes Jackie showed up in the sitting room with a book because he knew that Anna will be watching cartoon . He sat on the single sofa where he usually sits. He flipped the first page to read but before he could read a letter he was distracted. It's Bray, he entered the sitting room with handsome smile on his face. He sat on the single sofa which was opposite to Jackie's seat.

"You watch cartoon,"Bray asked Anna as he sat on the sofa. Jackie began to read the book and he pretended like he didn't hear or he's not listening.

"Yup,"Anna replied by looking at the TV screen.

"Even I do,"Bray sighed

"Oh really",Anna looked at him and back at the screen immediately.

"I've never seen him watching cartoons,"Jackie said to himself in his mind. "Oh really",Jackie smirked.

Bray tried to get Anna's attention but he failed because Anna was into the movie. He couldn't survive more than an hour acting like he watches cartoon. After the movie was over Anna left without a word and the sitting room remained in silence.

"She's hot ,"Bray commented after few minutes.

"Nah she's sweet ,"Jackie commented against Bray.

"Dude she's cool,"

"Earlier you said that she's hot,"Jackie said by placing the book mark on the page where he stopped reading.

"Oh just come on dude I think I know her"

"What do you know,"Jackie asked by raising an eyebrow.

"She loves cartoon"

"That's cool you've known a lot,"

Jackie commented sarcastically.

"Hmmmm,"Bray hummed by resting his shoulders on the sofa "seems like you know more" he ran his hand through his hair" Therefore tell me some "

"Perhaps she loves reading books in genre of romance,she loves cartoon and most probably watching TV is her hobby,she does't go well with heels and she is a kinda Tomboy etc......"

"Seems like you've known her well in a short period of time. Are you....."

"Anna!No!Not exactly,"Jackie replied before the question is completed.

"Come on dude Jon said me that you've been lost, "Bray said with a smirk on his face.

"Urgh Did you all have a chat without me,"Jackie asked by furrowing his eyebrows.

Anna looked up at the dim sky and sighed then she looked down at her book. Anna and Amy were in the balcony where Amy was reading a magazine and Anna was reading a book.

"Amyyyy,"Jon shouted from the room.

Amy immediately got up from her seat and placed the magazine on the seat.

"I'll be back,"she said Anna who was looking at her.

"I don't think you will...Your husband feel bored without you,"Anna smirked.

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8

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I lied on the bed and looked at the brown ceiling,thinking about the past. I placed my palms above my stomach and touched the ring which was around my left hand ring finger then I closed my eyes. I saw my mom screaming my name with fright. I could feel her like it's real. She seemed to be real because my visual was so clear. My thought was going on.

" Anna ",mom screamed with fright.

I heard her crying but my vision wasn't clear. The surrounding was blurry and my head was too heavy therefore, I couldn't open my eyes. I felt a weight on me but I didn't know why. Then someone ran their hand down from my neck which gave me goosebumps.I tried to open my eyes slowly but I failed then I tried again and I saw.....

I opened my eyes when I heard my ringtone. Those thought vanished when I heard my ringtone. I got up and sat on the edge of the bed then I grabbed my phone from the cupboard immediately before the call gets cut. I looked at the screen and it read unknown number.

"UNKNOWN number", I said to myself my curling my eyebrows.

"Who the he'll is this",I questioned myself curiously. Then I touched the phone's screen and dragged the green call circle towards the red. I cleared my throat and moved the phone close to my left ear.

"Hello",I said softly.

"I know where you are",the voice replied.

"Who are you",I asked in a shaky voice but got no reply because the line was cut.

My palms began to sweat and my heart was beating faster than normal where I could hear my pumps clearly.

"It is him"

"How does he know where am I "

"How the hell did he get my number"

"Is he watching me"

Many questions were appearing in my mind. My head began to ache terribly.

"Anna",I heard a voice from the doorway. I turned towards the right quickly and saw Amy. Amy walked in and sat down in front of me.

"Anna!What's wrong with you ?Why are you sweating?Why are you being tensed?Are you alright?Is your head aching?Shall we see a doctor?",Amy asked worriedly by holding my palm.I don't want to tell her about this. Amy doesn't know how our parents died and what really happened on that day because she was in abroad. All she knows is that it was a car accident. Especially HE doesn't know that Officer James has two daughters.

"I'm fine",I replied by trying to make my voice normal but I couldn't.

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Abruptly Amy stood up and she walked towards the wallcupboard. She opened the cupboard and took the pills out. She quickly walked towards Anna and sat in front of her again. She took hold of Anna's hand and placed the pill at the center of Anna's right palm.

"I'll get you water,drink these and rest',Amy said with a fake smile on her face.

Anna looked at Amy and smiled which made Amy smile slightly. Amy got up again and stood in front of Anna. She brushed Anna's hair from her face with her hand then she kissed her forehead.

During dinner everyone was gathered in the dining room. Jackie entered the dining room late. He walked in by looking at the Anna's place. He pulled the chair and kept a step forward to sit. Jackie grabbed the fork from his plate and rolled some pasta around his fork.

"Where is Anna dear",Mom asked Amy by holding a glass.

Amy replaced her fork on the plate and looked at mom. The dining room was in silence and everyone was looking

At her.

"She's sick",Amy replied worriedly which made Jackie to immediately look at Amy.

"Why?What's wrong?",Jackie asked immediately.

Everyone looked at Jackie immediately which made him to drop his fork on the plate with a loud echoing noise in the silent dining room.

"Hmmm I just ahh",Jackie murmured by rubbing the back of his neck.

"He is just being caring,"Jon said by tapping Jackie's right shoulder.

"Yeah,"Bray added by raising his eyebrows.

9

Jackie was leaning against the wall in his left hand side with his hands around his chest. He wandered around the room and looked at Amy who was seated next to Anna's bed. He looked around the room with amazement.

"Jackie" Amy called by walking towards him which made him to move away from the wall.

"Hmmm I" Jackie hummed by rubbing the back of his neck.

"Why are you looking around with surprisingly "Amy asked by curling her eyebrows.

"Yeah this room looks different "

"Different! In way of what?" Amy asked with a smile on her face.

"Ohh I've been in this room few months ago when my friend was here but now it looks different"

Amy raised her eyebrows and smiled.

Jackie inserted his four fingers in his jeans pocket ,he grinned and continued " This room looks messy than the way my friend kept it. "

Amy tapped his shoulder laughing and exited the room to go downstairs.

"Go in" She suggested.

Jackie walked towards the bed and a broad smile appeared on his face when he was near the bed. He raised an eyebrow by looking at Anna sleeping in a bizarre position. He walked further and sat on the stool which was next to the bed. He looked at Anna with a small smile where his cheek was not pushed up. He looked at her face scanning every single part. Then he moved his palm closer to hers and took his hand away as soon as he touched her skin when he heard someone clearing the throat. He got up from his seat immediately and turned towards the doorway to see who it was.

Jon and Bray were standing in the doorway almost covering the way in and out. Bray was leaning on the door and Jon was on his left keeping his arm on his shoulder.

"Awkward" Bray muttered in a funny voice which almost sounded like a girl.

Jackie walked towards them by lowering his gaze with humiliation.

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After breakfast I went to grandpa's library cheerfully after a long nap for relaxation. I paused at the entrance of the library when I saw Jackie.

"Why the hell is he here ?"I questioned myself.

I walked into the library by looking at him with wild eyes ,it was when I saw the book he was reading. I came here to read that book. I glared at him for a moment and walked because I got to response. I looked around the library but got no other book

to read and most of them were what I've already read. I came in the thought of reading that book and now I am not in a mood of reading any other story. Then I decided to get the book trying to be rigid.

I walked towards Jackie and sat on the chair which was opposite to him with another book which I've already. I don't know how the he'll do people read same story again and again. After every sentence I took a look at Jackie too see whether he was done but he wasn't. He was holding the book with his right hand and his left hand was rested on his thighs where his left leg was over the right,his ankle was on his right knee.

Jackie noticed her but he pretend like he didn't.

It's been an hour and Jackie still didn't leave which made me feel drowsy because I was pretending to read. I tried my best to keep my eyes open but I couldn't control when dark ness took control over me.

I opened my eyes and looked around by squeezing my eyes. Crappie! I slept. Yeah and where the hell is Jackie. I looked around curiously and when I was about to get up I saw a book on my lap. Anna you are stupid. You didn't know that the book was on your lap. I took the book immediately and saw the cover. This book. Finally he's done reading,with a broad smile on my face I opened the book to read by resting my shoulders on the chair.

I walked downstairs after a couple of hours being in the library. Huge smile appeared on my face when I saw Jackie in the sitting room watching television. He was too interested in way that he didn't turn towards me when I sat on the other sofa. The room remained in silence for few minutes but I abruptly broke the silence by saying

"Thanks",I told tenderly by not taking my gaze off the TV.

"Yeah!You are welcome ",Jackie replied by not taking his eyes away from the screen.

Oh God. Is that football too important to him that he doesn't even care of looking at me when say thank you.

"You read the book completely "Jackie continued without peeling his view from the TV.

"Yeah!"I answered cheerfully by turning towards him " what about you" I asked by looking at him.

"Nope" he replied still not looking at me.

""Why" I asked by raising my eyebrows.

Jackie immediately looked at me which made me to move few centimetres behind. He raised an eyebrow and smirked by saying "It is because you was waiting to read that book "

I curled my eyebrows and looked at him with a little sense of embarrassment. He never took his gaze away from me which made me feel awkward.

"Jackie you are supposed to look away from me and look at the television. "My subconscious uttered but I couldn't speak out.

"Amy" Jon called out loud from his room ,Jackie turned towards the TV quickly within seconds.

Amy instantly exited grandpa's room and walked into her room.

"It's damn boring without you,"Jon said by running his fingers through his hair. "Come sit next to me and speak,"Jon suggested by patting the bed next to him.

"Come closer" Jon ordered by moving closer to her which made Amy to turn red.

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Jackie stood in front of the door.

"Knock" Jackie's subconscious commanded .

He stepped back and front again then he knocked at the door softly with a sigh. It was half past eleven and he was quite sure that she was asleep.

He knocked again a little harder when he got no response.

He knocked the third time and got no answer again. He moved his face closer to the door and whispered calling "Anna "in a lengthy way. Jackie placed his palm around the knob and moved forward by rotating the door knob. It was then he realised that the door was not locked. He raised an eyebrow and slowly opened the door widely. He wandered inside by looking for Anna but she was not on the bed. He stepped in quietly and walked ahead to see Anna who was sleeping on the beam bag . He walked towards her without making a noise as a robber. Then he paused when he stood in front of her next to her toe. He moved his face close to hers and brushed her bangs off her face.

"You look spectacular when you are quiet ",he whispered by keeping his palm at the back of the beam bag and leaning forward towards her with a slight appealing smile on his face.

His face was distance from some inches.

"You",he paused immediately when Anna opened her eyes. She looked into his eyes without a move.

"What are you doing here?" she asked softly almost like telling a secret.

"Looking at you" Jackie whispered.

"What ",Anna questioned by furrowing her eyebrows.

"I I" Jackie mumbled and stepped back when Anna moved to get up. He stayed at arms length and looked at Anna with an unreadable countenance. She brushed her hair off her face and glared at Jackie which made him to look away.

"What the hell are you doing here?"Anna snapped by crushing the bottom of her t-shirt.

"Where is the letter?"Jackie questioned immediately after Anna's question.

"What letter" she screeched by glaring at him.

"The piece of paper which was kept in that book"

"Which book"

"The book which grandpa bought newly. The book which you wanted to read so you pretended to read another book but you finally ...."

"Wait wait" Anna interrupted so he couldn't complete his sentence "I didn't see any paper "she snapped.

"Then where is it?"

"I don't know"

"What? "he curled his eyebrows and continued "Then you mean the paper eloped with his girlfriend"

"I didn't say that"Anna replied by moving her hand in the air.

Jackie paused with no answer.

"Did you check in the book" Anna questioned.

"Yeah"

"Then it wasn't there"

"Yup"

"Did you check in the library"

Jackie rubbed the back of his neck by looking around the surrounding except for Anna. She cleared her throat,he immediately looked at her with a slight smile on is face.

"Hmmm ohhh"

"You didn't "she completed the sentence for him.

"You want me check it"

Anna stared at him by crossing her arms on her chest. "Absolutely" she replied roughly.

"Alright " Jackie told and walked towards the door.

"Stupid" Anna muttered and followed after him.

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10

Jackie entered the library and turned around to see Anna walking after him. He walked further and searched for the letter in the shelves and under the shelves.

"I'll help you",Anna recommended by looking around at the ground while entering the library. Anna fetched for the letter on the sitting area of the library and Jackie hunted on the shelves.

Jackie walked in front of the last shelf where the book was kept before he took it. He bent and looked under the shelf and found nothing,he stood up and looked in the shelf by pushing some books to see whether the letter was underneath those books,then he saw a paper kept on an empty space between two books in the other shelf. He walked towards that shelf immediately and grabbed the paper from the shelf.

"It's the letter "he said to himself and remembered that he kept it there before he walked away with the book.

"Shit! She is gonna kill me if she knows that I found the letter" Jackie instructed to himself.

"Did you find it?", Anna shouted,Jackie immediately pushed the paper in his pocket and turned towards his right to see Anna walking towards to him.

"Did you find it?," she asked doubtfully.

"Nope," Jackie replied quickly before she left out a breathe after the question.

"Then why ain't you searching for it" she asked by crossing her hands over her chest.

"Ohhhh ....that's okay. Let it be. That isn't damn important. " he said by punching in the air.

"If it is not important. Why the hell did you blame me? Why the hell do you need to find that letter this night?",she asked by furrowing her eyebrows with frustration.

"You found it" she snapped again.

Jackie scratch the back of his head and said "hey I am not lying. I just hmm. .......It's urgent "

"What is urgent?",Anna asked in a rough tone.

"Ohhhh Jackie she's gonna bite your ears if she knows that you got the letter. Why the hell did you wake her up idiot ",Jackie's subconscious asked.

"Washroom,"he replied and left the library immediately.

After breakfast Jackie went to the sitting room to watch television. While he was watching a movie Anna entered the sitting room which destroyed his interest on the movie. He looked at her when she entered and he turned towards the TV before she could realise. She walked towards the center and stood in front of the center table where the TV was almost covered. Jackie looked at her without giving out a word. She grabbed the remote off the table and switched off the TV. By replacing the remote she stepped towards Jackie and stood in front of the sofa where Jackie was seated . By standing few distance away from Jackie's legs Anna looked at him in horror.

"You got the paper right ,"Anna questioned by furrowing her eyebrows. "For no reason you questioned me"she continued.

"Hey come on sweetheart, just forget it ,"Jackie replied by waving his hand in the air in a dramatic way.

"I'm not your sweetheart" she moved closer "You are lying,"she said by pointing at his chest.

"Come on darling don't be angry. You look scary ,"Jackie replied calmly which made Anna to burst out.

"I'm not your darling "she stated"And I never asked any comments. "

Jackie wanted to move away but he couldn't because if he stands he would almost push Anna.

"Oh God" he sighed "It's I I "he tried to answer hesitantly but he didn't complete his sentence because their attention was grabbed by Bray when he showed up saying " Hey Annaa. "

"What's wrong ?"Bray asked by

looking at Anna.

"Bray save me. I'm trapped by a huge monster," cried Jackie.

Anna looked at Jackie and turned towards her right to face Bray when he was about to speak.

"Ohh what's wrong my darling. Why are you angry?You look as my high school science professor. "

Anna stepped back and turned towards Bray by glaring at him with horror.

"He just came into my room while I was sleeping last night just to ask where a letter is. But it was not my fault he just disturbed my sleep and said it was me who lost the letter.But now he found the paper and he's saying that he hasn't ." She sighed.

"Cool. This is simple. You want to know why he didn't tell you that he found the paper. ,"Bray asked.

"Exactly, "Anna stated by pointing in the air.

"It is because he doesn't want his ears to be bitten. But unfortunately it is happening now" he replied by keeping his palm on his chest in a dramatic way.

Anna glared for more than a minute at Bray. Bray looked at Jackie and raised his eyebrows "I wrote the business meeting speech in that paper dude,"Jackie said.

Anna didn't take her gaze away from Bray.

"One" Jackie said and got up from the sofa.

"Two,"Bray said and kept a step back.

"Three" both chorused and ran.

Anna ran after them but she couldn't catch them immediately. They ran all around the hall way and she followed them ,she grabbed a fork from the dining table and went after them.

Jackie and Bray were leaning against the wall panting.

"She is chasing relentlessly,"Jackie said by keeping his hand on his stomach.

Anna entered the library and locked the door. Jackie and Bray faced each other by raising their eyebrows and looked straight when they heard footsteps to see Anna walking towards them.

"I'll get you a chocolate,"Bray suggested with a grin on his face.

Anna turned towards Jackie by holding the fork straight in the air.

"I'll get you ice cream,"Jackie suggested by standing straight with a wide smile on his face.

She immediately turned towards Bray and walked foward. While she was some inches away from Bray,she pointed the fork over his chest.

"Do I look like your professor, "she asked with a frown on her face which made Bray to move his head to the right and then to the left to say no. Anna moved her head forward and stepped behind in a flash when she heard Amy.

"Anna" Amy shouted from downstairs.

She immediately dropped the fork to the ground,wiped her sweat with the back of her palm by rubbing her forehead and cheeks,she pulled her sleeves on her shoulder and stretched her t-shirt from the bottom. She removed her band which was around her ponytail and tied a ponytail again. She looked up at Bray and asked,"Do I look like I ran?"

"No"he replied by staring at her surprisingly. Jackie stared at her without a move.

"Do I look tired?," she asked again.

"No,"Bray replied quickly after the question.

"Perfect, "she said to herself and walked towards the door.

"I'm here,"Anna informed and knocked at the door by keeping her elbow on the door jamb of her right side and leaning her head on her palm.

Amy opened the door and looked at Anna's smiling face by curling her eyebrows.

"Did you run?" Amy questioned by stepping forward.

"No!" Anna replied and stood straight by brushing her hair off her face.

"You look tired" Amy told by crossing

her arms on her chest.

"Do I " Anna whispered.

Amy stared at Anna for a moment and called Jackie and bray while they were walking towards grandpa's room.

"Yeah" both chorused and came towards them.

"Did Anna ......?"Amy didn't complete her question because Bray replied before the question.

Amy stood between the doorway,Anna stood at the right side of the door frame and Jackie and bray were standing next to each other at the left side of the door frame.

"No" Bray replied before the question was completed.

"What" Jackie whispered by moving slightly towards bray.

"Yeah" Jackie complained by looking at Anna. Anna turned towards him with a stare.

"I am pretty sure she has done something. What did she do?" Amy asked by looking at Jackie.

"She ..."Jackie murmured by looking at Anna with a smirk. "She was fig...."

"She was playing with us" Bray interrupted by looking at Jackie.

Jackie raised an eyebrow"yeah" he sighed hesitantly.

11

"I got the tickets,"Jon grinned by standing at the doorway.

"I got the tickets ," he Screamed by leaning against the left side of the door frame.

Bray immediately got onto a sitting position. He pushed his bedsheet over his legs and glanced at Jon.

"Are you kidding me,"Bray asked.

Jon walked forward and stood infront of the bed. It was half past twelve as everyone was in thier rooms and the surrounding was in absolute silence where the ticking of the clock could be heard clearly. Jon pushed his palm into his denim pocket and popped out six tickets.

"You really got it. "Bray said by getting off the bed. "How?Doesn't mom know about it?"he asked curiously by standing in front of Jon and keeping his eyes on the the tickets which Jon was holding straight and swapping in the air.

"Cool bro ,"Bray said with a smirk.

He hugged Jon swiftly and tapped his back which made Jon to move his hands on the either sides.

"It's been a long time being in a party after that day. The day when our ears were cut by mom," Bray continued.

He pulled himself back and looked at Jon's face" Did you tell Jackie ?"Bray asked by raising his eyebrows.

"Nope. " Jon replied "Here keep these with you" he said by handing over the tickets to Bray.

Both of them got down the stairs and got on the other stairs which was there in the right side of the sitting room entrance. Bray 's room is upstairs on the left side of the sitting room entrance.

They stood infront of the door and knocked at the door together. Bray got hold of the knob and he rotated it with a push to the door but the door didn't open because it was locked.

"He always lock his room door,"Jon said by resting his right shoulder on the wall.

Bray stepped back from the door and turned towards Jon.

"Alright I forgot about it. So what" Bray asked.

"Take a call," Jon suggested by pointing at Bray's pants pocket. Bray inserted his palms in his pocket and leaned forward. "Me to take a call" he said by pointing at himself.

"Yeah" Jon replied by moving forward.

Bray took his palm out from his pocket and crossed his arm on his chest. He raised his eyebrows and explained "Cool dude.You came home just now and by the way you have your phone in your pocket. Don't you see this " he pinched his t- shirt and pulled it front. "I'm with my night pants and night t shirt. "

Jon popped his phone from his pocket "Why do you call that the night t-shirt. It doesn't look like a pyjama " he asked by looking at phone screen.

He pointed at his t-shirt "You see this. It's written good night. Therefore I call it the pyjamas alright. " He stepped back and stood by facing the door till it gets open. Jon dialed Jackie's number and moved forward by placing the phone over his left ear.

"Hey Jackie get your a*s off the bed and open the door" he raised an eyebrow with a smirk when he heard the call message.

"Hello It's Jackie here. Please leave a message. "

Jon took the phone away from his ear and looked at Bray.

"Try again," Bray suggested by looking at Jon with a grin.

Jon kept his index finger on the green call symbol on the phone screen . He moved the phone towards his ear and immediately the call was received.

"Hello " Jackie said drowsily.

"Hey dude open up the door"

"What " he asked by placing his phone on his ear without holding it. He was lying in the bed on his left shoulder.

"Didn't you hear me. Open up the door buddy" Jon replied by looking at Bray then he knocked at the door.

"Okay give me sec" he placed the phone under his pillow and got off the bed.

Jackie opened the door and before the door was open completely Bray and Jon stood together in front of the door"we got the tickets" both chorused quite aloud but got no expression from Jackie.

Bray raised his eye brows and leaned forward " I expected some sort of astonishment but you gave nothing except for a stare"

Jon leaned forward and peeped into the room through the door by looking over Jackie. He raised his eyebrows when he saw the laptop lying on the side of the bed. He looked at Jackie and asked "didn't you sleep dude?"

"Ohh hmm nah I was watching a film"

"Didn't you hear us knocking"

"Nope because I was using the earphones " he stepped back and let them walk in.

"Alright what is it about "

"What is about what" Bray asked by sitting on the bed.

"I mean I'm pretty sure that there is something significant to tell me that you both are here"

"Hmmm then didn't you hear us saying something at the doorway"he asked by getting up from the bed.

"Nope I didn't because I wasn't paying attention "

Bray looked at Jon who was standing next to Jackie. Both looked at each other and walked forward. Both stood infront of Jackie together with a grin.

"We got the tickets" both chorused again but not loud as first.

Jackie raised an eyebrow and looked at them which made them to stop giggling. They pausef and looked at Jackie curiously.

"Ohh that's really cool. May I know what tickets?" he asked curiously by curling his eyebrows.

"The tickets for the party which was arranged by Peter" Bray replied by crossing his arms on his chest irritatingly expecting that Jackie will never be surprised.

"Ohh " he muttered softly and stepped forward. "That's incredible " he shouted cheerfully and wrapped his arms around Bray and Jon. The three brothers hugged together and kept on jumping which made them to finally fall on the bed. Jon was lying at the center,Jackie was on his left side and Bray was in his right. They took deep breathes by lookig at the ceiling and the room was left in silence.

"It's been a long time to hear the music " Bray said by breaking the silence.

"Yeah" Jon sighed.

"The last time we attended a party was more than couple of years back" Jackie said by keeping his hand on his stomach.

"Hmmm" Bray and Jon hummed.

"It was all over after mom tore the tickets for the high school party" Jon said.

"We are going to meet all our high school mates there" Bray said with a wide smile on his face.

"As long as we don't be overdose " Jon said turning towards Bray. "Hey who will be your partner dude ?"

"Hmm I don't know. I didn't decide about it" Bray answered .

Jon turned towards Jackie and looked at him with a smirk. Bray look at Jackie by sitting on the bed behind Jon's back.

"What?Why are you both looking at me with that bizarre countenance " Jackie asked by looking at both of them cluelessly.

"Who's going to be your partner" Jon asked.

"I don't know" Jackie replied softly.

"Perhaps you have a partner. Hey dude don't hesitate to tell us " Bray said by moving forward with interest.

"What the crap are you talking about" Jackie replied by looking at Bray.

Jackie looked at Jon asked "What are you both expecting to answer ," Jackie asked by wrinkling his forehead.

Jon turned towards Bray as well as Bray turned towards Jon. Both looked at each other with an unreadable emotion. Jackie stared at them with curiosity. They smiled at each other and turned towards Jackie in a flash.

"Anna" both chorused by looking at Jackie who was glaring at them.

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12

Anna was standing in front of Amy where mom was standing next to her. Anna brushed her hair off her face with her palm.Leaning forward towards Amy she said " Hey my pills are almost over,shall go to buy some."

"Yes you can but do you know where the pharmacy is situated" Amy asked by placing the plates beside the pantry, looking at Anna she raised her eyebrows. "I'm sure you would be lost" she chuckled.

"I'm not a kid to be lost," Anna frowned by placing her palms on the either side of her waist where her elbow was away from her body and leaned forward to face Amy closely. "I can go by myself ,"she continued in a rough voice.

Mom smiled and walked towards Anna and handed Amy a bowl "Dear it's better not going alone"

"Yeah. You haven't been out since we moved here Anna," Amy snapped.

Anna immediately glanced away from mom and looked at Amy with a deathly stare. Mom laughed and walked back to the table to get the dishes.

"Amy just lis. ............"

"I'll accompany her," Jackie suggested, walking towards the kitchen by holding his mug. He walked into the kitchen , placed the mug next to the sink and stood next to mom who was grinning at Jackie's request but pretended like she heard nothing.

"That's ridiculous, " Anna said by crossing her arms on her chest. She immediately turned towards Amy to tell her that she doesn't want to move with him but as she turned she saw Amy glaring at her.

"Alright I'll go with him," Anna replied as Amy raised her eyebrows for an answer.

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I walked towards the doorway and Jackie followed me. I stood near the the garden waiting for Jackie ,looking down at the ground I pushed my palm into my baggy t -shirt's side pocket, pulling out the paper and cash from my pocket, I scanned through the paper to see the names of the pills.

"Hey,"Jackie walked towards me with a wide appealing smile on his face. Immediately I pushed the papers and the money into my pocket and walked ahead before he could stand in front of me.

We walked down the narrow road without a word. I was walking in front and Jackie followed me.

"Hey" Jackie strolled down quickly and walked by my side.

"Will you mind if I ask you something,"Jackie asked by inserting his palm into his navy blue jeans. He wore a navy jeans ,white t shirt where the tick of Nike is printed on.

"Yes I will mind," I muttered by taking a look at him for a second and turned back to see the way.

Silence captured the surrounding instantly. The road was with no crowd ,the dim sky made the surrounding grey and the chirping of the bird could be heard clearly.

"What,"I asked by looking at my baby pink shoes.

"Hmmm why do you consume pills?" he asked fondly with care.

I swiftly looked at him which made him to stop walking. Moving my gaze away , I continued to walk where Jackie walked by my side without uttering a word.

"It's an accident. My head was knocked hard which resulted me being in comma for nine months,"I revealed softly.

"Then Amy"

"She was here for her higher education,"

"Your parents, "

"They died that day;"I replied in a broken voice.

Jackie stopped and looked at me while I was looking at him with a unreadable emotion.

"I'm sorry, " he appolized softly which made a smile to appear on my face for his tone.

"That's okay ," I replied casually and walked further.

"Hey I'm sorry. I didn't mean it,"he strolled next to me" I didn't know about it," he rubbed the back if his neck and called out "Anna,"

"Yeah,"I turned towards him by stretching my pink sleeves.

"The pharmacy is here" he said by pointing to the left.

I turned around curiously and my jaw dropped to the groud. The pharmacy was huge and I guess that there is ever sort of medical items. I looked at the interior through the glass "oh....my....God..." I uttered to myself with surprise. This was spotless I could see many pills and syrups boxed up in the shelf and there were some wheelchairs and walking sticks placed at the edge of the room.

I stood in front of the door on the rug where the transparent door automatically slided to the sides. I stepped in and istantly turned around towards Jackie who was about to step in after me. Before the slides joined " I'll get by myself;"I told with a wide smile on my face therefore it won't be harsh.

"Alright," he stepped back and stood on the right side leaning over the glass.

............................

Jackie looked around observing every view in the morning sight. He moved away from the glass when he Anna's voice greeting "Thank you"

Anna stood in front of the entrance and stepped out when the shutter splitted . She was stationeried as she stepped out. With a timid smile on her face ,her eyes were attached to the ice cream parlour,which was situated opposite to the pharmacy. A huge ice cream with vanilla cream,coated with chocolate sauce and chocolate chips was kept next a small cabin. The cabin was painted on rainbow colours where the menu was sticked on the left wall. The banner placed on the cabin read "Love Cold."

She stood on her tippy toes and turned towards her right to face Jackie who was staring at her cluelessly.

"I want an ice cream.What about you?" She asked by moving the bag of pills upwards and backwards as a swing. Getting on to her toes she moved with interest "huh," with a broad smile on her which would gobble her whole face up.

"No,I'm not in a mood," Jackie replied by looking at the cabin and he turned towards his left to face Anna.

"Oww," Anna growled at him " well! I have a mood" she told him and walked straight by swinging the bag.

"Do people really need a mood to eat an ice cream," she grumbled to herself "Oh yeah maybe because he's not a human. "

Anna stood in front of the cabin examining the menu.

"Get me one chocolate chip ice cream and a blue blast ."

She pushed the money towards the counter and swiftly looked at the person who was grabbing a pair of cones from a packet.

"Here comes your ice cream," the person in the cabin said by wrapping a tissue around the cone.

He winked and held the ice cream to Anna,she walked towards the table where Jackie was seated.The table was in a circle shape where the chair was placed opposite to each other. A pole was going through at the center of the table.

There was a massive umbrella joined at the end of the top pole. The umbrella was pink in colour as Anna's t shirt. Tiny pictures of ice creams with bold eyes , with a smile on its cream were printed on the umbrella.The umbrella was big, that almost about five people could stay under it to protect their self from rain.

Anna settled in the chair without dragging the chair away from the table,because she was holding the ice cream in both her hands. Chocolate chip ice cream was on her right and she was holding the blueberry ice cream in her left. She rotated herself towards her right trying to settle her legs under the table. She lifted her right shoulder up , because she felt uneasy as when she dragged her legs towards the right by sitting on the chair ,her t shirt was pulled and she was seated on it. She moved her head upwards towards the right because her bangs were over her face which made her fell itchy. She blew it off her face and paused when she realised that Jackie was chuckling.

"You make me feel awkward, "she blurted by moving her head forcefully, which made her bang to move to the side of her cheek.

She licked the chocolate chip ice cream which she was holding in her right ,moving the blueberry ice cream forward by stretching her arm she asked by curling her eyebrows

" You really don't want. "

"Nope,"Jackie replied by nodding his head.

"Alright" cheerfully Anna licked the blue berry ice cream.

She continued to lick the ice cream from right and left. Abruptly she pauded while her lips was on the chocolate chip ice cream when Jackie spoke.

"Hey will you be my partner," he asked frankly without hesitating.

Anna gasped and moved her mouth away from the cream. Wiping her upper lip with the back of her right palm she asked curiously " Huh! For What,"

"Party," he replied in a flash.

"What party"

"I'll tell you the details later," he rubbed the back of his neck by taking his sight away from Anna

"Now tell me yes or no," looking at Anna he rested his arms on the table at the either sides of the pole which was fixed at the center of the circular table.

"Why on earth do you want me to be your partner " she asked by taking another lick of the blue berry ice cream.

"Ohh Hmmm, "he looked into her eyes " well I want a numbskull to be my partner. "

Both remained in silence while Anna was glaring at Jackie and he didn't take his sight off her by not removing the smirk on his face. Anna moved forward and moved the cone towards Jackie,instantly she brushed the ice cream over his nose before he could realise.

"For what was that,"he moaned by rubbing his nose with the back of his palm.

"I'm not a numbskull ,"a wide appeared on her face " you are" she took a huge amount of ice cream in her mouth.

Jackie stood next to Anna while she continued to take mouthful of ice creams.

"Where is the bag ?" Jackie asked by pushing his palm into his pockets.

"Oh shit"she looked up at him "I left it in the counter. Can you get it for me"

He looked at her without replying.

"pleeeaaassseee" she pleaded.

"Alright," he groaned.

Swiftly she continued to lick the ice cream after his reply. Jackie moved forward and pushed her left palm upwards where the chocolate cream squashed on her left cheek.

He walked away towards the counter with long steps and turned around by laughing to see Anna who was growling and rubbing her cheek with the back of her palm which made the cream to spread all over her cheek.Then she lifted her left palm to rub her cheek ,the blue berry ice cream which was in her left palm brushed over her hair.

" Jackie I'll kill you" she growled by walking towards the sink.

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13

"Alright," Anna said by rubbing her wet hair infront.

"Hmmm" Jackie moved forward and looked at her with a smirk " How was the ice cream day cream,"he raised an eyebrow and looked at her for an answer.

"You know one thing"Anna asked by pointing at his nose "You are a jerk,"she snapped.

She walked foward quickly almost ran forward quickly because she didn't want Jacki to walk by her side.

"Anna,"Jackie called out aloud in the silend road which was a lane of short cut. This lane is usually lonely and now because it was a mid day it looks quiet than usual.

She just continued to walk quickly ignoring his call as she was leading the way.

"Anna I wanna talk ," Jackie screamed stopping next to a lamppost.

"What," she paused and screamed without turning around.

"Give me a minute, "Jackie screamed from where he was standing.

Anna turned around and looked at Jackie who was standing in a long distance away as a kilometer. She raised her eyebrows with surprise of her speed of walking.

"Yo Anna you are fast,"she complimented herself proudly.

"You come here. I wont walk down again,"she screamed by crossing her arms on her chest.

Jackie stood infront her observing every single part in her face. A slight smile appeared on his lips when he spoke

"I want to speak,"he said by not taking his sight awat ftom Anna.

"I heard that ,What do you want to talk?,"she asked him by curling her eyebrows.

Jackie rubbed the back of his neck by looking around the silent street. He turned towards his left abruptly to see Anna but he was amazed when he didn't . He raised an eyebrow and turned around to see Anna who was leaning against a gate which belonged to a library. The library looks like an old mansion, it was not painted with bright colours where as it was huge and spectacular.

Jackies feet was facing Anna's where they were standing opposite to each other with some sort of closeness. He place his palm on the gate which was over Anna's right shoulder.

He moved foward and popped a chain out from his right pocket. Looking into Anna's eyes he dropped the chain by holding the top where the chain was swinging slowly towards the right and lett infront Anna's face. She looked at the chain for a moment and gazed back at Jackie who was observing every single part in her face in consideration.

The silver chain was thin where the curved was sparkling. A tiny heart pendant was hanging at the centre of the chain. The heart was small and whoopsey. There were two hearts attached to eachother where the right side curved part of the first heart was below the left side curved part of the second heart. Furthermore,the heart was outlined with tiny white shining stones where the stones were twinkling and sparkling everytime it swinged.

"Its for you, "he whispered by looking into her as he's lost.

Anna remained silent without giving out a word. She looked into his eyes without responding.

"Just keep it ,"he hissed.

"But why are you giving this to me" she asked softly by looking at him.

"Just...It can be for accepting to be my partner in the party or something else too,"

"What else?"

"Hmmm take it anyways. Alright I am giving this to you as mini gift and I would forget to get you one before I fly in a couple of months. ,"he moved closer and continued "why can't I give you anything with no reasons? "

She looked at the chain and instantly grabbed it from his grip. She swooped towards her left and ran with the chain leaving Jackie to freeze. She paused and turned around to see Jackie who was still keeping his palm over the gate and leaning forward. Looking at the chain buried in her right palm,

"I'll keep it with me,"she shouted cheerfully which made Jackie to remove his hand off the gate and turn towards his right. He raised an eyebrow by carving his lips to a smile.

14

"She's here," Anna shouted and rushed downstairs cheerfully. She stood in front of the door with a blink she placed her palm on the knob. By opening the door she immediately hugged the person who was standing in front of her.

Anna hugged her tightly where she was squeezed against Anna's chest.

"Owwwouch Anna. Your hug hurts," she scowled.

Releasing the hug Anna looked at her with a wide smile on her lips.

"It's been a long time seeing you,"Anna said by looking at her with soft eyes.

"Oh Anna. I've missed you,"she hugged Anna and instantly released her.

"I got your book," she said by holding the book up high and shaking it in front of Anna's face.

She held the book to Anna which was covered with black and had an appealing cute heart emoji sticked on it.

"Thank youuuuu,"Anna took the book and continued "Come in buddy," she said by moving a side to lead the way.

"Hey no. I have to leave because the taxi is waiting for me,"she stated.

"Hey just come on,"Anna groaned by pulling her arm forward.

"Yeah cool I am coming alright, "Bray said and looked at the doorway by standing on the staircase. He walked downstairs and moved towards Anna who was standing next to her.

"Hello. You are,"Bray snapped by standing behind Anna and leaning against the door.

"My friend," Anna cut off by looking at him and turned towards her in a flash.

"Ohh I'm Bray. Anna's brother in law," he introduced by holding his palm in front to shake hands.

"Alright. Both of you all can introduced your selves. I'll be back soon," she winked at Bray and walked upstairs.

"Your name," Bray asked by taking his gaze away from Anna who ran upstairs.

"Hmm Beca ," tucking her fringe behind her right ear she moved her palm forward for a shake which made Bray to mere forward.

Both shook hands.

"May you do me favor," Bray spat.

"Hmm yeaah"she replied by looking at the ground.

"Can you be my partner for a party, cause I got nobody "

Beca looked up at him "call your girlfriend. "

"Ohh I can"he rubbed the back of his neck" as long as their husbands and boyfriends agree. "

She looked at him by wrinkling her forehead.

"I was just kidding,"he winked.

The surrounding was captured by silence. She lowered her gaze where Bray was staring at her with his palms in his denim's pocket.

"Ppppeeeepppp"

"It's the taxi. Hmm I should leave, " Beca excused and moved backwards. Turning around she walked quickly.

"You never said 'yes' or 'no',"Bray shouted by leaning against the doorframe.

"I'll tell Anna. Say her goodbye,"she shouted by looking at him in distant and ran towards the taxi.

"Cool," Bray sighed by shutting the door.

"Where is she,"Anna questioned with a halt in the sixth step.

"She left. She told you goodbye,"he replied.

"Ohh alright, " Anna turned back to go upstairs but was stopped by Bray before she could get on the first step.

"Do you kn no...no... may I have her..."

"Number,"Anna completed his sentence.

"Yeah. You are a genius," he looked at her with a broad smile.

"Hmm will you mind if I ask why?" she chuckled.

He rubbed his jaw"no yeah nooo...... no......... I .........I won't ,"

"Are you seriously mumbling,"

"Nah I just ,"he looked at her "asked her to be my partner"

"Ohh,"she crossed her arms on her chest "ice cream. "

"Aright. I'll get you one,"

"Then I'll tell you five numbers,"

"Alright. " he moved his palm in front of his face by pointing to finger up"Two. "

"Alright. I'll tell you the number after you get me the ice cream. ,"she walked upstairs cheerfully.

"Seriously, I have a sister in law like this,"Bray scowled.

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15

Anna wandered in the dining room,she opened her eyes wider and looked around with astonishment.

"Are you kidding me,"she murmured to herself by looking at the empty tables and chairs. Looking up at the clock she sighed and walked out.

"O I'm starving," she uttered to herself and walked towards the sitting room. smiling at Bray who was seated on the single sofa she sat on the huge sofa which was placed between two single sofas. She looked at the TV and turned towards her left to see Jackie who was seated on the other single sofa. He was wearing a plain blue t-shirt where half of the shirt is quite a dark blue and the other half is light blue with connection on his chest.

"Uffgg,"she snorted and turned her gaze back to the TV.

Being there for a long time with maintainable of silence Anna was bored and she could here her stomach grumbling clearly ,she looked at Bray who was having his eyes glued on the TV screen. Turning towards Jackie she blushed innerly as Jackie saw her. Jackie was resting his shoulders on the sofa where his right leg was on his left and his right ankle on his left knee.

She stood immediately and walked away thinking that nothing would change if she sits there because watching football increases her starvation. Not only that looking at Jackie gave her some kind of buzzare feeling to her.

"Hey Whatcha doing,"Anna asked by peeping through the door. She abruptly paused when she saw Amy.

"Seriously. I'm in trouble,"she warned herself and was about to shut the door quietly but was stopped by Amy.

"Anna,"

Anna opened the door wide and looked at Amy who was staring at her. "I just didn't want to disturb you,"she said by running her palm into her messy hair.

"Really,"Amy crossed her arm over her chest and raised her eyebrows.

"Hmm yuppp," Anna answered by looking around the room. 

"Yup.......I thought you tried flee when you saw me cleaning,"

"Oh hmm I kinda, "Amy held a pile of files "keep this on that desk,"Amy ordered before Anna let put a word.

"Ohh ,"Anna sighed and walked towards the table.

Anna sat on the bed and inhaled a deep breathe.

"I was hungry and now you made me die to starvation ,"she complained by looking at Amy who was locking the door of the wardrobe . Hanging the key on the key holder she walked towards the bed and sat next to Anna.

"Heyyy I just wanted to talk to

you,"Amy said softly by looking at the bed sheet in way she was seeing it for that first time.

"What am I talking and you are. Did you hear what I said. I told that I am hungry,"Anna exclaimed frustrated.

"It's about the party, "

"Oh God save me from her,"

"Anna listen,"Amy said by looking up at her.

"Alright,"Anna groaned and moved forward in interest. 

"It's about the party, "

"What about the party, "

"Its I I. .......,"

"Its I I know that you told no for the party,"

"Noo not that....I want"

"You want what. .."

"Jon"

"What am I supposed to do. You disagreed and now you want me to tell you how to apologise ah,"

"No Anna,"Amy growled irritatingly "I want to go to the party."

"You already told tha. ..."she looked at Amy"whoaaa you just said yes"

"Yeah, "Amy nodded.

"So what tell your sweet little husband about it,"she enquired cheerfully.

Amy moved closer to Anna and continued "I just don't know how to tell. Cause I said no earlier,"

"Simple say him yes,"

"But I how I feel uneasy,"

"That's okay. You have no need of telling me because I know that you agreed,"Jon stated by leaning against the doorframe of the open door. He raised an eyebrow at Amy which made her blush where her pale skin got an immediate blush of red.

Anna was looking at Jon with a wide smile on her face. He walked towards them and stood next to Anna. Amy lowered her gaze.

Jon kept his palm over Anna's head and brushed her hair with his palm lovingly.

"Your sister is blushing, "Jon smirked which made Amy to roll her eyes.

Anna chuckled and looked up at him.

"Finally you've got what you want ,"she stated with her usual wide smile.

16

    "Mum , no dinner for us,"Jon said by standing between Bray and Jackie at the kitchen entrance.

"What do you mean?," mum asked by furrowing her eyebrows. Pausing her work she turned around to face them.

"Hmmm , ohhh, it means, urgh that we wont be at home for dinner tonight,"replied Bray by rubbing his palm against eachother.

"Why,"mum questioned by crossing her arms on her chest and kept a step forward.

"Urghhhhhh,"Bray murmered by taking his sight away from mom ,he nudged Jackie because he was keeping quiet and looking at mum with wide eyes.

Jackie instantly turned towards Bray and faced mum in a flash.

"Peter arranged a dinner for his high school friends, "Jackie replied in way that he almost swallowed most of the words.

"Okay;"mom agreed and walked towards the wash basin. 

"Nope! mum wait,"Jon exclaimed which made mum to halt and glance at them again.

"Yeah what else,"

"Hmm even Amy won't be here for dinner,"

"Even Anna,"Jackie added immediately after Jon completed his sentence.

"But what about them. Are three of you all keeping something under the hat,"

"What?no. ......... No.....nono,"

          "I'll come back,"Anna shouted and walked towards the kitchen to get her tea. She halted at the entrance and looked at the three brothers who were glancing at her.

She walked in curiously by looking at them and stood beside Bray "Whats up,"she asked enthusiastically.

"Are you going tonight dear," mum asked.

Anna nodded.

"Anna may you tell me where are you all going,"Mum asked with a pleasant smile on her face.

"Yeah of course I will.....we are going to....,"

"Friend's house,"Jon interrupted.

Anna faced Jon with her eyebrows raised. She turned back to look at mum when mum spoke.

"Who's house, "

"Peter's,"Bray interrupted"we told you earlier right. "

"No mum," Anna mumbled but was interrupted by Jackie now.

"Mum she came here for tea,"Jackie explained by rubbing the back of his neck.

Anna walked towards the pantry and grabbed her mug. Cheerfully she poured tea into her mug. She turned around and looked at the conversation again curiously .

Mum was staring at them without a blink.

"Where is Amy. I think she is missing me,"Jon spoke to himself and left the kitchen.

Anna looked at them and chuckled. She walked out by looking at Bray and Jackie.

"Anna,"Bray called out which made her to step back and turn around with the mug with her hand.

"I'll help you to find that book,"Bray said and kept a step back by looking at mum.

"What book ,'Anna asked curiously by curling her eyebrows.

"That book,'Bray stated and turned around to face Anna and he walked towards her. Pulling her arm ,both exited the kitchen.

"What are you going to tell,"Mum asked by raising her eyebrows at Jackie.

"I I I I'll help them,"he said in an innocent tone by pointing backwards.

             "Anna will she be here on time, "Bray asked by knocking at Anna's room door with his face close to the door where his left cheek was on the door.

"Yeeeaaaahhh,"she sighed.

"You sure"

"Yes I am"

"On time right,"

Anna opened the door which made bray to move away from the door instantly. Keeping ger palm on the door she glared at Bray.

"Hm Didn't you dress up,"Bray asked by keeping a step back. Anna remained silent without replying.

"Ohhh,"he scrached the back of his neck" I'm sorry alright. I just wanted to ensure that she will be here on time,"he said and ran downstairs immediately.

Amy usually wears long and formal dresses but for a change she wore a short prom dress. Her dress was pulled above her knee. It was purple in colour and with different sizes of spots on it. She tugged a pair of ear rings into her ear hole. The ear ring was sparkling in silver with a shade of purple.

Anna stood infront of the mirror examining her dress. Looking at herself with a peach dress made ber look odd. The dress was sticked on her body till the waist and it was flared from the waist till the knee. She inserted her finger into the cups of the dress and pulled them up. She felt uncomfortable with a dress without sleeves because she always rejected those dresses. She furrowed her eyebrows by keeping her hands on her waist.

"This is terrible. I should have put my clothes to laundry,"she grumbled and turned around. Looking at her back from the mirror by turning her head she raised her eyebrows. "I dont look good on it."

Anna couldnt move on with this dress ,cause she always wear baggy  t- shirts and shorts.

Moving her face closer to the mirror she tugged her dream catcher ear rings which was one of her favourites.

Jackie raised an eyebrow by looking at the mirror.

'Do I look good," he asked himself with a slight appealing smile on his face. He tugged his white shirt into his black pants. Adjusting the black bow on the colar of the white shirt he took one final look at the mirror.

"It's been a long time to be in a party. Hope that I dont trample her foot,"he winked at his image and dashed out of the room by pushing his phone in his pocket.

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17

"It's exactly nine,"Jackie told by looking at his wrist watch.

"They will be here,"Jon stated by placing his right arm over Jackie's shoulder.

"Do not start admiring before I do,"Bray shouted from the doorway waiting for Beca to arrive. He leaned forward and backwards impatiently .

"Cool,"Jackie murmered by looking at the stair case when Anna and Amy walked downstairs.

"You look gorgeous,"Jon commented as Amy stood in front them.

"I told you right,"Anna whispered into Amy's left ear which made her blush.

Jon kept on staring at Amy which made her feel awkward.

'Stop looking at me as that. I dont know how to react,"Amy interrupted by waving in the air.

"Ufffggg,"Bray sighed as Beca got out of the taxi. He moved away from the wall and stood straight with a grin on his face.

Jon nudged Jackie before he took a step forward towards Amy. He moved his arm around Amy's waist and walked ahead.

Jackie was keeping on looking at Anna without a single blink. She stepped forward and smiled slightly at Jackie which made him to blink.

"You look.....,"he paused by looking at her lowering her gaze.

He raised an eyebrow and walked towards her. Standing infront Anna he paused.

"You look sophisticated, "he whispered by looking at her.

"How do I look?,"he smirked"I always had to ask you."

She looked up at him and smiled.

"Charming,"she replied as he took another step forward.

"Dont look deep into her Bray,"Jon interrupted "she cannot bare your glance,"he teased while walking through the doorway with Amy.

"Alright, "he took his sight away from Beca and looked at Jon who was chuckling "Its funny,"he said in a frustrated tone and looked back at Beca who was smiling.

Jon and Amy stood infront of the que.

He had his left palm hidden in his tuxedo pocket and his right arm was around Amy's waist. Both were pushed against each other with a closeness without a gap in between .

Bray and beca was standing behind them by holding their hands.

Jackie and Anna were standing next to each other with a distance in between.

They handed over the tickets to the muscular guy who was standing at the entrance. As they entered the three brothers separated with their pairs without a word.

Jon and Amy moved closer to eachother where Jon's right arm was around her waist and they were moving according to the rythm slowly to the melodious tune.

Bray and Beca were sitting infront of the bar table talking to each other.

"I thought you wont show up,"Bray told by taking a bite of his cupcake by looking at it without glancing at her.

"Why would I regret?,"Beca replied by looking at her glass which had juice in it.

Bray immediately turned towards her by chewing the last bit of the cake in his mouth. A blush rised up on her cheeks when she realised that Bray was looking at her. She didnt glance away from the glass as a slight smile appeared on her glamorous face. Bray moved closer to her face where his lips was some inches away from her skin.

"Shall we dance,"he asked gently which sent goosebumps through her skin.

She nodded without a word , a hot blush rised over her bare neck as she has worn a off sleeve dress. Her prom frock was black in colour with white pearls over the cups. Her shoulders was bare as it was a off shoulder dress which was landing just above her knee. Displaying her shining skimming legs. Her hair was braided nearty and it was falling over her right shoulder.

Jackie winked at Anna as she placed her palm over his shoulder because she took more effort to do it as he was tall. He chuckled when an irritating smile passed through her lips.

"You should have tried heels,"he chuckled as he moved his arm around her waist.

"I did,"Anna stated by raising her eyebrows and looking up him.

"May be a high heel,"he winked at her as she moved closer to him.

His lips curved when Anna moved closer by hodling his shoulders. Both moved slowly according to the rthym which was played. Anna didnt take a glance at Jackie as she began to dance. She was just looking around except for Jackie who was looking deep into her.

Jackie moved closer where Anna could inhale his scent. She instantly looked up at him and looked into his brown eyes. He bent his head where his forehead touched Anna's fair skin. She got chills down her spine as Jackie moved even closer where there was an inch away from their lips.

**************

He pulled me closer where the little distance between us vanished. I looked up at him when my body was on his,he was examining every single part on my face which made me feel awkward. I tried to remove my eyes away from his but his charming once were capturing mine. I dragged my sight downwards as he moved his face closer to mine. I could feel his hot breaths on my skin which made me shiver. I didnt look at his eyes while he moved his face closer to mine where his skin touched mine. I looked up at him immediately but......

"Jackie,"a woman's voice interrupted and we jerked apart instantly.

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18

I stepped back and pulled my bangs back. Looking at Jackie who was staring at his left, I moved my sight towards his. There stood a girl,she might be in her early twenties as Jackie. She looked stunning with her blonde which was shinning and streaming over her bare shoulder. Her dress was silver in colour which ended between her thighs.she wore a pair of high heels which made her to be exactly in Jackie's height. I guess I myself wont reach his height if I was with that same heels. Her curves were perfect as welll as her skin was shinning which gave her a glamorous look. I sighed at the perfection of her makeup. She had a glossy red lipstick which made her attractive where as I hate using lipsticks and heels.

Finally I removed my sight away from her and turned towards Jackie who was staring at her as I did earlier. He just didn't even realise that I was looking at him with curiosity loaded .

"Natasha,"he whispered by looking at her with furrowed eyebrows.

She moved her palm over his shoulder and brushed her finger over his shirt.

"Yes it's me Jackie," she told his name in a soothing way. she moved her palm away from his shirt and brushed through Jackie's hair"You look handsome as ever,"she whispered melodiously where Jackie stood there stunned almost.

I glanced back at her. Who so ever she is and raised my eyebrows ,seeing her arms wrapped around Jackie's. He didn't bother to look at me where as he was keeping on staring at her. This made me crazy.

"Shall we dance,"she asked him softly by holding Jackie's hand and placing it around her waist.

"Really," I frowned and turned around. Without looking back at them I walked away.

"Seriously!He called me and he's dancing with her,"I grumbled and sat infront of the mega table which contained almost many kinds of food. I crossed my arms on my chest and looked at the foods which were arranged in a spotless manner. A smile appeared on my lips when I saw a bowl full of astrology chocolates. Immediately I leaned forward and grabbed one of the chocolate to stuff in my mouth.

I slowly hold the paper which was popping up and removed the gold wraper where the tiny little yummy chocolate was hidden. I stuffed the whole chocolate at once in my mouth and unfolded the paper and it read

'You will get your first kiss quickly'

"Come on," I sighed and crushed that small bit of paper and placed it on the table.

Before I could take my hand off the table I heard a voice behind me.

"Hey Barbie girl,"

I stood and turned around to see who it was.

"Will you dance with me,"he asked gently with a charming smile on his.

I furrowed my eyebrows and looked at him. He was wearing a grey tuxedo which went well with his complexion. He has thin curved eyebrows and blue eyes.

"My girl friend didnt arrive yet. So.... just only till she arrive,"he asked in way that I couldn't say 'no'

I turned towards my left to see Jackie who was dancing with that girl. Her head was rested on his shoulder and they were moving slowly to the music. But to my surprise Jackie was looking at me. Almost staring at me without paying any attention to the dance.

"Was he looking at me for a long time,"my mind questioned. I furrowed my eyebrows at him and turned around to face that unknown person with a smile on my face.

"Of course,"I agreed and turned back again to see Jackie who's eyes were glued on me.

We walked together to the center and danced together.

After few minutes which seems like hours to me I finally got the courage to say enough. I know it was rude but I was bored.

I walked towards the mega table and sat infront again. I looked around to find Jackie but I couldn't.

"Why should I look for him ,"I argued with my spirits and wanted to grab another chocolate.

I leaned forward and inserted my palm into the bowl expecting a good astrology. I pulled out a chocolate with a wide smile on my face but I put that back into the bowl when someone tapped my shoulders.

"You want a drink ma'am,"the waiter asked.

"No," I replied immediately still leaning forward.

"This is for you,"he told and handed a piece of paper to me. Before I could ask for explanation he left.

I sat comfortably and unfolded the paper immediately. The words in that paper made me sweat. By palms began to sweat as well as there were droplets of sweat appearing on my forehead.

The letter read'I can see you Anna. You look pretty with that dress. Everytime I look at you it reminds me about the past. You can not run away from me. Im here for you my sweetheart. '

I stood and was paused as a figure appeared infront of me. I looked up and "Jackie," I blurted out without my conscious.

I was glad that I saw him. I didnt know why but I felt comfortable and safe when I saw him. A wide smile appeared on my face when I looked at him.

"You just danced with a stranger,"he stated in a quite rough tone which made the smile on my face to fly away .

"You just left me and danced with someone else,"I replied roughly to match his tone.

He raised an eyebrow and moved forward.

"You were the one who left,"

"Ahh thats funny Jackie. You just moved on with her and expect me to stand there and watch you to dance. Just go back to your girlfriend, "

"She is not my girlfriend," he replied quite loudly in a harsh way which made me to bounce back a little. Its my first time seeing Jackie with this face.

"What if he does something to you Anna?"

Seriously he was getting g into my nerves. I kept a step forward and looked into him.

"You are not my boyfriend to care about me,"I replied aloud.

Before I feel sick I left that place in a flash and went out.

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19

I looked at the moonlight and leaned against the bench. Many thoughts popped in my mind.

"Does he know about Amy,"this question was driving me crazy. It is because he doesn't know that I have a sister as she was in abroad for her education.

I sighed and closed my eyes where the tears was allowed to flow down. I couldn't bare it any more. The thoughts of my parents made tears to prick my eyes. I needed a hug which would comfort me. I needed to tell some one and feel relief. But how. To whom can I tell cause Amy doesn't know the truth.

I sat their trying to relax my mind by closing my eyes. The surrounding was in silence except for some sound of the insects. The cool breeze gave me shivers as it was cold.

After a while I opened my eyes when I felt someone sitting next to me. I opened my eyes and saw Jackie who was looking at me with an unreadable expression.

I looked at him and moved forward and sat straight without glancing at him.

"What's wrong,"he asked. I could find care in his voice because it sounded worried.

I turned towards my right and looked into his eyes which was looking back at mine.

Without a word I hugged him immediately.

I inhaled his scent and took hold of him tighter. I crushed his shirt and leaned over him when he wrapped his arm around my back. I knew I was crushing and drenching his shirt but I remained as that till I feel better. The surrounding was in silence where my sobs could be heard clearly.

"Anna,"he whispered softly by rubbing my back. I didn't want to say anything so I just remained quiet instead of replying I nodded. I stayed as that for a long time maybe for atleast half an hour.

Abruptly I pulled myself away from him. I looked at the ground without looking at him as he kept quiet.

"Im sorry," I blurted out softly by inhaling my breath" I ruined your shirt."

"Hmm,"he wrapped his arm around me and moved closer . "You okay"

I nodded instead of answering because I would burst out crying. He remained silent without giving out another word.

"I I Im....m.....,"I stammered when I spoke.

"Its okay. If you don't want to tell me ....its fine,"he stated softly by looking at me but I didn't look at him. I wanted to tell him but couldn't. Many thoughts began to rise up in my mind again but it all vanished when Jackie placed his head over mine. I turned towards my right swiftly which made our forehead to be on eachothers. He moved his hand up where his palm was at the back of my neck.

I could inhale his warm breaths which gave me chills down my spine as it was cold out here. He moved his face closer to mine as I was just statued without a move. I looked into his eyes and could find something in it. Some kind of feeling which made me not to move away.

I closed my eyes when his upper lip touched mine. As he moved his lip closer...........

"Jackie,"Jon called out which made him to move away but I was still there in the same position looking at him.

"We gotta go,"Jon said and walked towards us stepping out of the dark."Mom called!"

"Yeeahh,"Jackie mumbled and stood up from the bench.

"Alright....lets move on,"Jon told and looked at me. I looked away from Jackie when I realised that Jon was looking at me.

"Seems like we are here at the wrong time,"Bray who was standing next to Jon winked at me. A hot blush immediately rised up over my cheeks which made me to lower my gaze.

"What do you mean, "Jon asked by furrowing his eyebrows.

"Urgh ...nothing," Jackie told by Pushing Jon by his shoulders to walk ahead as he followed him behind.

"Ohhh Anna.....Blushing doesn't go well on you,"Bray teased with a smirk.

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20

I sat on the sofa by looking at Jackie who was watching the TV. Sitting comfortably I gulped a sip of my tea and gobbled it when Jackie spoke.

"Im sorry,"he apologised softly by looking at the ground.

"What do you mean," I asked by furrowing my eyebrows at him.

"I mean...hmmm...,"he looked at me" I shouldn't have danced with Natasha leaving you alone. It was rude,"

"Thats okay. ," I waved in the air with my other hand in a dramatic way " I know it was very rude."

"Not very rude. Just rude,"he told in his ussual voice.

"Nope"

"Yup"

"You sounded very rude," I placed the mug on the table.

"No ...I sounded just rude" he argued by standing up infront of me.

" well. It was very rude that you called me to be your partner and danced with your girlfriend," I argued back by standing up infront of him" moreover you were rude when I told you that she is your girl friend and

You spoke to me almost yelled at me with your nerves popped up on your forehead. "

"She is not my girlfriend," he said it harshly

"See you are being rude again," I instructed by lowering my voice.

"Sorry," he apologised again with his soft voice which was as a see saw from the previous tone. It sounded so soft and apologitic.

"Hmmm," I hummed aloud.

He pointed his index finger on my forehead and continued "well You sounded rude too"

"What did I do,?"I asked by wrinkling my forehead and tapped his finger away.

"You screamed at me saying that I'm your boyfriend,"

"Excuse me,"I frowned" I told that you are not my boyfriend, "

"Its just an subtle difference,"

"I did it because you danced with your girlfriend and questioned me when I danced with someone else," a stare was given to me by Jackie "Alrighy who so ever she is," I managed and continued "And you yelled at me as a dinosaur,"

" You monkeyyyy,"he dragged the 'y' in a cute tone.

"I dont care. They are cute," I stated by holding my hips.

He rolled his eyes and glanced at me "Even I dont care..... because dinosaurs are scary,"he emphasised the word scary in a dry tone.

"I hate you," I shouted and turned around facing my back to him.

"I never told you that I love you," Jackie told and turned around.

"You are repeating my sentence," I complained by turning around again to face him as he also turned.

"With different words my sweetie pie," he blurted out by whispering the word sweetie pie. He raised an eyebrow and I knew that he was expecting something back so I just screeched and left.

.......................

"Seriously," I looked around the library which was renovated "Grandpa needs a library to pile up books," I know that I've already been here but I still have this doubt.

I went through the books which was arranged in the first shelf. The library is almost filled up with science stuffs some biology books. I don't understand why grandpa reads these boring stuffs. What is he going to do by knowing about human's nature like I mean the weakness. Almost most of the books are about the organs .

I walked around that small room which is known as grandpa's library. I traced my finger over the books which was piled up in the third row of the last shelf at the edge.

Finally , I found a book a read. I'm tired of going through all the books to find a novel which I haven't read.

I palced my index finger over the book and pulled it but ........

I didnt get the book.

"What?" I frowned and reached over the edge. For my surprise ...yes it has to be him jerk. He smirked at me by holding the book before he could grab it I took hold of the other side.

"I took it first," I shouted and pulled the book towards me.

"You didnt. I did,"he smirked and pulled it back and as usual for the force I moved a step forward.

"You really has to be strong," he teased with a smile.

"Just stop it Jackie. I need the book,"I blurted and pulled the book without taking a rest. I kept my left foot back and my right foot infront. I closed my eyes and pulled.

"Ouch,"I shouted when I hit hard on the floor.

"You can take it," he told by leaning over the wall with his arms wrapped around his chest. I could see that he was trying his best not to laugh but he failed. He bursted out as he finished his sentence. He pulled his palm forward by moving away from the wall. Tapping his hand away because I didnt want help I got on to my feet. Putting my hair back in position I glared at him by dusting my skirt.

"You told that you need the book that is the reason.. why I gave it to you," he winked and left immediately before I could notice.

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21

While walking towards the dining room Anna saw Jackie standing next to the center table. She walked towards him but Jackie didn't notice her because he was talking to someone in the phone.

Jackie inserted his phone in his jeans pocket and turned towards his left to see who was standing beside him. She reached foward and looked at the center table where some books and newspapers were kept.

"What,"Jackie asked by looking at her. 

She gave no reply instead she chuckled as she was looking at the ground by bitting her lower lip.

"Wh .;"before he could complete his word Anna pushed him by her hip. Which made him to knock at the edge of the center table and the papers which was kept on that fell.

"Mom Jackie is messing up the sitting room,"she shouted with a wide smile on her face.

"What.....,"he asked by squeezing his eyes and turned around to see Anna who was walking ahead.

"Jackie," mom shouted from the kitchen.

"Mom I......I'll clean it,"he s

houted with a smile "cute" he whispered to himself.

After lunch Anna went to the sitting room.

"Im full," she grabbed the remote from the table and sat in the sofa. While watching cartoon ,Jackie walked into the scene but she pretended like she didnt see him. Taking a deep breath Jackie walked towards her and stood infront of her. She looked up at him by curling her eyebrows. 

Jackie moved closer and began to tickle her.

She dropped the remote and began laughing almost shouting by struggling like a fish out of water.

"Stop stop.....please," she begged but he didnt.

"Pleeeeaaseee. Stop.... stop...Jackie,"she begged with gaps to breath.

"Why did you do that,"Jackie asked by tickling her stomach.

"I was bored thats why. ....just for fun...hmm I'm sorry.....pleasseee leave me ,"she begged and Jackie took his palms off her stomach.

By taking heavy breaths she looked up at him"why did you do this?,"

He raised an eyebrow and reasoned" I was bored,"he winked at her and left.

Anna stood up from her seat as Jackie left.

"Jackie," she gritted her teeth and ran after him.

"You are caught," she said as Jackie was leaning against the wall.

"Anna.....please, "Jackie begged by holding his stomach.

"You tickled me. So I want to avenge," she said by holding her hips and walking towards him. As she stood infront of him she moved her palms towards his stomach to tickle him.

"Amy," Jackie informed.

Anna immediately turned around to see her but she wasn't there.

"You liar," she screeched and turned back to see no one where as Jackie rushed into his room.

22

"Anna ," mom called out from the dining room but got answer and it was the third time.

Sighing aloud Amy gets up from her seat" I'll fetch her mom," she stated by dragging her chair behind. Before she could walk out she was interrupted by someone.

"I'll look for her ," Jackie recommended by removing himself from the chair.

Amy responded with a smile and sat back.

        Taking a deep breathe Jackie knocked at the door.

Again he knocked

Again and

Again.

But got no response. Moving forward he placed his palm around the knob and rotated to know that the room was not locked. Stepping with a little bit of hesitation he looked around but found no figure inside.

With a long sigh he stepped out and moved behind.

"She might be in the library, "he furrowed his eyebrows and walked towards the library and halted in between when he saw someone standing in the balcony.

"Anna,"he called out by standing at the entrance and got no response again.

He walked towards her and stood mext to her.

.........................

I inhaled the scent which was clode to me. I knew who it was. I turned tpwards my left to meet the brown sparkling eyes.

"What's wrong,"he asked softly by keeping a step forward.

"Nothing,"I said meekly by plastering a fake smile on my face.

"Hey,"he raised an eyebriw at her "You are not that good at lieing,"he told which made me to

lower by gaze anf bite my bottom lip.

"How does he know h

That I am lieing," I questioned myself mentally surprisingly.

I looked up at him when he took hold of my chin and made me to meet his eyes again. He cupped mh cheeks and and moved a step closer.

"What's wrong. Tell me. Im always there by your side to help,"

I turned and poknted towards the right where Jackie looked where I was pointing.

"It's my mother's ring," I whispered hesitantly because I was careless. I hope that he doesnt hear it but I knew that he heard it when I examined his gaze.

"May you get that ring to for me," I turned towards him cheerfully expecting him to say yes. "Pleasse" I begged with puppy eyes.

He was continuously looking at the ring which was on the garage high roof. Without looking at me he rubbed the back of his neck which allowed the sun to shine over his arm.

"Urggh"he ran his fingers theough his hair "hmm I'm afraid of heights,"he replied by not looking at me which made the smile ln my face to du

disappear.

"Butt why. Come on. You are a tall lad," I appreciated cheerfully by nudging his shoulder.

"Even lad has fear,"

"Jackieee....Annaa,"my shouted from downstairs.

"We are coming, "Jackie replied aloud and left without looking at me as I followed him.

That was the only ring which my mother always wear around her finger. The ring was removed from her finger when I saw her the last time. I didnt even get the chance of seeing my parent's funeral.

"Leave me ....," I shouted by struggling in his strong grip. I wiggled by kicking him but there was no use , the hold around my waist only got tighter.

I tried to lean myself forward so my hand would be in mom's forever but he pulled me away from her. That every second of last touch I had her palm. I took a deep breathe and moved forward trying to hold my mum's hand but the only thing which I got hold was her ring. I digged my finger into hers to make the hold stronger but it failed when that bastard pulled me back and my mum's ring was in my palms.

"Leave me ....you bastard," I screamed trying to get attention but I got no.

That person who was holding me dragged me towards a room. I didnt even glance at him because I didnt want to waste my time looking at them instead I turned to look at my dad who was lying on the ground.

His hands were cuffed and I could hear his whispers of my name.

He was trembling ,his head was bleeding and their was many bruises all over his body. He was spitting some blood out of his mouth and he looked up at me. It was when I realised that was the last time I would see them. They pulled me in and shut the door.

       I couldnt eat because I cant think of loosing my mum's ring. It was at the edge of the roof top. What happens it it falls into the lake.

Ohhh god, nothing should happen as that.

I was lost in my thoughts where I didn't realise that everyone was looking at me. Amy nudged me and I looked up at Jackie whose eyes were captured in me. I don't know why I looked up at him immediately but he gave me some special feeling which gives me warmth and it difinetly differs from others.

........................

  

           "Hold it tight," Jackie shouted by holding the rope where he was gripping hard in one edge and Jon was holding around the other edge.

"Ooohhhh God,"he prayed and kept a step forward without glancing at his surrounding. The cold breeze blew over him which sent him chills and made him to shiver with fear as well as the coolness.

"Come on...I'll get it and you can give it to Anna," Jon told by moving forward.

"Nope.....I want to take it by myself and tell her that I took it," he stated by emphasising on the word I.

"Alright. ....you tell her that you did," Jon replied by raising his etebrows.

"I dont wanna lie," Jackie winked at Jon and scott down to reach towards the silver ring.

"Ohh come on bro. Let him do it for his girl" Bray smirked by leaning towards the balcony to see Jackie who was scotting on the roof top of the back garage.

After ages of silence Jackie slowly got over the balcony wall and stood on his feet with the ring.

"Finally gotcha,"he smirked by looking at the ring and pushed it instantly in his jeans povket and turned towards his right to face Jon.

"Thanks dude," he said and before he could turn to thank Bray he interrupted.

"Hey ....you are bleeding," Bray told softly by holding Jackie's left hand.

Jackie lifted his hand up and saw his wrist which was bleeding.

"I never felt that," he told by curling his eyebrows. Jon gave a shot to his head.

"Ouch..," Jackie cried like a kid and turned towards his brother.

"Wait ....I'll get the first aid kit in mum's room," Jon told by tapping his shoulder.

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23

I walked into the sitting room by holding my mug of tea. It was eleven in the morning and only I was the one who is drinking tea at this time. I walked and looked at him who was watching football. He wore a blue t shirt and light blue jeans. As usual his hair was messed up. I sat on the mega sofa where as usual Jackie was seated on the single sofa towards my left.

I took a sip of my tea and glued my eyes on the TV screen but his heated gaze was driving me crazy. I knew that he was staring at me but I didn't dare to look at him. It cannot be told as stare too but his sight gives some kinda bizarre feeling in my stomach.

I placed the mug on center table ,before I could go back to rest my shoulders I was halt by his arm.

He raised his arm right infront of me. With furrowed eyebrows I turned towards him.

"You know what is in my closed fist," I frowned at him and turned back to look at his hand where his palm was in a ball.

I raised my eyebrows and gazed at him again"I can't see it," I told softly because I was really not in a mood to shout or argue with him. The thought of my mother's ring was pulling me down.

"GUESS,"He whispered with a wink.

I looked back at his hand and he opened up his palm where my eyes widened and automatically a huge smile appeared on my face.

"You took it,"I asked by taking my ring from his center palm and turned to look at him again.

"For you, " he whispered but I heard it. His words made a hot blush rise over my cheeks. I looked down and asked "but you were afraid of heights nah,"I looked up at him when he cleared his throat.

"Anything for my Anna," he answered softly again where I could barely hear him.

The surrounding was left in silence and I looked at him again. His eyes were glued on the TV screen. I slowly got up from my seat and kissed his cheek by bending. Before he could realise I ran upstairs with blushed cheeks leaving him astonished where his jaw dropped to the ground.

..................................

"Jackie,"mom called out by knocking at his room door and got no response.

"Jackie,"mom called with high volume again and this was the third time.

"Yeah,"he sighed by opening the door and he leaned over the right side of the door frame by crossing his arms over his chest.

"Sorry mom. I didnt hear you because I was into the laptop. "

"Fine,"mom narrowed her eyes and looked at him.

"Yup"

"Alright. You know that we are going to aunt Mia's place today."

"Hhhmmmhh," he hummed by leaning forward.

"So would you stay back at home cause there is no one and seems like you are having some important office work,"

"Ohh come on mom, " he moved away from the door frame and leaned forward "How can I stay back when there is fun calling me from that place and this work isn't that important, I can send the mail tonight. Grandpa will be at home nah,please I wanna come,"he asked by making his best puppy eyes which made a smile appear on mom's face.

"But you know right. Grandpa went out for some work. You know that he leaves without a word. Its been more than a week that he left. ," she moved forward and crossed her arms on her chest"And by the way which thought was consuming my son which made him not realise that his loving grandpa is not at home,"

"Mm nothinggg," he stated by raising his eyebrows.

"Alright then you wanna come right. You sure eh,"

"Yup. I badly want to come. Let Bray stay back," he winked at her and mom hit him on his shoulder.

"Urgh," he murmered by rubbing the back of his neck with a smile.

"Alright then. You get ready and I'll ask bray to stay back with Anna," mom answered and walked down the stairs immediately.

"Anna," Jackie repeated and walked after mum instantly .

"Anna. Why is she staying back,"Jackie asked by walking behind mom and halt when she turned towards him.

" It's because she is kinda feeling sick. ,"

"Sick," he wrinkled his forehead.

"Yup. So I just want someone to stay back with her. It doesn't seem safe to leave her alone," mom explained and before she could leave Jackie interrupted.

"Mom,"

"Yeah," she turned around to face him.

"I'll stay,"

"Nope, thats ok my dear son. I'll ask some else to,"she teased him but he didn't realise it.

"No mom I'll stay. Please,"again the puppy eyes.

"But you badly wanted to come right," mom said by crossing her arms over her chest.

He scratched the back of his head and gazed back at mom "hmm well I have some work to do,"

"You told thats not important, "

"Urghhh..yeah but I mean you know it's better to be punctual in everything as the manager cause only then we can be an example. Am I right, "

"Really,"mom raised her eyebrows at him which made him to look down again.

"Seems like it's not because of an inportant work it looks like for an important person," mom chuckled and left him amazed.

"Cool,"he whispered to him self.

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24

I walked through the empty house and entered the sitting room.

I sighed looking at the figure in the sitting room. His scent as I entered the living area where a strong smell went through my nostrils.

"You okay,"he asked by looking at me.

"Yuppp," I sighed because the sourness of the medicine didn't leave my throat still.

"Hmm,"he hunmed and looked back at the tv screen. And yeah what else would he watch. Its foot ball.

I walked towards the center of the sitting room and stared at him when I realised that he was not seated on the single sofa. Where as he was seated at the center of the mega sofa.

"What??,"he asked by furrowing his eyebrows.

"Hmm nothing," I answered immediately by looking away at him before his eyes get captured with mine. I sat on the single sofa and looked at the groud without gazing at him.

"You give me bizarre feelings in just one look," he smirked which made me to look at him instantly and again at the ground

"Whats wrong Anna," he asked softly.

"Nothing,"I told still looking at the ground.

"Thanks for the kiss," he told by cupping his right cheek which I kissed. His words made a hot blush rise over my cheeks. Oh Anna you should not be blushing its absurd.

I gazed at him after few seconds ,it was when I realised that his eyes were glued on me and not the TV screen.

He winked at me looking at my cheeks turning its colour.

"What's wrong with you," I asked softly by trying to stop being shy.

"Hmmm,"he scratched the back of his neck looking everywhere except for me. Abruptly he gazed at me and again I got something running in my stomach. Its like many things are running for a marathon in my stomach. "Shall we talk..."

"What do you mean," I raised my eyebrows at him.

He switched off the tv and placed the remote on the center table. Moving a little he tapped the sofa beside him.

Getting up from my seat I sat next to him with some distance and this little space was driving me crazy.

Turning towards his left to face me he raised an eyebrow.

"Now. What?,"I asked by looking away.

"Speak,"

"What do you want me to speak,"

"Alright ask me something to speak, "

"Hmmmmm;" a mischievous smile appeared on my face. Facing him I asked "Tell me about you and that girl in the party,"

He raised an eyebrow at me with a delight smile in his lips. "Seems like she is bothering you,"

"Nope," I snapped and looked away"If you dont want to. Then fine let it go, "I stated.

"Alright. Listen,"he began and I moved forward with interest.

. "Hey,"she whispered by tapping his shoulder and he turned around immediately which made her to step back.

"Yeah,"he asked by raising his eyebrows curiously.

"Hmmm....I jus...I..,"she stammered and turned towards her left to see her friends hiding next to the locker. He smiled when he heard giggles and looked at her with a slight smile on his lips. 

". Natasha .the cheerleader of our team right, "he asked.

"Hmm ,"she hummed by looking at the ground.

She wore a mini skirt where the skirt was stretched at the top of her knees. Her sleeveless top was showing her perfect curves of her body. Her blonde was tied up to a messy bun where some of the strands were falling over her pale shining perfect skin. She had a red glossy lipstick on her thick lips. Her appealing dazzling eyes was surrounded with eye makeup which made her look more attractive.

Yes...she is Natasha. She has got many proposals in the highschool even from her juniors. She is the cheerleader of group skull round.

She has a boyfriend called Jason who is the opposite team of skull round.

Jason's only opponent was Jackie.

"Yes,"he asked.

"Yeah,"she looked up at him my friends and I were playing truth and dare,"

"Hmmm,"he hmmed in response.

"Sooo i chose dare. ....and my dare was to propose you, "she blurted by bitting her bottom lip.

She looked at her friends again and turned back to face him. Bending on to her knees she proposed him.

"Thanks,"she thanked and left immediately.

"Cool,"he sighed to himself and turned around to get his books from the locker.

"Heyyy....good morning, "she greeted by putting her books in the locker but her eyes were on him who was standing in a few distance of lockers.

"Heyy..Natasha right,"he asked.

"Yup....Hi...hmm,"

"Jackie,"he completed her sentence.

"Ohh jackie. Hii,"she waved with a wide smile on her face. 

Both continued as friends and at the high school trip she proposed him.

"wait...." I interrupted by raising my eyebrows.

"She proposed you first,"I asked.

"Yeah,"Jackie answered.

"Then didn't you propose her,"

"Nope,"Jackie nodded negatively.

"Haven't you proposed any girl;"I asked by moving forward in interest.

"Nah....but soon I would and that girl can be yo....,"he stopped as he looked into my eyes. I dont know why but I was just locked into his brown eyes.

I wanted to move but my body was not responding. He moved closer and removed the strand from my face. His touch on my face gave me tingles. Shivers ran down my spine when he placed his right palm behind my neck. He moved closer to me by not removing his eyes away from mine.

Whats happening to me.

My heartbeat rose where I could hear my heartbeat clearly like I ran a marathon. He moved closer and now I could hear his heartbeat. It was as mine. It was fast as mine where i can hear both our heartbeats in this silent surrounding. Our beat was parellaly beating in a way that it would jump out of our chest.

I felt his warm breath over my skin which made butterflies to flutter in my stomach. I lowered my gaze as he came closer where our lips were inches away. The surrounding was in pin drop silence and the only sound in my ear was his hearbeat and breaths.

His lips touched mine which made me to stop on the spot. Moving forward he kisses over my lips by pulling me closer.

He kissed me passionately which made me realise that this was not something which I've got before. It was my first kiss.

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25

     I removed the strand from my face and pinned it behind my ear. Looking at my image I ran my finger over my lips. I literally kissed him. The thought of kissing Jackie did not disappear from my mind.

Why didn't I pull back?

Why didn't I tell him to stop?

Why did I kiss him back?

Why did I allow him to capture me?

These questions were driving me crazy. 

Why do I feel safe in his arms?

Why do I feel enthusiastic when I look at him?

Overall why is my heart beat increasing when I just glance at his eyes?

These should not be happening. I placed my palm over my stomach and looked at my image. A tear slipped away from my eyes when the past hit me.

"Please,"I sobbed.

I was unable to move. My head was too heavy and my eyelids were heavy which made me difficult to open up. I couldn't see who was lying next to me but I can feel everything. 

His smelll hit my nostrils when he moved closer. Uncountable tears left my eyes when his filthy hands touched my body. 

"You are a nice piece,"he said by carressing my right cheek.

"Open up your eyes. Anna baby,"he told by moving his face close to mine.

I couldnt speak nor shout. My body was almost paralysed but his touch made me shiver. Moving more over my body he brought his lips closer to mine and pressed his lips over mine. 

I went numb. I did not open my mouth letting him to capture me.

"Kiss me,"he whispered into my left ears and pressed his lips back on to mine. But I didnt,he bit my bottom lip and moved his palm behind my head. He grip my hair hard into my scalp which made me to let out a hiss with pain.

It was when I realised he invaded his tongue into my mouth. Tears were flowing over my cheeks but I couldn't move. Every single part of body was in pain. Moving back he let out a heavy breath and kissed me again.

Again he bit my bottom lip over the previous bite and I parted my lips to gasp but again he took that as an adavantage and ran his tongue inside. I knew I was bleeding when I tasted blood in my mouth. 

After some seconds he moved back. I tried to move but I couldn't. The omly thing I could do was CRY. I cried out loud and tried to open up my heavy eyelids but the image I saw was only black spots because it was blurry. 

"Please dont do this,"I cried by trying to move my hands. Finally I did, I moved my hands and pushed him away from my body.

"You little brat,"he yelled and pulled my hair tightly.

"Ahhhh,"I screamed when a sting rised up on my left cheek. Yes he slapped me. It was hurting like hell and tears began to flow more. He moved my head up by pulling my hair and slapped me again over the same cheek.

It hurts. It hurts like I've burned my cheek. Another slap on my cheek which made me to shout in pain. I turned my self rowards the right and formed into a ball by hugging my knees over my chest but he pulled me over and made me lay straight on the bed again.

"How dare you,"he growled and pinned my arns over my head.

"Get the hell off me,"I sreamed when I felt a weight on my body.

"Shut your pretty little mouth Anna baby,"he whispeted and moved over my body.

His hands ran over my body and he rested his lips on my neck. I hissed in pain when he bit my neck. He continued doing that he bit every where in my neck and on the same bite again and again. I shed out uncountable tears because the pain was unbearable.

"Somebody help me.....please,"I screamed while crying.

"No body will come to help you baby. Your dad is lying dead out there. Even your mom. There is no one here to help you from me," he stated and moved his hand under my blouse.

No no this should not be happening. I closed my eyes tight when his hand touched the back part of my bra.

"Pleaaasee,"I beggged by wiggling but there was no use because his weight on my body didn't allow me to move even a inch.

He unstrapped the bra and removed his hand from ny body. I didn't feel any touch for few seconds, then my eyes widened when I felt him pulling my blouse off. I wanted to open my eyes but my view was not clear. 

After few minutes I felt that there was no cloth on my body. I was naked. Naked completely while a man is on me. He moved forward and I screamed for help. His touch made me cry loud and I passed out without my realisation when his hand went between my thighs.

I shouldnt be feeling this towards Jackie. I thought by looking at my image. I should do something to keep myaelf away from Jackie cause I might hurt him in future. The only thing I can do is avoid him. Yes I have to ignore him and his heated gaze.

.........................

"Hey dude. Whatsup,"Jon nudged Jackie who was sitting on the bed and leaning over the side.

"He is in the 7th cloud,"Bray said while sitting infront of Jackie on his bed. All three brothers were in Jackie's room after they returned from aunt mia's place.

"Jackie,"Bray called out and Jackie looked at him with no expression in his face.

Jon and Bray looked at each other and turned back to look at Jackie. 

"Dude.....Anna," both chorused which made Jackie to sit up straight swiftly and look at the doorway but saw no one. He glared at Bray and smiled.

"You've gone crazy, "Jon told as Jackie went back leaning and dreaming in jis own world.

"Alright...Either you tell us what happened or we would go to Anna and ask her whats going on with our bro Jackie, "Jon told by trying to get up from the bed but he was interrupted by Jackie.

"No..no..noo...I'll tell you,"he screeched by sitting staright and looked at his brothers who had a smirk on their face.

"I kissed Anna?"Jackie told which made his brothers to widen their eyes. 

"Really,"both chorused with astonishment. 

"Yup,"Jackie answered by raising an eyebrow at them which made them to blink. 

"She's mine,"Jackie whispered to himself but Jon and Bray heard him.

"Finally you've got the climax,"Bray told by nudging Jackie which brought him out of his thoughts.

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26

   "Hey Beca," Jackie stated by bending on his knees.

He pushed his right palm into his jeans pocket and popped out a red velvet box. He raised his hand forward and opened the the box where the ring was placed in at the center. The silver ring sparkled at the moonlight.

"Will you marry me,"he asked with bright smile on his ivory skin.

"Yes she will,"Bray shouted by walking towards Jackie.

Jackie got onto his feet when Bray halt infront of him.

"You tell those words easily,while she is not here, "he stated by taking the ring box from Jackie.

"It's not difficult to propose dude,"Jackie told by crossing his arms over his chest with a smirk on his face.

"Then you have no need of practicing to propose Anna,"Jon chuckled which made Jackie to send him a deathly glare.

"He would be lost in her eyes,"Bray added.

"We are up here in the balcony at this night to make you propose Becca. Alright. You learn your proposal now instead of thinking mine,"Jackie scoffed and leaned over the wall by looking at Bray who bent down his knees.

He smiled looking at Bray who doesn't know how to propose his girl.

"Oh my God. How the hell would I stand infront of Anna to confess my love to her," he thought but got interrupted by Jon before he went the 7th cloud.

"Jackie , come out of your thoughts, " Jon teased and walked towards him whete Jackie scowled at his statement.

"It's fine. Hope that I don't stutter infront of her ," Bray stated with confidence written on his face.

"Alright,my lovely wife is waiting for me in the room,so I have to leave. All the best Bray,"he patted Bray's shoulder and left.

Peeping through the door Jon looked around and landed his eyes on Amy who was seated on the bed.

"Late," She scoffed and looked at him angrily.

"Yeah,I know," he walked inside without taking his eyes from her"came rushing because I know that my beautiful wife is waiting for me,"his sentence almost made her blush.

"Im flattered," she whispered which caused a grin appear on Jon's face.

"Do you remember the day I proposed you, "Jon asked as he sat on the bed infront of Amy. A hot blush rised up her cheeks remembering the day Jon proposed her.

He looked at her who was playing with her fingers without moving her eyes away from her hand. The cool air brushed her hair and a slight smile appeared on her face when she heard him chuckle. 

"Amy,"he whispered her name as there was honey in his mouth. It sounded soo sweet that she got chills in her body.

"You know why I called you here,"Jon whispered softly by examining her side features. She remained silent where as her cheeks gave answers for his questions as she blushes for his every statement.

"Amy,"he called again in that melodious tone where she nodded in response.

"Look at me,"he stated.

She nodded again and the surrounding was left in silence for few minutes and she slowly turned towards her left and looked at his face.

"Hmm,"she hummed and looked deep into his eyes which was staring at her, admiring the beauty of God's creations. A hot blush rised over her neck when she noticed his love by his eyes.

"I wanna marry you,"he blurted immediately without a minute of hesitation.

Her face turned red like a tomato where his lips stretched to a smile. She removed her gaze from him and played with her fingers by looking at it again.

"I just want you to be my wife. Don't ask me why because I myself don't know the exact reason but ,to be honest I would tell you that, you give me some kind of happiness when I look at you. Which gives me a thought that my life would be beautiful if you are a part of it. ,"he continued without taking his gaze away from her. The surrounding was again left in silence for a long. Moving in forward he whispered in her left ear" I'm waiting for your reply."

Shivers ran down her spine when he placed hks palm on her intangled fingers.

It was when she realised that he was scotting down infront of her. Cupping her face he looked deep into her eyes feeling the heatness of her cheeks .

"I wont say that I have a crush on you or I love you. "He moved forward "I will ask ,will you marry me,"he told her with a grin on his pale face looking at her shyness and her hot red blush on her cheeks.

"I umm....erm..,"she mummered and nodded with a wide smile on her fair face by looking into his eyes.

He looked at her and smiled by looking at the pink blush on her cheeks.

"You give me some kind of vibe with that blush,"he stated by cupping her face and moved his head forward and kissed her forehead.

"I always love you,"she whispered under her breath but he heard as his lips carved with another bright smile.

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27

     "All the best dude,"Jon told by sitting on the bed in Bray's room.

"You seriously gonna do it today,"Jon asked by crossing his arms over his chest.

Bray was standing in front of the mirror adjusting his suit where as Jackie and Jon sat next to each other on the bed.

"Yeah,"he placed the brush on the cupboard and grabbed his perfume.

And sprayed it all over his dress"I just want her to be in my life and I dont want to delay it because circumstances would be crappy sometimes."

"Ohh,"Jon smirked "don't you think that you have sprayed more perfume."

"Really,"he asked by looking at the mirror where Jon's and Jackie's image was visible. Jackie nodded by looking at Bray's image in the mirror.

He furrowed his eyebrows and raised his arm up and smelled his clothes and glared at the mirror and saw his two brothers chuckling by his act.

"Is everything fine,"Bray asked without removing his gaze from the mirror.

"Yeahh,"Jon replied.

"Everything is fine but hope you propose her properly, "Jackie exclaimed by keeping his palm on his chest in a dramatic way.

Bray looked at him in a Are-you-kidding-me look and Jackie chuckled.

"Just wanna see you proposing her,"Jon added.

"That scene is gotta be epic,"Jackie continued by raising an eyebrow and again got a next-time-you-speak-i'll-kill -you look.

"Alright, "Jackie rubbed the back of his neck"No words anymore,"he told by placing his index finger on his lips like a child keeps his finger on the lips when the teacher demands to be quiet.

"Everything is ready right,"Bray questioned as he turned to face them.

"Yes. Everything is perfect,"Jon replied.

"Everything is perfect but hope that you don't ruin it because we have put more effort there,"Jackie told and got the same stare from Bray which made him to keep his finger on the lips again and he nodded in a negative way which made Bray to smile.

"Ain't you being late,"Jon asked by getting up from his bed. "Moreover,I have a client meeting. "

"Alright see you at night.,"

"What about you got any thing to do,"Jon asked by looking at Jackie.

Where Jackie shrugged his shoulders in response.

"You shouldn't have taken a very long vacation,"Bray told.

"What?"Jackie furrowed his eyebrows"you all were the one who told me to take a 6 months vacation but I just added 2 months extra because when I go back I wont be able to come here the following year, "he pointed towards Bray"even you took a long vacation,"he added.

"I just,"Bray scratched the back of his neck "I didn't take 2 months extra where as I would fly after a couple of months "

Jon chuckled by looking at each other.

"Alright,leave that aside. You gotta get me something for arranging the date,"Jackie told by making his puppy face.

"You would get only if you keep your mouth shut,"Bray stated and barged out immediately.

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BRAY'S P.O.V

           I peeped the horn and looked through the window.

"Where is this girl,?,"I questioned myself and pushed open the car door.

But before I could step out I heard footsteps which made me to look up in a flash and I saw the beautiful creation of God.

"OMG!,"I whispered as I looked at her.

She walked towards the car and stopped infront of me as I got onto my feet. She looks mesmerising. I observed her and damn why am I getting chills down my spine,she gotta have that feeling.

The atmosphere trapped silence as we looked at each other until the silence was broken.

I examined her every single features,she looks gorgeous. Her hair is braided neatly and it is falling over her right shoulder,where as some of the strands were falling over her wheatish skin.

Her eyes. Uffff,Why do all the boys fall deep into the ocean while looking their girl's eyes. I mean ,seriously, girls have got some kind of a sparkle in their eyes.

"How do I look?"she asked by biting her bottom lip which made my lips to carve into a smile because I could see her blushing.

"You look sparkling,like you know,the stars in the night sky,"I commented by keeping a step back to see her completely.

She wore a red and black checked prom frock,which landed right above her knees showing her skinny legs. Her dress was box pleated and a broad black ribbon was tied around her waist and that was ended with a huge bow at the corner.

She applied a light touch of make up eventhough she looked gorgeous, she had a light pink touch of a blush which turns red when she blushes.

Yeah,she is blushing right now while I am exmaning her. Her eyelids were in the shade of black and red and moving down to the bottom of her face where she got the red glossy lipstick on her plumpy lips.

"Shall we,"she asked by still looking at the ground. I heard her eventhough I took sometime to response and glance at her as I was almost lost.

"Wait,"I almost shouted.

I have no idea why my voice was high. Crap!I mentally face palmed and looked at her again who was furrowing the eyebrows at me.

"How is my outfit,"I asked by running my right palm through my dark brown hair"Jackie and Jon complimented but you know they......"

She smiled before I could complete my sentence which made my grin to vanish.

Is she gonna compliment as them. I dont really look like a waiter. Or do I look weird tugging the shirt in the pants. Alright it doesn't look weird on a person who does that usually but it do look weird on a person who doesn't do that. And I'm in the second part. I dont know why but it makes me feel uncomfortable while being seated.

I raised my eyebrows at her who was staring at me for quite a long time to get response.

"You look charming,"she commented by playing with her fingers but a huge ear to ear smile appeared on my face.

Check,finally I've got a good comment.

"Because I'm your prince charming dear," I winked at her with a smirk and again the blushing. Oh God!

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28

Bray's P.O.V

As I pulled the brake of the car the car came into halt.

"Woah,"I was surprised. Seriously they do deserve a treat because the arrangement is spectacular.

I smiled thinking about Jackie's words and walked towards the other door.

Opening the door I peeped in to see Beca staring at the front glass. Yeah even she was surprised at the arrangements.

The lanterns hung in the tree was bright enough to show the circular table under the huge tree,where two chairs were placed at either sides of the table.

I turned towards my right to face Beca where I could see her side features. I moved my arms forward and clapped near her left ear which made her light red earring to swing.

"Shall we," I asked by moving my hand forward with many blinks as she faced me.

She smiled and held my hand to step out of the car. Stepping out she walked forward by staring at the bright side of the dark surrounding as it might be 9pm I guess.

"You did it?,"she asked by turning around to see me.

I walked towards her where her gaze was following me.

"Ummm,"I scratched the back of my neck and looked at her"It was actually teamwork, "I stated.

She looked at me confused"My lovely dovey brothers," I smirked.

"Its wonderful,"she commented and took hold of my hand to walk forward.

The table and chairs were covered with black cloth and the chair was tied with a bow of gold ribbon. Candles were waxed into empty jars and placed on the table where the food was at the center and the plates was arranged neatly. I couldn't believe that these arrangements was done by them and hats off to them as they told it was a surprise. To be honest everything was perfect, the lanterns tied in the branches of the tree and also the spot was perfect.

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Anna's P.O.V

I lied on the bed and stared at the white ceiling where different scenarios were playing in my mind.

I just want to puke my fears to someone but I dont want to do it. I grabbed the phone from the side cupboard and unlocked it. I moved my trembling fingers to the meassage icon and then all the messages popped up. Where the last message was right on the top and that was from Him.

How the hell on earth did he get my number. Sweat beads began to form over my forehead taking a deep breath I clicked the message by sitting up on the bed and leaning over the headboard.

'Im close to you Anna baby'

I read the message over and over again to make sure it was him.

And yeah it was Him. Only Him. Who calls me baby with his horrific voice.

I tried to open up my heavy eyelids but failed many times. Taking a deep breath I opened my eyes to only see darkness. My view was not clear always as to the drugs which are injected into me. I tried to move but I couldn't, it was when I realised that my hands were tied behind my back. I lowered my gaze towards my leg but I couldn't see anything, therefore I tried to move my legs but failed miserably as my legs were sticked together with ropes. I leaned my head over the pole with a deep sigh.

I wish I die. I just cant take his touches anymore it burns me. Being dead is better than staying under his filthy touch.

He is Andrew,well known business man who was and is successful. The great drug dealer and he sells girls. My father took over the case as many girls in the city was disappearing. My dad, inspector Thomas almost reached his destination to know who was all behind this crime but he was drowned because of me. Only me. As Andrew wants me since the day he saw me in my dads car at the station. I still hear his words ringing in my ears.

"I will get you Anna baby," he told me and now he did it. There is no one to help me. He got me.

Tears rolled down my cheeks with these freaking thoughts. Im glad that Amy has no idea of whats going on here because she is in UK doing her higher studies.

J heard footsteps and I know its him. A pain rised over my arm as he held it with a tight grip.It was when I realised that he was just here next to me. I closed my eyes tight as he pushed the syringe into my skin leaving me dizzy again. My head was pounding and I'm getting used to it.

"Anna baby,"he whispered into my right ear. In a flash fresh tears began to roll down my cheeks when my earlobe was between his teeth. He bit hard as I bit my lower lip to prevent myself from moaning as he likes to hear it. He is just a psychopath. I can feel my ears getting wet as it was bleeding. Later I felt wetness ,the wetness of his filthy tongue. I closed my eyes trying not to look at him.

"Anna,look at me,"he stated but I didn't respond as I remained with shut eyes.

A sting rised over my right cheek which made me to shot open my lids at once.

"I told look at me baby,"he stated firmly as he looked through my eyes with lust.

"Do you understand,"he shouted which made me flinch. I looked at the ground.

"I dont like to repeat it my baby,tell yes,"he shouted more annoyed as he held my chin hard making me to face him. But I couldnt see anything as the room was pitch black. He squeezed my chin with his hard hand"yes," I answered softly which was not audible but he heard it as he was close to me.

"That's a good girl,"he told and placed his lips against mine. Tears automatically rolled as he pressured over my lips trying to slid his tongue inside. I couldn't do this anymore,it was painful, my lips are stinging and sometimes it feels numb as he bites over the same place which he does.

He bit harder ,I parted my lips as usual and he captured. Pressuring more over me ,he held my hair in his palm with a tight grip and pushed my head forward as I was pressuring on him.

After few seconds which meant to be like hours he pulled away and licked the blood which was oozing over my bottom lip. I tried to wiggle but I couldn't as I was tied tight to the pole.

"You are delicious," he said as he placed many kisses over my neck by digging his nails into my skin.

"Please," I begged as tears fell from my eyes. I sobbed and looked down at myself. I was like a slut with torn dresses where my body was completely exposed.

"You better, stop saying that," he demanded as he pulled away from me where I let out a deep breath with relief.

But few seconds later a pain rised over my stomach. It was sharp yes he cut my skin.

"Do not tell me to stop again," he shouted as he cut again below the previous cut.

"Do you hear me,"he shouted as I felt another cut.

I was screaming and crying with pain. As he made another cut.

"Tell yes baby,"he stated by cutting over the same cut.

"Yes," I mumbled.

My thoughts was distracted when there was a knock at the door. I got off and walked towards the door as I heard.

"Anna," its Amy. I rubbed my cheeks to dry up tears ,taking a deep breath I opened the door with a smile on my face.

"Yeah," I replird lazily as I opened the door and saw Amy who was with cheer.

"We're planning on a trip as Jon's father will be here for vacation,"Amy told happily as she hugged me.

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29

I walked into the sitting room and as usual I saw him seated infront of the tv watching football.

Before he could see me I rushed into Amy's room. Its almost been more than a week talking to him. Every time I see him I would rather move away from there or lock myself into my room. I know that he is being hurt but I have no choice. I heard him everytime calling me back when I walked away but I pretended like I didn't hear. 

Especially in the dining room. Me sitting opposite to him is a great task for me ,to not to look at him as I know that his eyes is always settled on me. I get some kind of feeling inside saying me not to avoid him because I'm his. But I dont get that statement 'Im his'.

He told me once when I walked out of my room as he was exiting his room at the same time. I looked at him and stepped back because the gaze he had on me was different. Something different. It shows anger. I am pretty sure that I've got onto his nerves. He stepped forward and I kept another step back inside my room with horror. These eyes weren't his. His look was totally different from the way he used to look at me.

No I should not be hurt beacuse if he is angry he wont bother me ignoring him.He wont feel hurt. But why is this worrying me. Why am I feeling devastated that he is having some sought of anger towards me 

"Your are mine Anna,"he stated coldly and walked down the stairs without giving a another glance at me.

I furrowed my eyebrows as response where as he already left. His words took some time to go through my ears and settle in my mind. What does he mean.

Im not his. I'm his, it cannot be. Ufff I wont get kicked by his words. But my conciousness told something else in reply "I'm yours,"

I stood infront of the door and cleared all the thoughts in my mind. Letting out a deep sigh I knocked at the door.

"Yeah Anna,"Amy asked by opening the door wide.

"Hmmm I just...umm...erm.. you busy,"

"Nah ....why Anna....whats wrong,"she asked with concern.

"I just wanna talk,"

"Yeah....come in Anna,"she said with a smile and I walked in with her and looked around to find Jon.

"He is not here, "Amy stated by looking at me.

With a fake smile I sat infront of her on the bed and looked at her face which had a slight smile on her lips.

"I just wanna....ask ....hmmm.I I I,"

"Anaa,"Amy asked by raising her eyebrows.

"I think umm I just wanna ask you that. Its been a long time me being here,"I looked at her and smiled"perhaps may be its the time for me to leave,"

"What, "Amy questioned or would I say she asked in astonishment.

"I can make it up by my self. I can be there. You know as Beca will also be there as she is my roomate also like you,"

"But Anna,why suddenly "

"I just thought of it."

"But its not too long you've been here"

"Not too long. I am here for a long time. I'm living here since your wedding "

"Yeah Anna but"

"No buts" I told with a wide smile on my face to show her that I am ok.

"Give me permission. Please. And please convince mom for me. I asked her yesterday about it and she refused. She told me not to go anywhere but I think that I should, "

"You are not going anywhere, "I heard someone saying in the doorway. Amy and I turned towards the door and saw Jon walking into the room.

"I know that I shouldn't have been over hearing the sister's conversation but I'm sorry I did. "He patted my head and looked at me with concern"Have we not made you feel home,"he asked softly.

"You are not going anywhere as well as I will not allow you to go anywhere,"he stated softly which made me to let out a sigh in agreement . I don't know from where that came from but yes they gave the feeling of home. I hugged him immediately while he was patting me and I saw Amy who was smiling at us.

I rested my head on the pillow and the only thought which rised up in my head was Jackie. Why him.

I usually think about my past but now I only think of him. It was quarter to one and the atmosphere was in silence.

My thoughts vanished when I heard the sudden knock at the door.

I walked towards the door taking slow steps. But before I could open the door I heard him on the other side.

"I know that you are awake in there,"he knocked again"come on open up."

I paused and stood there to listen further.

"Dont do this to me Anna. You are making me difficult. What on earth did I do to you. Why me. Why are you avoiding me since the day we kissed. I am sorry if I've done it without your will,"he paused taking some breaths. I could hear his every single move because of the silence which is surrounded.

"It was my will Jackie. I wanted to kiss you and more. I just always wanted to be in your arms and I love when you are around me," I wanna scream this out but I didnt as I repeated this in my mind till I was interrupted by his voice again.

"It hurts Anna, it hurts when you ignore me.I just want to look at you and I want to hear you tell me not look as that because you don't know how to react. "He rested his head on the door."I didnt believe in love at first sight but I gell for you Anna. When I first met you in the book store I drowned into you but after being with you I realised that I love you Anna,I don't know why but you gove me some kinds of chills you have no idea how fast you make my heartbeat increase"

I walked towards the door to open it. Because I thought its enuogh,its enough .I don't want to do this to him anymore. I just wanted to open the door and hug him saying him that "I'm yours"

Standing infront of the door with a little sense of hesitation I moved my arms forward to unlock the door but his words made me pause.

"I wanna have a family with you. I want you to be mine. ,"his words ran into my mind. I took my hands back and placed my right palm on my mouth to stop my hiccups.

Hiccups,yeah I was crying. Neither of his words ran into my mind except the word family. How can I give him a family when I just can't have s** with him to give birth.

The surrounding captured silence again and I could here his footsteps clearly and it was fading away,and finally I heard his room door shut.

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30

   I ran downstaits as Amy called out.

" coming,"I shouted running downstairs as I bumped onto someone.

"Sorry sorry ...I,"I looked up as I met with the black eyeballs. He looked unfamiliar. Is he some one new.

I stepped back and looked at him. Ohhh Anna he might be Jon' s dad. He is tall and has evenly shaved beard. His eyes are small as his thick unshaped eyebrows are dancing on his eyes. His hair was light of a ronze colour which was pulled back into a style.

Ohh,he almost have Jon's kinda hair colour as Jackie's hair was always kinda messy but he is handsome as he he is. My lips carved into a smile without realisation I knew it when his following question struck my thick skull .

"What are you smiling at?,"he asked amusingly.

"Uhh ,"I looked up at him. Seriously just the mention of Jackie's name would make me smile. "Nothing I guess. "

"Sorry," I apologised by bowing slightly as respect.

"You are Anna right,"he asked with a wide smile on his face. He would be in his mid 40's.

"Yes,"I replied softly.

"Amy is calling you. She is in the kitchen ,"he told politely and left.

Really is he Jackie's dad, how can he be soo polite and Jackie be so evil.

Urgh why the hell on earth am smiling while thinking about him. He is just an idiot. Urghhhh im being dramatic. Yeah love makes a person act dramatic. What seriously does love make a person act dramatic. It sounds absurd. But why....

Anyways why am i thinking about it i am not in love right. Or may be I am .....leave it dont think about it.

Pushing the thoughts behind my mind I strolled towards the kitchen as I saw Amy standing at the counter with two girls.

One of them looked to be in her early twenties and the other looked to be in her late twenties.

I walked into the kitchen with a slight smile as the one of them were looking at me.

"Hey,Anna. You remember me,"the one who is in her early twenties asked me as she approached me with a tight hug.

"Urgh,"I mumbled,because honestly I have no idea who she is.

She released as she looked at my face.

"You seemed to be lost. You forgot me,"she frowned.

"Umm I..,"I scratched my hair as I was thinknig.

"She is Isabel,"the other girl told with a smile "and we are your in laws. We are Jon's cousins," she continued.

"Ohhh.......Isabel you were the one, with me in Amy's wedding right,"

"Yes,absolutely "she told with an ear to ear smile"you remember me nah,"

"Yes I do,"I told as I raised my hand up to have a high five instead I got a furrowed eyebrows from her.

"Highfive,"I stated sheepishly and she did with a giggle.

"I am Miami," the other girl introduced and hugged me.

We all had a talk together and I got to know more about them.

Miami she looked tall and she is 28 years old. She has married Jackie's, no why am I mentioning his name when the other two brothers are their. Alright lets start again.

She married Bray's cousin brother called Matt and have a cute little daughtrr named Mary.

Then Isabel she is 24 years old and , Umm she and Jackie has a day age difference as she was born on 17 where as he was born on the 18. It sounds cool right he is just one day older than her.

Mom appeared in the kitchen with three more ladies and I guess that they are Jackie's aunties.

Urgg Jackie again. You are supposed to stop Anna and pretend like you heard nothing last night infront of him. Deal. Yes deal.

Mom looked at us and smiled"Get your backpack dear,the bus has arrived,"

"Bus,"Isabel and told or would I say shouted in unison and I looked at her with amusement immediately. High five I showed and did that together with a giggle.

Never she doesnt seem to be like an elder sis to me eventhough she is two years older than me.

"Yes,"mom replied "Even I was surprised when Daniel told me this but he insisted saying that its better to go together in a bus rather than going in the cars,"Mom explained and moved forward with other aunties to gather up the packed food.

"Anna,you arranged your bag,"Amy asked me and I put my tongue out as she tapped my head.

"Give me a min,"I excused and rushed out to my room as the laughter of others was vanishing . I stomped towards my wardrobe and gathered few dresses and dumped it into my bag. I am glad that Amy is not here because she would surely pull my ear for not arranging the clothes neatly folded.

I opened the drawer and sighed looking at the pills. I grabbed them and dumped deep into my bag below the clothes because I don't want anybody to see it especially the birth control pills as Amy knows that I sometimes consume sleeping pills but she always warn me not to over consume sleeping pills but I think I am continuosly inhaling them for the past few days. For the past few days. Yes exactly since I began to avoid Jackie. Before that mlment everything was fine, eventhough Jackie annoys me he gives me some kind of a feeling that releases my stress,moreover its like been ages of me getting a headche as I usually get tha severe pain at the back of my head.

Zipping my bag I took the phone which was under my pillow and unlocked it to see many notifications and most of them were from Beca. I opened the message and it read....

Bestie (Thats how I've saved her number)

Hi_

Hello_

Anna you there_

Are you sleeping Oh Gosh if you are, how would you reply_

Shit! Anna I'm texting as you,I take my previous message back. _

I smiled and scrolled down.

Do you know what happened _

Did Jackie tell you anything_

I furrowed my eyebrows and scrolled down again

Alright anyways I'll ask you that later_

Let me tell you_

Bray and I had a dinner date_

And it was awesome_

You know actually he is awesome_

And the arrangements were perfect_

Moreover Jon and your goodie, Jackie were the ones who almost arranged it_

A wide smile appeared on my face as I read the word 'goodie'. Thats how I call Jackie when I speak to her about him.

And the best part Anna_

He proposed me_

Ohhhh;)that was cute _

He gave me a ring and told that he wants to marry me. _

I was shocked. _

I guess all the brothers have that way of proposing. I mean they say the four words not the three words. Thats freaking awesome. _

Even Jackie would tell the same to you_

What?Is she crazy or what. He is not into or would I say he doesn't have any feelings towards me. Then why did he kiss you Anna. Yeah right. Why would he kiss if he doesn't have feelings towards me. Anywaus put it behind

I pushed the thoughts behind as I was thinking too much about remembering me kissing back without pulling an inch away.

I looked back at my mobile screen.

There is more Anna. You know right I just wanna share it and that person is only you. Please call me or drop me a message if you are free as I am being too enthusiastic. _

Anyways tell me_

Whats upto you with Jackie. _

Bray told me that you've been avoiding him for the past few days. _

I mean since the kiss. _

Seriously, Bray told it to her.

Alright Anna I know that you will be curious when you have read the previous message._

I asked him how you doing beacuse you didn't even drop me a message or you were not online so asked him to check out. _

You know know me nah I know how get details from a person by questions. _

If there is anything just lemme know Anna it will make you feel better as you can't share something with Amy as she has no idea what happend in the past. _

A slight smile appeared on my face as I read her last message. She is soo caring. She was the one who knows how to comfort me when I struggle with the nightmares sometimes as Amy was in another room at the hostel.

Me:Everything is fine:)

I replied and got an instant reply.

Bestie:you sure

Me:yupp

Me:We are going to a trip. Sorry I just forgot to tell you as I was not feeling that good for the past few days.

Bestie:Ik ,Bray told me that you all have planned for a trip as his dad has visit for vacation right.

He is keeping on sending me messages now as I didnt reply ♡

Me: ;)

Bestie:Anyways have a safe journey and have fun. If you don't feel better just spill everything to me.

Me:sure

Bestie"And Anna I guess that you, not feeling better is because of Jackie as you are trying to distance yourself from him but you really want or should I say need to be close to him.

Me: ??:(I don't think so

Bestie :know your feelings buddy.

Me:ahh see you gtg

Bestie:See yah

Taking hold of my bag I stepped out of my room and as I closed the door the other door opened and I spun around immediately to meet those eyes.

Jackie's's P.O.V

I looked at her when hundreds of scenarios ran in my head. What the hell.

I was such a jerk last night. I hope that she didn't hear anything but what if she has.

Ohhhh I ran my hand through my jey black hair looking at her intensy. Why am I glancing at her.

Pretend like nothing happend Jackie. Yeah thats right pretend like nothing happend. I smiled at her and winked which made her to look down and bite her bottom lips. As I noticed her cheeks getting a shade of pink.

"You can check your shoes later,"I blurted sarcastically and walked downstairs leaving her confused.

Check Jackie you are good at pretending.

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31

Jackie's P.O.V

Seriously this is driving me insane. Why the hell am I bothering her when she is not interested or should I say she is completely avoiding me.

I turned around to just glance at her.

"Damn it,"I cursed under breath when she caught me with furrowed eyebrows.

I abruptly turned around and mentally slapped my face by looking at the view outside the window. Gosh Jackie. You are such a......

Nevermind I wont tell anything to myself.i don't dese6to be scolded. Cool.

My instincts are warning me saying not to look back but I can't control it and then as usual I had an arguement with myself.  

Don't turn around!

No Jackie look at her she is smiling and enjoying herself.

Im warning you. Can't you see she is avoiding you. So behave like you don't care.

She is having a good chit chat with your cousin David.

Huh that demon. I dont care.

How can you not care when she is not giving a damn about you but having her complete attention towards him. Moreover he is good looking.

Don't listen to that. It's making you jealous. 

I curled my eyebrows.

Jealous. No way. Why the hell should I be jealous . Im not into her. I forgot it. 

Ohhh. You forgot it. Reallyyy. She is literally blushing at his statements.

What

Yes! look around

I immediately looked and yeah she is blushing. Ohh Anna blushing doesn't go well on you.

She looks as a devil

A cute devil

Jackie you are a lunatic

I glared at them for a while and got a cough from Bray.

He always has to do this.

"Whats up dude, "he asked as he wiggled his eyebrows. I smirked and looked straight as I didn't care.

Jackieee

Noooo

Yes!!!get your ass off and go

No way

Yes

Without another thought I turned around again.

"Billy,"I called out as he stood up to look at me. A smirk appeared on my face with success.

"Yeah,"he asked curiously.

"Come here,"

"No I can't ,"

"What,"I wrinkled my forehead"come here"I almost semmi shouted.

"Didn't you hear me big brother. I told no,"he shouted as every one looked at me and Anna looked at him and then at me.

"I...um...I,"I stummered as I looked at Bray for help but he got that look on his face which clearly says me that he is enjoying this and about to burst out.

"I got you chips,"I answered without thinking.

You are a genius Jackie. Yes I am. I know it.

"Really"

"Yeah"

"But you don't share chips right,"David interupted. That demon always has to get into my nerves.

I smiled at him sarcastically "I share only with humans ,"I told as everyone burst onto fits of laughter where as he just glared at me.

Note,but I didnt care because I was looking at her who was laughing and she stopped her laugh with act of coughs as she saw me 

"Do you need them,"I told as I raised the packet in my hand and held the packet up to view.

"Yes yes,"he cheered and ran forward towards me.

As he stood infront of me I slowly spoke"You sit here and have it. I'll be in your place,"

"But...,"he almost shouted. 

"Shh shhh,"I stopped him by placing my palm over his mouth.

"Please for your big Jackie brother," I pleaded. I hate this. Why the hell on earth did I sacrifice my packet of chips. Thats ok finally mission accomplished.

I smirked at mysef when I was interupted"alrighy soo...,"

Yes. Sure. How can forget that Billy is Billy.

"Ill stop teasing you for 2days,"I whispered.

"Promise"

"I promise,"I told as I kept my palm over his head.

"He doesn't keep his word and you know that ,"Bray grinned as he moved forward.

Uff thank God I am seated in a single seat now and Bray is behind as he sometime get into my nerves.

I rolled my eyes and glared at him.

"You are supposed to support me or rest your shoulders and chat with your bae," I whisper yelled.

He chuckled and moved back with his phone and headset.

Turning towards Billy"Alright I'll get you ice cream too ,"I blurted blankly.

He sat on my seat and I went to the last row in a flash.

"Excuse me,"I stated by looking at her with a smile "can't you see that I have to sit,"I told.

"You can go in that gap. You are not that fat are you,"he commented and laughed at his own joke. Note again I just didn't take it in. Yes that drives him crazy.

"You can go. I have no need of moving,"she replied.

I moved forward"sometimes my legs go bogger so its difficult for me to sit there behind the seats"as you see I am a tall lad,"I winked.

"Are you an alien or what. You can sit there as you don't need a huge space,"again its him and again he laughed at his own stupud joke.

Note I didn't care as always.

She looked up at me and i gave her another wink. Rolling small eyes she moved aside giving me the seat.

Huh. Well done Jackie. Now I am seated at Anna's left which means I am between my pie and tge demon David. Cool.

"You smell sweet,"I commented leaning towards my right as I whispered in her ears.

She glanced at me  with confusion.

"You heard me,"I raised an eyebrow at her.

"Im not deaf huh and you smell like shit,"she spoke angrily and faced away.

"Cool,"I leaned forward and faced her"you smell me,"I barged back when the bus was halt in a sudden brake.

Anna's P.O.V

Has gone he gone crazy or what. Last night he spoke to me and today he seem to be like nothing happened. Wait was he drunk or what. Ohhh Anna why the hell is he doin this.

My thought was interrupted by his dare and I barged to look up at him ,my eyebrows knotted as he passed me a wink.

Seriously he is crazy. Just crazy.

I examined my palm which was on my thigh but my palm was covered with his.

Ohhhh God why the crap is my heart beat rising. I looked at him with surprise when he slowly squeezed my hand.

Moving forward he looked into my eyes. I could feel his breaths on my skin.Is he serious. We are just seated in the last row where all his family memebers are present right in front of us.

I looked forward and found that almost everyone was liying asleep. I looked at Amy who's head was rested on Jon's shoulder and Jon was resting his head on hers. Ohhh thats lovely.

I looked at Bray who was awake a smile appeared on my face when I looked at him.He looked at me staring at him,he smiled and turned around to continue with his headset and the view on the window.

Yeah oh Gosh how can I forget he is Jackie's brother even if he sees Jackie on me he would react like nothing had happened.

I moved and looked at david who was snoring while sleeping and then at last my eyes averted back to Jackie who was gazing into me for the whole time.

"Dont you like me holding you,"he asked meekly.

I looked into him not knowing what to answer. My heart was pounding so hard. I missed these feelings for a long time and now I am getting it back.

I batted my eyelashes and loked at his hand as I pushed my hair behind my ear with the other hand.

"Dont worry I will hold your hand and be by your side forever,"he stated softly and moved forward.

"Your countenace shows that you are fluttering my pie,"he winked and abruptly looked forward taking his hand from mine.

"You gotta be kidding me," I pouted ,as I realised the feeling of warmth was taken away from my hand. 

What why do I feel insecured. I want him to hold me. For a long time. His touch was making me fly up in the sky. It was warm.

I looked at him at his side features and back at my hand which he held.

I need you Jackie.

"I guess you are flatered my pie, "my eyes went wide as he whispered into my ears.

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32

Inhaling the fresh air I looked around the splendid view of nature. Chills struck my skin as the cool breeze blew. The view could be clearly seen under the mid dull sky on top of this misty hill.

"It's beautiful, "I murmured leaning forward by holding the branch like fence.

"Yes,it is,"I heard the voice next to me. I turned towards my right and saw him looking at the view.

"Hmmm,"I hummed looking at his side features. He was smiling at the view almost enjoying it. He looked charming and handsome as a few strands of his hair were falling over his forehead. He looks spectacular as always.

Closing my eyes I took a deep breath and opened again to look him. My eyes went wide when I noticed him looking at me. We were now face to face. He moved closer where I was just rooted to the spot. Looking at him I got the chills down my spine when the cool breeze blew through us.

"Its beautiful as you,"he whispered melodiously. I could feel my cheeks being hot,at once I felt like all my blood rushed up to my cheeks. I bit my bottom lips with shyness and lowered my gaze with timidity. After few seconds of silence I looked up at him who was still looking at me.

"I...I..,"I stummered and looked at him who was enjoying my view. Abruptly I turned around and looked at the view again by clearing my throat.

With a smile he turned as I did.

"What are you doing here?,"I asked in a high pitch.

"Admiring I guess,"he answered softly by looking at my side.

"There...,"I told him pointing towards the front showing him the mountains and trees without turning or taking a glance at him."Admire the nature."

He moved his sight to the view and back at me.

"No, I am admiring this nature, "he blurted by examining my every single side feature which made me to bite my bottom lip again.

Jackie's P.O.V

I looked deep into her. The way she bites her lips when she is shy. That slight smile of hers. She is cute. I was almost staring at her like for ages. I was almost lost.

My thoughts was distracted when I felt a palm on my face. My eyes went wide as I saw her looking at me and she pushed my face behind with a wide smile.

"Enough,"she mumbled.

"Okay my princess," I pouted.

"What?,"she looked at me with wide eyes but to be honest her eyes are not going bigger no matter how much she extends it"princess,"she questioned angriliy by facing me.

"Alright,My queen,"I replied and her jaw was leterrally dropped to the ground.

"You...,"she screeched and walked passed me.

"Won't you call me Your King,"I shouted by waving at her who was walking down the hill.

"Jerk,"She shouted and left out of my view.

"Cool,"I whispered under my breath.

She was not silent as the past few days which means she stopped avoiding me , thank goodness. But that night is driving me crazy I wish that she didn't hear me.

Because I was really a jerk.

Amy's P.O.V

I was staring at the clock ii was a dim evening. The room was surrounded with the cool beeeze which is blowing through the open window. Turning my head towards the right the wash room door barged open. There appeared Jon. He looked at me and then threw the towel over me. I took the towel which was covering my face and looked up at him in confusion as he sat next to me on the bed.

"Its cold, "he stated softly by moving forward.

I could feel my face being heated as my my cheeks gave a shade of crimson red I looked at hin and placed the towel on his head as it was covering his face. Instantly I got up from the bed but he gripped my arm which made me to turn and look at him.

A slight smile appeared on my face when the towel was around his face which made him to look like a kid.

"I gotta go,"I whispered by looking at him but instead of letting me go he pulled my arm which made me to fall on him as I sat on his lap.

"Hmmm,"he hummed and moved forward as we kissed.

Our lips was parted when we heard the knock at the door which made us barge apart and pant as we were breathing heavily.

"Damn,"Jon cursed under his breath and walked towards the door.

"What the hell on earth do you want,"Jon groaned.

Bray's P.O.V

"Alrighy I am sorry,"I apologised sarcastically "seems like I'm in the wrong time dude,"

"Thank goodness you got it, "Jon rolled his eyes and stepped back to shut the door.

"You seem to be kinda anxious just take care of my sisi,"I teased as I heard Amy's giggle.

So whats next.

Yes exactly.

Jackie my darling I am coming for you.

Knock knock knock

This boy takes a long time to nove his ass from the bed.

"Wassup,"he asked as he opened the door and stepped forward.

A mischievous smile took over my lips

"Pretty please,"

"What,"he furrowed his eyebrows as he crossed his arms over his chest"I knew it."

"Really," yes I was really confused how does he know it.

"Ummm,"he rubbed his jawline"seema like mom told you to get the woods in the forest ,"

"Tsk exactly Jackie,"I tapped on his shoulder and made a side hug"How did you find it out dude?"

"Well,its because mom called me and I knew it was for something, therefore I pretended like I was deaf,"he chuckled.

"What?"I almost shouted"alright hang out with me ,"I stated as I tapped his shoulder.

"Nah,"Jackie nodded in a negative way and made his way back to the bed.

"Alright then I'll tell mom that you heard her,"

He stopped in his tracks and turned around"seriously"

"Yes,"I nodded as I smirked.

"Alright,"he walked towards me and stood infront of me with his lips carved into a smile.

"Does that smile means yes,"

"Yes,lets have some fun,"he replied as he dragged me out of the room.

While we were walking through the hall way I saw David. Yeah my cousin brother who is almost Jackie's enemy. Both dont go well with each other since childhood but I would say that David is a wicked one because my lovey dovey Jackie is always innocent.

Did I say that. Nope he is not innocent. Not even close to that word.

"Hey David,"I called out as we stopped at our track and glanced at him. He waved at me and walked towards us and to be honest I can hear Jackie groaning.

"Hey whatsup dude where are you all going,"he asked by looking at me. We don't have anything with each other where as we are completely fine.

"Disco dance,"Jackie snapped as he got a stare from him.

"Oh really,"David groaned

"None of your business,"

"Guys may you all stop," I almost whisper shouted as both groaned at me"we're going into the woods to get some woods for the bonfire tonight as its almost half past 4 now,"

"Sounds good. May I join,"

"Seriously, "Jackie asked by looking at me giving me a say-no look.

"Huh,sure ,"I blurted by scartching the back of my neck.

How can I say no when he asked me. Ohh Jackie please forgive me 

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33

Jackie's P.O.V

"Hey where are you all going,"Ella asked aloud as we exited the cottage.

She was seated on the bench with Anna and they were looking at the phone and giggiling.

"Into the woods,"Bray stated as we three walked towards them.

"Sounds good,"Ella commented as she got off her seat.

I glanced at Anna who looked at me and removed her gaze istantly before our eyes could meet. She wore a blue jeans and a pink baggy sweater which was almost falling off her shoulder.

"And what are you all doing,"Bray asked by pointing towards Ella's phone.

"Just showing her our childhood pictures, "

"Ohh,"

"Cool,"I blurted,

what? Childhood pics.

no no its not. Did she show her that pic

"Which pic,"Ella asked by looking at me with her thin eyebrows furrowed.

"What,"I snapped.

Really did she hear me. I thought that was my mind voice.

"You said it out loud,"

"Huh?,"

To be honest my jaw dropped to the ground. Or maybe under the ground.

"I mean. ....you know.....that pic,"I said by rubbing the back of my neck.

"Ohh I almost forgot,"she snapped.

By scrolling her mobile screen and she showed the mobile to Anna.

What....no...no

"No.. ,"I shouted and I was about to pull the phone but Anna grabbed the phone from Ella and stepped behind. She looked deep into the screen and looked up at me with a wide smile on her face,I mean it was wide like she would eat up her whole face.

"Jackie,"She stepped forward in the way like showing her blue sneakers.

"Why are you crying,"she asked me by looking at the phone and adjusting her lips to make a sad face.

But you are not getting it. You look funny instead.

A giggle escaped my mouth at my thoughts without my realisation.

"What are you laughing at,"Anna asked.

No I mean almost screeched by keeping her hands at the either sides of her hip where she was holding the phone in her right hand.

"You can not make a sad face,"I blurted by inserting my palms into my pant pocket.

"What???,"She shouted.

"You heard me my pie,"

"My pie....,"Bray repeated after which made me to turn towards my left to glance at him and yeah my thought was right he was looking at me.

"Jac...,"before Ella could call me Anna interrupted.

"Anyways,why is he crying in this pic,"

Everyone bursted in fits of laughter except for me and Anna. This is getting onto my nerves to be honest because I myself don't have that picture because its humiliating but she has it.

Okay..not only her,everyone has my pic except for me. Perfect theory right.

Urgh....

.........................................

"Calm dude,"Bray stated as he wrapped his arm aroud Jackie's shoulder who was staring at David the one smiling mischievously to tell Anna the story of that pic.

Bray walked Jackie away from them. 

"He is crying because he wanted the power of spiderman,"David explained between his laughs.

"So he was stubborn,asking aunty to buy him the powers,"Isabella managed to speak between her laughs

.

"Ohh,"Anna looked at the phone screen and at jackie who was standing away with bray where his back was facing her.

She looked back at the phone and burst out laughing in a way that Jackie instantly turned around to glance at her.

"He just wanted to embarrass me,"Jackie stated

"Dude I think its better if you confess to Anna,"

"Huh?,"he immediately snapped at Bray looking at him curiously.

"Your eyes sparkle,"Bray commented as he tapped Jackie's shoulder.

"You watch too much movies I guess,"

"Nah,its true dude,"Bray said which made Jackie to move his hand to touch his eyes with his finger tips.

"What are you saying,"he asked curiously as others were still busy with their laughs and talks.

"You are falling deep into the ocean,"Bray shrugged his shoulders by looking at Jackie who was wondering.

"Alright,just forget it. Lets move on,"he walked forward"lets go guys,"he called out as Jackie followed him with David.

"We're in,"Anna squeeled and walked forward with Isabella.

Anna's P.O.V

"What about this,"I asked Isabella holding a stick in my hand and showing to her.

She moved forward and took the stick and examnined it..we were scotting down next to each other under a huge old tree,where others were gathered away.

"Nah its too small,"she furrowed her eyebrows and threw it away.

"Im tired,"she spouted by glancing at me and back to the ground.

I just nodded and looked at her.

"Hey,"

"Hmm ,"I hummed by looking at the messy knotted roots.

"Do you like Jackie,"

"Huh?,"I faced her immediately with a confused look.

Why would she ask that question. I mean is it soo obvious. Do people's eyes really sparkle when they be with their love. I've only read those in books. These theory of love is totally insane but its damn true I guess sometimes.

No Anna. Why am I saying its true.

Nah nah its dumb.

"Hey,"Isabella called out pulling me away from my stupid thoughts.

"I just.....I think Jackie is into you,"

"How do y..,"

"It could be seen Anna,"she answered before I could complete my sentence.

"Is it obvious, " I asked by turning towards my right to face her.

"Yees,"she squeeled and got up by dusting her hands against each other,where her long strawberry blonde hair was waving against her back for the breeze.

"Uhhm,"I got up up and dusted my hands too and glanced at her where the two green orbs were looking at me. Her eyes are big while her lashes are long which makes her green orbs look adorable in it like a forest.

To be honest any man would fall into her lovely eyes,because if I was a man I would surely propose her.

"What,"I snapped.

"You didn't answer my question, "she stated as she crossed her arm over her chest which crushed her white top.

She wore a white top which was pleated from the neck and the top landed a few inch above her hip anf a black mimi skirt exposing her skinny leg where her feet was inserted into brown boots. 

"What if I say no,"I commanded and crossed my arms over my chest.

"Then it means you are lying,"She blurted confidently .

"What?,"the word almost came out as a whisper and my hands hang out.

Is it soo obvious. No...this is not gonna happen.

Me into Jackie would be the world funniest joke.

My stupid thoughts were again interuppted but not by Isabella it was my phone ringtone.

I looked up at her and sighed heavily which made a smirk appear on her thick lips.

"I'll be back,"I excused and popped my phone from my jean's pocket.

My eyebrows furrowed as I viewed the caller id.

Unknown number.

Smilng at Isabella I walked a little further and answered the call with a little of hesitation. But come on it can be anyone.

"Hello,Anna this side who is on that side,"I spoke cheerfully by kicking the dead branches which was lying on the ground.

"Hello,Its Andrew this side,"I heard from the caller and then a loud laughter was heard into my ears.

"Wh. ,"

"You know its me Anna baby,"he spoke before me.

"Andrew,"a whisper of fear came out of my mouth.

"My name always comes out of that sweet little mouth sweetly,"

"I...,"I instantly moved the phone away from ear to end the call but I was paused automatically by his coming up words.

"I can see you Anna,"

"You can't play with me "I grunted with a little bit if courage.

"Alright then,"I could hear his laughter again" you've worn a pink sweater and your sleeves are rolled up now as you have been busy picking up sticks,"

How does he know all. Is he stalking me. I looked around to see if he was there but there was no one. Immediately I turned around to see Isabella but she was not standing in the place we were earlier. The world began to rotate,I could feel sweat beads appearing on my forehead even in this cold weather.

"No..,"a soft whisper left my mouth without my realisation as I dropped the phone to the ground and began to run.

I ran as far as I could. I didn't know where or why but I ran to feel safe. To stay away from him. But I couldnt as my legs gave up out of nowhere in the woods.

......................................

"Anna,how long are you taking,"Isabella screeched and walked forward to see Anna.

"Anna,"she called out and got no answer.

"Anna stop playing,I'm freaking out,"she shouted and took long steps further to find her but she didn't get a glance of her

"Annaaaa,"she shouted her name as tears began to prick her eyes.

"Where is she,"She questioned herself and looked down at the ground when she saw a phone lying down out of nowhere.

She rushed towards it in a flash and took the phone away from the ground. Looking at the black cracked screen she turned around to see the phone cover with a picture of doraemon which made her eyes to widen, it was when she noticed that its Annas phone.

"Annaa,"she screamed as tears flowed down her cheeks.

Getting up from the ground she immediately rushed towards others.

"Did Anna come here,"she asked them as they were resting under a huge tree with a basket full of sticks.

"NO...,"Bray and David answered in unison where as Jackie gave her a questioning look.

Jackie's P.O.V

Why isn't Anna with her. Both went there together but only she is back.

Ella's face looked pale. She is too emotional that she cries before even discovering something. Her eyes looked wet and I knew that something was wrong.

"Whats wrong,"I asked getting up quickly and walked towards her as Bray and David did too.

"She was there with me,"she tried to expain but failed as tears flowed down her cheeks continuously giving her huccups.

Did she lost or what.

"Calm down,"David tried to comfort her by rubbing her back.

"What happened", I asked by looking at Ella with pleading eyes because I know that she won't be able to speak if she had cried but she should explain what happened.

"She got a call so she walked further to speak. But it took so long ,"she looked up at me and continued"therfore I went to fetch her but she was missing. And her phone was on the ground,"Isabella cried as she gave the phone to Bray.

"She wouldn't have gone too far,"Bray informed and we separated our ways to search for her.

After shouting her name and looking around many times we gathered in te spot we were told to. The same huge old tree,where Anna and Ella were there previously.

"She would have gone further,"I sighed by looking at others.

If she is not here for sure she would have gone further.

That girl, why the hell does she need to go.Anger is taking over me thinking that something would have happened to her becauss of her stupidity. 

"Its gonna be dark too,"David informed.

"Lets move again,"Bray suggested and was about to go but was stopped by me.

Mom will be waiting for us and she will be worried if she knows that Anna lost her way in the woods. She would be wondering by now of why we didn't arrive and she might send someone to look for us.

"No!,"I snapped looking at Bray"mom will be worried,you all go,"

"What?,"Bray asked curiously by walking towards me.

"You all go. Dont tell mom about it. She will be worried by now as we are already late,"I explained looking into Bray's eyes to know that he understood"I'll find her."I assured.

After few minutes of silence with only Ella's cries Bray broke the silence.

"Okay,just be careful alright. Let me know when you find her,"he told me as he tapped my right shoulder.

"She will be fine,"I told Ella and immediately ran ahead to find Anna where as others walked home.

"Annaaa,"I shouted ,but got no answer.

Damn it. She has gone too far. I ran ahead farther and called out again but got no response.

"Crap,"I kicked the dried branches on the ground because this is making me tensed.

Oh God,I wont allow anything to happen to her. She is my girl.

"Annaa,"I paused on my way when I saw a figure standing near the lake where the back was facing towards me.

I ran near the lake instantly and noticed it was Anna and she was crying. I could clearly hear her sobs in this background of silence.

"What the hell on earth do you think you are doing,"I yelled by walking towards her where as my temper was rising.

Why does she have to make me worried.

"Do you think its fun to be here in the dark,"I yelled in anger again but she didnt move an inch.

And this was making me go mad. 

"Cut the crap,"I told with gritted teeth as I touched her right shoulder which made her to turn.

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34

Anna's P.O.V

Its like ages. Fear is rising in me ,I ran to be safe but now I'm nowhere in the woods as its getting dark.I tried ny best to find the way back but I couldn't beacause I'm lost,my legs gave up again as I stood there buring my face into my palms and cried.

My whimpers stopped as my breath hitched when I felt someone's palm over my right shoulder abruptly.

Immediately I turned around,I didnt know why but I was not afraid thinking it will be Andrew. Turning around I paused as I met his eyes. Those eyes concerned with care and fear.

"A...,"I hugged him in a second before he could speak.

Burying my face deep into his chest where his scent was kicking through my nostrils. Letting out a sigh I pushed him more into me. Crying over him gave me comfort,I knew that I was drenching his dress again but I didn't care. I just needed this,I needed this soo much. This comfort I get.

I ran to find a place to be safe but I never knew that this place is safe for me , it made me feel safer and better,the fear which was draining into me is slowly being vanished I feel warmth.

It was when he wrapped his arm around me gently. Hugging me slowly and tapping my back slowly to confort me, but he never knew that he had already comforted me. He made me feel secured.

You are surreal Jackie.

Resting his hand on the ground he leaned backwards and looked at me. With a gentle smile on his face he took his phone from the pocket and dialed a number. Removing his gaze from me he looked at the lake which was flowing infront of us. We were seated on the ground.

"Hey,"Jackie spoke "she is fine,"

Bray:Where was she.

Jackie:Near the lake. 

Their conversation made me feel awkward as I didn't know how to react because it was about me. I pulled my legs towards my chest and hugged,by swinging back and front listening to Jackie.

Bray:hmmm,she has gone too far.

Jackie:yeah.het what did you tell mom.

Bray:I just told her that you both are busy making love (he chuckled)

Jackie:urgh.....

Bray :alright ,be back asap. The bonfire and foods are ready.

Jackie:okay and tell Ella that she is fine because she will be worried.

Bary:definitely. See yah.

Jackie:hmm

He hanged out and pushed his phone into his pocket where as I was observing him in the side of my eyes.

"Uff,'he murmered and layed on the ground looking at the bright sky. With a slight smile on my face I also layed down next to him looking at the wonderful night sky where the full moon was surrounded with many twinkling stars.

"You know, "he spoke by moving his hand below his head"I love to look at the lovely sky with the person I love."

I gave no answer because I was observing the sky. It seems like tou are going ckose to it.

"Anna,"he called out which made me to turn towards my right to glance at him"You okay,"he asked with concern.

Removing my gaze away from him I paid attention to the sky again.

"Hmm,"I hummed in response.

"Don't wanna talk,"

"Hmmm,"I hummed again.

Sighing he moved his gaze from me to the adorable galaxy on top.

Afer few minutes of silence he spoke"let me tell you a secret,"he blurted as I looked at him again where he was observing the dark sky. His side features made a smile to carve on my lips and I looked at the sky,giving no answer.

"Jon,Bray and I,"

"What about them,"I asked by not removing my sight away from the nature.

"We are not real brothers, "he stated softly which made me to look at him immediately with astonishnent.

"We are cousins,"he continued as I looked away"Jon is mom's son and Bray's parents are in abraod,they didn't have time for Bray because of their busy schedule. Therefore Bray stays with us because he feels home. Couple of weeks back Bray's parents called him there saying that his visa is ready but he refused to go. ,"clearing his throat he continued"And my parents abandoned me,"his words made my eyes go wide.

Jackie doesn't have parents,but why. I didn't know how to react at his words,I didn't turn to look at him because I dont what to say.

"Mom is my mother's sister,she is my aunt. When I was fifteen my mother dropped over here and told me to be safe from my father,to stay away from him. ,"taking a deep breath he continued "She promised me ,that she will come back. That she will come back for me but she didn't."he paused and the surrounding was left in silence. The movement of dried leaves moving for the cool breeze could be heard.

"Alright;"he abruptly turned towards me but I didn't move an inch"I told you my secret,Now tell me yours , "he said by raisning his eyebrows when I looked at him with a confuse expression.

"Huh?why should I,"I scoffed.

"Because I told you mine, "

"I didn't ask you to tell me;"

"That's unfair,"he frowned and turned his gaze to the sky and grinned "come on speak up."

I was just looking at him,observing his every single feature,some of his strands of his messy black hair falling over his ivory skin making him look appealing.

"What,"he asked by furrowing his eyebrows at me.

It was when realisation hit me that I was staring at him for a long.

"I know that my side view looks great ;"he smirked which made my lips to form in an 'o' shape. I quickly removed my gaze from him and moved to the sky "no,"I scoffed.

Seriously how cocky.

After few minutes of silence I inhaled a deep breath"My parents didn't die in a car crash they were murdered. ,"I was staring at the dark sky like I was searching for something.

I could feel his gaze on me but I refused to look at him as I didn't know how to react.

Gosh Anna.yo don't know how to reacr at any situation.

"When I was 15 my father handled a case of a very rich person who's been doing drugs and selling girls to other countries. ,"I tried my best not let out any tear roll down my cheeks"While I was walking back home from highschool with my friend ,abruptly a stranger came forward and began to speak to us. I tried my best to explain Jessie saying that we are being late but she continued to speak about the route he was asking for. Thats all what I could remeber of what happened at that moment. Everything turned black and when I opened my eyes we were in some kind of a room. We had no idea where we were and what happened. Luckily we were not tied up so we tried to find a way out. ," a smile appeared on ny face when I felt Jackie's hand on mine.

It made me feel better. Yes he made me feel better than Beca.

Taking a deep breath I continued"There was an open window so we tried to escape. I made it but Jessie couldn't. They dragged her out of the room. So I decided to help her. I walked in trying not to be noticed by anyone. ,"the picture of that building viewed infront of my eyes,it was soo huge like a mansion"I began to record everything in my mobile. I was busy in recording as I lost my way and I didn't know where she was. ,"the feeling of guilt rised inside beacuse it was my fault. I should have saved her"I tried to call my dad but there was no signal,therefore I sent him the record. I didn't know of how I got the courage at that time but I ran to find Jessie. Thinking to save her but ended up getting caught,"the incident was playing infront of my eyes the way they beat me,"I threw my phone outside before they could get it. Later cops arrived and they were caught. My dad was in charge of the case so HE began to stand against my father because HE lost his business. All his workers were prisoned except for him. He wanted to destroy our family,"I looked at Jackie it was when I realised that he was staring at me.

"What about Am...,"

"She was here for studies so HE doesn't know Amy,"I replied. Before the question.

A tear rolled down my cheeks while I was looking at him. His eyes concerned with care.

"Now he is here for me. He is stalking me.,"I wiped the tears with the back of my left palm because my right hand was held by Jackie.

"He knows where I am,"

"How do you know,"Jackie asked softly by wrinkling his forhead still looking deep into my eyes.

"I get messages and calls from him. I changed my number even though he knows it. I received a letter from him during the party. ,"I paused and looked deep into his eyes where tears pricked my eyes"I am scared,"I whispered.

He looked at me for a moment and moved forward while squeezing my hand gently. He moved forward where our forhead was against each other. Hus breath touching my skin.

"I'll protect you,"he whispered.

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35

Turning around I glanced at him. The one who is surreal to my life. His hands were inserted in his jean's pocket. Staring at him with a bright smile on my face, I was examining hus childish behaviour. He was looking at the ground by humming some music and kicking the dried dead leaves and branches which were covering the land.

"What?,"he shrugged his shoulders at me with raised eyebrows.

"Nothing,"I huffed and moved my head negatively and turned around to walk.

"Ohhhh,"he jumped next to me.

"You are afraid,"he said by pointing at me.

"No,"I snapped his finger and lowered my gaze to look at the ground.

"No fear when Jackie is here,"he stated by pointing his nose high in the air with pride.

"You know that the surrounding looks creepy as it is night and we are in the middle of the woods,"he continued.

"Ohh really,"I asked sarcastically as the sound of some animal echoed in the woods.

Jackie disappeared in a blink of an eye. I mean he was hiding behind a huge tree.

"I'm afraid,"I asked him pointing at myself as I burst into fits of laughter.

"Uurrghhh,"he groaned by rubbing the back of his neck looking at the ground.

"I just wanted to see if you are really afraid,"he lied by still looking at the ground.

Oh my this boy.He is cute anyways.

"I trust you,"I replied playfully but with clear scent of sarcasm.

The cold breeze brushed over me sending shivers down my spine as I was only with a sweater.

I know its sweater but the material is kinda thin.

Rubbing my hand against each other to feel the warmth I looked at him as he spoke.

"You cold,"Jackie asked by walking towards me and paused in front of me.

Removing his coat he placed it over my shoulder revealing his black tshirt.

"But your clothes are thin,"I complained by pointing at his tshirt which made him to look at his tshirt and then at me.

A gentle smile appeared on his face when I was about to take off the coat but was stopped by him. He held the coat in a way allowing me to wear on. Looking at him I moved my arms into the sleeves of his coat without any other word.

Shrugging his shoulders at me he went back inserting his palms into his pockets and walked forward leaving me mesmerised.

"You sure," I asked softly as I came out of my dream world, I hopped forward to meet his pace.

"Hmm,"he hummed as he took slow steps with me.

"Did Amy call you. Because I lost my phone and she would have called me many times as we are late;"I asked by walking next to him following his steps.

"Yes!Bray told her that we are having some time together at night in the woods. No worries,"he chuckled.

"Huh,you gotta be kidding me,"

"Nope,"he told by popping the letter 'p' "seriously."

"Alright, "I softly replied and looked at the ground.

"You okay,"he asked with concern which made me to pause and he did as well.

Looking at him , a wide smile appeared on my lips.

"Yes;"I told him by showing my whole set of teeth.

Moving my hand upwards I cupped his cheeks and squeezed them where I could see clear sense of astonishment in his eyes.

"You look cute when you are cocerned,"I squeeled making him to wide his eyes or would I say that his eyes almost came out of the sockets.

He looks adorable anyways. He is just something.

I mean he is my..........

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36

  "Its alright mom,"Jackie uttered by hugging mom"we are fine.Its just an lost track. "he explained by looking at me as I was staring at him in distance.

"You okay,"Amy asked as she looked into my eyes. Yeah she covered my view.

I came out of my thought and looked at her where as she was worried. Miami was standing next to her ,she passed me a smile when I looked at her.

To be honest I'm confused right now,because I have no idea what Bray told them.

"Oh Anna,You here, "Isbella shouted as she got off her seat and rushed towards me snd welcomed me with a tight hug before I could respond.

"I knew that Jackie would find you,"she whispered into my right ear.

"Im sorry,"I apologised because everyone was worried.

I have people who care about me more than my parents I guess.

Especially Jackie.

Releasing me from the tight hug she moved forward to come closer to face me.

"Did you all kiss,"she almost squeeled which made me to wide my eyes. I turned towards my right to see Amy and Miami talking to aunt Callerine.

A hot blush rised over my cheeks thinkng of my first kiss with him.

With Jackie.

"Yes right, "she squeeled like a kid dragging me out of my thought.

"No!,"I snapped as she raised her eyebrows at me.

"Look,"she pointed at my chest"you have his coat,"She waved her hand in the air in a dramatic way"He gave it to you because he likes you. "

"Umm where is Jackie? We seperated our ways when we reached here."I asked to change the topic but I really did want to know where he was.

"Where is he,"I asked anxiously abruptly.

"Look!You care about him,"she stated and crossed her arms over her chest"He is in his room.I guess he caught up flu because he quickly gets effected for weather change. "

"What?,"I almost shouted and left in a blink of an eye without even turning to look at her,but I'm pretty sure that she has something up in her mind now.

Yeah,to see him. I have no idea why the hell on earth am I worried about him.

"You back darling,"Grandpa asked as I stopped hurrying upstairs.

"Yeah grandpa,"I replied as I hugged him"I'm fine. "

"Hmmm,"he hummed as I released him from the hug.

"Ain't you coming to be out with others?;"

"I'll join later grandpa, I've got something important to do,"I answered and rushed upstairs and barged into Jackie's room without even knocking.

Mom,who was adjusting the sheets over Jackie paused and looked at me as I stood there at the doorwat a few distance away from the open door.

"Anna," she called as she stood up "Didn't you join others darling, "she asked softly by walking towards the cupboard which was opposite to the bed and grabbed some pills out of the drawer.

Looking at mom I immediately walked towards the coffee table where the glass and jug was placed on it and I filled the glass with water.

"Nope!you join them,"I suggeated as I took the pills from her.

"I'll be here to take care of him,"I stated softly thinking that Jackie wouldn't hear me me,but I knew that he heard me as he glanced at me surprisingly.

He was seated on the bed, resting his head on the headboard and the duvet was over his legs up till his hip.

"But,"

"No buts,"I snapped and dragged mom towards the door.

"I'll do it. Please,"I plead by stamping my feet on the ground with puppy eyes.

"Okaay,"Mom answered and walked with a chuckle"Let me know if you need something,"she told and closed the door quietly,where as I myself didn't hear the door creak.

Taking a deep breath I turned around when I heard Jackie clearing his throat to get my attention.

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37

Holding the glass in one hand and the pills in the other I walked towards him slowly because his stare was making me nervous.

I moved the glass forward for him to take but he just looked at me ignoring the glass.

"What?,"I asked by furrowing my eyebrows.

"I..um..,"I muttered when he raised his eyebrows at me"You caught up flu because of me,"I explained lowering my gaze.

"So,"he asked still staring at me.

"Hmm..urgh..soo...so I want to...,"

"Hmmm uhh so ,"he mimmicked as me.

"I just wanna help,"I snapped.

"Ohhhh,"he grabbed the glass and took a sip of the water,where as I was getting the pills from the sheet.

"Here,"I gave him the medicine, he took it fron my palm and gobbled it immediately with the water.

Squeezing his eyes for the bitterness of the medicine he looked at me. Taking the glass from him I placed it on the stool which was placed next to the bed. 

"Thanks,"I thanked him but only got a sneeze as a reply.

Then again sneeze

Sneeze

Sneeze

Sneeze

"Urgh,"he graoned as he rubbed the bridge of his nose.

Sitting next to him on the bed, I thanked him again.

"Why?,"he asked seriously giving me a questioning look.

"For giving me your coat or else I would I have fallen sick not you. You are sick because of me,"

"Don't say that,"

"No!If there is any way that I could get your flu ,I will be hundred percent willing to do it,"I uttered confidently.

I know that there is no way but if there is I will do it.

"Alright,"he said cheerfully "The only way I can give you my flu is by kissing you,"

My mouth formed into an 'O' shape without my realisation as I looked at him who was smiling mischievously.

"What?I'm serious,"he shrugged his shoulders "You told that you are hundred percent sure that you will do it,"he added.

"I.....,"before I could reply he interrupted.

"Just kidding. Remove that look from your face. Your expression seems to be like I told you to have s*# with me."

"What?,"I roared at him getting up from the bed,where as he chuckled and ended up coughing.

"Sorry,"I apologized softly and sat again.

Why the hell am I apologizing. Oh god he is driving me crazy.

Seriously he is getting on my nerves. But I have no choice because he is sick because of me.

"Want something, "I asked to change the topic as I gave him the best smile of mine.

"Nah,I need something, "

"Alright. What do you need?,"smiling at him the way he suggested that he need something it was soo adorable.

"I need you,"he answered softly where his words took sometime to get through my ears and hit my brain.

Staring at him with my jaw dropped to the ground without a blink. I was literally lost at his words and eyes.

We were staying as that staring at each other for ages. Pushing my stupid feelings of rising in heartbeat,butterflies in the stomach and my heated up cheeks,I blinked thrice to get out of my thoughts and looked away ,he looked away as well.

"Stop playing, "I scolded by getting off the bed but was stopped by him before keeping another step.

I gazed at my arm where he was holding and glanced at him.

"What?,"I asked by curling my eyebrows.

"Will you?,"he asked softly.

"What the.. .. ,"I exclaimed but he remained calm and silent where his orbs were burrying into me and he removed his grip from my arm slowly. 

Whats got into him.

Darn,why am I being too nervous. I could feel my cheeks burning up. Cupping my cheeks I closed my eyes because he was still observing me.

From where the hell on earth did nervouseness and shyness jump into my life dictionary.

This is driving me crazy. I decided to leave because I couldn't control myself. My heart beat was rising and I didn't know what to do because his gaze was still on me.

I kept another step forward without even giving a glimpse of glance at him. But before I could keep another I was stopped. Turning around I looked at my right arm where Jackie was holding. Looking at his hand I gazed at him and again at his hand. Sighing I turned around to go ahead but Jackie pulled me which made me to trip and fall over him.

"Jackiieeeee,"I screeched and frowned when I heard him chuckle as I was struggling .

Pushing my palms on the bed I tried to get up but again I was stopped as he wrapped his arms around me.

Now I was over him where our faces were in an inch distance.

I could feel his hot breath on my skin. We were looking into each other's eyes like we are searching for some treasure in an island.

Alright why the hell do I feel like a knot in my stomach. I couldn't speak. I could hear his heart beat rising as well as mine. Maybe he could hear my beat as I could hear his.

Looking at his eyes I found many treasures. I could see love care and seriousness in his eyes.

And trust me I couldn't see a glimpse of lust.

He is surreal.

I went numb when he pulled me closer where I was pushed over his hard chest. He moved his head forward and a bit lower as our lips brushed against each others. Before a second of blink his lips were on mine.

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38

Abruptly without any thought at that second I barged away from him. I felt so awkward that I didn't know how to react as well as I knew that he was not happy with what I did because of the frown he had on his face.He was just looking down at his tangled palm with a sense of guilt which could be clearly visible in his face. I felt bad that I made him upset.

I stood there without even glancing at him. I prayed to God to let some one in so that I could just leave this bizarre situation.

And thank God maybe be my prayers are accepted instantly I heard a knock at the door.

Woah finally

Jackie was about tell something but he didn't utter a word when he saw me rushing towards the door. Taking a deep sigh of relief I turned slowly around to see Jackie who was resting his head on the headboard with his eyes closed.My lips carved into a smile admiting that of how even looked handsome with his messy hair.

The way he behaved earlier was soo adorable.

Blinking my eyes and I shook my head to get away from the thought when the picture of him kissing me again displayed infront of my eyes.

My stupid thoughts were interrupted by the knock of the door which made me to turn around.Turning the knob I pulled open the door to see David standing I front of me.

"Mom asked me to call you for dinner,"he stated as he peeped in to see Jackie and looked back at me.

"Is he okay,"he asked me as I turned around to look at Jackie.

"Umm yeah,"I told woth a smile by facing him ,but my attention was again gained by jackie when he spoke.

"Nope,I'm not okay, "Jackie exclaimed as he opened his eyes and stared at me which nade me to look away immediately.

"Mom told that she will be coming to give food for Jackie, "David said as he stepped forward.

I knew that Jackie had something up therefore before he could say out a word I jumped infront and answered because I really needed to get away from this jerk"Alright then I'll come."

"Ok..a,"before he could complete his word I turned around as I heard Jackie speak. His voice was soo close,and yeah you got it. He was just standing behind me with his arms crossed over his chest.

He is being childish my consciousness suggested.

"Im coming too,"

"BUT you are not well,"I pointed out.

"Yes,"David nodded.

"No .....,"he stretched his arm up and then down "I'm completely fine,"he uttered as he stepped closer.

"Why shouldn't I have dinner,"he pouted.

Seriously he pouted.

He looked damn cute

Darn it

My inner voice is gone crazy

"No I didn't mean tha..,"

"Alright whatever,come down,"David said as he left leaving me stunned and stucked with Jackie who was having a smirk plastered on his face.

"Come on,"he told innocently as he walked forward passing me.

Closing the door I turned to walk but was stopped as I hit on a figure right infront of me.

Keeping a step behind I hit the door as he stretched his arm over my left shoulder where his palm was rested on the door. I instantly turned towards the left but he caged me into his arms. He moved closer ,way too closer where our lips were just in an inch distance where as if anyone of us move a little our lips will be touched. 

He moved as my breathe hitched when his breath touched my skin.

Before he could move even closer I place my arm over lips but he moved and walked away before I could close it completely.

What the hell. Is he playing the prank with me or what.

"Jacckiiee,"I screeched as he walked forward where I could hear him chuckling.

"You're here,"Amy informed as she saw me following Jackie behind.

With a nod I walked towards the dining table and pulled the chair to sit.

The dinner continued with the delicious food of barbacue which was made byeveryone earlier in the bonfire.

I missed the fun but I was happy that I was with him.

What???No no

What the hell am I saying.

I regret being with him alone.

That jerk.

But the thought of him made me to smile and blush.

"Anna you ok,"Amy asked as she looked at me which made everyone's eyes to land on me.

Ohhh shit

I hate this awkward moment when all eyes fall on me.

Jackie looked at me as he was twisting the barbacue stick.

"Nothing,"I shrugged my shoulders.

Yeah,how will I forget.

Isabella had the look of you-gotta-tell-me-everything.

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39

Curling into the duvet I pulled the cushion close to my chest as my heart was beating in high speed.

I squeezed my eyes and hugged myself as my head was aching like a nail being hammered in it.

With a mind full of many questions and fears,I wished that it was not true.

Praying to God i slowly pulled my head out of the duvet and grabbed my phone from the side cupboard.

"It should not be there,"I prayed many times and unlocked the phone.

With trembling fingers I slowly touched on the message icon.

And what I saw made me even tensed again.

How come HE got my new number.

I changed my number a couple of days back but still he knew it.

I have no idea how.

Looking at the message which read

"I know where you are Anna baby,very soon you are gonna be in my arms,"

I read the message over and over again which only caused my headahe to increase.

Burring my head in my hands I pulled my hair out of its roots due to the fear as well as the pain behind my head.

And as usual I began to sweat.

I could hear my heart beat rise in fear. Is HE stalking me..........

All my thoughts were stopped when I heard a knock.

The phone dropped down without my consciousness as I jumped over for the sudden knock.

"Anna,"Amy called out.

Getting off the floor I immediately rubbed my face with the back of my palm.

Taking a deep breath I walked towards the door and opened the door with a wide smile.

"Yeah,"I asked as I fake a yawn.

"Today is the last day that we are here.Dad's vacation is over.we are getting ready to go to the town so wash up quickkly and get dressed."

"Uhhhh,"I placed my palm at the back of my head when I felt a strike of pain.Squeezing my eyes trying not to let my eyes to be filled up I smiled and faced Amy who instantly held me and asked me many times whether I was feeling okay.

"I feel a little tired may I saty back,"I asked by holding her hand.

"I'm fine. Just want some rest,"

"Alright, Then I will be st....,"

"You go,"I ordered before she could complete her sentence."I told you right that I am fine.And I can stay alone I'm not a kid.,"crossing my hands over my chest I continued"you go. "I ordered.

"Please,"I begged with my puppy eyes which she always fall into before she could speak.

I really was annoyed at myself for ruining other's happiness and especially Amy's.

Biding her good bye I walked into the washroom to freshen up...

Trying my best to forget about the text but I couldn't as it was intimidating .

After changing into a sweater and pants I strolled out of the room to the kitchen.

Wandering around the silent house which is huge where there is no one,my stupid mind began to make ip the most possible situation too take place.

The main question which ran in my head was what if HE is here..

Entering the kitchen ignoring some sound of kuffles I heated the kettle.

How come he got my number

He is watching over me

But how

How does he know all

Is he here in the house or out

All my thoughts was interrupted when felt a burning a sensation on my palm.

I hissed in pain as it hurts so badly

And stupid me realised that my palm was on the jug till it burnt which made my skin red.

Immediately I switched off the switch from my left hand and grabbed the jug from the right...

I screamed as I felt the stinging pain,I dropped the jug on the floor and some droplets of the hot water splashed on my feet which made me to jump back....

My eyes widened in horror when I felt that I hit on to a hard chest not a wall.....

He held me by my arms and turned me around.

I didn't know why but his touch made me feel all better..

His presence made me feel safe where the thought of me being stalked did not disturb me.

"You alright,"he asked softly as he tried to get my palm.

Instantly I hid my palm. Behind my back and faced him.

Yes obviously I looked up at him as he is tall.

"Yess,"I answered with a wide smile while I kept a step back.

Stepping forward he tried to pull my hand but I jumped back and smiled at him nervously.

I didn't know why I am hiding it from him but i just didn't want to show him.

Alright

I was a little embarrassed for my carelessness and I didn't want him to hint it.

"But you don't look alright Anna,"he told as he came forward which made me to step back immediately and my back hit on the refrigerator.

"I told I'm alright okay....,"I yelled at him. It didn't change any of his expression on his face.

Moving more closer he held my right hand which I was keeping behind my back.

"Jackkkiee,"I screeched but stopped as I saw his stare.

Oh my God he looks creepy.

I tried to wiggle away as he caged me on the refrigerator.

"Stop,"

I paused as his cold voice hit my ears.

Is he serious.

I haven't seen this part of him before.

OK once I did but he looks so scary.

"Its swollen,"he said when he looked at my palm.

"Yeah...I know its swollen..I've learnt the word swollen and you have no need of.....,"I looked up at him and paused as I didn't want to continue because his glare told me to shut my stupid mouth.

"Why are you hiding it away from me..,"he stepped more closer where we didn't have any distance within us.

To be honest this closeness made me feel nervous and he would smash on me if he keep another step forward.

"Are you trying to avoid me,"he asked as he wound his left hand around my waist and pulled me to his chest where his other hand was still around my right wrist.

"No,"I whispered as I looked down.

"Look at me,"he ordered which made me to look up at him immediately.

What the hell is wrong with you Anna...

Why are you listening to him....

Who is he to order you.....

Alright you just did it now look away

Look away

My inner conscious spoke but before I could respond,

His lips carved into a slight smile as he brought his head downwards and placed his lips on my forehead.

"Do you know how you make me feel,"he whispered as his lips brushed over my skin.

And my eyes closed as he kissed my forehead gently.

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40

"Does it sting,"he asked as he rubbed the oinment on my hand which made me hiss in pain.

"No,"I whispered softly which made him to look up at me.

He smiled as he brought his face closer to mine.Pulling my hair behind my ear he came even closer where we were in aome inches away.

All went still.

I couldn't see anything around us except him.

I felt like the time has been stopped.

Am I in a fairytale?

He moved even closer where his lips were just few inches away from mine.

I couldn't move.

I didn't know why but my body stayed still.

I closed my eyes as he moved even closer when he was about kiss but abruptly we barged away at the bang of the door.

Feeling awkward I clutched my hand trying not to hurt my wound and Jackie turned around and looked straight at the dooor.

"Why are you here?,"he questioned by looking at the doorway which made me curious to know who it was.

I lifted my head up to see who it was and it was non other than David.

Walking in he grabbed his phone from the shelf.

"I left my phone,"he uttered by looking at me curiously as I lowered my gaze.

I could feel my cheeks heat up when thinking of what happened earlier.

"You came all the way back to get your phone back,"Jackie asked frustrated.

"Obviously,because I could receive important calls as I strived hard to get my position I don't wanna loose it unlike you who is a young manager that got through his father,"

Without any thought I immediately looked at Jackie, his expression changed.

His face showed that he was angry.He just stared at David who was grinning at him.

And me here I don't even know why both are gaving some grudge against each other.

Standing up from his seat he glared at David and turned around to walk away but stopped when David continued.

"I'm sorry,not your father your uncle,"He uttered.

I stood up and held Jackie's hand which was fisted like a ball where his nerves were popped out.

"It's okay,"I whispered but he just walked away.

"Anna,"David called me and I stopped there taking a deep breath.

Without responding I ran behind Jackie to see if he was okay.I rushed upstairs to see Jackie, he was in the balcony so I walked further. standing by his side I placed my palm over his. Looking up at him I noticed that his expressions are not changed. I could see a clear sense of anger in his eyes where his eyes were glued to the outside view.

"Jackie,"I called softly.

But got no response,therfore I just remained quite,stood next to him and looked at the view infront of us.

41

Third person P.O.V

As two days passed after all rerurned from the trip it was the time to depart.

Bray has to fly as he has start over his job which would take him another 5 years to return home.

To send Bray all the members of the family went to the airport.where as Amy and Anna stayed back at home because grandma was sick.

"I'll stay,"Amy said when mom decided to stay back but she didn't want mom to stay back because she has to send off her son .

"But can you stay alone because we be moght be late to arrive, as grandma is sick too,"

"I'll...,"

"I'll be with her,:"Anna interrupted as she smiled and walked towards Bray.

"I'm gonna miss you,"she whispered as she hugged him.

"We'll be in contact alright,"Bray said as he tapped her.

"Hmmm...hmm.I just want to...,"

"What is it,"she asked as she released him from the hug.

"Urgh...I just wanna know if you are into him,"he asked by passing her wink which made her to look around the empty hall as everyone has gone to get ready.

"What,"she asked curiously.

"Jac..,"

"Let's go,"Jackie called out as he carried a bag which belongs to Bray.

"Yeah..,"Bray replied as he hit Anna with his shoulder and walked as others followed them.

Anna's P.O.V

Waiping my hair with the towel I stepped out of the washroom.Walking further I saw Amy standing near my bed.

"Hey,"

Sje just walked towards me without a word it was then I noticed that she was having my pills with her.

My eyes widened in horror and I didn't know why but my heart raced fast due to fear.

"What's this?"she asked by showing me the pills.

"Why do you consume birth control pills,"She asked before I could reply.

I looked up at her and I could see a clear sense of anger on her face.My eyes began to pool up as I looked at her.

"I take those,because I have a problem with periods ."I answered.

Curling her eyebrows she stepped forward.

"Why didn't you tell me?,"she asked coldly but remained quiet because I didn't know the reason to tell.

"I..I....,"I stammered to speak which made her to rise in anger.

And the next question she asked made me panic.

It wasn't something which is even suitable to this topic. Why did she...

"Are you a virgin,"She raised her voice as I didn't give her the answer.

Why did she ask me this question...

I consumed the pills because the doctor recommended me to consume birth control pills but I don't why, only my uncle knows it but he didn't tell me why.

"Anna answer me,"She yelled as she threw the pill sheet away which struck to the wall.

Her voice made me shiver and I looked down as I moved my head to a no.

You lied to me,"she uttered softly and fell on her knees where her tears ran down her cheeks.

How can I tell her.

How can I tell her that I used it to prevent pregnancy so I can't stop it now

I am not suppose to tell anyone

He would kill her

I sat infront of her and wiped my face with my palms as the tears kept on flwing down.

"Amy trust me,"I whispered as I placed my palm over hers but she pushed away my palm and looked at me in my eyes.

"I hate you...,"she uttered angrily"How could you do this to me ,"she continued.

"No..no You are taking it in a wrong way its not the way you think..please understand me....listen to me...let me explain....,"

"Just leave,"she said vigorously and got up leaving me there alone with my own thoughts.

She misunderstood.

I never thought she would think as that.

How can she just come to a conclusion.

Why?

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42

Third person P.O.V

Grabbing his phone furiously he dialed her number but got no reaponse.

"Where the hell are you?," he gritted his teeth as he threw the phone to the next seat.

Driving his car to whatever the places that came into his mind to find her.

Bur he couldn't

Hitting the stearing wheel in anger as he grasped it tight where his nerves popped out he looked at the traffic light which brights up the green signal.

Driving down the lane towards his house he halt the car abruptly when something came into his mind.

He turned his car into u turn and drove fast to get there when he received a call.

Grabbing the phone by keeping g his eyes fixed to the road he answered the call.

"Did you find her?,"Jon asked worried.

"No...But I'm gonna..,"he answered and hung up.

Stopping infront of the bridge he urged out out of his car and climbed up the stairs. To find her leaning over the bridge and looking at the view of the city.

A smile appeared on his face out of nowhere when he saw her.

"Anna,"he called out in distance which made her to turn around and look at him.

Anna's P.O.V

Looking at him standing in distance made me feel something.

It was like I was completely drowned and he took me out of the deep pit.

"What hell are you thinking? Why the hell on earth are you making me worried? Why do you give me the thoughts of loosing you? Why the hell on earth do you give me the fear of loosing you? Why do you make me care about you,"he yelled as he stood infront of me looking deep into me.

Staring at the groud I didn't want to look up at him. My eyes began to tear up again when tears fell down on my already tear stained cheeks.

"Jackie," I called softly as I looked up at him.

"I don't know..I don't feel like doing anything.I don't wanna eat nor sleep. I feel lost.,"bitting my lower lips to catch my hic ups I continued "I feel like my heart is broken."

In a blink of an eye he pulled me into a hug and tightened his hug on me which made me to dig onto him as I cried all my heart out on him.

"You okay,"he asked as he was starring at the night sky where as I was just looking down.

Nodding my head I looked at him as he laid down on the ground.Looking at the stars he continued

"You remeber,we were laying down as this starring at the night sky and shared some truths,lets do that again,"

He continued as I kept quiet and listened to him.

"What David told on that day was true.May be I'm taking advantage of being in this position as it is a family business. See, I'm still in a long vacation. But I do attend meetings and I've done soo much but no one can see those,"Taking a deep breath he continued

"I'm gonna try even harder and would be in a top position by my own efforts without any help of others,"he looked at me but I didn't remove my eyes from the ground.

"Now it's your turn,"he stated and the environment was left in silence.

After few minutes of silence I layed down next to him and starred at the sky.

"I know what happened,"he said.

"Won't you ask me what happened? ,"I asked softly,our eyes still glued at the sky.

"I trust you,"he answered immediately "It's a misunderstanding.

Amy will be okay with you after few days,"

"But it has been freaking three weeks."

"Give her time,"he requested.

I wish I had Jackie by my side when I'm in misey but he was kinda busy from the time we came back from the trip where he doesn't be at home most of the time.

"I am going to leave,"

"Where?"he asked as he turned to look at me but I didn't remove my sight away from the starry sky.

"Dorm.I think I should be away for a while which would make me feel better,"

The environment was again left in silence as we were starring at the shining stars.

After a long time of silence Jackie broke the silence.

"As you wish.But remember you have me,"he uttered and we spent the whole time there being quiet which made me to doze.

43

Jackie's P.O.V

I carried her in bridal style after she dozed off. Walking towards my car I opened the front passenger seat door and placed her slowly on the seat. Closing the door I walked to my seat and glanced at her sleeping face. Moving forward by getting up a little from my seat I pulled the seat belt over her body and locked it. Looking at her closely there was only few inches away from our skin to contact and I'm gonna break this inches one day, moving even closer I kissed her forehead softly and got back to my seat.

Pulled up the break when I'm home I got off the car and walked towards the other side.

The lights were switched off as mom is not their at home.Mom is not at home as she went with dad and she would be back after a week. Grandpa and grandma would be asleep by now.

I really miss Bray at this moment because if he was here right now he will be waiting outside to watch over.

Carrying Anna I walked towards the door way. Before I knock the door the door parted open when Jon came into my view.

"Everything alright,"he asked as he steppwd back for me to get in.

Nodding my head with a hum I walked further as I climbed upstairs to Anna's room.

Kicking the door open I stepped in.Thank goidness the lights are switched on.

"You're damn heavy girl," I uttered looking at her face.

Her cheecks were stained with tears and I could see her eyes puffed. Maybe she didn't sleep for the last few days.

Walking in I placed her slowly on the bed. Pulling the duvet over her body I observed her every single feature. Placing my lips on her forehead I kissed her softly that she didn't even feel it I gues becuase she was in deep slumber.

Standing straight I stepped behind to walk away but paused when I felt her. She held my hand which made me to turn around and look at her in a flash.

A slight smile appeared on her face I looked at her and her eyes were barely open.

"Don't leave me," she whispered when she held my palm tight as I stepped forward towards her.

"I won't, "I answered softly as I sat on the bed and placed her head on my lap.

Jon's P.O.V

"She is here," I inquired leaning against the dooor frame,looking at my wife seated on the bed. She has been upset from that day.

Glancing at me she smiled as she gestured me to sit next to her.

Walking in I pulled her into a hug.

"She is fine," I informed as she let her tears out on my shoulders.

"I'm sorry, "she apologised softly.

"Thats okay... speak to her dear," I said as I held tight in a hug.

"Hmn,"she burried herself on my chest "I just couldn't digest the thing that she lied to me. For this long I didn't know the truth of how my parents died. Why should she hide it from me. Even the pills ,she lied. "

"How do you know," I asked curiously.

"The cop who was a friend of my uncle contacted me because he didn't have Anna's number as she changed it. He asked me something which I had no idea of , he was asking for HIS number, when HE called , what HE told and more. I didn't know who was that HE. So I asked him about it, he told me that my parents didn't die of an accident it was a murder.," she cried even more by crushing my t-shirt when she continued " and Anna was raped."

My eyes widened in astonishment where tears began to flood my eyes.

I couldn't believe what I heard.

"I didn't know anything. She hid it from me and I don't know why. I couldn't protect her," she cried as she hugged me tight.

"Shhh," I tried to calm her down.

Cupping her cheeks I looked into her eyes " she would have a reason for it," I said as I wiped her tears from the cheeks with my thumb.

After she dozed off I pulled the duvet over her and walked upstairs. Jackie's room was closed therefore I walked in the opposite direction. Walking into the open room I saw Jackie seated on the bed where his head was rested on the bedboard and Anna was resting on his lap. A smile appeared on my face thinking of them.

Jackie was someone who doesn't move on with anyone except us. He was someone who was difficult to go on.I just couldn't believe that he changed soo much. He changed since he saw her. He often smiled and laughed when he came back this time because the earleir times when he comes back for vacation it will be like only him and his room. He always gets drowned with thoughts of his parents that he doesn't chill up. But now he came over his thoughts without his realisation.

I remembered when he told me that he wanted to marry Anna because she was his light.

Walking into the room I switched off the light and closed the door slowly without making any sound. Walking dowstairs I went to sleep praying god that everything is going to be fine.

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44

Anna's P.O.V

Opening my eyes I was faced by the white ceiling. Staring at it for quite a long time I tried to remember what happened last night.

My lips carved into a smile without my realisation when the picture of Jackie came into my mind.

We were laying there for hours and I have no idea of how I came here, home on my bed.

Sitting up I groaned as I pulled back my messy hair and tied it up to messy bun. Yawning wide open I got off the bed and rushed towards the washroom.

Today is gonna be my last day here as I am going to move back. However I should move back because I've been here for many days hence maybe today is the right day.

Exiting the washroom by wiping my hair I sat infront of the mirrior. The image infront of me was just a girl with an emotionless face.Staring at myself in the mirror like ive2never seen me before. I don't know why these are happening to me but I won't complain. Maybe I was born to be lonely.

I was k8nda happy in one way that HE doesn't know that I have a sister. The thought of him was creepy enough which made me to go deep in thought of HIM finding me.

Abruptly out of nowhere the thoought the thought of last night came into my mind. Remembering him telling me that he is there for me made the image in front of me smile.

"He is really something, "

Taking a deep breath I got up and walked towards my wardrobe and grabbed all my dresses at once where I was hugging the bunch of dresses.

Throwing all my dresses on the bed I pulled the huge bag and open zipped it. Pushing all my dresses in the bag without folding it and zipped the bag as I went to collect my other stuffs and pushed everything in that bag.

Looking at the room one last time I recalled all the memories here,especially with him. Then I Strolled dowstairs to Grandma's room.

She was seated on her bed knitting something.

"Come in dear," she said kindly when she looked at me standing in the doorway.

"Grandma," I bent down and placed my palm over hers which made her to halt. Looking up at her I continued" I'm going." I said hesitantly.

"Where darling,"she asked by placing her right palm over my head.

"Just...back to where I was before,"

"Why?," she asked by caressing my cheek.

Taking a deep breath I smile by looking at her.

"Just for few days," I lied .

"Be back quickly okay,"she said and kissed me on my cheek.

"Hmm," I nodded and stood up and kissed her.

"Where's grandpa,"

"He went out darling, "

"Ohh, see you then,"I said with a wide smile plastered on my face.

Walking in the empty hall where Jackie has gone out for work as well as Jon. I walked towards the sitting room and saw Amy walking towards my direction.

She looked at me disappointed clearly written on her face, before I could speak a word she rushed to her room and locked the door.

"Amy....,"I called out by standing in front of the door"I know you can hear me.... I'm going back." I told and the surrounding was left in utter silence for a while.

My eyes began to flood with tears but I tried my best to hold back my tears. I'm happy that mom was not here because I don't know what reason to tell her.

"I'm sorry," I apologised but got no response so I walked upstairs.

Closing the door behind me I wiped the tears which were flowing down without my permission.

"Anna," I heard a voice call behind me.

Turning around I looked at him standing next to his car.walking towards him I looked up at him "I'm leaving," I informed with a slight smile on my face.

"Leaving?"

"Yeah..... I just wanna stay out of her sight for few days,"

"Why don't you speak?,"

I moved my head in a no by looking at the ground.

"Alright....so what about a send off party,"he asked as he inserted his palms in his pockets.

I stared at him when he gave me smirk.

"Alright..,"I told with a smile and this time I don't know why but the smile was real" tomorrow okay,"

"Okay," he winked and took the bag from me and threw it to the car backseat.

"Let me send you off,"he stated.

.......................

"You okay," Beca asked as I enterend the room.

"Yes 1i am,"I replied silently.

Urggggg why do I feel upset again.

I was not feeling this when he us around me.

"So what made you to come back?,"she asked as she took my bag and arranged my cuoboard.

Opening my bag her eyes widened in the way that her eyes almost came out of her sockets "seriously Anna?,"she asked by crossing her arms over her chest.

"What?," I asked curling my eyebrows at her.

"You didn't even fold your dresses, "she complained by pulling my dress out and placing it in the cupboard.

"So , answer me,"

"Hmm, just felt like I've been there for a long time," I shrugged my shoulders with a sigh.

45

"What? You...," before I could speak he interrupted.

"Hey....I'm waiting outside,"

"What?," I almost screamed which made Beca to look at me curiously.

Ignoring her stare I rushed to the window and saw him standing next to his car. Looking at me, he waved his phone and spoke " lets go out for a date,"

"What?," again I screamed astonished." I....," again before I complete my sentence he cut me off.

"Don't tell anything just come down stairs. If you don't I'm gonna wait all day here shouting your name,come in five minutes,"

"Wasn't it suppose to be my send off party," I asked by smiling slyly.

"Take it anyway you want it. Okay... So come now.. be quick,"

"But ....," before I could say anything he hung up.

"Jackieeeeee," I screeched and walked towards my cupboard to dressup all this while Beca was staring at me and I just ignored her.

"Is this how you ask for a date, seriously, you jerk," I cursed him under my breath by getting ready.

He will never get a girlfriend for sure.

I wore a black and white stripe skirt with a pink long sleeve hoodie.

Rushing out of the door I bid goodbye to Beca and ran downstairs.

"Annnnnnnnaaaaa," Jackie shouted as I got down the last step.

Running towards him I placed my palm over his mouth by standing on my tiptoe.

"I came,"I said softly where he gave me a wink as a reply.

Taking my hand away I looked around to see if someone peeped out to see.

"1 minute late,"he complained by

inserting his palms into his blue jean's pockets.

" so...," I asked by crossing my hands over my chest.

Raising an eyebrow he stared at me which made me feel awkward and my hands fell down, looking at him gazing me upwards and down for a many times ,he grinned.

"What is it?," I snapped feeling awkward.

"Is this how you dress up for a date,"he asked by pointing at me.

I gasped as my mouth was open from the comment he just spat.

"Ohhhhhh..... baby,"he placed his palm over his chest dramatically "I feel sorry for your boyfriend."

"Jackieee," I growled as I stamped away to get in.

Feeling awkward of his comment I kept silent in the ride. I looked down at my sneekers and frowned thinking of a dress that woould be specific for a date.

"Do you think that you gotta wear heels," he chuckled by looking at the road but I was staring at him.

" If you don't wanna have a date with someone who doesn't know to dress up then you can drop me off...urgh the way you called me to a date," I huffed as I moved my gaze to the outside.

Giving me no answer he just drove.

"Where are we going?," I asked by looking straight not daring to look at the jerk.

"You will know it baby," he answered by giving more stress to the word baby but I just pretended like never heard it and looked through the window.

I smile widely when my eyes caught a shop.

"Ice creaeaam," looking at Jackie "stop stop please ice cream," I begged.

"Nope," he moved his head in a no by popping the letter P.

Groaning I stared at him because he was still driving without stopping.

"Ice cream or me,"he asked his eyes glued to the road.

"Ice cream or me," he asked aloud.

"Ice cream," I snapped and the car came to halt abruptly which made to move forward for the force.

Turning slowly towards me he looked at me " seriously, "he asked by raising his eyeborws.

"Yup," I nodded by popping the P.

Rubbing the back of his neck he opened the door and got down.

"Come," he told frustrated by locking the door.

Whats wrong with him.

Why is he ......

Urggggg leave it

Grunting I was about to open the door but someone else opened it for me. Looking up I glanced at him who was staring at the road by holding the door open, his sharp jaws clearly to be seen ,his hair in a mess as usual. Smiling at his cute face I got off the car and he shut door with a loud bang.

What's into him.

Before I could keep a step forward I saw him walking fast.

He was just right here next to me.

Is he doing some magic or what.

Really how can someone go fast in a flash as the Flash.

"Are you gonna stand there?,"he asked a loud .

Thank goodness there was no one in the road except for the moving vehicles if people were around all eyes would be on me.

"Coming," I almsot answered to myself and I know he didn't care of the answer as he continued to walk further. Swiftly I rushed to follow him.

Enetering the ice cream parlour a wide smile appeared on my face. It's been like ages to have an ice cream.

The walls were painted with different colours . The large windows were covered with pretty curtains which gave the atmosphere a rich look.

Is this an ice cream parlour or a restaurant.

As long as I get ice cream.

Shaking my head I put all my stupid thoughts away as I looked straight to find him staring at me by standing next to a table. It was a black circular table where the center of it had a white vase with a red rose.

Looking at him dragging a chair for me he gestured me to sit and I did. He sat opposite to me as I looked around.

"Ice creams make you wild," he said by resting his arms on the table as he he leaned forward by staring at me.

"Hmm," I hummed as I looked through the huge windows next to us. There was a small pond with some fishes swimming in it. The water was falling from up like a waterfall and that was awesome.

"Do you have any idea of what makes me wild?"he asked which caught up my attention.

Looking at him I frowned.

"Chocolate," I made a wild Guess and hope it's right.

He nodded his head in a no.

"Try again," he moved back ,resting his shoulders on the chair"let me give you a clue. Sweeter than chocolate," he stated.

What would it be.

He doesn't like ice cream as Jackie doesn't like cold stuffs where as I love them. He always prefer hot coffee rather than chosing ice coffee.

"Hot chocolate ," I blurted by looking at him with a wide smile like I told the right answer.

"Ummmm," rubbing the back of his neck he chuckled " hot chocolate is sweeter than chocolate,"he uttered softly as he laughed silently but I heard it.

And he was damn right.

Am I that dumb?

He told me something sweeter

Huh Anna

"Okay, another clue,"he leaned forward"hotter than hot chocolate."

Huh?

I didn't know it.

I don't know whats all his favourites but he knows mine.

That's kinda strange but now I gotta find.

Using my brain I tried to come up with something that he loves.

"Alright, you would have a headache by digging into that old brain of yours," he chuckled by poiting at my head.

"Let me tell," he suggested as he stated back again.

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46

Now me moving forward in interest to listen to him I gotta keep this in my mind.

What Jackie loves

What makes him go wild

Okay Anna you are gonna store this answer in your permanent memory.

"What,?" I asked looking at him impatiently as I leaned further on the table.

In a swift matter of time Jackie leaned forward too. Now both of our heads were on the table in less distance as the table was kinda small.

Moving the vase in the center aside he looked straight at me.

"You" he said ina cool tone and went back to his seat leaving me shocked.

What did he just say.

Oh my goodness

My stomach is begining to react as my cheeks heat up.

"Your ice cream is coming," he informed which made me to move back .

The ice cream bowl was placed in front of me but I just kept staring at him.

"I know that I'm handsome. You can stare at me till the ice cream melts,"

"Huh," I scowled at him "what you think?," I frowned and began to eat the ice cream where as he was just watching me eat because he is not in a mood to have ice cream.

Seriously does anyone need mood when it comes to ice cream.

Ignoring his hot gaze at me I just continued to fill my mouth in heaven.

"You want some ," I asked by holding a spoonful of ice cream infront.

"Nah," he moved his head in a negative way and I just put that spoonful in my mouth.

'"you are being so sweet tongued like as if I'm your girlfriend," I told and for my surprise he gave me a grin.

"What do you think, I would call an ordinary girl for a date,"

"Date?,"

"Yeah,"

"Stop joking around , and I know that you just told it for fun," I stood up"I'm done," I said as I clapped my hands together.

"Hmm,"he hummed as he stood up and followed to the exit.

"she really thinks that I'm joking around,"Jackie grunted as he saw his sweet little girlfriend walking to the car.

"Don't I look like I'm being serious," he questioned himself by holding his jaw .

...................

"Jackie," I squeeled as he stopped the car.

"Hmm,"he hummed as he began to drive.

"Shall we go to the amusement park,"

"Seriously,"he asked as he snapped a look at me then at the road.

"Please," I pouted with puppy eyes.

"As you wish,"he said bluntly which made me to giggle.

I was giggling on the way like a little child. I just love to go to the amusement park and it's been ages. I can't even remember when I've been there. I visited it only once and that probably might be when I was 7.

When car came into halt my eyes was glued to the front glass.

I could see all the rides and those stores. Getting off the car I turned towards my right to find him looking at me.

"Go on," he walked towards me and held my hand. Dragging me with him we enetered the a whole new world.

"There there," I pointed to a shop and squeeled like a little kid who was given a candy.

"Right," Jackie grinned as he pulled me towards the shop of accessories.

Walking in I found many head bands designed. There was many like the cat ears, mickey mouse, rabbit ears, angel ring and more. Moving aside I found a devil horns . The horns were red and the band was black.

Pulling one away from it's shelf I looked at Jackie who was looking back at me. With a mischievous smile I tried to reach his head as I tried to place the band on his head. Swiftly he looked up which made me difficult to reach.

Leaning more on him I somehow tried to put the band and he hesitated and at last I won.

"Awwwww",I awed as I look at his frowning face. "You soo cute,"I commented as pinched his cheeks.

Before I walk away he pulled me to him where I was pushed onto his rock chest. With a wide smile he put another band on my head which is same like his .

Smiling at him I dragged him out to explore.

"Let go there,"he dragged me towards the merry ho around.

Stepping on the disc I sat on a horse and Jackie sat on a cow which was beside the horse.

After the play in the merry go round I went to the fly swing.

After that my eyes caught the best part of the amusepark.

Looking at him I smiled widely" roller coaster,"I cheered.

"What,"he asked in a high tone"no no no,"

"Looks like you are scared," I teased.

"Me ........ No...why should I.....,"

"Then why didn't you come with me to the flying swing,"

"Ummmm because,"he rubbed the back of his nech as he looked at the roller coaster"okay," he sighed.

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Jackie looked around as he prayed God to keep him safe. Looking at the girl seated next to him where she was utterly enjoying everything of his state. As the seat belts were pulled down he closed his eyes tight. It began to move slowly and abruptly it went fast which made him to shout.

"Aaaahhhhhh,,"Jackie shouted with fear.

"Heeeeeeee," Amna shouted with joy.

The rides finally came to an end which felt like ages for Jackie.

"Jackie," she called.

Opening his eyes slowly he sighed in relief when the seat belts was raised up.

Holding his stomach he felt nauseus and he was happy that it came to an end.

"I wannna go again," she pouted which made him to wide his eyes in horror.

"You look sick, wait there I'll be back," she stated as she sat still for the next ride.

"Sick....do I....I'm doing good,"he lied by stretching his hands and legs to show that he was fine and strong.

"Then are you coming?,"she asked cheerfully and he nodded.

"Great,"she giggled by hugging him.

"God help me from her,"he prayed silently.

47

"You okay," I asked him because he looked kinda pale.

"Yeah," he grunted by resting his shoulder on the chair.

"Next,"he asked.

Looking around the park I wanted try all the rides. I'm so excited and I didn't know what to go for.

"Your turn" I shrugged my shoulders at him.

"That," he pointed behind me.

Turning around I was amazed at what it was and it is a

Ferris wheels

Woah it's awesome

I've been in the ones which were small but this was huge ,way too huge.

"Cool," I mumbled as I placed the milkshake cup on the table.

We got into the container and waited till it move.Slowly the wheel moved and we were going up.Looking through the side window I can see the whole city. The colourful lights look like fire flies in the dark sky as it was night.

"You know,"Jackie spoke as I turned to face him"kissing in the height will keep people together forever,"

"Really," I asked sarcastically"I think you read or watch too much of dramas," I said in a dramatic way.

Does he really believe in those.

It's childish...

"Maybe,"he shrugged his shoulder. He looked really cute with that hair band now.

Looking away I continued to look at the view and it was awesome I could feel that we were going to the height.

"Anna," Jackie called which made me to look at him instantly.

Before a blink of an eye his lips crashed on mine and I know that we were in the top.

I didn't know what to do

It was all of a sudden

I just stayed shock and in some seconds he pulled away and looked out without looking me .

"You...you," I pointed at him but he just remained innocently staring out the lights of the city.

"Jackieee," I screeched which made him to look at me.

"Yeah," he asked like nothing happened now.

My cheeks began to heat up looking at him chuckle. Moving my gaze away from him I blushed.

Why should my body react at the wrong time.

The awkward silence was maintained till we reach the parking lot.Walking towards the car Jackie opened the door for me as I got in to sit and he got in to his seat. Starting the car he spoke.

"Dinner,"he asked as he took a reverse and drove.

Nodding my head I looked through the window.The car came to an halt after a long drive of silence. Its half past 10 by now. Getting out before Jackie could open door I looked at him who was meddling with his phone.

"Come,"he said as he walked forward and I followed him.

I followed by looking around without paying attention to my steps. Looking up as I hit onto someone I was met with the pair of eyes looking down at me.His arms wound around my waist as he caught me while I tumbled back.

Pulling me closer to his chest he looked deep into me as I was looking at him. He moved by staring into my orbs, I bit my lower in nervousness and looked up at him where our eyes were fixed.

Moving closer he brushed his lips over mine and this time I responded to it. It felt like as if I was waiting for this for ages and I finally satisfied my thirst. I was happy that we were in a private room as Jackie has booked a separate dine.

"Jackie," I whispered when our lips went apart and we rested our forehead against eachother.

"I'm serious in this,"he looked deep into me "I lov...," My phone buzzed which made us to barge apart.

Pulling out my phone from the pocket awkwardly I looked at him slowly, he was turning around rubbing the back of his neck as he was staring at the floor.

Damn...

I cursed myself for spoiling the moment.

Switching on my phone my eyes widened in horror as I read the notification.

'You belong to me'

I just remained staring at the phone not daring to look around ,afraid of seeing HIM. My hands began to shiver in fear.

"You alright,"Jackie asked with concern.

Inserting the phone back into the pocket I rubbed my hands against each other to relieve stress. Taking a deep breath I plastered a smile on my face as I turned around.

I really didn't want to spoil this moment by my mood because he has made much effort for it. 

"Yes," I nodded as I walked towards the table.

Rubbing my stomach I pouted"I'm hungry."

"Let's dig in," he cheered as he dragged the chair for me to sit and he sat opposite to me.

48

Opening my eyelids I yawned, I felt so tired , squeezing my eyelids tight I opened my eyes only to find two gorgeous orbs staring at me.

"What?," I frowned.

He leaned forward , grabbed a tissue and held it Infront of me.

"You are drooling,"he grins.

Quickly in a mille second I grabbed the tissue and wiped the sides of my mouth.

This is soo embrassing.

Turning towards the window i made sure that I wiped it properly. I could feel my cheeks creep up red as I was ashamed.

Why did I sleep like a a log.

But to be honest it feel like I've slept after a long time as all my worries was take away from my shoulders.

Noticing the time it was soo late,looking at the front glass I realised that we are Infront of the apartment.

Curling my eyebrows I turned towards him finding him staring at me.

"We've been here for a long time,"he shrugged his shoulders as he rested back on his seat.

"Why do you sleep like a a log,"he chuckled which made me to frown.

Okay this was soo embarrassing.

I have no idea of how to deal with now. It can be anyone else but not Jackie. He is gonna tease with this till death u guess or even bring flowers to ny grave and reminds of how i slept in his car.

"I.....i..."furrowing my brows I looked at him " why do you have to see a a log, I scoffed.

Moving forward he looked at me as h8is lips carved into a smirk.

"Do not sleep infront of any other men ,"he uttered and I couldn't guess what tone he was upto.

Raising my eyebrows at him I grabbed my phone from the deck and unlocked door.

"Tomorrow wi.......,"

"I have plans tomorrow," I cut him off.

The only thing going in my mind now is about the text and I have to talk to other officer who is the friend of my uncle and dad.

"See you, drive safe," I said and got off the car and strolled towards the apartment. Standing infront of the door I looked out noticed that he hasn't left.I kept knocking at the door and after the tenth knock Beca opened the door l, her ears plugged.

No doubt that she is having a time with her boyfriend Bray. Keeping a step and again back I waved at him and got in.

..............................

Its almost a week now that I've been trying to access HIS location with the help of my father's friend. I feel kinda guilty for lying to Jackie as I refused his calls and didn't meet up with him.

Pushing the thoughts behind my mind I laid on my bed and sighed as I closed my eyes.

"Goodnight,"

"Good night,"Beca replied where her eyes were glued at the phone screen.

And yeah I'm not even curious to know with whom she has been texting every night because come on its obvious its non other than Bray.

Before I could drift to sleep I heard the door shut which made me to open my eyelids immediately.

Okay....

She went out

I was not even eavesdropping to be honest.

Sitting on the bed I switched off the light and went to sleep.

My sleep was disturbed.

I heard something fall.

What is it

Has Beca returned...Oh God why do I even feel afraid.

Come on Anna its nothing

What if its a ghost...like....

I'm crazy okay I'm crazy I agree

No no what if

Thinking of Beca left me alone and the lights are switched off gave me goosebumps.

Just continue to sleep Anna don't open your eyes to know what it is if you are afraid. God knows what it is...

Its better you check out rather than having an headache due to curiousity.

Debating with myself for almost a long time I decided to check out

Instantly after the thought I opened my eyes and gasped with astonishment.

49

Seated Leaning against the headboard, placing my Palm over my chest I inhaled and exhaled to catch some air.

"Good morning my girl,"he utters casually, he was seated on the floor where his hands are rested on the bed and his chin on his arm.

"Morning?,"I repeated in confusion. Switching on the lamb which is placed right next to my bed I looked at the clock. It was 3:00a.m .

"Morning,!"I scoffed as I glared at him.

"What are you....,"

"Doing here,," he completed my sentence as he got up from the ground and sat on the bed infront of me.

Looking at me he continued" okay...let us be honest here. I have no odea of why you hang up on me, ignore my calls and don't respond for my messages. You know what its making me mad. I get fired up when I hear the voice say please try again later... I just hate it when you avoid me and I've already told you that,"moving forward he continues"I'm done with it Anna, you either give me an explanation of why the hell are avoiding me," he stated the word avoiding in a harsh tone as he moved further towards me where our faces were just inches away and me on the other hand, as usual I didn't know how the hell in earth to react.

Why is he being so mad at me

I could see a sense of anger in his eyes which frightens me to be honest.

Seriously those eyes can make you have a whole different idea of him.

Moving forward he whispers"what are you up to,?"he asked by looking deep into my eyes for an answer

I was just staring at him not knowing what to do. I couldn't move. All I could do was just listen to him.

There was a feeling in me telling me not to hurt him because i just.....never mind its not gonna work out.

Pushing my thoughts away I got up abruptly which made him stumble back. Standing up I walked forward to get away from him. From the feelings he is giving me. I just don't want to take him into my life.

Yes, I'm scared

I'm scared of HIM taking away Jackie from me as HE took my parents away. I am trying best to not expose about Amy to HIM now it has to be Jackie tooo.

"Stop f**king avoiding me,"he growled as he held my arm stern. Turing me around he pins to the wall holding my hands above my head.

"Don't test my patience,"he says furiously but the very next second he loosens his grip and looks at me.

I was just standing there , stationeried , it was so sudden I was blank.

Looking me he cups my cheeks as he moved forward.

"I don't f*ck care of you had s*x with someone else. I know it was not your fault. I don't f*ck care of you consuming birth control pills. I just don't care of the dark clouds above you. All I need is to be a part of your life. To protect you from everything even from your past. I don't f*ck care that you cannot have s*x with me. All I need is you,"he moves closer"Just be next to you, listen to your stupid stories, see you yelling at me and to see you smile because of me."

My heart began to rise as a hot blush rised over my neck. I was just looking into his eyes and all I could see was

Love.

"Lets do things together, I wanna hold your hands forever , lets be old together,"his lips carved into a smile on his own comment"I just wanna marry you and be with you for the rest of my life. I wanna have a family with you. I don't care that you can't give birth, let's just adapt a child be their best parents and be the best couple,"his smile widens as he continued"you are unbelievable,"he whispered as he held my chin a little upwards and placed his lips over mine.

Everything went still. I couldn't feel anything all I felt was like I've been in a different world.

I haven't been kissed gently before it was him only him.

Remembering our first kiss my cheeks began to heat up but he didn't notice it. All he did was to kiss me. Our eyes closed as we feel eachother.

He wound his hands around my waist and pulled me closer to his chest and after a long time of leisure we pulled apart. My cheeks heated up. I didn't maintain eye contact because I didn't want to.

Yes he makes me feel shy

Looking down I bit my lower lip out of nervousness.

"Hey,"he whispers.

I didn't dare to look up at him.

"Seems like Anna is blushing,"he comments cheekily which made me to push him back.

"Who blushes," I bit back without even giving him a glimpse.

"Okay, you didn't,"he surrendered dramatically as he raised his arms up.

"Look up at me and I will surrender for sure,"he smirks.

Rubbing my hands against eachother I try to look up at him but I couldn't. My heart beat was rising and it was clearly to be heard due the silent atmosphere.

"Anyways, take your time my girl. Tomorrow I will be waiting for you in the park under that huge tree nearby the lake, you know where it is,"he says as he walked towards the door.

"Wait!," I stamped forward looking up at him "who is your girl?,"I asked as I raised my eyebrows and crossed my arms over my chest.

He bent a little down to my level so that his face was right infront of mine"you" he said softly which made my cheeks to heat up again as my eyes widened in horror.

I looked down immediately because he will continue to tease me

And to be honest I just hate my body.

It always reacts when I don't want it to...

Its soo embarrassing.

"See you,"he stood straight and turned around to leave"by the way tomorrow don't forget and don't come with sneakers,"he chuckles.

I was just staring at his back because he didn't turn"Wear something special ,especially wear a heel to kinda match my height, it's really hard to bend for a long time to kiss,"he turns around to look at me while I stare back "I'm gonna propose you,"he winks and leaves in a blink of an eye leaving me with my own stupid thoughts and feelings.

50

Anna's P.O.V

"Pretty?," I asked myself by looking at my reflection in the mirror.

I wore a black frock which ended right below my knees,the deep neckline made my collar bone visible where the shining silver chain could be spotted on my skin. The heart pendant landed and settled above my neckline perfectly. I touched the pendent and traced it with my fingers as a smile appeared on my face out of nowhere when the thought of that day popped into my mind.

The way he gave me the chain.

Sighing I looked back at my reflection and smiled widely.Twirling around like a princess I stepped forward.

"Is my lipstick too much,"I asked by paying more attention to my lips in my image.

"You look perfect Anna. How many times do I have to tell you that. You look gorgeous baby. And to be honest you look to be like a girlygirl,"crossing her arms over her chest she glared at me.

"Okay," stepping back straight on my feet I made a super sign with my fingers.

"Perfect Anna," I giggled infront of my image.

"And not to forget, those heels," Beca stood next to me and glued her eyes to the mirror viewing me"You look stunning."

"Thanks," I smiled and walked towards the cupborad to get the pair of earrings.

It was kinda difficult for me to walk with high heels but I just want this day to be perfect. I want it to be a perfect date. Let me wear it for him.

For sure I'm not gonna match his height but just to have that walk you know.

Opening the drawer I took out a pair of black dream catcher earrings which my mother bought me when I was thirteen.

Walking back to the mirror I tugged my earrings and took a final view of my myself. The image infront of was obviously a different Anna. She had red lipstick on her lips, concealer over her cheeks with a glimmer of highlighter, her eyes were modified with eye make up, eyeliner going well with the light smoky eyeshadow, her hair was let loose over her shoulders and she looked bright comparing to the usual plain Anna.

"Thanks," I thanked her for dressing me up as I walked towards the door.

She was actually pissed off by me as I kept on complaining saying everything thing is too much,but the results was as i expected. I don't like being caked up by make up, I just want to be me, the Anna whom he loves.

"As you tell always no formalities buddy,"she scoffed as she gave me a slight hug.

"Everything is gonna be fine when he's with you,"she whispered in my ear.

Parting away I walked out.

Jackie's P.O.V

Standing infront of the mirror I adjusted my tie, grinning at my reflection "Do I look good,"I asked Jon who was seated on my bed.

He gazed up at me and held his phone infront as we were having a conference with Bray.

Getting up from his bed he walked forward with his phone and stood beside me infront of the mirror.

Placing his palm over my shoulder he smiled " You look handsome with that smile on your face. It's like we had our old Jackie this vacation,"he stated softly and Bray joined with a yeah.

Smiling at myself I just thought about the past and how I isolated myself from others due to my parents action. I was close with this family but I always kept things for myself and didn't move around with everyone much.But since I met Anna in the library I had a stupid smile plastered on my face always. Sometimes I just get lost in my thought of how I met her and to be honest it was utter astonishment when I saw her at home. When I scrolled down the stairs and saw her seated on the sofa made my heart skip a beat. I tried to get more information about her but I couldn't because I was in abroad , it's like a dream you know, when the person you've have been searching for comes right infront of you all of a sudden.

Looking at Jon I raised an brow at him. "Old Jackie,"I asked.

"Noo...I mean..,"

"Yes yes he meant the Jackie before he laid his eyes on Anna,"Bray said which made me to fall in fits of laughter.

"I agree,"I stated as I raised my arms up in surrender.

I didn't believe in love at first sight until I landed my eyes on her, because I thought it was dumb of how can someone fall into someone whom you've just met or seen. But when I laid my eyes on her I knew what love at first sight means.

She is my happiness.

I have not been in any relationship after I broke up with Natasha because it was difficult for to get away from that.

That b*tch cheated on me.

Anyways why think about witches during a good day.

"Okay, I'm not gonna waste my time with you all,see yah,"I bid goodbye and left immediately.

My heart beat was rising up where I could hear it clearly in the car. I have no idea why but I'm so delighted and happy today its like I'm being in cloud nine.

As I'm going abroad the following month I just wanna spend most of my time with her, make up with her and make sure that she will be willing to comeback with me.Taking a deep breath I started the car to get into my precious day with my girl

My mind was full on Anna on my ride. It was still like a dream to me of how she appeared in my life. A stupid smile was plastered on my face and that felt like everlasting. Thinking of her made me smile and being with her is just ....I don't know what...

Pulling the break, the car came to an halt on our location.

The day of my life begins, it's gonna begin here.

The surrounding was in silence because many don't come here during the evening as it is the back part of the park.

I'm gonna pick her and drive straight to the place I've arranged for this.

Stepping out of the car I walked further but she was not there. Sitting on the car hood I waited for almost fifteen minutes but there was no sign of her.

Waiting for someone you love is something wonderful. But when the time passed by a little bit of fear erupted in me, thinking of loosing her.

Getting down from the car I opened the front door and took my phone which was on the deck. Impatiently I dialed to Anna. Each and every ring seemed like hours and finally the call was picked up.

"Hello Anna are you there,"I blurted waiting to hear her voice.

"Umm...Sorry Jackie Anna left her phone back,"

"Oh that's okay, did she leave,"

"Isn't she there because she left an hour before,"she said where I could sense worry in her tone.

"I'll check,"I hang up and pushed the phone in my pocked, running my Palm through my hair I looked around.

"Where are you,"I whispered as I ran to look for her.

51

Anna's P.O.V

"Jackie," I screamed of not finding him. The surrounding was pitch black I couldn't get a glimpse of him. My head began to trigger as the pain rised , I could feel my wet cheeks.

"Jackieeeee," I screamed again between my cries"Don't leave me please,"a soft whimper left my mouth as I fell on my knees and burried my face in my hands.

"Anna," I heard him.

Opening my eyes I looked up at him and stood infront of him.

He pulled me in a tight hug.

"Don't leave me,"I whispered as I buried my head onto his chest drenching his shirt.

It felt like eternity but before I could look up to see him again my arm was grabbed by someone.

I couldn't see who it was, the darkness didn't allow me to.

He stood there still not telling that someone to let go. I was being pulled harshly away from him.

"Jackie," I screamed but it came out as a mere whisper.

I tried to open my my eyes but I couldn't as my eyelids were very heavy. The pain behind my head was excruciating, I couldn't bare it any more. It feels like someone has hammered a nail at the back of my head. My legs were numb and they were weak , I couldn't feel them. Moving my hand upwards slowly I held the back of my neck.Hissing in pain I tried my best to open my eyes. And finally I succeeded with a blur vision. I couldn't see anything clearly, all I could feel is the throbbing pain. I tried to get up but I couldn't it felt like I was parrallised. Leaning my shoulders more against the wall I squeezed my eyes to get a clear view but all I could see was some black spots.

Carresing the back of my head I felt the smoothness of some liquid. Sweat beads appeared on my forehead as my heart was beating fast in fear. Bringing my hands down I looked at my palm which was covered with blood.

"You awake,"I heard HIM.

HIM.

The one I was running away from, the one who was my fear ,the one that I never wanted to meet.

I knew this would happen one day but not on this day.

I just wanna live, even a day with Jackie. I just wanna be with him.

I couldn't speak, my throat was dry. All the past scenes came into my mind and I knew what was gonna happen to me.

I can feel him being close to me, his breath itched on my ear "I got you Anna baby,"he whispered.

I fisted my palm, lying thete on the ground seated on the floor helpless. I cannot move, all I could do was breath. Moving my hands slowly I pushed him but my energy was not enough to even make him move an inch.

"Still fierce baby,"he uttered as his palm went behind my neck.

"It's been a long time right," he whispered his lips slightly touching mine. Before I could respond he pulled me front by holding the back of my neck. His lips on mine. He kissed me roughly , giving more pressure to the back of my neck. I wanted to push him back but I couldn't I was weak Iq was too weak that I can't even move away.

Squeezing my eyes tight I let him do it, I had no way I just wished to die. die here now.

Pulling away he took a deep breath and crashed his lips on mine. Trying to enter my mouth he bit my lower lip which made me to hiss pain and part my lips easily. His tongue roamed into my mouth roughly and after ages he barged away which made to snap my eyes open immediately to catch breath.

Opening my eyes I blinked like thrice and got a clear view of the surrounding. All I could see was him.only him, my eyes didn't even catch any item around or even where I was all I could see was him. The man who spoilt my life is just seated right infront of me.

All the stories in the news which told that he was dead was a lie or did he escape all those guards in the prison easily just to come for me.

"I missed you baby,"he cooed as he grabbed the nearby stool and placed it next my leg. Sitting on the stool he bent forward"You look beautiful,"he whispered,his voice full of lust.

I wanted this comment but not from him...

"I..I...," I tried to speak but I couldn't form any words.

"Baby. You know how long you've taken to wake up,"

I looked at him in horror my wide eyes wide open.

Moving more forward he looked into my eyes"three days,"

Three days

I was here for three days , what happened there . What did Jackie do.

He........

My thoughts was interrupted by him when the words that I'm afraid of came from his mouth.

"I'm addicted to you baby,"he stated as he took some files from the table behind him. He threw the files on me which fell on my body.My eyes widened in horror when it landed on the files.

It was my medical files.

All from day one.

He has a record of all my mental and physical state.

He has been stalking me.

And I was a fool of knowing it.

"Let me go," I begged softly.

I don't want to die.

I would be ready if I don't wanna live but I do

Now I do

"I didn't tell anyone,"

"Shhhhh,"he placed his index finger on my trembling lips.

"I'm not gonna have s*x with you today, because I don't want you to die baby,"he blurted his finger tracing my lips.

He wiped off my tears with his thumb. Settling back on his stool he stared at me. His eyes going bottom to up.

Stepping forward he pushed the stool aside.

"Seems like I'm between you and Jackie,"he stated.

His words came as a bang to my head. He knows all. He knows Jackie.

"He has nothing to do with me, he...,"

Again he placed his finger on my lips to hush me and spoke "I won't baby. I won't do anything to anyone whether it's Jackie or Amy as long as you are with me. You tried your best to hide Amy ,"his voice went dangerously low"But nothing can be hidden from me baby,"

Scotting infront of me he placed his palm over my stomach before I could move he pinned my arms above my head with the other. He began to give pressure on my stomach, wriggling on his grip i pulled out my right hand and grabbed his hand ,trying to pull away but his pressure increased.

Moving forward giving his weight on my stomach he leaned infront his nose to inches away from mine.

"Did you report about me," he asked.

His voice full of horror.

"Answer me,"he growled which made me to flinch back. I think the drug effect is reducing because my vision is being clearer and I could feel myself.

I tried to move but again he swiftly pinned both my arms over my head again.

"No," I stammered not because I lied but because I couldn't speak my stomach hurts. He takes his hands off at once which made me feel relieved.

Stepping back he came forward again and slapped me in a blink of an eye,it was quick enough that the stinging pain rised up instantly. I stumbled side ways as I couldn't take more, my head began to hurt more. I balled myself up and burried my face between my knees.

"Stop lieing baby,"he roared as he grabbed a fistful of my hair, pulling harshly which felt like my hair was coming off its roots. I tried to puzh him away with my one hand and tried to remove his grip with the other. But my strength was nothing compared to this psychic.

I didn't want to look helpless.

I don't want tell yes

I'm afraid

I'm afraid of hurting others

He pushed me back forcefully and grabbed my left hand with an iron grip. I struggled in his grip but he was stronger. He dragged me up and made me sit on the floor as earlier.

I couldn't fight back my head was in pain I tried to ignore the pain but I couldn't and finally I gave up struggling. He pulled me forward and placed my palm on the floor.

"I wanna hear you cry baby,"he cooed.

But I didn't

I did cry

I didn't want to

Holding my wrist where his nails were digging into skin leaving a bruise there. He moved forward and dragged the wooden chair. He dragged it close and looked at me whose eyes were full of fear.

"No..."It came out as a whisper without my consciousness.

I tried to remove his grip but it was strong and the more pushed his arm away the tighter his grip gets.

Suddenly I felt a pain erupt on my left palm. Tears came out on its own. The chair leg was on my palm.

He pulled up and banged it back on my palm which made me scream.

I could feel my bones broken. I couldn't move my hand it felt numb , he pushed the chair away which made it to fall down. He pull me closer to him by holding the neckline of my dress , coming closer "I will never let you go easily after all what you have done," he whispered roughly and left me there as he switched off the light.

I was in darkness.

Mere darkness that I was afraid of

Laying there on the floor all I could think about was Jackie.

My lips formed into a smile when the thought of how I wished my day to be.

If I had any chance of living or even a minute to meet him all I wanted to say was...

I LOVE YOU

52

Opening my eyes I looked around. Putting all the pain at the back of my head I tried to be strong. The surrounding was dark , I knew it was day time as I could see sunray passing through the broken holes of the wooden roof.

Realisation hit me when I tried to move, I was not on the solid floor. My right arm was cuffed to the headboard of the bed. Looking down I sighed in relief knowing that my dress is on.

The door creak open and he walked in with that smirk on his face.

I looked at him emotionlessly not uttering a word.

"Anna,"he called out as he glanced at me. Walking towards me he sat down on the floor where I was laying on the corner of the bed.

"Choose ,"

I looked at him confused not knowing what to respond and I knew nothing would change even if I try to get away because I can't.

"Amy or Jackie,"

Fear rised up in me when he told that. What does he mean

What is he gonna do

"Why,"I asked softly as I laid my head on the bed and stared at the roof.Closing my eyes I let the tears fall, because I cannot hold these anymore, my head was bleeding and my palm was stinging.

I would however end up dieing in loss of blood.

I felt something wet on my skin, I knew what it was.

I know it was him. He licked my tears as he leaned forward.

"Or you,"he whispered in my ear softly which made me to open my eyes. I didn't look at him. I just stared at the roof.

"Choose one to be safe,"he blurted as he nibbled with my earlobe.

"You told that they won't be hurt,"I said softly staring the roof.

"Yes baby,"he bit my ear hard which made me to let out a whimper. My ears were getting wet and I knew it was bleeding.

I just wanted to cry out loud but I didn't.

"I know baby, but looking at you being so gorgeous I can't stay away from you,"he said as he got up and walked towards the only furniture in this room, which was a cupboard.

Closing my eyes I took a deep breath.

"Take me and leave them please,"I looked towards his direction,his back facing me"they have nothing to do with this. It was me who found about your business, it was me who reported the police, it was who helped my father to get you, it was me who brought you loss ,it was me who saw everything ,it was me and it is only me that is remaining from that scene,"he turned around holding a shining object in his hand.

He walked forward towards me and I got a clear view of what it was. It was a knife. Fear engulfed me. How much ever I try to be strong I couldn't be. He scares me. He scares to death.

Walking forward he straightened me on the bed. I didn't wiggle because I knew that it would result in bringing others to danger.

Let what I began end with me...

"As your choice baby, now you are not gonna make any noise. If I hear you scream someone out there in your family will be in danger and you know how I get things done being here,"he uttered and sat on the bed beside me.

I just wish that I die quickly with no pain.

Moving the knife forward he placed it on my thigh ,the cold steel sent shivers to my spine. I squeezed my eyes tight ready to receive the pain,fisted my right palm and tried fist my left but I couldn't, I couldn't even move it.

Slowly he let the blade cut into my skin. I just wanted him to slash quickly. He slowly moved the knife further , I twirled my toes as it was stinging. He was too slow. And after ages I felt the blade move away from the cut. Opening my eyes I stared at the roof not having the guts to see.

"Good girl,"he whispered as he suddenly made a cut on my stomach.

"Ah....,'I moved my broken hand on my mouth to stop screaming. Biting my lower lip I squeezed my eyes and let the tears fall.

"Anna,"his breath hitched on my skin. Opening my eyes I looked at him ,his face close to mine.

Taking my palm away he pinned up which made my palm hit hard on the wooden headboard.

I but my already swollen lips when the stinging pain of my palm came up to my shoulders.

He hovers over me as he placed feathering kisses over my neck by squeezing my wrist. I can feel the cuff digging onto my right wrist.

He bit my neck and lick on the bite and he bit on the same spot again.

"Pleaseee,"I plead as I couldn't bare it, I couldn't hold it anymore , I want to give up "Why don't you just kill me," I begged as I squeezed my eyes and brought my knees up to hold on the pain.

"No baby, its not over yet. Later you are gonna have s*x with me the last time"he utter as his hand ran behind my neck.

He is going to rape me again

I regret living, all I wanted was to die with my parents on that day rather than living after being raped. But now again he got me and now sure I'm gonna meet my parents.

He placed his palm at the back of my head where it was wounded "You can quit baby. Just choose one,"

"Me,"I stated as I stared into his eyes.

"No screaming,"he warned and pushed me upwards as his palm was digging into my injury.

He crashed his lips on mine and kissed me roughly giving his weight on me and my arm.

I digged my toes into the mattress and shut my eyes tight. Uncontrollable tears streamed down my cheeks.

Pulling away he lied next to me on the bed. I could hear his loud laugh echo in the empty room, he is a maniac a psycho I thought. My eyes were glued to the roof.

"Kill me,"I whispered"he got off the bed. "Please, do anything but ...,"

"I think Jackie should leave first,"he scoffed "what do you think,"he asked amusingly.

I kept silent not willing to utter a word. He sat next to me and uncuffed my hand. He walked back towards the cupboard to grab something.Quickly I got up gaining all my energy ,ran towards the door but before I could even pass the doorway I felt a strong grip on my arm.

Turning around I looked at him my energy which rised up drained immediately. He dragged me in but before he could throw me on the bed I grabbed the old vase, luckily my right hand was free "let me go psychic,"I yelled and moved the vase to hit him but in a flash he pushed the vase away. Pushing me against the wall he pinned my arms over head. Wiggling on his grip I tried to kick him but he was too strong. Pressing his body on me he took something from his pocket. A loud scream echoed the wooden cabin when the needle of the syringe entered into my skin harshly.

He sent the drug into me and pulled out the syringe as he stepped back from me, which made to fall down with instability.

I balled myself feeling the drug inhaling me. My vision getting blurry but I knew that I cannot get away from this. I could hear footsteps echoing in the silent environment.

"Anna baby,"he called out.

As his footsteps came closer but all of a sudden I heard the front door being slammed open the sound loud enough which echoed. I lifted my head and looked up and found a figure walking in.

A familiar figure and when I heard his voice I knew it was him but what he said made me wide my eyes in astonishment.

"Dad,"Jackie uttered in horror staring at him.

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53

Jackie's P.O.V

Walking out the station I rushed to the parking lot. The thought of her in my head.

Why should it be him

Why should it be my father after all

Flashback

"Dad,"my voice cracked in astonishment.

I couldn't believe it was him , he was was the one behind all this.

My eyes swiftly shifted to the body laying on the floor. She was pale and I could see clear cuts on her skin where blood was oozing out. Keeping a step forward I looked at him.

"what did you do do her,?"I growled as I stared at him and pinned him to the wall , his shirt collar fisted in my arm.

"Jackie,"he whispered in way like he did nothing, my name sounds foreign in his tongue he just called his son like he's found after ages, like he missed for ages . Anger built up in me as I puched over his left cheek pinning him tight to the wall.

He laughed

He laughed loud as a maniac as his mouth being filled up by blood.

"You came here to save her,"he growled as my grip tightened over his collar"She was the one who ruined your dad. She was the one who made me to kill your mom , it was her,"my grip loosened automatically at the mention of my mom.

My past which I've forgotten striking right infront of my eyes. He killed my mom because of Anna.

"Her dad ruined my business,"

"Your business,you think I don't know what you've been doing,"I roared as I raised him by holding his collar.

My anger rising in me, I fisted my palm into ball remembering my mom's words saying me to control my anger.

Looking into his eyes I punched across his cheek again which made him fall when I loosened my grip.

Hearing the door bang open I knew that the cops were here, I walked to wards Anna, her body laying there helplessly.

My red eyes began to pool up with tears, a feeling of guilt hitting me inside was it because I came late or because it was dad.

Removing my shirt I placed it over her body as her dress was torn. Slowly I carried her in my arms as she hissed in pain and hid her face on my chest.

Walking forward I heard something clinging which made me to look down at her palm which she was holding me tight, the chain which I gave her, protected in her palm.

"You will come back to me," I said silently as I walked to the ambulance.

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Walking into the hospital hallway I wiped my tears on my track Which was flowing down without my realisation. Walking further i was embraced with a hug by Jon, as i looked completely depressed and crying was something which made them surprised. The thought of losing her made my heart broke into pieces because she was the light to my life where as my dad was the darkness in hers. I hope that she she forgives me after waking up or even if she doesn't forgive I will beg for one.

"Is she alright,"My voice cracked as i stood there staring at the hallway not even able to move my arms to return Jon's sincerity.

He was about to leave because Amy is at home, i got to know that she kept on weeping and became weak which made her to faint.

He tapped my back as he spoke"She is,You gotta be strong alright" he comforted me but all I could think about was her.

The pain she went through.

"She is okay, Everything went good but....,"releasing me from the hug he looked into my eyes.

"But what,"I asked loosing my patience.

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It's been three days a d she hasn't opened her eyes yet. I insisted on being here with her all day and night as I will be flying the following week, I wish that she opens her eyes and looks at me for once Which would make me happy to leave.

Settling the sheets i walked towards the cupboard and grabbed my phone which was ringing.

"Hello,"I spoke as my voice came out in mere whisper.

"Jackie you better rest,how long are going stay without eating and resting,you can take care of her only if you are healthy...stop being a kid. Stop being stubborn. From tomorrow onwards mom and I will stay over,"

"I don't wanna leave her,"I sighed as u sat on the stood which was placed nearby the bed.

"I know but......,"

I heard a whimper which made to drop my phone and look at her immediately.

She opened her eyes

Looking at her I held her palm which made her to look at me curiously.

It's when Jon's words rang a bell in my mind .I stayed there seated looking at her as the nurses and doctors came to check on her.

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"But what,"I asked loosing my patience.

"She might loose her memory,"

THE END

I'M HIS (sequel of I'm Yours)

"Mr Han , I .....I was,"

"Stop calling me that,"he yelled as he turned to face me. His voice loud enough to make me flinch back.

Keeping steps forward towards me he looked at me with bloodshot eyes and I could see a clear sense of anger in his face. I kept a step behind as he kept on coming towards me.

My heart beat rised as I hit the wall and stood still when he stood right infront of me in a flash.

"Mr....,"

"I told, stop calling me that,"he growled lowly as our face were just inches away.

"Call me Jackie," he said softly which made my jaw drop to the ground.

That sounds familiar.

More familiar.

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♥️"I promise you that I would do anything you ask me to"

♥️"Marry me"

♥️ "I would never lie to you again"

♥️"Then tell me, would you marry me"