《Love on the Scale》Chapter Twenty
Advertisement
"...slightly devious, is that what you're telling us?"
They were seated again on the verandah at Cassandra's, eating pasta, this time joined by James and Brandie.
Neil continued, "But she seems so easy to get along with. Head-strong, ambitious, yes, but not conniving and out for herself."
"You don't know her like we do." Said James. "She once threw our cat out the second story window just to see if it would land on its feet. She didn't care that there was a tree in the way. The poor cat needed three stitches to keep its ear stuck on. When mom came running to see what all the commotion was about, Macyn pointed at Chris and said, 'What kind of cruel, twisted person throws a cat out of a window?' Mom took all of Christelle's savings to pay the vets bill."
"Sounds like the girls got some internal conflicts..." said Brandie.
"She has a crooked heart," I droned.
"So you think she has anterior motives, working as our chef?" Neil asked.
"I know she does. It's just a matter of time before..."
Neil interrupted me, "...before we find a dead cat in the kitchen sink; a knife in its back." He laughed. He didn't seem at all convinced.
"It's like her arms are electric sockets and Chris is 99% water." James was trying to warn Neil just how dangerous Macyn could be.
"I just stay out of her way," I said, pushing my fork around. "Last week I tried to iron out a few issues, but yesterday she was at it again, hating me. I almost had to check for her heartbeat."
"I bet the real reason she works in a kitchen is to drink the blood from the steak before its grilled." Brandie was laughing.
Advertisement
"I'd prefer if we leave it just there. Macyn's out of time; her true colors will surface soon enough." James started up again, but I stopped him. "Let it go, James. It's always been like we're swimming against the current with Macyn."
The waiter brought over the dessert. I had ordered a fresh fruit salad, James and Neil the chocolate mousse, and Brandie, "too full to fit in another crumb" she had said. They got into another conversation about the next days modeling shoot, and a possible future trip overseas. I was lost in thought..."but that was humanity, so much cruelty, ego, selfishness... going from bullying in the playground to rape and murder in the street." Today, a lady had visited the Wardrobe and asked me for the Kiara diamond broach. She was buying it and she didn't care that it cost a million bucks. For a broach! It just made me sick...and on the other side of the world, children were dying in dirty water. Lose weight, tan, shave, pluck or else you die alone. I'd seen my father beat up on us, threatening us with eternal fire every Sunday, and in the same day, drink God's blood in church. Sanctity. Absolution. Dark thoughts for an eighteen year old, but how could I not be affected by what I saw, not only in Macyn, but in the streets I walked every day.
"You okay?" Neil said. "You're more quiet than normal. What's up?" I shook my head. I didn't want to talk about it. "Let's go then. You look exhausted." We left James money for the bill and Neil drove me home. We were soon standing in the street outside the apartment. Neil held me tight in his arms.
"Chris, you got to stop allowing people to hurt you. You need the time to heal wounds that are eating you inside there." He was tapping at my chest. "I've been there, trying to bandage the bleeding with alcohol, drugs, food, work, women, but eventually it just oozes out, staining your life." He kissed me, and when our lips finally parted, he didn't stop let me go me or step away.
"It's late." I said, but he kissed me again, and I kissed him back, our hands happening everywhere like mistakes we might regret later.
Advertisement
- In Serial19 Chapters
Harbinger
With a chip on his shoulder and a lack of fucks to give, Robin navigates a world far removed from his own. On Gaia, he'll face twisted undead monstrosities, religious zealots wielding eldritch power, self-serving nobility with a monopoly on magic, beautiful women, and his own damned temper. If he's really lucky, it won't be all at once. Trapped in a kingdom separated from the rest of the world by a swarm of monsters spanning the horizon, Robin must explore his new power as a Tempered if he ever wants to break free. But there's a reason Tempering fell out of favor centuries ago, and he'll soon learn facing the demons within oneself may just be worse than facing any monster. Expect a slow burn with flawed characters who don't always know what they want or what's best for them, realistic romance, dark humor, and serious themes. Power will be earned through blood, sweat, and tears.
8 135 - In Serial50 Chapters
His Fake fiancé
Now, I'm alone with the beast . He stares into my soul causing me to gulp. "You're going to do something for me."He rounds his desk, coming to a stop in front of me. His body towering over my seated self. I look forward facing his crotch, the bulge in his pants making itself known. I make eye contact with him, an evil smirk, he says one word, "suck."....Grayson Black is the definition of playboy. Unfortunately when owning a large and successful company, image matters especially when your only 27, so he decided to 'commit' himself to a relationship to prove that he's changed his ways. Except the woman he 'commits' himself to is his assistant. When feelings begin to grow on one end and there's a secret surprise on the way, what happens?#15 in romance 11/02/22#1 in employee 11/02/22#2 CEO 01/03/22#1 baby 09/03/22
8 650 - In Serial23 Chapters
The math teacher is an evil sorcerer... and other stories I told myself
With her best friend on the other side of the country and her brother on the other side of the ocean, Tara Brooks finds herself alone... Which is completely fine with her. It gives her all the time in the world to keep her head in the clouds and develop the world of her imaginary alter ego, 'A'rat the Barbarian'. She plans to spend the rest of summer in her fantasy world and is delighted when a new specialty bookstore opens in town, giving her the chance to share her hobby with new friends, and maybe learn something about herself...
8 85 - In Serial54 Chapters
Broken Mates | ✓
Everest Salone was known for being the easy target to get in bed. She had heads turning as she walked because of her barbie hourglass figure. She was beautiful and everyone knew it so she used it to her best ability to get what she wanted. With her looks and badass personality, the last thing Everest thought would happen to her was her parents trying to kill her and leaving her in the forest for dead.William Covet was secretly in love with another when he found his mate dying in the middle of the forest. He couldn't believe when people told him that his mate was a walking one night stand because she couldn't speak and would cower away from anyone who tried to touch her. With the new position as king of the werewolf community and with a broken mate, things were about to take a turn for both of them. They both were thrown into a new life with each other by their side. Everest didn't know how to trust and William didn't know how to love. Everest had to find herself again, William had to learn how to stop loving his childhood crush and figure out who was the real Everest.
8 202 - In Serial43 Chapters
Love the little one OLD VERSION
We had been searching for our mate for over two years now. But we weren't going to lose hope.Me and my brother both knew that she was somewhere out there, we just had to look harder. And then that one day at the little coffee shop we went to...That's when everything changed.Sequel - Loving the little one
8 288 - In Serial200 Chapters
...
8 177
Prev Chap
Next Chap
Chap List
Boy
Girl
