《My Step Brother Is A Player!©》14- Shopping makes everything better
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Chapter 14! Well Audrey goes back to bickering on Tristan for this chapter:P And something will happen that will change their lives:P Not drastically though... Song for the chapter is I'm still looking for it and I'll just post a pic in the media;) Go get reading!
"Tristan?" I knocked on his door, and I think he couldn't hear me because of the music blasting from his room. I slammed my fist and still no answer.
I twist the door knob and entered, he was lying on his bed with his head phones covering his ears, scrolling through MY PHONE! I pressed the power button of the dock and that killed the music. I've been looking for my phone all morning and here it was all along.
"TRISTAN!" I screamed out, but his eyes were glued on my phone screen. I grabbed a pillow and bobbed his abs with it. He jumped up and my phone went flying down the hard wood floor. ARGHHHH! I stood there with my mouth hanging open, picking up my iPhone. The screen was cracked and I was pissed.
"Oh shit, sorry Audrey," He sat up and slid his Dr. Dre beats down his neck. "It's your fault you scared me," Oh so it's my fault he took my phone too!?
"You're an idiot!" I unlocked my phone and it was logged in on Twitter. Wait! How did he knew my pass code? Whatever! My problem right now is my phone is broken. "You have to get me a new one!" I started to walk out his room when he caught my arm.
"Are you mad?" What kind of question is that? Are you mad? No I'm not mad, I'm freaking angry! I looked at him incredulously and I spun on my heels. "Babe, are you mad at me?" He asked me again. Isn't that obvious?
"YES! You cracked my screen!" I pulled my arm free and left his room. What a dumb ass! If he didn't touch my phone in the first place, this will never happen. I dialed off Kris's number and waited as it ring.
"What's up bitch?" She sounded muffled as I heard her crunch up some food.
"Nothing." I said through gritted teeth, I was literally breathing out fire from my nostrils in anger.
"Why do you sound so pissed?" James's said something in the background that I didn't understand and Kris didn't reply.
"Cause! Tristan cracked my phone!" She just chuckled and I don't know why people laugh at things that aren't funny these days.
"That's cute!" How the hell is that cute? I never told her what we did in Laguna beach because that's too private to share, even to my best friend.
Tristan knocked on my door and he entered even if I didn't say he can come in. I glared at him and rolled my eyes.
"Hey babe, I'm sorry okay," He stood by the door and I ignored him. No! I'm not forgiving him until he gives me a new phone.
"Was that him?" Kris asked.
"Yeah," I replied. Tristan walked over to my bed and it sunk down as he sat beside me.
"C'mon Audrey," He played with my hair but I swat his hand away.
"Is he apologizing? Forgive him then bitch!" Kris said out loudly. She's siding with Tristan now?
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"No! Get me a phone then I'll forgive you," I said without looking at him. I'm over reacting, I know.
"What? Why? It's just a screen," Just a screen? His stupidity mode is on because he's being dumb again.
"Because you're the reason my phone broke!" I shouted and he shrank back.
"Damn gurl! Chill!" Kris said as she chew like a goat.
"Then let's go get you a new phone right now!" Tristan tugged on my arm and my eyes widen in surprise. Is he being legit? Where will he get the money?
"Huh?" I was dumbfounded at the moment, "Right now?" I asked. He's not serious is he?
"Yeah, right now. Let's go," He pulled me up and my brows puckered.
"But I'm talking to Kris right now," I said as an excuse.
"Bitch please, I can't talk to you when you're pissed so you better go with Tristan and get your damn phone," She said.
"Nope, were going," Tristan tossed me on his shoulder and everything I see is upside down. I didn't complain and just ended the call with my best friend without saying bye. Well she deserved it for siding with Tristan.
I feel light headed as blood flowed through my head. It hurts! He dumped me over his convertible and I blinked rapidly as my surrounding blackened. The car bounced when he got in and started the car. I'm still adjusting my vision when we were suddenly in the high way.
"AWW! You dumb shit!" I rubbed my eyes with the heels of my palms and my blood circuit worked back to normal.
"Poor you," He smirked and I punched his muscles which caused more pain. Stupid asshole! I bit my tongue to prevent myself from complaining and whining and just looked outside. I don't even have any money with me, I don't have anything and I probably looked like crap.
Tristan stopped by the mall and I pushed myself out of his shiny convertible, I wanna scratch it so bad So he'll know what its like when someone scratch your belonging.
"Let's go Audrey," I pushed pass him and walked ahead but he caught up with me. "So do you want to eat first or-" He suggested but I looked at him impatiently.
"I want my phone," I said without an expression. I'm being such a bitch/brat right now but I don't give a crap. He caused this so he'll fix it.
"Alright, alright," He grabbed my hand and laced it with his. What does he think he's doing? I pulled it free but he tightened his grip which broke my bones I think. I feel like a dog with a leash on, even my mom never held my hand while we were shopping around when I was younger, well I actually had a nanny who watched over me and she said I was pain in the ass.
We first stopped by Starbucks and he ordered two grande caramel frappucino. He handed one to me but I didn't take a sip. I was holding it the whole walk towards Best Buy and I looked like an idiot.
"Drink up babe," Tristan stared at me and I shook my head, shoving the drink to him. He held it and took a sip, licking his bottom lip then he stuck the straw in my mouth. Eww! I was forced to sipped up the drink and swallowed it hard. "Good girl," He complimented and dragged me inside the shop.
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He asked for the phone himself and I stood there hassle free. Why is he doing this for me? I'm just over reacting about every thing and I'll probably forgive him by tomorrow, but he took it too seriously.
Tristan paid for my new iPhone 5 and gave it to me when we walked down the alley.
"Here," I don't know why he's being so extra cause he took out my old phone and switched up the Sims. I sat there staring at him amused. Who knew this ass hole can be sweet? "There, do you forgive me now?" Tristan pouted and I can help but laugh. "What's so funny?" He looked confused at my reaction and he didn't know I as just playing with him.
"You are! I was just messing with you and you took every thing too seriously," I laid my head on his shoulder and surprisingly, it feels nice.
"I spent a whole 800 bucks for nothing," His face fell when he found out that he got tricked.
"No silly! It's for me!" I stood and reached out my hand to pull him up.
"Anything for you babe," He weaved his hands through mine and we strolled away.
Shopping with Tristan is awesome because he's not like the other guys who just sits out and waits for their girl to finish, well I'm not literally his 'girl' but I'm a girl and he shops with me, not in a gay way either.
My new phone ringed and I saw mom's name on my not cracked screen. I shove the clothes I'm holding to Tristan and answered the phone call.
"Hello?" I don't want to talk to mom but this better be good.
"Audrey!" My mom squealed and my ear drums went kaboom. Tristan's eyes widen in shocked too. Yeah, it was that loud.
"I can hear you mother," My voice was in monotone and she laughed. Seriously! Am I clown now?! Everyone seemed to laugh whenever I say something that is not that funny.
"Yes dear," She took in a breath and composed herself but I didn't talk. "What was I saying again?" She asked me. How am I supposed to know?
"Uh... You screamed my name then burst out laughing when I said I can hear you," I reminded her, my mom is getting too old, she forget lots of things this days.
"Right! Oh!! Guess who's going to Paris!" She said excitedly. Don't tell me she's bringing Steven with her so they can make up the fight.
"Uh... I don't know? You and Steven?" I asked awkwardly. Tristan was looking at me with his brows raised and I gave him a shrug. Mother chuckled again and it's getting in my nerves now because nothing I say is funny! As you can tell, I'm an impatient person.
"No sweetie! You and Tristan!" My phone almost dropped again and I looked retarded trying to grasp it back. We're going to Paris!
"What?! Why?! Only us?!" I shrilled. A few shoppers glanced my way and I gave them an apologetic smile. Sorry for being excited.
"Well, yeah only you two. See, Thomas called in and apparently you're modeling for Vogue and Tristan is for Hugo Boss? And some other designer brands," I didn't move. I can't digest the idea that I'm going to Paris to model for Vogue!!! "Audrey? Still there?" Mom checked in.
"Yeah," Tristan placed both arms on my shoulder and shook me a little. This is too surreal.
"Well, only catch is you must be in Paris by Friday," Whoa! End of the week?
"What? Wait, mom were coming home right now, stay there," Then I hung up. I grabbed Tristan's hand and hauled him out the mall towards the parking lot where he parked his car.
"Audrey, what's the hurry?" I jumped on the seat and buckled in my seat belt.
"I'll tell you later, just drive!" Today is Tuesday so we got two days to get ready. I can't believe I'm gonna do this!
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Mom was sitting on the island stool while she's on her computer. I haven't seen Steven much and I hope he's okay, he probably hate me because of my mom.
"Okay! Details! Now!" I said in front of her and she jumped back in surprise.
"Audrey, how did you get home so quick?" She glanced up at Tristan who just shrugged.
"She was in a hurry and she didn't tell me anything," He poured himself a glass of soda and gulped it down. He's so sexy, Ugh! I need to stop saying that and complementing him! I tore my gaze off and switched it to mom.
"Alright, you're staying in Paris for 3 weeks, well that's what Thomas said." My eyes widen. Three weeks? Alone with Tristan? "Audrey, you're doing runway and ad campaign for Vogue, Tristan you'll be doing Hugo Boss," Tristan had a spit take and good thing he didn't spit on me. "I know both of you are in shock but fashion week is coming and you have to be in Paris by Friday night, I booked your flights and you just have to pack." Neither of us talked and I stared at my mom.
Even Tristan was shocked, I rarely see him surprised because he always have this calm demeanor.
"Alright, I'll start packin" I jolted up to my room and started tossing clothes in my suit case.
Just a week ago from now, I was posing in Laguna beach and now I'm being shipped to Paris to do high class modeling with top brands. My life couldn't get any better!
Tristan leaned down by the door frame and smiled at me as I shove everything in my luggage.
"Ah, alone in Paris for three weeks," He sighed out. I didn't bother replying, everything in my head is focused on Paris and nothing else. "Babe calm down!" He hugged me from behind and I stiffened.
"Tristan move away," He let go of me and that was different. He never does whenever I ask.
"Jeez! You haven't even thanked me for getting you your phone," He sat down on my bed and rummaged through my pack.
"Thank you for changing my phone," I placed a hand on my hip and smiled at him. He pulled my waist and I was forced to sit on his lap, now he tightened his grip.
"City of love for three weeks babe," One of his hands moved my hair aside and he kissed down my neck, inhaling my scent. My heart was pumping faster and faster and it wasn't because I'm scared that he'll do something. It was a different feeling, it wasn't hate...
xoFranchescaxo
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