This was the day my family was about to visiting me. I was very stressed, because of course I wanted to present myself to them as well as I could, show them that I had a wonderful life and that adulthood did not overwhelm me. When I wanted to move out, they always looked at me askance and constipated that I would definitely not be able to handle it. Today, however, I have the opportunity to prove to them how wrong they were.

Therefore, from the very morning, proper preparations for their arrival took place. They were supposed to show up at 3:00 p.m., so me and Ness had been checking for about an hour if everything was perfectly cleaned and that everything was prepared the way we wanted. I was very grateful to her that on this important day she is with me and supports me. That's why I can't even describe in words how much stress I felt when I heard an intense knock on the door. We both started towards the door. They were standing in the doorway - my parents and brother, whom I hadn't seen for so damn long. They have practically not changed at all. I felt tears begin to fill my eyes. When I saw their sincere smiles towards us, I immediately drew them to me, connecting us in a family hug.

- I missed you so much. - I murmured, pressing them against me even more, but after a while I realized that they might start to be out of breath, so I pulled back a little and looked at both of them closely.

- We missed you too, sweetheart. Very very much. - Mom whispered, cupping my cheeks with her hands

- Let's go inside maybe, because today is quite bad weather. - I suggested walking deeper into the house

So far it looks good. My family marched into the house and Barrett closed the door behind them. They hung their jackets on hangers and put away their luggage. With Ness, we stood side by side, waiting for us to greet them eagerly. After a while it was possible.

- Hello, I'm Nessa, Sab's friend. - She introduced herself, shaking each hand and , giving them that lovely smile of hers

- I don't know how you survive with this psycho. - commented my annoying brother and I sent him a threatening smile

- Shut up, fucker. - I muttered at which he did his stupid sly smile in my direction, which I simply hated

- Hello Nessa. We apologize for these two underdeveloped children - my dad interjected, looking at me once at my brother - I don't know what mistake we made in upbringing that they grew up to be such

- A typical text from my mother.. - Barrett nodded, slightly saddening at the same time, to which I sent her a soothing smile, which she immediately returned to her.

We took my family into the dining room and made them sit on the chairs while we prepare the food. We marched into the kitchen and got down to business.

- Holy shit, Sab, why didn't you tell me your mom was such a sex bomb? - Barrett asked excitedly, stirring the sauce, and I huffed softly at her words

- I know that I don't talk about them often, but somehow it's easier for me. - I explained honestly, pouring orange juice to everyone and went to the dining room to put them in the right places

A while later, we all sat together, eating a really delicious meal prepared by me and Nessa, which even my mother praised about a hundred times. Compliments from her always make me damn happy, because she is not one of the people who can often praise someone. Therefore, whenever I hear even one nice sentence from her, my happiness increases by a million percent. Everything seemed so perfect at that moment when I suddenly heard a knock on the door.

- You invited someone? - I turned confusedly to Nessa who immediately shook her head no

I hesitantly got up from the table and headed for the door. I did not know who could come to us, as neither of us invited anyone, additionally we warned our friends that we had guests today. To my surprise and horror at the same time, I saw a smiling Quinton in the doorway with red roses in his hands. I eyed him suspiciously, which he decided to speak to.

- Sabrina, you look beautiful. - he marveled, looking at me closely, which only rolled my eyes and looked at him with contempt

- What do you want here? I think last time I made it clear to you that you are not welcome here. - I commented, crossing my arms over my chest

- I saw your family came, I decided to come and say hello to them.- He announced, then just passed me by and walked quickly inside the house

I thought I was going to get some kind of fury over there. That fucking asshole, he hurt me so damn much back then, and now he has the nerve to come over to my parents? I slammed the door shut and ran after him. I wanted to explode seeing my family welcoming him with excitement, and my nerves reached the peak of my nerves when my mother asked him to sit down with us and the boy obviously accepted her offer.

- I don't think it would be a good idea. - I commented sharply, causing everyone's gaze height to fall at me

- I didn't know Quinton lived here. Are you back together? - my mother asked, looking with the widest possible smiles, and at her words I thought I would burst out laughing

- No. - I growled, staring pleadingly at Nessa who was also confused by the whole situation

Watching my family start chatting up Griggs, I realized that I had no chance at this point and that I just had to spend one evening in his company. I took my seat again next to Barrett, who gave me a sympathetic look. I had had enough of this day. I was preparing so much for it all, and with his presence he destroyed everything for me. He completely destroyed me that evening. Again he.

It's been about forty minutes since my ex-boyfriend came, and I was holding back with the last of my strength not to explode and shout everything I think about him and make my family aware of how much he hurt me. Suddenly I heard a knock on the door. Who this time? I abruptly got up from the table and started towards the front door. I calmed my slightly nervous breathing and opened the door. I saw Cooper in the doorway. He was standing there, staring at me with a damn serious expression. I totally didn't understand what was happening at that moment.

- I understand that I took over from saving your ass, right? - he asked suddenly in a rather dry tone, at which I shuddered a little, because it was his kind of voice, which I was quite afraid of.

- At what point did I ask for your help now? - I asked, confused, trying to remember if I had done anything like that

- Let's just go. - He announced, taking my hand, lacing our fingers together and ushering me into the dining room

Today is a big question mark. I totally couldn't understand what was happening at that moment. What the hell is Cooper doing here, and why is he talking about some kind of ass salvation if I haven't asked him for any help? As soon as we entered the room, everyone's eyes automatically turned to us. I was most interested in the face of Nessa, who was smiling slyly at me, but I will find out the reasons for this later. My parents were staring at us and our clasped hands with a little bewilderment, while my brother looked like he'd just gotten some heat shock. Griggs's reaction, however, was the most satisfying, as he was staring at us with such bloody fury and jealousy that a soft smile appeared on my face. We sat down at the table, next to each other, holding our hands tight all the time.

- And who is that? - my brother asked directly, who was the first to recover from the new situation

- I'm Cooper. - the teenager introduced himself

- And he is my boyfriend .. - I suddenly gasped out of myself, which made me feel the surprised look of everyone on me, and most of all the most confused by the whole situation and my words was Noriega, who gave me questioning looks

- Yeah, right, sweet couple right? - Ness joined the conversation, pointing to the two of us

- Yes, very much, but I thought Sab would come back to Quinton.. - my mother suddenly commented, and as soon as I heard my ex's name, I felt like screaming out all my thoughts again

- No, I'm with someone a million times better now. - I replied in a confident tone, resting my head on Cooper's shoulder, who probably understood the whole plan with our "relationship" and also rested his head

- We are so glad that you have someone like that, dear. - mum smiled gently, focusing her gaze on "my boyfriend"

Why did I start this strange spectacle in front of my parents? I do not know. It's hard for me to explain myself. I just felt a sudden rush of need, maybe a little revenge?

It was approaching 10 p.m. when my family and Quinton were leaving our house. My family will spend the night at a nearby hotel, as there is no room for an additional three people. I said goodbye to them, trying to keep a smile on my face, but words cannot even describe how much relief I felt when everyone left and only me, Nessa and Cooper remained at home.

- It was a crazy day. - I sighed, falling lazily on the couch, next to Noriega who was writing something on the phone

- I never expected Quinton to come here. - Ness commented, staring at me with great exhaustion

- Me too. I don't know how he even dared to show up here after all he did to me. - I replied, playing with my ring

- Brain turned to shit. Definitely. - Barrett added, getting up from her seat. - Okay, I'm going to sleep now because I'm fucking exhausted this day. And you, I don't know, enjoy yourself

The girl grabbed her phone and quickly headed towards her bedroom. This is how I was left alone with Cooper. There was a damn awkward silence between us, which I decided to break.

- I'm sorry to get you so caught up in this whole lie. - I muttered, my words causing the boy's gaze to shift to me

- You could first warn me that I'm your boyfriend. I prefer to know about such things- He replied, and a minimal smile appeared on my lips

- It was a spontaneous idea. - I explained, leaning my head against the back of the couch

- We need to talk about all the kisses between us and what I said on Christmas Eve before the kiss - he said suddenly, after a moment of silence, and in my head again a million thoughts about this wonderful moment a few days ago

- I think so too. - I nodded, glancing at his focused expression

- I think we should forget about it. - He announced suddenly, and I felt a tremendous pressure on my heart

I certainly did not expect such words. These kisses aroused in me so many wonderful thoughts and feelings. Finally, I felt so wanted and felt good again. And he is just telling us that we should forget about it? I realized at that moment that I had become his next victim. I was another of the girls he used for his pleasure. And I seriously thought that maybe something cool is starting to fall between us. I'm an idiot.

- What ?! - I immediately got up from my seat, looking at him in disbelief

- It didn't mean anything anyway. - he replied dryly, then just stood up and headed for the door

Tears started to accumulate in my eyes. I felt my heart pounding harder and harder and my hands beginning to shake. I felt so dirty. I was used. And despite the fact that so many people warned me about him, I was so stupid that I didn't trust them and put my trust in him.

I stood there for a moment in total silence, letting my tears run down my cheeks. I looked straight ahead, feeling paralyzed. The words circulated in my mind, causing me more and more pain. I was furious, especially with myself, for letting all this happen. I let Cooper into my life, and he has already started to ruin it. I've had enough. I ran up the stairs towards Nessa's bedroom, and went over to the bed she was sleeping on. I pulled back the covers and lay down next to my friend, hugging her back.

- Sab, are you okay? - The girl asked, waking up from sleep

- I just need you now.. - I whispered, my voice breaking

The girl immediately turned towards me and hugged me tightly against her. I felt a moment of relief. I hugged her tightly and tried to fall asleep to forget about that fateful day.

The next day, I woke up with a bit of a sense of humor. The words Cooper had spoken in my direction still flickered through my mind. I was just sitting on the couch, covered with a warm blanket, an episode of "The vampire diaries" was on my laptop, and I was eating vanilla and strawberry ice cream. I felt really bad mentally. Yesterday was one big nightmare for me, and I dreamed about it for so long, but I experienced nothing but a bloody disappointment. I was really disappointed with everyone. Even with myself, for being so goddamn naive and even starting to care for him to some extent.

But then I didn't realize that this was just the beginning..