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Bailey's pov
"How was school? Didn't drink anything right?" Dad asked amused, sparing me a swift glance before returning his gaze to the road.
I groaned, kicking up my feet on the seat while pinching the seat belt.
"Dad come on, it was one time. I promise to not drink again until I turn twenty one."
I turn to look out the window, chewing on my bottom lip.
Dad chuckled. "I'm just looking out for you Bailey. I want you to enjoy your youth days but I also want you to be safe."
I nod. "I get that dad."
The soft hum of Niall Horan's song heaven made me smile as I looked out the window. I pushed the window down and let the wind blow my hair.
My smile widen until I noticed his car behind us. That smile fade and I rolled up the window as my heart sped.
In seconds his car was beside ours. Mira is in the passengers side and waves at me.
I manage to crack a grin despite the painful squeeze of my heart as my eyes fell on him.
He spares me a quick glance before stepping on the gas and disappearing from our sight in minutes.
I swallowed.
"His grandfather used to race before." Dad suddenly uttered.
"Who? Kaleb?" Even his name made me have a lump in my throat.
Dad nod. "Yeah," his lips tip into a small smile. "I guess it passed down to him."
We stayed quiet for a couple minutes before I turn to him and ask him. "Hey dad?"
He sent me a glance, his brow lift to silently tell me to go on.
"You and mom were high school sweethearts right?"
He nods, a small smile on his face. There was gleam in his eyes, as though he was back in high school with mom.
"Yes we were."
I chewed on my lips before questioning. "How did you know you had feelings for her?"
Dad spared me a glance, and the smile on his lips grew brighter. He chuckled.
"I had been in love with your mom years before I even got the guts to make a move. You can say I knew I had loved her more than a friend when my heart refused to stay calm when she was in the room."
He sighed fondly. "It's like she lit up every room she walked in. Her aura was beautiful and there was just something about her that always set her apart from everyone else. My heart would beat for her and I kid you not, I would take a bullet for her."
The way he spoke about mum made me feel emotional.
" I don't know, its just like my heart knew she was the one. You'll know when you find the one. It just clicks. Everything just seems like fate." He shrugs, smiling brightly.
" Do you have someone you have in mind?" Dad tone is both intrigued and playful.
I flushed, making sure he could not see the state of my cheeks. " What? No! I just wanted to know." I shrugged nonchalantly.
He hums and said okay though I knew he suspected I lied.
I mean, I did not like Kaleb far less love him. That's so absurd. I would never want anything to do with a player like that.
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Night time fell and it was time for bed. Of course I tossed and turned, kicking off my sheets as I struggle to get a wink of sleep.
My mind kept me up with thoughts of Kaleb but it wasn't only that, my bracelet. What if he found it? He would know it was mine instantly.
My stomach churn at the thought.
If he did, would he not have called by now? He would have surely mocked me.
I gnawed on my lips, swallowing as I thought about the humiliation I would face if he caught sight of the bracelet. There was a ninety percent chance that he would find it.
Or what if Mirabella saw it this morning while cleaning up the condoms in his room? What if she knew all along!?
The blood drains from my face in horror and I kicked off the blankets, rolling out of bed as my heart sped.
I needed to know. I needed to find out or at least get the bracelet before it is found by either of the twins. It was eating me alive.
I sighed and run a hand through my messy hair. Tossing and turning in the bed made my hair knot pretty badly. C0ntent © 2024 (N/ô)velDrama.Org.
I strut to the window, opening it and pushed my head out to let the wind brush against my face. I pulled in some chilly air through my nose, hoping it would relax me. It didn't, my mind continued to race with thoughts.
And then I thought of something crazy. I couldn't do it right?
I couldn't sneak out of the house and go to Mirabella's to get my bracelet out of Kaleb's room before he caught sight of it right? I couldn't risk this for something so meaningless....
Yet, I really didn't want Kaleb to find out it was me last night. I couldn't live with the mortifcation of knowing I was just like the other girls. I didn't want my friendship with Mira to be ruined by giving into my feelings.
I groaned, pushed my head back in the room and looked at my door. Mom and dad were not strict enough to check up on me while I was grounded. For all they knew I was fast asleep.
But as precaution, I run to my bed to make a makeshift body using my pillows and sheets. When satisfied I rushed back to the window and pulled myself out.
The air was chilly and brushed up against my legs, causing goosebumps to raise on my skin as I made my way down the trellis. I had on thin pajama shorts and a shirt with cows printed on the material.
I looked ridiculous.
But I didn't let that stop me. I just need to sneak in Kaleb's room when he's not around and look for my bracelet. It's simple and I should be out of there just as quick as I entered. He'd not know a thing.