Chapter 30
Renee’s POVContent © provided by NôvelDrama.Org.
Shane being absent was the talk of the whole school. The news about his brother being involved in an accident had gone viral and kept spreading like wildfire. Everyone in class talked about it and you wouldn’t cease to hear his name ringing on every fucking corner in the hallway.
Ashley, my best friend, wasn’t an exception. She wouldn’t stop talking about Kade and it’s pissing me off. Sadly, I can’t snap at her to shut the fuck up and get the hell out of my face as I did to the girls in the bathroom. I had to keep listening to her drooling about him cause why not?
Turns out she has been following all his social media accounts and even if she didn’t want to admit it, I knew she had a huge crush on him. But that brings him back to me. Why the fuck was he looking for me at the party?
“I think I should pay him a visit too,” Ashley said once we reached the house. “I could get him flowers, cards and chocolates… No, a bottle of one of that pretty expensive alcohol will be fine cause he loves to drink and party”
I sighed and turned to look at her, already exhausted from her incessant drooling. “Are you forgetting something? The motherfucker just had an accident and I’m damn sure he wouldn’t think of drinking or partying until he’s recovered”
She mouthed an ‘Oh’ and I rolled my eyes before getting out of the car. I grabbed my backpack and started walking towards the house.
“Yeah, right. But why do you keep calling him a motherfucker? You don’t even know him or how handsome he is”
“Oh sweetheart, I know he bullies his younger brother and I think that’s enough”
She nodded in agreement. “Yeah, I almost forgot how much of an asshole he is. Besides, screw him, right? We could do that together cause I’m sure he’s got a huge thing down there”
I chuckled lightly and shook my head. “Alright, I think we’re done here”
*
Theo informed me that they were going to visit Kade and also check up on Shane. So after taking a cool shower, I dressed up in a black mini skirt, white crop top, and black sneakers to match. I also applied my favorite red lipstick and I was good to go.
“Hey, where are you going?” Layla asked once I got down the stairs. She was dressed in ash-colored Nike sweatpants and a hoodie to match with her hair tied into annoying ponytails. “Renee, I’m talking to you”
Unaffected by her demeanor, I walked past her and headed outside. I knew she was so fucking furious that I had done that but who cares? Last I checked, I didn’t permit her to talk to me like that or to even say my name.
“Theo, let me believe it’s just you and me that’s paying Shane a visit”
“Renee’s invited”
“I never invited her!” Layla shot back from inside. “Look, she can’t join us. She doesn’t even know them too well”
I didn’t wait to hear the rest of the conversation cause I walked over to Theo’s car. After admiring myself in the side-view mirror, I pulled out a bubblegum and placed it in my mouth. Thankfully, the car was unlocked so I got in and launched myself in the front seat.
I guess the duo must’ve ended their debate on who invited me and who didn’t because they stepped out of the house and walked over to the car. They both looked upset but I guess Layla’s face was a little more pinched up.
“Move!” She gritted as she came to stand beside the car. I ignored her and kept chewing my gum and blowing the bubbles lousily. “You’re sitting in my place so get yourself out and move to the back”
Theoden sighed and turned to glare at her but he didn’t utter a word. I guess he’s so worked up already and that’s all thanks to his bitch of a sister.
“Theoden, do we have to wait for her?” I asked in my calmest tone. “We could just fucking go, I mean it’s getting pretty late”
“Wait, what did you just say?” Layla huffed, her nose flaring with anger.
“Why don’t you get yourself off my sight and plant your ass in the car, huh?”
She looked over at Theoden expecting him to say something but he didn’t. Instead, he turned the ignition and the engine roared to life. Anger and disappointment flashed across her soft features at once and without waiting for another second, Layla huffed and got into the car.
*
Aside from Layla, frowning and yelling at us to turn down the music, the drive was so fucking cool. Theoden and I sang along to the music which boomed through the speakers and I’m in so much shock that he could sing so well.
When we finally arrived at Shane’s house which was a fucking mansion, the sunset was an hour away. I tried not to leave my mouth hanging open in awe as we got down from the car. Damnit, this has got to be the prettiest house I’ve ever seen.
It was heavenly and ravishing and I also noticed the guards who stood at different places in the building. Each corner of the wall was beautifully carved and the designs were exquisite. There were plenty of cars parked outside along with three motorbikes that probably belonged to Shane.
“You can stare all you want but don’t go near any of them” Layla snapped and stalked off. Theoden sighed and shook his head while I smiled at him.
“Don’t listen to her. I’m sorry about her recent behavior towards you”
“Oh, shut you. I’ve seen worse and trust me, hers hasn’t gotten any closer”
*
I think I lost all my manners the moment we walked through the double doors of the mansion. My eyes almost popped out of their sockets and I couldn’t stop gawking at the sight in front of me. The interior was so fucking beautiful along with the cozy, lavish furniture.
Damn!
So Shane fucking lives in a place which looks like heaven on earth.
“And who do we have here?” A deep voice asked, jerking me back to reality.
I turned at once and immediately, my eyes came in contact with a pair of hazel-green eyes that looked exactly like Shane’s. At that moment, I didn’t need anyone to tell me who he was because I could see an older version of the good boy standing in front of me. But this tall, muscular, and handsome man didn’t look anything close to being good.
“She’s Renee” Theoden answered and came to stand beside me. “And she is Shane’s friend”
Dark blond eyebrows knitted together, just like Shane’s. “His friend,” He repeated.
“Yes, she’s a new friend of his” Theoden answered again and I felt like slapping the back of his head.
Shane’s dad immediately sized me up from head to toe and I could tell he was accessing my looks. When his cold hazel green orbs reached mine, he stared harder and I held his gaze, wondering what was going on in his mind. If I was the scared type, I swear I’d be fucking squirming under his intense gaze right now.
An unpleasant scowl etched on his face but just as it appeared, the ominous look suddenly vanished and was replaced by a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.
“You’re welcome, Renee”
Scratch that, I didn’t feel welcomed by him.