MY UNWANTED MATE?❤
BY EUNICE NWODU
(DO NOT COPY OR REPOST)
Chapter 19
“What do you think I should do?” I asked almost immediately.
“Just admit your feelings for him and ask him out. No guy in his right mind would refuse you.” Daphne replied and I sighed.
She is really clueless about my relationship with Keiran.
“What makes you think I have feelings for him?” I asked curiously.
“It’s a lot more obvious than you think, best friend. It’s written all over your face whenever you look around for him and talk to him too. There’s no doubt that there’s a certain connection between you too.” She answered with a bright smile.
I was reading se-nse into what she was saying. Maybe what I nee-ded to do was establish some communication between Keiran and I.
Would everything really be okay if I tried that? Keeping a mate was obviously a different story on it’s own.
Rather, I decided to change the topic.
“What about your mother? Should the both of us go visit her at the hospital?” I asked and she shook her head.
“No, don’t bother.”
“Do you have any other family?” I asked curiously.
“No. It’s just me and my parents.” From the looks on her face, she didn’t want to go on talking about it and I’d be selfish to go on about it.
• Keiran’s POV •
I felt like my mistake can never be corrected even if I put in all my efforts and kept trying for a million years. I still can’t make it up to everyone. I made a costly mistake by leaving this city.
I told Umbrie it was because I couldn’t stand my father anymore but the truth was that I was also running from her. I didn’t want the moon goddess to pair me up that I’ll have to start loving someone which looks like ha-rd work to me and I hate stress.
That was how I saw it and I thought she would be better off on her own. Again, I was wrong.
Hillary and Ace were holding me like I would disappear the next minute. They were such touchy humans.
“It’s good to have you back, bro. I was scared to death when I learned you would be ditching school. What made you change your mind?” Hillary asked, looking pitiful.
“Gosh, toughen up, stray dog.” I replied with a grimace. He hu-gged me with a rush that literally threw me off guard. He’s such a grown baby when he’s with me and Ace but around other people, he’s some quiet nerd.
“What has gotten into you?”
“He is just happy you addressed him with the nickname you have for him.” Ace replied rolling his eyes. He has been quiet all these while and from the look on his face, he wanted answers later. Probably what really happened to me.
Damien was right when he said this incident would affect us a lot. He wasn’t wrong.
“I wonder what Umbrie did to bring you back. She must have a super power.” Hillary chipped in still clutching onto my hand. Someone who didn’t know us would obviously think we were ga-ys at this point.
“After everything she did for you, you got the nerves to be hu-gging Sherry.” Ace said glaring at me.
“She was crying so much and hu-gged me unexpectedly. I had to calm her down before withdrawing from her hold. She said something about her being kicked out of the press club. Ace, can you please talk to Harry for me to add her back. Turns out she made just one mistake.” I said and he smi-rked at me. A cunning sm-irk.
“I practically miss your soft heart. Don’t you, Hillary?” Ace grinned and Hillary chuckled.
“Yeah. Such a hot philanthropist. We are lucky to have you, Keiran. We are lucky to have your credit card to, aren’t we?” Hillary smiled too and I shook my head glancing up at the hu-ge tree above us.
“Snap out of it. Don’t make me give you two a wedgy by hanging y’all on this tree.” I threatened but they laughed because I wouldn’t dare do that.
It has been so long since I saw them.
It makes me remember everything I’ve missed and I’d fix everything. Just except for Umbrie. She deserves better so I’m letting her go. It might hurt but it’s better than ruining her future.
“One question though to test if you’re now really in your right mind.” Hillary said gazing at me.
“Sure, go on and ask,” I welcomed the task.
“What is my greatest se-xual fantasy?” He questioned making Ace snicker.
I smi-rked. I can never forget.
“fuc-king a girl who’s all tied up in the middle of nowhere, surrounded with snow and the weather is freezing.” I listed.
“You left nothing out.” Hillary stated fake crying.
• AFTER SCHOOL •
Leaning by my car which was packed across from the school premises, I could see Umbrie walking towards Jared’s car whom had come to pick her up while Sky was at the back seat.
I could see how dull her face was.. She wasn’t smiling as she entered the car and shut the door. Something in me wished I could do something about it but nothing was going to work at this point. She nee-ds to rest though.
After seeing them drive off, I got in my own ride and headed home.
First, I’m lacking behind with school work. I haven’t been in school for six months so my mother arranged extra lesson hours which I’ll be taking in school because humans aren’t fully welcomed in our home.
I didn’t like the idea one bit but I have no choice. At this point, I’d fix my mistakes.
I was home before I knew it and before I packed my car, I sp-otted Noah – my neighbor arguing with his father.
We could have been friends except for something that happened before. He wanted to throw a pa-rty at my home but I declined because of the policies my father laid out and I was bent on obeying him though he wasn’t always there.
Anyways, Noah hated me for that and although he stopped approaching me first, there was still that sadness whenever he looked at me so I avoided him.
I just hope, the bastard – Louis whom impersonated me didn’t talk to him or do anything crazy which are not pa-rt of my standards.
It’s worth worrying about so it doesn’t taunt me later like my friends thought I had lost my mind and was going throu-gha mental shift.
I was out of the car holding my empty bag and car keys while stepping into the house. I didn’t exactly pay attention to the housekeeper and skipped several stairs up to my bedroom. It was like I was allergic to being downstairs.
I got to my bedroom which I forgot to lock and found two envelops and a paper lying on the bed. I tossed my bag aside and picked up the paper to read throu-ghit. It was a letter from my pathetic father.
It said in the letter that he went with mom to an emergency business trip and would not be back until the next week. Something about the letter pissed me off though and still, I couldn’t help but have a bad feeling of their trip..
Some psycho rogues are on the loose and here they are going to get more money they don’t even nee-d.
I checked the other two envelopes and realized what they were — checks. The first check was written school books and emergencies — $20,000. And the second check was to get new clothes and shoes — $50,000.
I cringed staring at the figures. It’s hu-ge, I know but I’m also aware they dropped this so I don’t feel mad that they left.
I got up with everything and dumped them in the trash in one swift move. If I spent that money, I’d hate myself later.
I heard a knock at the door and when I answered, the housekeeper looked in.
With the look on her face, I was scared she’d say ‘Someone’s here to see you’ but instead she said…
“Your food is ready. Come have something to eat since you didn’t eat this morning.”
After having dinner alone, I returned back to my room and the moment I tou-ched my laptop, I received a video call from my friend living in Rolpines. He has been worried sick about me since I didn’t reply any of his messages for the past one month.
We talked for a while and he promised to visit Ice Valley soon. Not that I was looking forward to it because he was a very busy guy.
The housekeeper came just in time for me to drive us to the pack house because tonight, there was going to be a full moon.
MY UNWANTED MATE?❤
BY EUNICE NWODU
(DO NOT COPY OR REPOST)
Chapter 20
Wednesday ~
• Umbrie’s POV •
Something strange happened today at school. It wasn’t just one event anyway but I couldn’t stop going over the ones that happened and hit me the most.
First off, it was during lunch and I just had this seal to tell Daphne everything.
Literally.
There was an unending urge to open up about what I was and what was bothering me. It was the first time that was happening and so it overwhelmed me on how disintegrated I got at that point. It was such a vulnerable moment and I just had to keep stuffing my face with banana so I don’t say a peep about anything that can contradict me and the other pack members.
I’m starting to wonder how Jared got past highschool in one whole without falling into pieces with various temptations and emotions. He should really share some secrets with me.
Another thing that had me bumped was the fact that I actually p@$$ed the first audition for a drama role out school would be prese-nting in two months from now. I was the female lead in a sappy R0m-nce story of Eleanor and Sebastian.
I would be pla-ying Eleanor while Terry – a guy from another cl@$$ got the role of Sebastian.
He seems to be a very good actor unlike me whom tried to put up the right face while executing my lines. It was ha-rd, believe me.
Luckily, our drama teacher was a s@$$y cold and strict man whom was really good at kicking someone un-der the curve.
I wanted to show him that I can actually do it so I did everything I could to perfect the scene and everyone seemed to like it.
Terry and I ba-rely talked and I don’t know what he’s like but Daphne @$$ured me that he wasn’t going to be a problem. I was quite relieved that the highest physical contact I’d be having the pla-y was a hu-g with Terry in just three scenes.
Not bad, right?
“This is going to be the best pla-y ever!” Daphne squealed while going throu-ghthe script our drama teacher handed to me.
“Well…the dialogues aren’t cringeworthy. That’s a relief. I finally have something to put my mind to apa-rt from studying.” I drawled while leaving the empty cl@$$es. School was over and a lot of people where rushing home as if the building was on fire.
“I’m really happy Mr Primrose allowed me to be his @$$istant because he is the director of the pla-y. He’s in charge of everything and doesn’t want someone else making suggestions.”
“I’m happy for you. That man is just too mean. I’m even surprised he considered giving me the role because he has never looked at me with soft eyes.” I pointed out.
“Yeah, it’s more like a miracle.” She chuckled.
Her phone buzzed and she immediately looked at it. “Geez, I gotta go Umbrie. I’ll text you later. Get home safe.”
She gave me the script and we half hu-gged before she ran off. I realized her scent was all over me now. Her precious natural human scent — that’s if there’s anything like it.
I patiently put the file in my school bag before hanging it across my shoulders again. I walked to the window and looked outside. Keiran’s car was still packed at the compound and there was just few people remaining in school.
I continued walking down the hall when I sp-otted one of the youngest teachers entering a cl@$$room. I wondered what she was still doing in cl@$$es before having the hunch she was tutoring someone.
I tip toed to the door to see who it was. I slowly looked in and saw Keiran sitting on the third row and the teacher was setting out her books.
That explains it.
He really nee-ds the extra lessons because he has missed a lot.
I was curious if he could se-nse me since I could smell him too. He didn’t look my way. It was like he wasn’t noticing me or probably, he’s pretending.
“According to the curriculum and where your notes stopped, you haven’t learned about Chromosomes, is that right?” Asked the teacher as she fli-pped her book.
I was waiting to hear Keiran’s voice but it never came. Instead, he wordlessly nodded his head at her. After observing for a little time, I run out of the hallway when I heard sound of the top head teacher talking from the staircase. It wouldn’t be a nice experience if he caught me snooping around after school.
I went home happy that Keiran was really learning to cover up for what he has missed.
Thursday was going by smoothly since it was the first rehearsal for our pla-y. I get to meet Hailey whom happens to hate me dearly for taking the lead role. I didn’t see her yesterday because she had auditioned before for the role.
It never occurred to me that it would be like a highschool story where I have to have an annoying twelfth grader hating on me for being the lead.
She was the supporting female lead though whom has to be my best friend in the pla-y and she would also have feelings for ‘Sebastian’.
I got to exchange words with Terry more and I couldn’t describe him just yet. He wasn’t so easygoing and sometimes, he looks at me like I’m saying nonse-nse which is not pa-rt of the script. I didn’t tell Daphne so he won’t look so manipulative because he really wasn’t intimidating me. I guess that’s the way his face works.
Everything was going well, I guessed.
Though Keiran and I haven’t spoken to each other but I was just happy seeing him learn.
It was a stupid feeling. I was starting to feel like a proud mother or something. I didn’t want to distract him either. Maybe this weekend, we can finally talk and hang out together.
Friday ~
There was no rehearsals but being in school was still worth it. I got a ride home from Alpha Damien which was one of the coolest thing ever.
Anyways, we talked about his cousin and he said his parents were on a trip and he has been alone for a few days now.
Yikes, I had no idea.
The ride wasn’t awkward to say the least and I got home just in time to start working on my homework. Immediately i was done, Jared came home with my parents and Sky.
It was funny watching them stepping into the house together. Something no one sees everyday.
“Hey, Umbrie. I want to talk to you.” Jared said leaving for the stairs and I quickly followed him.
“What’s up?”
“There’s somewhere I want us to go to.” He replied and I arched my brows.
“The pack house?”
“No, just somewhere. Go put on a jacket. It’s cold outside.”
• TBC •