MY UNWANTED MATE?❤
BY EUNICE NWODU
(DO NOT COPY OR REPOST)
Chapter 23
• Jared’s POV •
I sque-ezed my cellphone in anger and fright as I rushed up the staircase. Tiana just texted and she said she was in some kind of trouble. It sounded so urgent that I couldn’t overlook it like I would most times. So, here I was. Going into her home with uncertainty and worry.
I brushed past her pet dog without acknowledging it and there she was, sitting but the window and holding her phone.
My nostrils flared angrily as I approached her with jumpy steps. She slowly turned around and our eyes came in contact.
“You are here!” She muttered running to me.
She pulled me into a hu-g and I’m so angry that I shoved her off in one push.
“What the hell, Tiana? You told me you are in trouble. What’s going on? Where’s the danger?” I asked huskily.
“I’m sorry I lied to you. It’s just that I felt so lonely and wanted to spend time with you.” Her voice shook as she spoke.
“What’s that supposed to mean? Why did you have to lie?” I shot out struggling to maintain my cool.
“I’m sorry.” She sniffled and tried to hu-g me again.
I don’t let her and step away from her.
“I want to be alone but you dragged me out here so I attend to you while I’m not mentally happy?”
She shuddered. “No, that’s not it. That’s not true. I didn’t know you wanted to be alone. Well, you can just be here. I won’t bother you, Jared. I just can’t be alone right now.”
“I’m leaving…”
“No, Jared! This is not the first time you are acting like this. Can’t you ever un-derstand me? I always un-derstand you during your weakest moments.” Tiana argued and I frowned.
“That’s where you are wrong, Tiana. You have never seen my weakest moments so save your superhero frame to yourself.” I spat.
Her nostrils flared as well.
“You are so cruel! You are a monster! Sometimes I wonder why I even put up with you anyway! You heartless guy!” She yelled with tears descending from her pale eyes.
I didn’t even notice her drenched eyes — like she had been crying before. I was too angry to notice.
“You are so pathetic, Tiana! So stupid.” I cussed ruffling my hair.
“I hate you.” She bit off before returning back to her position near the window.
‘I can’t stand her right now’, my wolf muttered.
My whole being was pissed off even before I got here but now, I’m already on fire from so much anger.
Suddenly, Tiana’s crying voice was heard calmly in the room and somehow, I wanted to turn on some music so it can drown her voice.
I stood there for some minutes watching her cry and I felt satisfied from it. A little bit because she stressed me. She always does.
When I’d had enough and I was afraid she would p@$$ out, I walked over to where she sat and pulled her up.
“That’s literally enough.” I breathed looking emotionlessly at her.
She doesn’t say anything but takes off her shirt right in front of me and uses it to clean her nose and the other pa-rt her face.
Great, she’s half unclad in front of me.
She doesn’t speak to me as she goes up to her room to have a bath.
I waited still standing at the window and looking out. I realized the broken windows of her mom’s new car. My pulse shifts.
I now un-derstood what happened.
Tiana’s parents fight a lot and were still going throu-ghthe divorce process. I guess the had another serious fight this morning before leaving for work.
Somehow, I see myself being a ha-rd man.
I might not fight or smash things around with my future wife but I’d do worse than she can imagine when pissed off. It’s a creepy thought and I don’t want to go there.
Tiana returned dressed in a red dress that fits her perfectly. She grabbed her phone and turned to me.
“What are you waiting for? Let’s go on a field trip.” She giggled and I rolled my eyes.
“I’m leaving.” I growled.
“Yeah, you are leaving with me in your cat to s field trip. Let’s say we go to the beach?” She asked showing me puppy eyes.
I didn’t know if it was about the eyes or the fact she experience her parents tear each other apa-rt with words again. I didn’t know what it was but I agreed — grumpily.
We left the house and after she locked up, we entered my car and drove off.
“I’m not even with clothes to swim.” I mumbled turning the wheel.
“Don’t worry about that, I’ll get you new boy shorts at the beach.” She offered and I don’t reply her.
We did arrive at the beach and she did buy me some ugly shorts with her favorite red color.
I wore one and we went to the ocean side.
She tried to hold my hand but I don’t let her. She then dances to make me laugh and I just chuckled.
After pla-ying around including pla-ying volleyball, we headed to a small bar at the beach where a lot of people were around drinking. Tiana joined the drinking and kept talking about her parents and how they’re ruining her life. And she doesn’t know who to choose when they finally divorce.
I told her to choose me and she laughed so ha-rd that I thought it would never end.
I had to lodge a room at one of the resorts because I felt tipsy too. Tiana on the other hand was mad drunk and I had to carry her all the way up to the room. After having a bath, I came back to see her still awake and just staring at the ceiling.
“I’ll sleep at the couch.” I announced putting on new shorts.
Her eyes drifted to mine and I don’t let the eye contact last.
We weren’t always being inti-mate because I haven’t found my mate and also it’d be bad to be entangled to her with a baby. There are so many restrictions. I’m even surprised I’m surviving all of this.
“Let’s share the bed.” She cried out kicking her feet.
I decided to ignore her and turn off the lights.
I got on the couch which was at least long enough and I folded my hands from how chilly the night was.
Suddenly, I felt her moving and she laid on top of me.
“Please..” She murmured holding onto me ti-ghtly.
“Go to sleep, Tiana.” I urged and she got off me.
It didn’t take time and I felt her on me again. This time, she’s unclad!
I shuddered on feeling her skin against mine.
Our li-ps sealed and I lifted her and took her to the bed. I wasn’t thinking straight as I made my way in. The room was nowhere peace and quiet.
• MORNING •
Tiana lifts her eyelid slowly as she makes out her current state of being. She feels weak and hurt in certain places and she Gr0-ns in discomfort.
“What…happened…” She mumbled with blurry eyesight.
She racked her br@in for some quiet minutes and goosebumps flooded her skin as she remembered what happened – everything that happened the previous night.
She’s not scared of anything else but one thing.
“I’ve not gotten my birth control shot in a month.” She muttered as it dawned on her.
And Jared didn’t use protection.
She rises up from the bed and didn’t find Jared around. She took her bath and got dressed before leaving with her stuff.
She bumps into Jared outside whom had been in the car waiting.
Tiana noticed how happy he looked unlike yesterday. They both drove off from the beach.
On the way, Jared stopped by a jewelry sto-re and bought a watch while Tiana waited in the car — impatient to go home and see what she can do about the intimacy.
When Jared returned, she kept a happy face as much as possible so he doesn’t ask questions about her countenance.
“What did you get?” She asked smiling.
“It’s just something for you.” Jared replied lowly as he p@$$ed her the small bag with nervous hands.
Tiana accepted the box in surprise and fli-pped it open. It was a good watch. Glistening and looking gorgeous. It was one of the few gifts she has received from Jared and it caused her to cry.
MY UNWANTED MATE?❤
BY EUNICE NWODU
(DO NOT COPY OR REPOST)
Chapter 24
• Umbrie’s POV •
Keiran was going so steady on the road and I couldn’t help but watch him drive like a gentleman. He was entirely focused and hadn’t said a word.
I made him come pick me up and drive me to school. It was so convenient since I got ready early.
“Are you having lessons after school?” I asked trying to start a conversation.
He nodded without saying anything.
“Is the tutoring helping you?” I added and got the same response.
“Isn’t it nice for us to go to school together like the moon goddess wants?” I asked batting my lashes.
“It’s very nice.” He fake smiled and then I realized we were now in school.
I fixed my school bag and we got out of the car together.
I sp-otted Daphne nearby and we went towards each other.
“And you did it! I’m so proud of you. You’re really bad, Umbrie. I really thought you weren’t so bad.” She teased and I chuckled.
“Argh…it’s no big deal. We just have a pact.” I numbly replied. She squealed some more.
We went to cl@$$ with her bickering over what charm I used over Keiran.
It didn’t take long for us to get to cl@$$ and I saw Keiran with Ace at the center row talking.
I walked towards Keiran and ruffled his hair.
“We are having lunch together, no excuses.” I told him only to his hearing and he gulped.
“What am I? A dog?” He asked squinting his eyes in surprise.
A few eyes were on us but I didn’t mind. I retreated back to Daphne and we took our seats together.
I’m one crazy pa-rtner, ain’t I?
After the early morning cl@$$es, I went to the Janitor’s closet with Daphne. Keiran was going to swim later in a competition. I have to cheer him on so he knows he’s not alone.
It’s ridiculous but I’m up for it.
Daphne didn’t object as we designed the boards with paint writing a short encouraging words; Go, go, Keiran! You can do it!
We were quick because if the janitor closet caught us, we might be given detention for messing with school property.
We snuck out after we were done and headed to the swimming hall. There were lots of students gathered already and were rooting for their favorite swimmers.
I’m even surprised Keiran still decided to pa-rticipate with the swimming team. He pretty much slacked in many areas after he returned.
I finally saw him. Dressed in a red and black swim suit that fitted him perfectly and he had googles on. His hair was already we-t meaning he had practiced before now.
When the game started, Daphne and I held up the boards and Keiran was completely flustered as he took his position with the rest of the swimmers.
The loud shut went off and the athletes jumped into the pool. Their hands moved so fast and smooth.
The race came to an end in a matter of seconds and Keiran won followed by Scott.
Daphne and I cheered happily waving the boards. I sp-otted Ace and Hillary teasing him and out of embarr@$$ment, we ran off.
I ended up se-nding him a lot of text messages while in cl@$$. He complained that I was driving him crazy but that was the goal. It’s time he had his own fair share of madness.
School was over and I walked out of the school accompanied with Sherry who couldn’t stop talking about a pa-rty she would attend later tonight.
Although I showed her my lack of interest, she still talked about it to me. She let me know she’s out for hot guys with cars and broad shoulders.
I pretty admired her tastes.
Just then, a black hooded car gently parked in front of us and I was shocked to realize it was Keiran. I thought he had after school private tutoring.
“Be quick.” He breathed opening the door to the p@$$enger seat.
“Remember those descriptions I was talking about?” Sherry whispered to me. “Keiran has totally got it all!”
“I know, right? Bye Sherry. I’m going now. See you tomorrow.” I smiled at her before entering the car.
The door closed and Keiran started driving out of the school compound.
“You liar. You said you had cl@$$es.” I peeved bringing out a sticker collection that I had in my bag.
“Unfortunately, my teacher has an appointment with her doctor.” He breathed out.
“What is so unfortunate about that?” I questioned.
“Well, I get jealous a lot. Turns out her doctor is a male.” He replied and my eyes twitched.
“Are you p-ulling my legs or something?” I asked out of breath.
“I don’t think so. I just have to control my emotions from now on.” He blabbed and I rolled my eyes.
He is obviously messing with me.
I started sticking the stickers on his dashboard and his face flushed. “What are those?”
“Stickers. Some of them have my name on it.”
“And why are you pasting them in my car?”
“So you can always look at them and think about me all day long. It will be your good luck charm.” I muttered adding the last bits.
“Umbrie?…”
I raised my head and stared at him innocently. I took his hand into mine, the one that wasn’t on the wheel and held it ti-ghtly.
“Gosh!” He yelled and stopped the car, then I realized we were at a highway.
“What are you doing, Keiran? Why did you stop at such a place like this?” I half panicked.
Maybe I’m overdoing this manipulation process of mine.
“You.” He muttered.
“Me?” I asked touching my che-st.
“Yes! You! You are driving me nuts. What on earth is this torture? You are just everywhere! You showed up at my house the other day, you appear everywhere in school, you text me nonstop and now you are doing this!” He yelled gripping the wheel ti-ghtly with his hands.
“Calm down, Keiran. Just take a de-ep breath.” I urged and he did just that but too harshly. “Fine, I’ll stop.”
His head snapped at me like he had seen a ghost or heard a ghost sing.
“I will stop bothering you, let’s go now before the cops see us.” I urged and he slowly started to drive again.
“It’s so weird.” He mumbled and I rolled my eyes.
If only I was able to record him being crazy.
“What’s so wrong about being weird?” I mumbled back at him.
“You know, you should think a lot before acting. My friends can’t stop teasing me and I want to look responsible in front of everyone…” He paused and shook his head like he was done with me.
There was a short silence in the car.
I couldn’t take my eyes off the stickers. I knew they’d come in handy one day.
I interlocked our hands again and he didn’t freak out like earlier. I couldn’t stop myself from laughing as he offered me a knowing look.
• The next day •
Today was going to be another drama rehearsal with the team. Our seamstress was coming in today to take measure of our sizes so she can start working on the uniforms.
Daphne was mostly excited because she would be wearing the official ‘@$$istant director’ badge. Sometimes I wonder if she’s really eighteen.
We walked into the auditorium after together and sp-otted everyone moving around and busy with their lines.
The drama instructor stood at the side with a pissed off look on his face. He’s never happy but now it is very obvious and disturbing.
“Good day, Mr Sebastian.” Daphne greeted and he snapped his glare at us.
“Why are you late? What gives you the right to be late? If you can not do this, just say so. I can’t wait to get rid if your pitiful self!” He let out immediately. His che-st was heaving to indicate how much energy it took him to let out all his frustrations.
“I’m sorry, sir. We came right after grabbing a hamburger. We are four minutes late, by the way.” I pointed out while glancing at the beautiful clock hanging on the wall.
“And so what? It doesn’t kill the fact that you are late! We only have forty five minutes for this rehearsal. So what do we have left right now? Only forty!!!”
Some people were snickering at this point. Probably at us or maybe at how disheveled Me Sebastian looked.
“Whatever apology you have, I don’t want to hear it! Just take your horrible selves to the back stage and have yourself measured.” He said in the most manipulative gentle voice.
“We weren’t going to apologize in the first place.” Daphne whispered to me as well started leaving and I chuckled.
Can you believe that guy? Any time I look at him, I wonder how he got this job. But since he is an actor, he must have slayed his acting skills towards the school’s board of directors.
After having the nice lady measure me, I was surprised when she said Daphne would be getting a special uniform too so she had to be measured.
Her happiness reached the top of the skies.
“So, I made some changes to some scenes. Terry, Umbrie…get here!” The instructor summoned and I gracefully approached him followed with Terry whom has been on his phone.
Turns out he was allowed to download the script in his cellphone while the instructor forbade the rest of us from having it in our phones. He said we must hold the paper scripts when rehearsing.
That act gives me more reasons to not like him.
“I have decided to spice up your scenes due to my incredible idea skills. I’m so brilliant so everyone tells me.” He chuckled and raised his hands. “The hu-g scene is too bland, flat! So, Terry must hold you ti-ghter. He will gently wrap his hands around you and you, Umbrie will hold onto him like he is your anchor! He will draw close in a form of a kizz. You will not kizz but it shall be intense because you are in twelfth grade and there’s nothing wrong with a little R0m-nce.” He gushed.
“Nice.” Terry smiled like an idiot.
“What about those watching? The parents. Would they really be happy with this awesome scenery?” I sarcastically asked.
I’m sure he will turn this pla-y into a freak show.
“Of course, like they don’t watch R0m-ntic movies? They aren’t innocent as well, Umbrie. It is already fair that there will be no mouth contact between the both of you.” He hushed waving off his hand in my face.
I didn’t argue about it any further as he clap-s his hands in the air.
“Places everyone! Let’s just briefly show what I mean.”
Terry and I were given enough space and we both face each other.
He didn’t waste time in wrapping his hands around me and drawing me close.
Whoa…
I didn’t see the sudden approach coming.
I for-ced myself to be set in the mood and following the instructor’s command, we drew our heads close to each other in the same pace and slowness.
We were so close now and I could see Terry’s details — his freckles and the fact that he might be wearing contact lences.
Our breath hovered into each other’s skin.
Suddenly, there was a loud bang of instruments falling from where they were arranged. Startled, I looked over at it and saw Hillary standing next to the fallen instruments. Ace and Keiran were with him too.
Okay…. what are they doing here?
• TBC •