BRIE’S POV
“What the fuck is this” I say as I walk into the.. nah this not a kitchen, more like a junk pile. Veggies are strewn everywhere in the kitchen. And Gary?, fuck!, when did he become this stupid!?. All of them were covered in mess…
“What the heck are you doing in here Brie.” Gary face turns sour as he fold his arm.
“Yuck!.” I make my way towards Gary avoiding the mess on the floor.
“Gary, really has it gone so bad??” I ask as I eye his figure down.
“What the fuck do you mean?” He was getting angry. I love to make him angry, always damn sexy when he’s angry. I fold my arms and look around.
“What’s the meaning of this.” I sweep my hand around the kitchen.
“That ain’t your goddamn business Brie….”.
“Who the fuck are you…. barging into our privacy like you own this place?” I looked at the little fiery kid standing beside the fucked up “Gary’s new pussy”. She’s grown a lot since I last saw her.
“Hi Hazel, I’m Brie…. hasn’t your dad told you who I am?” I plaster a fake smile on my face. She scoffs.
“I don’t wanna know.” She folds her arm. Great, she has a fiery temper too.
“Brie, this gonna be the last time you will ever come here. I won’t hesitate to be damn harsh on you. Now get your goddamn face outta here” I look at the bitch behind him. She was smirking.
“Why, cos of this goddamn new pussy you’ve got, cut the crap Gary you’re more classy to mingle with this asshole.”
“Really?” It was Hazel this time.
“Yeah, or which do you prefer a model like me or a cheap slut as her” I point to her. Hazel stalks over to my figure and eyes my figure.
“First of…. you don’t look like a model to me… you look more like a fake plastic doll who ain’t got a pinch of sense up there… and about you calling my Lesley a slut, you need to check yourself cos you’re the perfect definition of a slutty asshole bitch!” I gape my mouth in shock and anger, goddamn little witch!.
“That’s enough Hazel.” Gary says.
“Gary, we need to talk.” Gary grit his teeth in anger.
“There’s nothing to discuss Brie, what part of the statement do you not understand?.”
I suck in my breath.
“Never do I want to see your face around here…. I won’t take it easy on you…. now do us a favour and leave”. I nod my head slowly and looked at Gary. His face was taut. And I know what he’s capable of doing once he is looking this way.
“we’re not done here Gary….”
“Oh for fuck sake get the hell out already”. Hazel shouts. I glanced at all of them and smiled. I backed my way out of the kitchen, they are sure gonna hear from me soon.
LESLEY PERKINS’ POV
I heave a sigh of relief as Brie walked out. Gary sighs and run his hand through his hair.
“I’m sorry you had to see that.” He apologizes. I shook my head.
“It’s okay, ain’t nothing”.
“Dad who was that?” Hazel asked as she untied her apron.
“Y-you wanna know?.” Gary stutters.
“No! I don’t care who she is, she stinks of badluck!” I widen my eyes. Hazel stares at the burnt pies.
“Burnt pies for dinner?. Ah, I remember I have got candies in my closet.” She walked out of the kitchen. I and Gary exchanged glances and began to laugh.
I sit on the bed in Gary’s PJ, dialing Stacy’s line. she picked up on the second ring.
“Hi Stacy.” I voice out.
There was a brief pause.
“Hey Lesley.” Her voice sounded detached and tired, that’s unlike her.
“Are you alright Stace?.” I fiddled with the bed covers.
” I’m….. I’m fine, why do you ask?.” I arch my brows. Her voice sounded dull too.
” You sound tired.” I reply. she suck in her breath.
“Just had an hectic day at work … I need to speak to you Lesley. Are you home yet?” I run my hands through my hair and bite my lip.
“Umm, no Stace. I’m at Gary’s. He asked me to spend the night with him.”
Now I feel guilty for staying behind.
“Uhh, okay goodnight Lesley.” She says and hangs up. I stare at the phone in surprise.
Something is definitely wrong, that’s so unlike her. She never hangs up on me. I get down from the bed and heed to the large adjoining room. Hazel was still asleep already. I cover her up and put out the lights. Gary was seated on the bed. And with just a towel around his waist. He smoothen down his hair. I stare at his broad back. He should go into modelling already.
“Do you wanna eat me up with those eyes of yours.” He turns around smirking. I chuckle as I sit.
“How the hell did you know I was watching you.” He grins and drew me close to himself. He kisses me softly.
“Even if you are a thousand miles away and you whisper my name, I’m gonna hear you.” My heart flutters. How does he make me feel this way. I thread my hand in his soft curled hair and kissed him.
I’m growing to love him, beginning to fall so hard for him, like a car whose brakes has gone bad. I don’t know my destination. I hope they won’t be anything as betrayals. He made me love when I never wanted to. Made me see life in a new way. Made me hope in a new beginning. I withdraw from the kiss.
“You should get dressed Gary.” I prop myself with a pillow as he walks over to his closet and put on his PJ. He snuggle next to me.
“I spoke to Stacy few minutes ago, she didn’t sound good.” I sigh.
“What’s the issue with her?.”
I shrug
“She said she was stressed out though.” I lie next to him as he cuddles me.
“Then I guess sleep is what she needs brunnie”. I nod.
“Now why don’t you get some rest…. a sexy brunnie as you shouldn’t stay up late.” I grin as he kisses my forehead. Under his warm embrace I let sleep slowly wash over me..
I woke up to an empty bed. I yawn and push off the covers. Gary was up already. I wash up and went out of the ensuite. Hazel room was empty too. I pack my hair into a ponytail and walk out of the room. Hazel and Gary we’re in the kitchen, and they were.. arguing.
“Dad the onions are to go first.”
“And why can’t the veggies go first.”
“Cos Lesley says so, c’mon dad you aren’t gonna ruin my breakfast. I’m so damn tired of stuffing cookies and candies in my mouth.”
“Relax hazel, I got this okay.” I stiffen a laugh as I entered the kitchen. Gary was covered in flour and Hazel was struggling with a frying pan. They turned on seeing me. Hazel folded her arms.
“Dad!, plan ruined!” She huffs and get down from the stool. Gary pouts.
“Hey sleepy head.” He gives me a peck on the cheek.
“Hey Lesley.” Hazel grins. I ruffle her hair happily.
“So what were you two up to?.” I chuckle as I walk to the counter.
“We were trying to fix breakfast but dad just ruined it all!” she glared playfully at him. i blink my eyes and smile affectionately. Can’t believe they wanted to stress just to please me.
“Hazel… you forced me into doing this remember?, holy shit!, my blood is boiling already!” I and Hazel laugh as Gary pulls off his apron and cap.
“I’m just gonna go shower okay”. I nod as he walked out of the kitchen.
“I’m never teaming up with him again!.” She huff and climb back on the stool I laugh as I began to fix breakfast.
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I get down the car as few passerby stops to stare, thank God they weren’t taking videos.
“Thanks for the ride Ben.” I tell Gary’s driver. He nods
“I would be waiting miss.” I frown.
” Why are you waiting?.”
“Boss says I should accompany you to the mall”. I fold my arms
“No, I’m fine. I’d use my car instead.” He shook his head.
“It’s boss orders miss, I can’t leave, I’m sorry.” I roll my eyes and press my lips together.
“Fine, I’d go get stacy”
He nods as I walk into the building. I entered the lifts and press the button for Stacy’s floor. Why has she not been picking my calls. I got out as the doors slides and I walk down the hall stopping at Stacy’s door. I ring the bell and hold my purse. No reply. I ring it again, same thing. I hold the door knob and twist, its not locked. I sigh in relief and step into the living room.
“Stacy?” I call as I stand at the doorway. Several empty bottles of wine were lying on the floor. I arch my brows and stride to her room. I open the door and the room was in a mess, drawers turned over, clothes strewn everywhere. Where the hell did she go leaving her room like this. Stacy is a very neat person. Dread grips me. I walk to the kitchen and throw the door open. I hung my mouth open, my heart pounding as I stared at the sight before me.