Seriously ? A stock broker ? Out of all the cover-up stories he could have chosen from, he went for a stock broker ?
And his brother believed him.
I was doomed.
I kept laughing as I opened the door fully now and stepped aside, walking back into the house.
I heard his brother mutter something along the lines of ‘crazy new girlfriend’ under his breath but truly didn’t care.
Where’s Nathan ? He asked after walking into the empty living room.
Oh, about that… I said, not knowing if I should tell him that he suspiciously left with some mob boss to go see a potential secret lover for two days, or to just play dumb.
He went to get organic eggs from a farm and hasn’t been back for three days, please call help. I said in a monotonous voice.
He simply raised a brow at me, before walking off to Nathan’s bedroom.
I started following behind reluctantly. Now I’m kidnapped by my kidnapper’s oblivious college-student brother. My situation just couldn’t have gotten any more exasperating.
Where are my brothers ? He repeated, coming out of Nathan’s empty room and standing in front of me now.
Well you see, he had to go and like leave for two days because something came up… He didn’t tell me anything else. I confessed, sighing in defeat. What was the point, I wasn’t really on anyone’s side and shouldn’t be defending anyone.
He just stared at me for a few minutes, inspecting my face quietly. Then where’s Dustin ? He asked now.
I immensely did not appreciate the interrogation taking place.
Then again, I was a stranger in his house that he had never seen and I could be a sexy criminal that steals Nutella jars and dogs for all he knew.
Oh he’s just- I was cut off by a door slamming open and little footsteps rushing towards us.
Max ! Dustin revealed his name, launching himself onto his older brother.
They both hugged each other tightly, Dustin giggling in excitement.
How’s my favorite power-ranger ? He asked, grinning down at him, all the exhaustion and annoyance vanishing his expression as he instantly loosened up at the sight of his younger brother.
Good ! I made a new friend ! He exclaimed, bouncing in front of him.
Really ? His older brother asked curiously. And who’s that ?
Luke Skywalker ! He yelled, pointing at me as I face palmed.
Your name’s Luke ? He asked, his face in disbelief.
I rolled my eyes. It’s Skylar. I corrected.
He just gave me another confused look.
He nicknamed me because people call me Sky. I explained, answering his unspoken question.
Right. He said.
Well… I’ll just get back to my movie now. I muttered awkwardly, before turning away and rushing back to the couch, hoping I hadn’t missed too much of Amanda Bynes.
I was surprised when the two boys that I’d have to babysit came to join me and watch the movie after a few minutes.
We all watched the movie in silence, except at some points I’d burst out laughing but would quickly stop when Max shot me odd looks…
The credits rolled in and I just sat and stared at the black screen with a small smile. Man I loved that movie.
LS ! Dustin called, once the credits rolled in. I had to say, that kid was incredible for sitting through a whole movie without action and managing to watch it quietly.
Yes ? I asked, turning to him.
I’m hungry. He said, slightly frowning.
I’ll go make some- I started, moving to get up.
It’s fine I got it. Max cut me off as he got up and walked away to the kitchen.
I suddenly panicked as I thought of all the ways he could kill us by burning down the whole building and stood up to stop him, but Dustin grabbed my arm with his small hand.
Max is a really good cook. He told me, somehow sensing my worry.
I stared at the kid in amazement. How he had sensed my panic of him burning down the kitchen, I had no idea…
That’s really good. I smiled, my tense shoulders relaxing instantly.
We sat back down on the couch and watched Spongebob until the food was ready.
I thought back to Nathan. He was a pretty complicated and intriguing boy. A bad ass, dark, crazy but passionate and caring guy. And it bothered me deeply as I couldn’t get those striking emerald green eyes out of my mind.
NATHAN’S POV
I smiled one last time at Sky and Dustin before walking down the hall to the elevator.
I wasn’t sure if it was the safest decision to leave my kidnapee alone in my apartment for two days with my eight year old brother, but I had no other choice. I couldn’t miss this. I usually had one of the guards babysit him but ever since one of them raised a hand at Dustin, I didn’t trust anyone else, so I had stopped going. But Skylar was someone who I trusted with Dustin…
I just prayed that she didn’t try any more stints to escape while I was away. It ached my heart keeping her prisoner but I’d rather be watching over her myself than be having her locked up in the basement storage room.
The elevator doors opened to the parking floor revealing Alv-Ryland, standing there against the wall, his arms crossed.
After being with her for almost three days straight, that girl had my thoughts invaded. She may be crazy, but she never failed to amuse me.
Finally. Ryland muttered, pushing himself off the wall and walking off.
I despised that sniveling bastard. If he didn’t own a whole army of men and hold so much control over me, I wouldn’t hesitate on snapping his short little neck in a second…
I took in a deep breath before following his short figure to the black SUV parked at the very end of the parking lot.
I was in for one hell of a trip, one without Skylar there to make me laugh this time. She was the only person that had made me laugh a certain way in a long time, when she was supposed to be scared of me. It sounded selfish and stupid, but I sort of wished that I could keep her with me for a while. She made me feel more alive in a way. It got lonely here and although I had an amazing younger brother around, I didn’t mind Skylar and the way she made me feel. Her touch, her laugh, her weird outbursts and behaviors… God I’m starting to sound like a love sick puppy.