Mika's World

Chapter 14: Frenemies

"We're rich! Come on let's head to the spa. I need a back massage", Jenifer exclaimed. I had filled her in on my dad dying and my new inheritance. "Oh god. I'm sorry, how are you holding up with everything?", she quickly added and gave me a hug. "I'm doing better. I need to go back to school soon. I'm sure someone spread the news by now", I stated. "You sure you don't need more time?", Jenifer asked. "I'm going to have to deal with it sooner or later. Might as well get through it now", I answered. Jenifer smirked at me and nodded in approval. "I have to stop by his house later. See if he left anything valuable there", I explained with a sigh. "I'll come with you. I can't imagine you in that place alone. Where is it?" Jenifer volunteered. "Some apartment in Philadelphia", I answered.
Jenifer and I drove to my dad's apartment. The building looked luxurious and well kept. We strolled into the lobby and took the elevator to the 16th floor. "What're you gonna do with his stuff?", Jenifer asked. "Just sell all of it most likely", I answered. "You could keep his suits for special occasions. Maybe wear one to prom," she suggested. "I'm not wearing a dead man's clothes. I'll give them to Good Will or something ", I explained. We step out of the elevator and head into apartment 214. The apartment was amazing. It had a lot of room space and elegant furniture. The window had a marvelous view of the city and the kitchen was the size of my living room. This motherfucker had all this and left me with shit. "I'm going to raid the closet!" Jenifer exclaimed. "You're way too excited for a middle aged man's attire", I pointed out. "I want to get something for my dad. Yours won't be needing it anymore", she joked and headed into the bedroom. She's my friend, but I never said she wasn't a bitch. I love her for that reason though. I looked around for a bit, then stumbled into my dad's office. It wasn't much to look at compared to the rest of his place. My hands started searching through his drawers and flipping through files. I found multiple pictures of me as a baby. He must have kept them when he left us. One significant photo was of him, my mom and I all smiling together. I stare at the photo a moment longer then rip it up. I walk out and head into the bedroom. Jenifer was jumping on the bed with one of my dad's dress coats. "Get off the bed hoe and take that off" I demanded with a chuckle. She hopped down and did a twirl. "Your dad had some nice taste in suits", she remarked and threw the jacket down. "Also," she continued. "Look what I found". She handed me a box filled with jewelry. Fancy watches and chains glittered at me as I studied them. "Ok let's go", I said while snatching the box and marched to the front door. "Wait what about the clothes?" Jenifer asked irritatedly. "Let them throw it out with the rest of his shit", I said and headed to the elevator. "Wait!" Jenifer yelled while grabbing one of the coats and running out.
"Why didn't you ask me to go with you? I would've been there if you asked", Troye said concerned. It was the next day at school and I was at his locker telling him about my visit to the apartment. "I didn't even want Jen to come. I wanted to do it on my own. It's something I just needed to do", I explained. Troye smiled and tugged on my shirt. "Look at you taking charge", he said flirtatiously. I blushed and avoided his gaze. Suddenly, I saw Troye's face turn twisted as he saw Nathan walk towards his locker. I put my hand on Troye's chest to stop him, but he pushes right past me. He then grips Nathan up by his collar and slams him against the wall. "I should fucking dog walk your ass!" Troye yelled in Nathan's face. Everyone in the hallway turned their attention to them. "What the fuck Troye?! I thought we were cool!" Nathan yelled trying to escape Troye's grip. "We were done being cool when you attacked Mika!" Troye yelled back. He started to lift Nathan and then slam him to the ground. Luckily there were no teachers to see it. Nathan let out a gasp of pain. "You were my friend too. You're choosing sides now?" Nathan grunted. Troye leaned over to Nathan's face on the ground. "We are not friends", he said faintly and walked off to class. Nathan got up to shut his locker and held his head down while walking through the small crowd that was formed. "Seems like a lot a people fight because of you", I heard a voice say behind me. I turned to see Manny staring at me. He didn't seem to have his always friendly demeanor presented today. "People make their own decisions", I said lowly. Manny just nodded, but said nothing else. Just stared at me blankly. Then, Dylan appeared from around the corner and stepped in front of me. "Manny, we still on for tonight? I wanted to see you again", he asked with a wink. Now what the hell is going on here? "Yea. Like we agreed", Manny responded. Dylan then turned around and grinned at me. "Oh hey Mika. Didn't see you there", he joked and skipped away. "You and Dylan huh?" I asked in a judgemental tone. Manny snickered at me and rolled his eyes. "It's actually because of you. Like everything that happens with people who come in contact with you. I made a deal with Dylan to keep an eye on you while I was suspended, in case Troye or Nathan tried to hurt you. In exchange, he wanted to have his first time with a guy. But, I see you and Troye are all good now ", he explained. I looked at him in disgust. "Why would you do something like that? Even if it was for my benefit, you would let someone use you like that?" I asked. "You used me Mika. That night we had sex, wasn't because you actually liked me. You just wanted to get off. With Dylan, at least I'm getting something out of it too", Manny said. "I can see why Dylan chose you. You play the side piece well", I said shaking my head in disappointment. "Go to hell Mika. What his girl doesn't know, won't hurt her. Just like I was blowing your back out won't hurt Troye if he doesn't know about it right?" Manny snapped back. I glared at him as he let out a laugh. "Oh you thought I didn't see that little scuffle with him and Nathan. Aww Mika, if you're trying to keep your little relationship under wraps you're going to have to do better than that", Manny said with a sly grin. With that he bumped past me and disappeared in the crowd.
I was racking my mind over it all in chemistry class. Dylan and Manny? That's so disgusting. Was I jealous? I had Troye what did I have to be jealous about? I was more upset that he sided with Dylan out of all people. What broke me out of thought, was all the whispers and people looking back at me. A girl named Chloe walked up to me and gave me a sad gesture with her hand. "Sorry about your dad, Mika", she said. Ah shit, here we go. I tucked my head into my arms and put my head on the desk. Maybe no one will bother me like this. I felt someone tap my shoulder and I jolted up. There stood a girl with beautiful brown curly hair and hazel eyes. She was very pretty and gave me a friendly smile. "Is this seat taken?" She asked pointing to the empty chair next to me. "No, go right ahead", I said. She sat down me and stared at me for a moment. "So you're Mika", she said finally. "Do I know you?" I asked while scooting my chair away from her. "I'm Sarah Hanson. Im new here. Oh and I'm your half sister", she answered.