Tempted|18+

𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅?

(Juliana's P.O.V.)

The ride was silent I, myself couldn't form any words out of my mouth to say anything. One half of me was scared about the shot I heard, then the whole thought of bringing kidnapped.

Then other half of me was running with questions. Did they know those guys? Are they some type of criminals? Were they his security men? Who got shot? Why didn't he just come for me himself? Urgh, this night has just been too much for me.

"Jul what's your address?"

Mr. Ivanov's voice broke me out of thought as he spoke. Staring at me through the rare view he raised his eyebrow waiting for me to answer.

"Um, Oaks Ground Avenue," I replied

He just hummed and continued driving. Looking at my hand I saw Lyssa hasn't let me go of me. Her hands were in mine and her head on my shoulder.

"Lyssa?" I said softly

"Mm," she said looking at me.

"Who were they?" I asked. I really couldn't help but ask. They are kind of scarred in my brain.

"Oh, those were my dad's security team. We're all looking for you." She said squeezing my hand gently.

"Oh, I'm sorry," I said putting my head down, I didn't mean for them to worry about me leaving. I just needed to leave...

"Oh, no, it's okay don't worry about it J. We're both okay, and that's what matters the most. Plus I'm sorry that they didn't handle it better" she said rubbing my hand

I just gave her a small smile. I decided not to ask about the shot we heard. I know that question isn't for her to answer, seeing that we both were in the car. Leaning my head against the window I watched the streets and cars as we passed by.

For the rest of the ride, I stayed quiet. I honestly can't wait to reach my apartment. I honestly just wanna lay down. Scratch that I need to lay down.

My apartment isn't much, and when I say that I mean it, it's really not much. The living room and kitchen were joined. I have no furniture, the only stuff I have is the kitchen stuff that came with the apartment. And the bedroom was just my suitcase and one of those air mattresses. I didn't mind it tho, I had a roof over my head and a place to lay down.

The scholarship didn't come with a dorm so I had to settle for what I got. Lyssa never saw my apartment and I'll like to keep it that way.

"We're here, which complex is it?" Mr. Ivanov asked.

"Oh, I'm good. Don't worry about it, I'll take it here." I said while letting go of Lyssa's hand.

"Oh come on, you've gone through a lot tonight. Just let us take you, plus I wanna know that you're going in safe." she said grabbing back my hand.

Holding onto my bag I took a breath before telling her

"Nah, it's cool I'm safe here. And it's a long drive back, so you guys can go. I'm good."

With that, I opened the door and got out. But knowing Calyssa she got out too.

"I'm coming, I don't care what you say"

"Lyssa get back in -"

"Juliana no." She said cutting me off.

Sighing I just started walking to the building. There is no point in trying to fight her, she is just too damn hard-headed.

"I'm coming inside too. I always wanted to see your apartment."

Stopping dead in my tracks I slowly turned to her. She was smiling happily but I know couldn't let her go in there with me.

"Lyssa, go back ." I said with a little aggression.

"No, stop telling me to leave. What's wrong with you?"

I guess my aggression wasn't too aggressive. Not responding to her I started walking faster. Maybe if she comes in I'll just stop her at the door. You know like ... slam it her face... one of those movie scenes.

Reaching the building I realized her dad was just following us in the car. Not studying it I opened the door to walked up and Lyssa followed. After climbing 3 floors up I finally reached my apartment. I stopped and turned to Lyssa, she was watching around the building.

"Well, this is it. You can go back now." I said with a small smile.

"Oh." she said looking at me confused.

Turning back to the door, I opened it a little, just enough to squeeze myself through. Just as I was about to close the door Lyssa shoved her foot in between the door and shoved it back open. I swear that bitch is like Hulk and Flash sometimes, sis got the speed and strength.

After trespassing into my apartment she looked around before she turned to me with tears in her eyes.

"You have nothing here..." she said softly.

"Lyssa-" I was trying to explain but she stopped me.

"Zip it. Are you embarrassed by it? Is that why you ever want me over here?" She asked while walking towards the bedroom.

"Lyssa, if you're upset about the living room you might not want to go in there," I said folding my arms.

Opening the door, she stared at the room for a while before she turned to me.

" Julie, what the fuck.. you barely have a proper bed yet alone closet."

"Lyssa, look I don't have money to afford the best but I gotta bed and roof over my head that enough for me alright. With the money I get from tutoringamd the grocery store this what I could afford right now."

"Why didn't you tell me. I would've helped you in way J." She said looking at me.

"I don't want your money Carlyssa!" I shouted, "I got it covered okay..."

"You call this covered Juliana! You gotta be fucking with me," she said walking off towards the door.

"Carlyssa just drop it."

Grabbing the door handle she yelled at me "No I will not leave it! You're my best friend and I will not let you keep living like this! I will help whether you like it or not!"

"Carlyssa..." I said.

"I'll be back tomorrow morning with a plan." She said closing the door behind her.

Fuck bro. No, I'm not embarrassed, I just didn't want her here because I know she'll want to help. I didn't want to think I'm only her friend cause I want her money either. I like to earn my shit. Why she doesn't get that I'm okay living like this, I understand it isn't the right way but I'm only here for two more years.

Fuck today's just been so stressful. I'll probably get her to understand better tomorrow. I just wanna fuckinggg sleeepppppp.