Risking It

Chapter 17: "They'll be free soon."

I probably won't have time to upload this tomorrow since I'll be busy, but anyways here's the nect chapter.

Enjoy!!

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Drew’s POV

I haven’t seen Cassie since Derek told me to stay away. And it was killing me. Not even a slight glimpse, nor mention of her name. I wasn’t even sure  if she was hurting just as much as I am or if she was glad she hasn’t seen me.

I needed to see her, but I didn’t want any of us to get in trouble, so I decided to ask Derek if I can just see her for a moment. Better to take the risk of him saying no than getting caught. There was a big chance he was going to say no, but why not try? Who knows maybe he'll even let me.

“Derek?” I called at the top of the stairs.

No response.

“Derek? You there?” I called repeatedly walking down the stairs.

Still no response.

I walked through the living room and kitchen  in search for Derek, he was no where to be found. Hmm, what if?

“Derek?” I called once again louder.

Still no response. Maybe he left?

A little part of me ignited a spark because I thought maybe if Derek wasn't home, I could sneak into Cassie's room and explain the situation to her. I checked Derek's room just as a precaution and it was empty. Better make this quick.

I quickly, but quietly headed to Cassie's room. My hand about to touch the door knob when someone called me.

I squeezed my eyes shut hoping it was just my mind messing with me. It wasn't.

I was so close.

"Drew." Derek called watching me from the bottom of the staircase. I mentally slapped myself because of how careless I was becoming.

This girl had me doing things I’ve never thought I would be doing, like disobeying my older brother. Whenever I didn’t listen to Derek when I was younger, he would punish me by sending me to my room and ordered me to stay in there until he remembered he had a little brother.Sometimes I was in there for days, hours and if I was lucky only a couple minutes.

I slowly turned around afraid, since I disobeyed Derek. "I-I thought you left." I stuttered nervously saying whatever came to mind.

Derek stood there with his arms crossed and a dry expression that was  hard to read as usual.

"Come down here." He ordered. "I was outside and then I heard you calling." He explained as I descended the stairs.

How can I be that forgetful not to check  outside?

I blame myself for making me hopeful that I would get to see her.

"Oh." Was the only response that left my mouth.

"So?" Derek paused eyeing me. "What were you doing in front of Cassie's room?" He raised an eyebrow. What do you think?

"I wanted to check on her." I paused, "them." I corrected quickly changing my intentions.
"No need, I already did." Derek said. "And didn't I tell you to stay away from her?" Derek questioned.

“Sorry.” I muttered in response whilst nodding my head.

I hate this.

I remembered that Derek was home before 2. "You didn't go to work?" I can’t believe that I still didn't know what kind of job he had.

"I'm not going to work." Derek replied. "I need to keep a close eye on everything here." He answered.

Everything at home? Or on me?

"I won't be working while they're here." Derek tilted his head looking up at Cassie and Chris' rooms.

While they're here?

"How long will that be?" I asked realizing it could be a long time or soon. He wouldn't be saying it if it wasn't soon.

Derek just stood there patiently and calmed. "They'll be free soon." He muttered.

That's a good thing, right? Why was I feeling sad about it hen?

"What does that mean?" I asked even though it was pretty much a straightforward question.

Derek looked at me coldly, "don't worry about it." He showed a dry smile before walking away.

"They'll be free soon." the words replayed in my head.

"Oh Drew." Derek said stopping midway out of the living room. "Cassie wanted me to tell you something." He said.

I was so interested in what he had to say, I was growing inpatient. "What? What did she say?" I asked eagerly.

"She wanted to me to tell you that she never wants to speak to you again." I shook my head in denial.

No she wouldn't.

"Wha-w-Why would she say that?" I stuttered in denial and completely in shock.

After everything we have been through? Why?

"She just told me that she felt like she was leading you on and didn't have the courage to tell you herself. Drew, she said she could never fall in love with someone who's keeping her hostage." My heart began to race, my palms became sweaty, and my head began to throb in pain.

"I don't believe you." I said in denial.

As much as I didn’t want to believe Derek, part of me did believe it. I wouldn’t blame her, what hostage falls for their kidnapper?

Talk about Stockholm Syndrome.

"Drew like I said, you'll just be the kidnapper to her." Derek stated.

I can't believe this. Doesn't she know I hate the fact my brother kidnapped her? Why does she have to attach my name to his for this? 

At this point, I didn’t know if I should be feeling sad that she didn’t feel the same way I did or mad because she led me on to realize she was never interested.

“I’m sorry bro.” Derek said walking back to me, patting my back. “At least it was just a small crush and you can get over it.” He said shrugging his shoulders

A small crush? Are you serious right now? I was head over heels for her. I was willing to go days without seeing her just so I can protect her because I knew I wanted her safe and happy.

If none of it meant nothing to her, why would she constantly be acting like that to me? Why would she always talk to me? Find a way to be with me? Why would she go through all that and to realize she never wanted anything to do with me?

Why was she suddenly realizing this?

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Here's the update a day early! 

I'm not even close to finishing this book and I'm already thinking about another one.Anyways, remember I said I was thinking about a trailer for this book? Not sure if I'll be able to now because my laptop where I do all that work on is I think broken. But I'm not sure yet. I'll let y'all know soon if it's going to be in the making or not.

Derek on the side.>>

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