Bad For Me

Chapter 17

Author's Note

I'm guilty as charged it seems like I needed to take just a short break and find some inspiration. I hope you guys don't mind :) and I really hope you guys actually read this part or you're going to make me feel as though I constantly talk to myself. A huge thank you to _darkaria for making the new cover for this book. Anyways before I make this any more awkward ...enjoy !

Song: Forever and Always - Parachute

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Anthea's POV

It had only been three days since I'd last talked to Carter -like actually talked- but it seemed a lot longer. I sat on the bed in my room and let thoughts roam about how there was only a few short weeks left of summer. Soon, I'd be back home and living my rather boring life. I'd go to University get my music degree, I'd see my parents every day, I'd fall back into the pattern of a continuous loop. Despite all the things that I would do I knew there was a lot I would miss.

I'd miss visiting Emily everyday, I'd miss the memories I made here...I'd miss Carter, whispered a little voice in the back of my head. Trying not to think about it I got ready to visit Emily. It was nice to see her happier and healthier than when we had first met. In a hurry I got ready and stared out the window waiting for Carter to drive us up to the orphanage.

He pulled up dressed formally, which I've learned- was his normal attire. He rang the doorbell and we both walked to the limo. As usual he was silent, I was desperate to see him say something anything and not just something that needed to be said. I tried to ask him why he was acting like this but my mouth betrayed me.

"So.. uhm I'll be leaving in a few short weeks. I'll being in University getting my degree, if you don't mind me asking what will you be doing?" I asked carefully. Carter muttered something under his breath. "What was that Carter?"

"Nothing but answering your question I'm probably going to Milan on business..." he said devoid of emotion.

"Why do you say probably? Aren't you sure yet?" I inquired.

"I don't why I'm explaining this to you but there's a possibility that I'll lose my father's company and I'm not sure what I'm going to be doing after you leave." He said defeated.

"What?! Carter that's awful! Is there anything I can do why is this happening?" I had never seen him so down and losing a company as big as his father's would be devastating. Before he could answer the limo stopped and we both got out to visit Emily. We quickly plastered on smiles to see our most favorite girl in the world. The door opened and she ran towards us. Carter scooped her up holding her up high.

"Hey princess," Carter said. Emily smiled. I looked away trying to hold back that pang of uncalled for jealousy I felt.

"I missed you guys." Emily said. I tsked at her.

"Emily we saw you yesterday," I laughed.

"Yea.. but still. It seems longer," Emily replied.

"I know what that feels like" Carter said smiling. There was something about his eyes that seemed off...

We all went to the beach and sat under the sun. It was a nice day to go there and we weren't the only ones thinking that. The whole beach was crowded and Carter -like the spoiled little rich boy he was- decided he didn't want to go there. Instead we went to his house (or should I say mansion?) and sat lounging poolside. I let out a sigh.

"Thea is something wrong?" Carter asked. I looked at him curiously it seemed that he was talking to me again.

"I'm just going to miss all of this" I said.