One Last Hope

Chapter 15

⭐“Accepting yourself and loving who you are automatically changes what you attract, tolerate and allow into your life.“⭐
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When I wake up, I can't wait. This is my first day of freedom. No classes or babysitting! Yes!

I get up quickly and dress casually. I then go down into the dining-room, overexcited with my head full of plans for the day.

Everybody's up already, except for Lorie. I greet everyone whilst gobbling down a few muffins.

I can feel their eyes on me and notice the surprised look on their faces.

Nora: "What? It's the most important meal of the day, isn't it?"

Nicolae: "Of course, you can eat as much as you like..."

Without a word or a look at me, Drogo gets up and leaves the room. I hear the door slam, then his car starting.

Whenever I think I'm moving in the right direction with him, Drogo takes three steps back.

I quickly chase these thoughts from my mind and smile at the two remaining brothers.

Nora: "I'm going to take advantage of my free time to get the books that I'll need for my classes. I think I'll go for a wander and take it easy."

Peter: "I'll come with you."

His chivalrous attitude is tiring me out.

Nora: "You don't have to... Really!"

Peter: "I know, but I want to..."

As soon as I finish breakfast, I head towards the door, Peter right behind me.

As I head towards the nearest bus stop, Peter stops me. Jiggling his car keys under my nose and says:

Peter: "Leave public transport for today. I can take you."

Once in town, I spend all morning shopping. My tummy starts rumbling and I decide to get a sandwich.

As usual, Peter doesn't show any sign of hunger: he observes me devouring my snack with a dull eye but doesn't buy anything to eat.

Compared to him I must look like a real glutton!

As we continue on our way. I do a little window-shopping, dragging my several well-filled bags behind me.

Peter follows me absent-mindedly. He isn't very talkative but he endures the ordeal without complaining. This guy's a star! Is he really Drogo's brother...?

Too engrossed in my shopping, I don't pay attention to where I'm going until I bump into someone.

Drogo: "I'm beginning to think that this is your way of communicating. Perhaps this is your way of trying to seduce me..."

His friends snigger and stare at me mockingly.

Peter: "Have you nothing better to do? Take your morons and go play elsewhere."

But Drogo doesn't take any notice. He doesn't even seem to hear him.

Drogo: "What do you have there, little thing?"

Nora: "Nothing very exciting, only a few supplies for Dr Jones's class."

He sniggers.

Drogo: "The Dr Jones? The one who teaches "Myths and Legends"?"

Nora: "That's right."

Drogo: "Are you really enrolled in that bullshit class?"

His comment is a hit with his group of friends, who burst out laughing. He looks like a young cock strutting around the chicken coop...