When Bad Boys Fall

Sixty-Two

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"Huh?" I said, speechless. "How is that even possible."

"Yes, it is possible. Your mother called the school board and came in a few days ago. Since she is on the form as a third party and or guardian, she has the freedom of access to know the information about your student loan since she was called to confirm her identity on the day you requested one. So, yes. Your mother paid off your loan."

I relaxed on the seat and felt nothing but shock in me. Anger slowly began to creep inside me as I realized everything. She left me to support her deadbeat husband, she made me try to listen to Martinez, she didn't care for my education and now, she suddenly paid my loans?

"Is everything alright?" The woman asked and I nodded my head.

"Thank you so much for your time," I said and rose from the seat. In silence, I left the office and leaned on the wall across.

I hated what my mother did. She had no right to come into my life with such assistance. When I needed her the most, she did not show any signs of care. Angrily, I pulled out my phone from my bag and searched my contact list. When I saw her phone number, I hesitantly dialed it.

I watched it ring for seconds and hissed when she did not pick up. I didn't change my number, so I am sure she saw my calls. I dialed the number again yet no answer. I called her three more times and nothing.

"Why isn't she answering?" I asked and placed my phone back into my bag.

When my phone vibrated, I gasped and took it out of my bag, excitedly. When I brought it to my face, I saw it was a text from Tony.

"Meet me at... Wait, why does he want to meet me at such a place? A construction site?"

I shook my head and called Maddy who immediately answered.

"Yes, babes?" Maddy said.

"It's Tony. He just texted me about meeting him at a construction site. What do I do?"

"I don't know, Jackie but you're not mentally ready to hear whatever he has to say. This is about the person who planned your rape, you need to have a strong mind to meet him. Who knows if this is also some type of plot. Maybe you should text him and let him meet you at your own time, as you said this morning," Maddy said and I saw a point.

"You're right. A lot is just happening and it's making me anxious," I said, rubbing my face.

"Hey, just relax. Why don't you go home and rest for a bit."

"I will. Thank you," I said and ended the call. I looked ahead of me thoughtfully.

So much was happening in my life right now. From being with Lucas, getting fired, finding out my mother paid my loan, and now Tony having information about my past. I felt stuck.

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I was sleeping when I felt a slight movement on my cheek, making me scrunch my nose. The movement came again and I opened my eyes and rolled my eyes when I saw Lucas laying beside me with his face resting on his folded hand and a smile on his face. His other hand was on my cheek and I smiled back.