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CHAPTER 8 - The pen mishap

Annabel's POV

I woke up with the blaring of my alarm. I quickly showered and made my way down to the kitchen and I immediately smelled the pancakes Martha was preparing. I was not shocked to see the twins are already there stuffing their faces. What shocked me was Charles talking animatedly to jerk face. I shrugged and made way to them when I stopped midway.

Wait. Jerkface ?

Damn ! I forgot they are staying over for God knows how long and just on cue, Nicole sauntered in the kitchen with a big smile .

" Good Morning Babies ! " and proceeded to hug and kiss me .
I smirked. Well, someone is a morning person today. Knowing the reason, I immediately looked at Charles when I saw something on his eyes as he stared at Nic. Longing ? sadness ? I did not figure it out when he quickly changed and smirked at us.

"what ? No hug for me ? " he asked Nic smugly.
" Oh. Baby. Sorry " Nic apologized as she approached him. As she was near him, Charles' smirk became a wide smile when Nicole said, " NO" with a sweet smile and instead sat near Mikhail and ate breakfast.

"buuuuuurn ! " the twins exclaimed as everyone laughed at Charles' discomfort but I saw him smile sadly and quickly replaced it with a smirk and winked at the twins which only increased the volume of their laugh.

Okay ! what the hell was that sad smile just now ? I so did not imagine that. I'm going to find out. I promised myself.

The breakfast was not eventful followed by the usual banter between Nicole and the twins. I decided to ride with Nic too lazy to drive my own while the boys all gathered on the twins' car. I noticed that Nicole was silent the whole drive which was intriguing since she would not stop talking about, everything. Literally. Though I welcomed it since I am not in the mood now seeing as I feel overwhelmed with what was happening. Its only the second day and I feel like it has been week. Much has been going on now that Charles has decided to go to the same school and I am curious since he made it clear 2 years ago that he is not going near the hell hole - his words not mine - again. What changed his mind I don't know. Though I would have been really glad if he stayed away from the "hell hole". Don't take me wrong, I love the guy he's my childhood friend but I have had enough annoyance from the twins to get me through everyday and his addition is SO not appreciated. Now there is Mikhail, wait. I don't care about him. He is so not affecting me. I thought as I stared outside the window noticing the frown forming on my forehead as I stared at the reflection.
He is not affecting me. I mumbled as I continued to stare at myself. A tiny part of me snorted. I decided to ignore that.

For my sanity.

The bell rang and the class started. Mrs. Smith started writing something her back facing us and I immediately started taking notes, being the good girl that I am, when someone snuck behind me and took a seat beside me. I was about to scold that someone when I saw jerkface smirk at me. His hair slightly tousled and a faint lipstick smeared at his face. I mentally rolled my eyes, " typical player. And it is just the second day" I thought and continued writing not letting him distract me.

" Miss me ? " he whispered and I involuntarily shivered. I scowled at him as he laughed, clearly seeing my discomfort.

" I appreciate you not sneaking behind next time Mr. Smith, " the whole room snickered as Mrs. Smith said in a loud voice her back still facing us. Whoa. Does she have a super power or something? I quietly laughed at my thought.

"how did you know? " I gasped at his disrespect as the class boomed with laughter as he raised his hand in surrender.

I am in awe. His disrespect knows no bounds.