Business With Lust

Chapter 27

Casey's POV

I pick at the food on my plate.

This is extremely boring.

I'm sitting at this large table, filled with Alexander's family. That consists of twelve fucking people. I dont even know twleve people.

Jesus Christ I dont envy Diana. I've met Amara's family. Which is just her mam and dad. My god did they hate my guts. But that's not the point. The point is, I found it difficult meeting two people, Diana has to meet twleve.

I'm cheering her on silently.

And also begging for help.

These two little shits wont quit staring at me.

Litteraly right now, they're sipping on their juice while staring into my soul. I shift uncomfortable in my seat and look back down at my food.

I wish I had juice.

I glare at my glass of water. I love juice. Specifically orange and apple. Dont ask me to pick one. I wont.

I've stayed silent the whole time. Said a few 'thank you's' and sent a few awkward smiles, but apart from that I've just stayed to myself. And they didnt talk to me either. Thankfully.

I hate meeting new people. Or simple talking to them. Amara says thats why I have no friends.

Which hurt, you know. Thought she was my friend, but I guess not. I mentally wipe away my imaginary tears.

"So Casey".

Oh good god I've jinxed it.

I look up at see this dude named Jay looking at me. He's the father of the two annoying migets who keep staring at me.

"You're eighteen, correct?" He asks, and I nod. How the fuck did he know that? Most likely through Alexander.

"Do you go to the local highschool?" He asks. "Yeah I do" I nod. "So does Charlotte" Another dude called Ezra says, with a smirk on his face he looks at the girl Charlotte who looks to be fifteen.

The guy beside her, Clayton, is grinning at her, while another guy Leo is chuckling quietly. Charlotte stares at me with wide eyes, looking panicked and pale. 

I think I'm missing something here.

I was aware of the fact she went to my school. She's quite popular at our small school. Not for bad reasons, in fact I've heard she's rather kind. Everyone knows her because she's rich yet goes to our crappy little public school. No one understands why, and no one cares enough to ask.

Amara found it interesting how my sister worked for Charlottes family company when she first found out two years ago. Then when Diana told me she was dating Alexander, I figured it was only a matter of time before the two of us crossed paths.

However Charlotte looks quite scared. Mabey shy? Doesn't like being put on the spot? Or, since she goes to my school, their might be a small possibility she knows who I am.

Most of the people in my year group know me from incidents I've been in in the past. But I doubt she knows. Surely my small reputation hasn't spread to the younger years.

I think its safe to assume it has, judging by the fact she looks scared shitless. And dont think I didn't notice her whispering to her brothers earlier before dinner. Is it safe to assume they were talking about me, or has my ego gotten to my head again?

Most likely the latter. But I still think she's scared because she thinks I'm going to do something to her. Alot of people at school think that. They stay out of my way, thankfully. But they dont have to. I only bother you if you bother me first. Or bother Amara.