Hate at First Sight

Chapter 35

Alice's P.O.V

I wake up the next morning on the cold, rough tiles of the bathroom floor. I force myself to stand although every bone in my body aches. I sit on the edge of the bath for a while, desperately trying to muster up the courage to face everyone. But I know what I'm doing now. I have a plan and I intend on sticking to it.

I eventually open the door and walk towards my bedroom. I grab my old clothes from the wardrobe, the ones I used to wear when I got here, when Lea hated me. I choose skimpy little shorts and a tight, low cut top with almost no back. I slip them on and begin my make up routine. This morning I go for a smoky eye kind of look with a lot of mascara and eye liner. I choose a vibrant red lipstick.

I vow to dye my hair back blonde as soon as I possibly can. For now I settle for loose waves. I walk downstairs but nobody is around so I plop down on the couch and flick through channels.
There's a knock on the door.
I sigh, making my way towards the door. It's Ed. I make a split second decision.

"Hi!" I smile throwing my arms around him. I've adapted to the Irish accent by now and can pull it off quite well. He hugs me back.
"You look....different!"
I grin at him, feigning innocence.
"Yeah Alice gave me a makeover!"
I pretend to grimace as I know she would. He laughs.

I pull him inside. How can I maximise how much she's going to hate me?
I know what I have to do but it hurts my heart. I pull him in close and kiss him with as much passion as I can summon considering he's not my type at all. It works because he kisses me back with some urgency. He lifts me up and carries me up the stairs. "Alice?" He mutters, slightly breathless.
"She's out."

He pushes the door open and let's me down onto my bed, he leans over me now and I pull him closer. I hear the door and I know Lea must be home. I kiss him harder now and he responds well considering there's no spark between us at all. I hear the footsteps grow nearer and Lea stops at the door. I kiss Ed for a minute longer making sure she sees before breaking away but he doesn't take the hint. His lips travel from my lips to my neck before Lea gasps. I'm really going to miss Ben but hey now he'll be mad at me too. Guess this will be quite effective.

I clasp a hand over my mouth pretending to be shocked.
"I...I can explain!" I fake stutter. I should be an actress.
Ed sits up looking very confused indeed.
"Lea?" He asks.
I see the tears welling up in Lea's eyes and I want more than anything to comfort her but I can't.

She doesn't say anything but the hurt in her eyes says more than words ever could. "I don't understand!" Ed exclaims. "Alice?" He looks at me now.
I ignore him getting up and walking from the room but before I leave I decide to really push her buttons even though it is causing me pain to do so.

"He's a good kisser babe!" I grin at her ruffling her hair and giggling as I leave. I'm a horrible person. But it'll be easier for her to say goodbye. And I'm just getting started.