With A Cherry On Top

Chapter Thirty-nine: Celestial sister-in-law

Song: Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish

Chapter Thirty-nine: Celestial sister-in-law

"What?!" I yelled.

I mean that would be your response too if your kidnapper's brother told you your kidnapper was in the same building as you. On Halloween. In costume. So if his face was covered, you won't know. For all I know, it could be Mr. Hopps.

The bunny?

According to me, everyone is a suspect. Especially when the stupid brother doesn't know his costume.

"He doesn't let me into the basement of his house, but when he left today I snuck up and saw some plans to go to this party, and the address."

"Then why did you take so long to get here?"

"I had to delete all the security footage. He has cameras everywhere."

"Just call him and hear what he has to say."

"Don't you think I've tried?"

Before I could answer, there was a knock on the door. Jayden and I shared a look.

He whispered to me. "Do not answer that."

"But the door is already open, whoever is there can probably just enter." I whispered back.

And as if listening to me, the door was swung open, and in all her celestial glory walked in Serena. She looked between Jayden and me, and then smiled.

"I never saw you to be as pretty as me, but I think your charisma takes it all for you to have three boys at your fingertips at the same time."

Three?

"Please leave. We're talking about something important." Jayden warned her.

She glanced at him. "He's not even half as hot as Zane and he is very hot."

Jayden raised his brows and then turned to me.

"Is she one of those girls?"

I instantly understood what he was saying. "Yeah, but she has the upper hand. She's Serena." He nodded in understanding. Probably because he has heard of her from his brother.

He turned to her. "You know, I saw a magazine with you on the cover. You were modelling for this dress by this French fashion designer."

She cut him off. "If you want an autograph, you have to get in line."

He smiled as he shook his head. "I just wanted to say that red is more of Char's color."

This is the part you'd be able to tell her difference from Skyler. Her poise and perfection doesn't falter. She won't shriek or yell in annoyance. She just frowned slightly and then returned to her angelic smile. "I don't think you want to be saying bad things about me."

I nodded. "Definitely."

"I was looking for you to tell you congratulations on your new boyfriend." I could tell her smile was forced, but I took it.

It's not particularly new because we've been dating for about a month now, and he finally just decided to tell you, but at least he did.

"Thank you."

"Do you have any idea why I'm just finding out when I'm the closest to him?"

"Because you were in Spain." I deadpanned even though I knew that was nowhere near the truth.

Her smile widened. "Just go with that."

She turned to leave then stopped at the door. "Ele me ama e você está no caminho. Eu o terei de volta, não importa o quê."