Angel face, Devil thoughts'

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒 (𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐬 & 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬)

I couldn't stop reading the texts out of curiosity. I wanted to know how they agreed to meet with me. (A criminal)

Aria: OMG!! Birdie, is that really you? Oh my god, you're back I can't wait to see you. 

I smiled broadly when I saw her response.

"Hey, don't get too happy, don't forget she called the cops on your party," Charles smirked.
I rolled my eyes at him and kept reading the texts.

Charles was right. I'm still furious and perplexed as to why she would call the cops on me and pretend as if it were something else. 

ME: Yes Yes I can't believe we are all talking again, See you guys tomorrow at the park near the library, okay???  

I gazed at Charles again, who was now on his phone, drinking his coffee. How did he know I used to go to the park with my friends?
He must have done much research to figure out where I and my friends normally go. 

Ella: Yesss, omg, I'm so happy I'll be there, I cannot wait to see you xx

Liv: Same; I'll be there!!

Aria: I'll try. My parents told me that even if you're released, I shouldn't visit you. I'm trying to tell them that I know you're innocent, but after seeing what happened to your father, they don't believe you're innocent.

My smile faded as I realized what Aria had said. This means that practically everyone knows about my father now, and he is still out there hiding. 

Ella: Ugh, yeah, my parents were so shocked. Did you know your dad was a criminal?

ME: Nope, it was all shocking to me as well and my mom is fucking miserable right now. We all had no idea what my dad was doing behind our backs.

Liv: How are you coping with everything? Are you okay? I really wish we found the real criminal sooner and you got back to school.

ME: Yes, I'm fine. Well, I'm trying not to think about Dad right now. see you guys tmrw?? Also, Aria, you can try to sneak out, if you can.

Aria: Yeah, see you guys tomorrow, I'll just tell them I'm going to Ella's house to study.

ME: Alright, I can't wait! I have to go now.     

After reading all of the texts, I returned to the other messages and found several messages from Lucas.
It was days ago, and part of it happened after I left his place.
I looked at Charles and saw him still on his phone, drinking his coffee. He appeared to be concentrating on his phone, typing something.

I instantly clicked on Lucas' messages to read them; the first ones were from the day after the party.  

The day after I hosted the party that resulted in my arrest,

Lucas: Hey, uh, I know this is weird and random but you looked beautiful last night, I wanted to talk to you but then I couldn't find you anywhere after you went upstairs.  

5 minutes later

Lucas: Oh yeah, btw, are you okay? someone called the cops and me and my friends had to leave quickly before we get arrested. I hope you're okay.  

A day later

Lucas: Hey, no way you're getting framed for that shit, bro This shit messed up Who tf accused you for that shit 

3 days later

Lucas: I miss you so much, I cannot wait for your name to be cleared from the case and I want to come see you.

Lucas: We shouldn't have broken up, I know I'm such an asshole and I want to be better for you, Beatrice, I love you. 

Tears welled up in my eyes; if I had seen these texts weeks before, I would not have arranged a silly party to make him jealous, and we would have been back together.
No matter how many lies he has told me, I still want and miss him. I can't control my affections for him.  

Days after I left his place: 

Lucas: Hey B, I don't know if the detective will allow you to use your phone but if you see this, just know I miss you a lot. I've been trying to find out who framed you, and I told my dad to look for a good lawyer for you if you need it. Just know that I'm here for you, no matter what.