And Now She's Back

Chapter 23: Hiding Something

Raven's POV

Maddie is still with Vicky right now.

I checked on Vicky's socials and she posted a photo.

They are out in a mall together with some members of her team.

I'm sure Maddie will have a good time.

I can't believe she's back on the cheering squad. She looks gorgeous wearing that uniform. When I saw her today, I was totally dumbfounded.

I couldn't help but admire her.

It was surreal.. Seeing her in that cheer uniform made me feel like she has never left.

No one has ever looked good in that uniform the way she does..

"Hey! Booya!" I was interrupt by my sister. Her voice is so loud behind me.

"What?" I ask irritably as I look back to her.

"Travis is looking for you." She says while dusting off her fingers.

"Me?" I ask confused.

"Well I thought he came here for Maddie too but he said no. He wants to see you.. also, he's not in the best mood. What's going on?"

I shake my head.

"Wow.. I like drama!"

I rolled my eyes in annoyance. "Could you please move." I say while waving my hand for her to move away.

"And don't even try to eavesdropped on us!" I say while glaring at her.

She just made some silly faces.

I sighed and walk out to meet Travis.

He's standing behind his motorbike.

"Hello Travis." I greet him first but he looks totally pissed off.

"Is it true?! Ethan is replacing me on the band? The f-ck is wrong with him?" He glares at me.

I remain still but when he tried to get closer I signal with my hand for him to stop.

"What did you expect Travis? I should be asking you what's wrong. You are being such a total jackass. Why? because Maddie rejected you? I don't even know who I am looking at right now. This is not the Travis that I know. How can I defend you if you are being crazy and illogical. Ethan has every right to be upset. And stop acting like Maddie has wronged you." I say directly to him.

"I felt used alright. It's like she never intended to give me a chance. She only wanted to get close to you. The moment you two reconciled.. I was discarded." He explain.

I run my fingers through my hair in frustration.

"Travis that may be how you feel but you shouldn't blame others for this. I warned you before. I told you not to pursue her, but you didn't listen. Would you rather have her giving you false hope? Trust me, it's better that she rejects you now instead of her dragging it longer." I try to reason out.

"Yeah, okay.. Sure. But I swear, this is all Vicky's fault! That brat is always out to get me. First with you, and now Maddie.."