Irreplaceable

Chapter Ten

Carter's POV

Just as my mom had said, early this morning, she got up and went to the bank. I was asleep when she went, but when she got home, she cooked breakfast and we talked about it.

My mom seemed like she was happy for once in a long time. The last month had been hell for her.

My father was AWOL. He had left some of his stuff behind. I was looking through his closet last night and found his safe. I knew the combo because he was dumb enough to tell me in case he forgot it. I hadn't opened it until last night. Inside was a bunch of jewelry. They looked legit.

I mentioned this to my mom. She said she would take it to the pawn ship later on.

"What are your plans for today?" my mom asked as she bit into her waffle.

I was embarrassed but I told her my plans, "I am going to Chase's house."

My mom looked down at her plate and then back up at me, "Carter, I am going to be honest with you. Chase is trouble. I just sense this about him. You don't have to listen to me, but I would be careful with him."

"Mom, I don't even know why I am dating him. Every little thing he does, I compare it to Colin. He never even comes close."

"Sweetie, don't be in a relationship if you aren't going to be fully committed to your partner. Look at how your father and I turned out. He's a fugitive and I have a black eye." She pointed to her face.

My mom gave the best advice. She really got me thinking.

It would be best for me to break up with Chase but then my reputation would be ruined.

Did I dump Chase or not?

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Angel's POV

I got out the hospital yesterday. Today I needed to pay Chase a visit. I had to make sure things were flowing smoothly. I took my mom's car and drove to Chase's house.

Thirty minutes later, Chase and I were arguing.

"Chase, what the hell?" I yelled.

"If you ever use that tone with me in my own fucking house ever again, I will ruin you." He yelled back.

Why did he always have to dominate me?

"Chase, you took her to a fancy restaurant! What the hell is wrong with you?"

"She deserved it."

"That is some trash." Talia was rubbing off on me. Oops!

"No, you are some trash. Notice how you have no friends, no boyfriend, and the only texts you get are from your mother. Your whole life is screwed up."

That hit home. He hit home really hard.

"Shut up! Don't ever say that again."

"I speak the fucking truth."

"You need to stop." My hands were shaking. I was leaning over his dresser and my head was spinning.

"What are you gonna do? You got your ass whooped by Talia. Everyone hates you. You are a disgusting creature. You are a stain on society. You should've never been born." He said it so smoothly it was like he was mocking me.

I was done. I grabbed his cologne bottle and threw it at his face. Chase quickly dodged it. My hands were still shaking and I started to cry.

Why did my most valuable weapon have to be so cruel?

Chase was angry. He stomped towards me. I was scared and thought he was going to hit me.

He didn't hit me. He dragged me by my arm out his room, down the stairs, and threw me out the front door.