Book 1 - I Don't Date Cheerleaders (Completed) (GirlxGirl)

Chapter 15

CARMEN'S POV

Grandpapa took his seat next to dad. He looked at everyone and smiled at Larissa's family. The maids brought out the food and placed them in front of us. I can see how uncomfortable Larissa's dad was. He didn't even eat his food properly. I looked at Natasha to signal her. I want grandpapa to stop his staring. "How's business, William?" Uncle Robert tries to start a conversation. Thank God for that. "Business is booming. I just launched our very first automobile company in Germany," dad smiled at Uncle Robert. He hummed his responds. "Why would you launch an automobile company when you mostly deal with financial empire?" Grandpapa asked dad. Mom spoke before dad could answer him. "Dad, it's to widen our business strategies. What's the point of focusing on one business when you can have more," Grandpapa smiled.

"Fred Vincent, where do you work at?" Grandpapa asked Larissa's dad. Mr. Vincent cleared his throat. "I work at the electronic factory sir," he answered. "Don't be afraid my child. I'm not here to kill anyone," Grandpapa assured him. I could see he released a really heavy breath as if he's holding it the whole time. "Catherine and Christina, did you get my gift last year?" my sisters both nodded. "Thanks for the car grandpapa," he smiled. "Anything for my lovelies," he turned his gaze to me. "Welcome back Carmen. I truly missed you," he said and gave me a small smile.

"It's good to be back. That place was a hell hole. Even Satan hate that place," Natasha and Yasmine laughed at me. "Carmen, isn't that a place for Loonies?" Lucas asked me and Natasha immediately smacked his head. "It's just a boarding school for troubled teens," Yasmine corrected him. "Do I need to tape both of your mouth," Natasha glared at her siblings. She truly is a terrifying woman. Yasmine and Lucas decided to stay quiet the whole dinner. After we had dinner, Grandpapa ask the Vincent's family to meet him at my dad's office. "Carmen, come." He commands me. I nodded. As I enter the office, Catherine and Christina were already there along with the Vincent's and mom and dad.

As that old man seated, I slammed the door, startling everyone in the room. "What do you want?" I asked him. I can see hurt in his eyes but I don't care. He's nothing to me after he let his men hurt my Larissa. "Carmen..." Catherine soft voice echoed in my ears. "NO! HE LET HIS MEN SLAP LARISSA!" I screamed at her. She was so stunned; Christina has to slap me, hard. "CALM YOURSELF DOWN! THERE'S KIDS IN HERE!" she yelled at me. I took a deep breath and face that old man. "You really do have Natasha's temper," he said. "Anyway, I am here to apologize to the Vincent's," I scoffed. Christina grabbed my arms. "Stay calm or I'll announce your feelings to Larissa in front of this whole 'audience'," she whispered to me.

Grandpapa looked at Mr. Vincent. "I, Damien, would like to apologize for my men's behaviors towards you're family and I like to inform you, those men, are not working for me anymore. Let's just say they meet their creator," Mr. Vincent eyes widen. "What? I am a crime lord." he said in matter of fact tone. "Carmen, I am sorry for being such a douchebag, is that what you kids call that nowadays," I noticed Larissa trying to hold her laugh. I nodded my respond. He turned to Larissa. "I am sorry." she smiled at him. The Vincent's was too stunned to respond. They all had a little talk and then I asked Jeremy to send them all home. I was laying on my bed and think. It's time to brainstorming for my confession to Larissa!

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LARISSA' POV

School was pretty normal but Carmen, not so much. She was pretty... weird today. "Remember practice today Larissa." Catherine reminded me. I smiled at her and she walked towards her class. I was at my locker when my best friends decided to scare the shit out of me. "Look at this girl who practically ignores us all week." Carrie joked. I turned and face them. "I did not." They both smiled. "How was it to hang out with the Larove especially when the big bad Carmen acts like she's your guard dog?" I looked at them confused. "What? Guard dog?" "Don't act stupid Larissa. We saw what happen with her and Jake." Gina said. I slammed my locker gently. Yes they know about Jake but not about Hope. "We both glad Carmen taught him a lesson. He's a dick!" I chuckled. He is a dick and served him right.

Three of us were walking towards our next class when I saw Sazzy or her real name Suzanna, the school slut was practically flirting with Carmen. Carmen was taking her books from the locker when she slammed the locker so loud it made Sazzy stopped talking and quickly retrieved her hand from her shoulder. "Shut up and move away from me." she said with a calm tone. Sazzy again try to touch her shoulder. "Oh come on Carmen, I can make you happier than that Larissa chick. I have more curves and perkier boobs." Carmen spat Sazzy's hand from her shoulder and fixes her jacket. "Before I tear your face off, walk away from me in 5 seconds. 1..." Sazzy tried to reason with a very annoyed Carmen. "2.." again, she didn't moved. Carmen noticed she's not moving and she decided to reach over her combat boots and pulled out a pocket knife.

She flipped the knife and showed her. "3..." Sazzy moved a few inches back. Carmen smirked and traced the knife on Sazzy's face. Sazzy flinched and she fell when she tried to get away from Carmen. Sazzy try to move using her hands. Carmen kept the knife back to her boots and turned her head towards me. She smiled and waved a little. I smiled back. How can she be scary and terrifying then be sweet and cute just like that. I glanced at Sazzy who was being helped by her friends. "She's truly your woman now Larissa." Carrie whispered at me. Carrie and Gina flinched when they notice Carmen was in front of us. "Sorry you have to witness that. She was being annoying." She said matter of factly.

I was about to walked again when Carmen grabbed my wrist. I looked at her and she smiled. She turned her head to meet Carrie and Gina. "She'll be there in a sec." my friends nodded and Carmen turned her head to meet mine again. At first she was trying to say something. She opened and closed her mouth but no words can be heard. "Carmen I can't be late to class." I move to the side but stopped when Carmen raised her hand and trapped me in. "I don't know how to say this in a very romantic way but, Larissa, from the first day I look at you, my heart stop beating for a minute or two. I thought it's was just a phase but it's not. I really like you Larissa and I can't live without you being mine." I feel confused, yet happy at the same time.

I am speechless. She likes me?! I raised both my hands and caressed her cheeks. "Carmen, I feel the same way." She looked at me; excitement can be seen in her orbs. She smiled. "Larissa..." she pulled away and knelt? She reached her back pocket and pulled out a gold box. She opened the box and I gasped. "I don't know your size so I just measure using my finger," she said and smiled. "Larissa Vincent, will you be my girlfriend?" I am speechless! She asked me to be her girlfriend?!She tilted her head to the left. So cute! "YES! Yes! A thousand yes!" I manage to say. She smiled and slides the ring on my finger. It fit perfectly. She stood up and leaned in for a kiss. We met halfway and that kiss sealed our love. She loves me! Carmen Larove loves me.