Unsaid

Chapter 15

Seth's POV

Earlier

After my class ended, I went towards the basement. I wanted to see Lauren , but yeah I gotta study too. I sighed, took my guitar and sat on the couch.

I closed my eyes and thought of her. Her green eyes, her soft brown hair. The fact that I was overwhelmed just by thinking of her is weird. My phone buzzed,

"Hey mom!"

"Seth what is going on?"

"What?"

"Who is this girl with Hayden and why is she being called a Clavane?"

"Uh.. i don't know what you are talking about."

"Mrs Maxwell called me yesterday , saying my daughter is very pretty. It was amusing for me cause I don't have a daughter. Then I saw Hayden's picture on tabloids with some girl. I thought she was his girlfriend , but when I read the headline I was traumatized. Now care to explain?"

"M-mom I'll explain.."

"Shut up. I'll see you in few hours."

"What?!"

She hung up on me. I ran my fingers through my hair in frustration. I called Hayden, informed him everything and he asked me to take Lauren home.

As I was on my way to the company . I halted my car due to traffic, my eyes wandered around the street and landed on a familiar face. Anger raised inside me cause she was with that Brandon. I made a turn and parked it near the restaurant , so I could get a clear view of her. I called her.

"Hello?"

"Where are you?"

"I'm with a friend. Why?"

"Get home now."

"Yes boss." She hung up. I drove to my house. I was beyond angry, she wasn't allowed to date the employees. What is wrong with her? I'm gonna kill Brandon.

Present

"My girlfriend."

I couldn't believe myself when I said that. Lauren's eyes widened at me, my mom was angry , so was I.

"Oh! now I understand everything. You wanted money right? That's why you trick him with your looks so he could make you the CEO!" She said pointing at Lauren. I opened my mouth to say something , but what next happened shocked me. A loud voice echoed around the room, I realized my mom slapped her. Lauren looked like the blood drained out of her. She was still, holding her cheek with her hand. There were tears in her eyes , which she was trying her best to not show.

"Mom!" I shouted.

And dragged her out of there, she kept cursing Lauren. It wasn't her fault. I gave a last glance at Lauren, why did I even drag her into my mess?

I locked my mom into her room and went downstairs only to see Lauren crying out her heart in Hayden's embrace. My body stiffened, I was angry, sad and confused.

"Lauren.." I spoke. She moved her head from Hayden's chest and glared at me. Her eyes were red, I wish I could be the one to console her.

"I warned you it won't work. See now what you have done!" Hayden shouted.

I ignored him and tried to hold Lauren's arm but she moved away from me , like I was some disease. "Back off Seth." Said Hayden through gritted teeth.
"Lauren please we can sort it out."

"There's nothing to sort out Seth. I maybe poor but I have a self respect. And I'm not your girlfriend, you should've told your mom the truth instead of lying to her again." There was a crack in her voice. She moved from Hayden and wiped her tears.

"Well whatever-I'm leaving now , I guess there's no point of me staying." She opened her purse and took a paper out.

"The check you gave me before as in the advance. I haven't used the money ; not a single penny. I guess I made a wrong decision." She moved pass us and went upstairs to her room. I froze, I don't want her to leave.

Hayden didn't speak, but glared at me like I murdered a person. After few minutes , she came back dragging her suitcase. I stared at her, Don't go please. I want you. I wanted to say these words out aloud , but I was too afraid to say.

"Goodbye Seth." She spoke and went out , not even glancing at me. Hayden ran after her, yeah he would be with her. I texted him,

Take care of her , please.

He replied real quick.

Don't worry. I'll keep her safe.

I was still very angry . I went to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. Susan came into my sight.

"Do you want something dear?"

"No its fine , I'll take it myself." I opened the fridge and took a bottle of water and poured it in a glass. Today's events kept going around in my head.

"She was very sweet." I heard Susan. I turned around to face her and cocked my eyebrows.
She noticed my expression "Lauren.." I nodded. "She was the only person who used to listen my stories. Ma'am shouldn't have slapped her." She said and left the kitchen making me feel nothing but guilty.

I need to fix this mess.

I stormed out of the kitchen and went to my mother's room. As soon as I entered she attacked me with her loud voice. She kept on saying stuff about me and Lauren which I ignored and sat at the corner of the bed.

"Will you please say something Seth?!"

I groaned, "Mom. She is not my girlfriend, she was my high school friend. I just used her ; that's it."

"You should've told me before."

"I thought you'll understand , but you slapped her! She is innocent and she even returned me the money I gave her."

"I knew it was all about money."

"I gave it to her because she wanted to go college. She is broke , but she dreams too mom."

"I'm sorry. I was angry I couldn't tolerate it, seeing someone else in your position."

"Mom that's the thing . I don't possess any position."

"What?"

"I told you before ; I don't want to handle the business. Please mom. Hayden can do so much better than me."

She nodded. "Fine. I'll make him the CEO."

"Thank you."

"Mom can you apologize to her?"

"I'll think about that." She said. No wonder where I get my ego from.

I walked out of her room and went to basement. I was still angry at mom and at Lauren too. She was hanging out with Brandon and then she was crying in Hayden's arms.

What is she doing to me?

I went straight up to the room, where there were a couple of punching bags hung from the ceiling. I took off my shirt and put on the white cloth over my knuckles. None of the boys said anything , they knew I was angry. I started punching the bag. Pictures of today's events flashed on my mind and I was hitting like a mad man , who just wanted to rip everyone apart.

Lauren you're mine.