29 Things I Wanna Do Before I Die

Chapter Eleven [Predator and Prey]

Song: Shawn Mendes-Act Like You Love Me

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  "Hello?" I answered I said in a monotone. It was four freaking A.M., why would ANYONE call someone at this time?

"Lil?" the voice replied, I regconise that voice somewhere, but I couldn't put my finger on it, as I was awoken abruptly, "it's Dylan, Jonathan is like missing in action, have you seen him?"

"Hey Dylan, yeah actually, Jonathan is here, Louisiana, and uh Dyl, next time you call, make sure it's not..4.13 in the morning."

"Oh shit, I forgot about the time zone, I'm sorry to disturb your beauty sleep," I chuckled as he hung up and I went to bed.

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I woke up, exhausted, but I needed to study. The first thought that came to my mind, Lucas helping my injury. I looked out my window, which is directly opposite his, I saw him kissing a girl. For sure, I thought maybe I did have feelings for him, and I only knew cause my heart was shattering. But I had to remind myself, it's okay. I decided to call Jonathan, he snuck out of London just to look for me, his mom is probably worried sick. Jonathan's family is complicated. Actually this whole story is.

I'm born from a normal family, my mom owned a restaurant and my dad, well he works for Jonathan's dad. Few years ago, my dad asked for a raise. Jonathan's dad didn't exactly refused, but once he saw me. He added a condition. He will offer my father a raise and a higher position. If I marry Jonathan once I turn 21. Trust me, no 14 year old wants to get pressured into marrying some douche. But things only get more complicated. My father refused to sell out his daughter, he got into a fight with his boss, and it ended nearly getting him fired.

My father had a criminal record, Jonathan's father was a family friend and was the only person who is willing to hire my father. So my father was in no position to pass up that offer. I'm now, forced to be the tycoon's wife.

"Hello princess, how will I help you today?" Jonathan chriped.

"Hey Jon, did you by any chance escape from your repunzel tower and come to louisiana just to find me?" I joked with him, I could hear him burst into laughter after I finished my sentence.

"Hey, anything for the princess," my laughter died down as he continued, "I don't want to go back, I don't want to face reality right now."

"Aww, Jonny is sad, well if you're so reluctant in marrying a royalty like me, then-"

"Who said anything about not taking your hand in marriage?" he cut my off.

"Jon, I really don't want to do this."

"Lily, I know so far, it seems my family have been pushing you. So, I'm prepared to offer you a deal."

"I'm listening."

"I will try my best to not be an asshole, and let you see how great of a person I am, and if you're still not willing, I will see what I can do."

"Jonathan?"

"Yes m'lady?"

"Are you sick?"

"What? I'm fine mind you."

"Then why are you being so nice to me?"

"Sometimes, people realise being an asshole all the time doesn't pay as much as being a good guy."

I smiled as he hung up. Maybe marrying an asshole won't be bad at all.

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Moving here so far has brought me to see some interesting things, one, my fiance isn't as bad as I thought. Two, people can be nice and crush your heart all in one blink of an eye. And three, life is moving too quickly. It seemed as if just 2 days ago, I was the naive 14 year old who can't suck up my emotions and think for others for what they want, it seemed as if I'm still selfish. I want everything to go my way. And I always have to make such a big fuss if I don't get what I want.

The school hall is cramped with many students walking in and out. Then I saw Lucas, as I was about to turn and walk away. I bumped into someone. I curse at myself for my stupidity. I did not just bump him, I bumped the coffee I held and now my shirt is drenched in coffee. I rushed into the nearest room which was empty. It was a multi-purpose room. It was also the only place I could cry and nobody would know.

"Lily!" I sobbed, I knew who it was. Why does he have to be so nice. Why does he always find me in these situation. Worst of all, why is he always helping me.

"What? Have I not been tortured enough?" I retorted.

"Lily, I'm sorry," he paused for a moment, "no, actually. I am not. I want to know why I have been texting you, calling you, looking for you. But you distant yourself from me. Not answer my calls. I just need to know why. Why am I the one suffering?"

"I. I was jealous. I saw you kissing her and I don't know I'm messed up and-" Lucas kissed me. This was wrong, no, he was kissing some other girl no. I pushed him away.

"I can't do this."

"Listen. She made me kiss her. If I could choose anyone to kiss or even be the one for me. I'd choose you. Because I knew from the first time I met you. You were the right kind of person I can't live without for rest of my life."

There was no words I could use to describe the situation I'm am being put in, I can only say it was indeed memorable that Lucas, out of all people. Liked me too? I leaned in for a hug, I needed one.

"This is probably the best time I can ask, but, would you be my girlfriend?" Lucas asked. I was shocked. I am already destined to marry this guy against my will, so why is it stopping me from dating Lucas?

"Yes," I smiled into his neck.

"Okay, now let's get you cleaned and back to class before the teachers start looking," I nodded at him.

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It has been a hectic day, Lucas offered me a ride which was great since I hadn't seen Jonathan all day as well. Of course, until he showed up at my doorstep.

"Hi," I greeted him at the door.

"Don't I at least get to come in?" he smiled handing me a bouquet of roses. I loved roses. They remind me that everyone can be pretty and colourful on the outside. But everyone has their own thorns. Their own flaws.

"Come in then," I said dryly, "do you want anything? Like water?"

"It's okay, I just wanted to, talk."

"About?"

"Lily. I want you to come back with me to London."

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A/N: 

Gonna end this story here...hehe I'm evil :)

School is like starting soon and I am so not looking forward ugh.

-Jasmine