Perfect Strangers

Chapter 13

I didn't want to wake up for today. The facts that we are all having lunch with Bradleys dad frightens me but I was also very warm in bed and didn't feel like getting up.

After the fifth alarm I finally sat up and let my bare feet touch the cold of the hardwood flooring.

I walked into the bathroom and changed into a grey short dress with some black heels and grabbed a black Clutch purse.

"Come on you don't even match" I whine seeing Bradley sitting on one of the barstool to out island on the kitchen.

"So?" He pauses "I don't even want to go to lunch with my dad"

"Well then dress for me pleaseee"

Bradley groans, a smile peeking on his lips. Coming back out from his room he is wearing black ripped jeans, a light grey shirt and black vans. I rolled my eyes but it was cute because he matched my outfit, a light grey short flowy dress. I slipped into my black heels and went over to answer the knock on our door.

Brad and I flash smiles to Micheal and Andrea. Approving of Andrea Brad snaps his head and clenches his jaw disapproving of Micheal standing there.

I just kept a smile on my face when I was admiring the army green dress Andrea was wearing.

Brad takes my hand leading us infront of Micheal and Andrea.
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I wince at the sight of Brads dad. Bradley just groans. "It's okay Hayley, he won't hurt you"

I nod my head then lower my eyes to get out of the staring and intimidating gaze that I was holding with Bryant.

After sitting down, Bradley clears his throat and hardens his voice making it colder than ice. "What did you call us here for?"

"I see my sons each have a pretty girl with them"

I didn't think it was impossible for someone voice to be as harsh without screaming as Bradleys was. "Your staying away from Hayley" he looks at me and back at his dad "you would only hurt Hayley and I because you are so well aware that Micheal is in the gang therefor there is no need to hurt Andrea"

"All I want is my gun" Bryant looks at Micheal in disapproval then back at Brad "seen as I can't get Micheal to give it too me" Bryant shakes his head "Micheal can't get in then get out without being knocked out cold my you, Brad"

Bradley sighs his voice getting cold again "don't try to praise me because I am well trained and I know to fight. This isn't about me getting back into the gang which I will never do"

I see Brads eyes flicker down to his fathers waist and back up to look around.

"Um... so how are you doing Mr. Mathis" Andrea says trying to break the tension

"I am doing well" that's all Bryant has to say, He was in no mood to talk to Andrea probably because we all knew he judges wanted to grill Brad and I with questions.

"I'll be back" Brad says then walks off. A few minutes later I get a text. Putting my phone under the table I read it.

B: hey be careful alright? Meet me by the bathrooms but KEEP is suddle and make a distraction

H: what's wrong? Are you okay?!

B: yes now get out of there and meet me here xoxo

H: I'll be there in a few, you have a lot of explaining to do :)

I put my phone in my pocket then push up from the table. I wince in pain once Bryant grabs my wrist. I immediately think of a distraction.

"Why are you leaving?"

"Excuse me Mr Mathis but there is this thing about being a girl that I need to take care of" I say in a well respected voice flashing him a small smile

"Oh... sorry alright"

I smirk and leave careful and calm just as Brad said. I walk over to the bathroom area and I watch him sigh in relief

"Did you think I was going to die?"

His face gets hard for a second "yes"

"Wait... WHY?!"

"Shhh" he puts a finger on my lips to hush me "my dad had a gun in his waistband, I can never trust him"

I widen my eyes and Brad speaks again "let's get out of here, don't worry about any of this"

I look up at Brad "what if he was ready to shoot us then and there"

Brad sighs and reaches into his bomber jacket pocket to pull out his dads gun "I would have been ready to protect you and me"

"Why do you have that?!"

"Because I can never trust my dad"

I follow Brad outside the restaurant then speak again "well that about Andrea and Micheal?!"

"I could care less about Micheal and for Andrea I knew there was nothing to worry about because my father has no intention to hurt her with Micheal still in the gang"

I nod my head and continue to walk to the apartment. This afternoon was hectic but I'm glad to be heading back to the apartment and settle down. I don't want to be worrying about this anymore. I could get myself out of this but I can't leave Bradley as much as I want to, it's like my mind wants to take control.

My phone vibrates indicating I was getting a text

S: hey little princess, why did you leave Bryant? Scared of a little gun. Don't worry you won't have your knight and shining Bradley for much longer. Also I am watching you but your too careless to notice me. Remember me? I texted you awhile back

I get a sick feeling in my stomach after reading the message. I shove my phone in my pocket as Bradley unlocks our apartment door. I decide not to tell him about the guy stalking me Because I could just be letting my mind get to me and letting me exaggerate on things.

Shaking m head from all thoughts I rush in my room to take off this dress and put on something more comfortable. I find myself wearing a plain light pink shirt with leggings and my UGG boots.

After getting dressed I walk into the living area to find a Monopoly game set up. I smirk when Bradleys amused face reaches my gaze.

"What are you doing? You look stupid"

A smile starts to twitch up on his lips "I though we could play a game"

I roll my eyes and sit on the floor with my legs crossed folded in. We start playing me rolling a 4 and Bradley rolls a 6 allowing him to officially roll first.

"And 8 yes!" He screams and I laugh. When he moves his peacse he lands on a 'go to jail' space which makes me start to dye of laughter.

I roll a 4 and move to a property that I decide to buy with the fake Monopoly money.

After about an hour and twenty minutes of playing the game I get bankrupt and Bradley wins. I just roll my eyes a cuss he wants to brag to everyone that he won a stupid Board game.

"Winner puts it away" I say getting up and be winking at Brad before going into my room to go to sleep. Man was I dreading Monday for tomorrow morning.
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Authors note: I made this chapter longer than usual. I like to make my chapter 1,000 words but this one is 1,644 which is Always better :) oh and I usually have questions at the end of the book for you to answer if you want

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~Hailee