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27 | whereabouts

Jurian

I stretched. Finally, I am released from the hospital. Of course, my wound still hurts but it's healing. I felt guilty after what had happened with Breeze. I still can't forget it. I pulled the duffle bag and sling it to my shoulder. I've felt so lonely. I was laid down in the hospital for over a week, what fun.

"Mr. Stone,"

I turned my head to the door. "What is it?"

There was a bodyguard at the door. One of my dad's to probably escort me back home.

"I am here to escort you back home." Bingo, of course.

I nod my head. I wanted to escape and go somewhere but with the state I'm in right now - that guard is going to catch me anyway.

He opened the door to the car for me. I threw my bag inside first then climbed in. Mr. Bodyguard went around and sat in the drivers' seat and began chauffeuring. I set my head back and closed my eyes. I was so tired for some reason.

"What's the time?" I ask, my eyes still closed.

"Four o' clock."

Breeze must be at home or at Amara's.

I slowly slipped into my mind and took a nap. I don't know how long for but it was until Mr. Bodyguard spoke, "We arrived, Mr. Stone."

I opened my eyes and opened the door to climb out. "Thanks," I say.

I walked up the wide doorsteps. I looked back and the car didn't leave. Hm? There were two more bodyguards standing on each side of the front door. When they saw me, the bowed their heads and went back to being statues.

That's... Weird. What's going on?

I stepped inside the house and Hailee's stuff was there. They were in suitcases and bags and Hailee's bright smile appeared.

"My mom came back home!" She exclaims.

My aunt, Falon Stone, came from upstairs. "Hello, nephew." Her red pixie cut was slicked back and she wore a pencil skirt with a black turtle neck sweater.

"Falon," I say.

She came over and gave me a hug and kissed my cheek. That's her greeting to everyone except she spits at my step-mother. She deserves it.

"I'm so glad you're back. Hailee has been under that witch's wing." I snort.

Falon giggled and wraps her arm around Hailee's shoulders. "I'm glad I'm back, too. But thank you for taking care of Hailee! She must be butt for a month."

Hailee gave me the don't-you-dare eyes. I smirked. "Of course not. She has been an angel."

Falon laughed. "I know that's a lie. Come on Hailee! Let's goooo!"

Hailee and Falon both climbed into the car. We waved goodbye and the two bodyguards got into a black car and followed them.

I sighed as sat down on the brown, plush, sofa and exhaled. I stare at the ceiling. It's boring to stay in the house alone. I only hear the water from the sink drip. I close my eyes and drifted to sleep.

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I woke up; startled to the sound of my cell phone ringing. I groaned and rubbed my eyes. I dug into my pocket and pulled out my phone.

"Hello?" I said sleepily.

"Jurian!" Amara's voice. "Jurian,
Oh my God..."