Falling for Mr Innocent

Revelation

"So it all happened when I was ten years old. I along with my dad, mom and sister Livia, lived in new York." I start.

"So that day you said something about Livy. It was about Livia, your sister right?" He interrupts.

"Yes. Livia was my younger sister, five years younger than me. We were all really happy. Dad and mom used to look after our every wishes and taught us a lot of things. They taught me cooking, dancing, singing, manners etcetera.

Life couldn't have been any better for me. I had a loving mom, dad and a sweet sister even though we used to fight a lot. Then came the night that still haunts me.

That day, dad was out of station for some business deal. It was a Sunday so I didn't go to school either. When we were having the breakfast, the bell rang. Mom opened the door and a number of men barged inside. They shot mom on the spot.

Livia got up from her seat and ran to me. I shouted and screamed but no one was in our house to help us. Soon the men grabbed me and Livia. I bit the man holding me captive. He winced but didn't leave me. Angry, he burned my back with the cigarette in his hand."

"That's how you got that spots on your back." Chris interrupts again.

I nod. "There were four of them. After some struggle and use of brains, I got hold of one gun. They all backed away when I pointed it at them. I knew I had to get out of there with Livy so I shot one them on leg, my shot was not perfect at that time. When I fired once more, the man brought Livy in between and she got shot in the chest. She died then and there.." And the waterworks starts. Chris hugs me tightly and rubs my back in a soothing manner.

"Th.. the man ran away when some passerby called the police upon hearing the gunshots. Dad soon came back from London. He was a bit relieved to see me alive but when he heard that I killed Livia, his soft demeanour changed and he abruptly walked away from me.

I was sent to foster house when the police were unable to get hold of him. When he heard that I was sent to foster house, he returned and took me with him back to our house.

He said that he forgave me but I knew he was still mad at me. The neighbours soon started talking about me when the newspaper printed the story. My classmates called me creep and even my friends began staying away from me. I was bullied and when dad came to know about it, we moved here.

Not only we changed city, we changed my name from Katherine Greene to Evanna Winters since the news was spread till here. Austin's parents, my uncle and aunt, took care of me for some months. Austin introduced me to his friends, Gabriel, Jason and Rachel.

But after being bullied for so long time, I decided that it was enough. Started my life again as a whole new person. Evanna Winters."

I pull away to see Chris's reaction. He was having an indecipherable expression.

"If you want to leave, just say it." I tell him.

"No Kath. I am not going anywhere." He whispers, loud enough for me to hear.

"You.. you don't think I am a creep? I killed my own sister."

"It was a mistake Kath. You've got to stop punishing yourself for it. You can begin again. Soon we'll be in college and no one will ever know that you were Evanna Winters. You'll just be Katherine."

I smile as I nod. "Thanks Chris. Thanks for being there for me."

"Trust me Kath, you are worth everything."

I yawn. "I'm tired." I say. My eyelids are really getting heavy.

He chuckles. "We can spend the night here."

And my sleep vanishes. "W... What?"

"Don't worry, I won't try anything until you want me to. We will just sleep. I don't think it will be safe to drive now since I am sleepy myself."

I am so tired that I don't even argue. I just nod. I text mom that I won't be coming home tonight. Her reply was, have fun. I roll my eyes.

Chris picks me up from the chair and gently lays me down on the bed, removing my heels and pulling the covers over me. I close my eyes. A few seconds later, I feel the other side of the bed dipping slightly and know Chris is beside me.

"Goodnight Kath." He whispers while switching off the lights.

"Goodnight Black." I whisper back before shutting down.

Next day, Katherine's house

"Kath, Paige and Rachel are here." Mom shouts from downstairs.

"Send them up." I shout back, closing my history book.

I slip on my leggings when I hear footsteps approaching. I don't why but I like to stay just in my long top until someone else is home.

The door barges open and in comes Paige and Rachel. They both make themselves comfortable on my freshly made bed. I roll my eyes.

"Ok spill." Rachel starts.

"Spill what exactly?" I ask, thoroughly confused.

"Dirty details. Of last night. Don't even deny that you slept together." Paige says.

"Ok." I say and they both look at me expectantly. "We slept."

I laugh when I see their reaction. "What do you mean?" Paige asks, narrowing her eyes.

"I mean we did sleep together but no, we didn't do it." I say, shattering their hopes.

They both throw pillows at me. "You bitch. We planned this so that you can get laid. And you.." Rachel scolds.

"Just so you know, you are the only virgin in our group." Paige says. "Who thought that you will be the last one to lose it."

"Don't push it. I am not ready yet."

They both roll their eyes at me. "Since we aren't getting any dirty details, let's not waste the day. What about a girl's day out?" Rachel suggests.

"Yeah. I really need a pedicure." Paige says.

"Why not." I say.

Three hours later

We all sit on the comfortable couch of the café. It was a really exhausting day. First we went to a parlour for mani pedi and spa. Then we went dress shopping and then shoe shopping. God save me from these girls.

We all place our orders and wait for it quietly.

"Oh I totally forgot to tell you that the boys are having a secret party this coming weekend along with the whole football team. It's just for boys." Rachel says.

"If it's a secret party, how did you get to know about it?" I ask.

"Jason. You know him. He doesn't even bother going somewhere else while talking about secrets on phone. And you know how I am. I did some spy work." She explains. Cunning girl. "And they are also hiring dancers."

"How about we burst into the party?" Paige suggests.

"I have a better plan." I say. "Come here." They come close as I tell them the evil plan that just formed in my mind.

"That's awesome!" Paige squeals.

"They deserve it. Who do they think they are ditching their girlfriends and inviting some random girl." Rachel says. And we all high five.

After leaving the café we go straight to the institute whose dancers the guys have hired.