I woke up the next morning with the worst headache ever.
What the hell did James mean?
"I'm not done with you Veronica. I will get you to do what I want eventually."
What on earth did that mean? James' words swirled around in my head like a tornado, never giving me space to breathe.
I tried to push all of my thoughts aside and I went in for a shower. I am meant to be at the twin's house in about an hour so I have time. I came out the shower and dried my tamed curly hair that fell around my waist. I wore a hoodie and leggings with black air forces and made myself some pancakes.
After I ate, I left my apartment and went to the Dolan's house. I remember my reaction when I first saw their house, when I first fell for Grayson. I was so childish.
I walked in to their mansion, looking for Ethan. "ETHAN!" I screamed, hoping to get his attention.
"E's not here, but the better twin is." A deep voice invaded my mind and sent a shiver down my spine. "Well I don't need the 'better twin' I need to speak to E." I argued. I didn't even need Ethan to be honest, but when he was around, Grayson couldn't get to me.
"You don't get to call him that." Gray sighed, leaning against a door frame that led to God know's where. You see, even though I've been around for quite a while, I've never been allowed to wander to step out of line. I have rules and I have to follow them. At least, that's what Grayson told me to do.
"And why not? E told me I can call him that, and I shall obey him, isn't that what I am supposed to do?" I tried to unsuccessfully bite back a smirk. But Grayson saw it and his teeth clenched.
"Do you think this is all a joke Ronnie?" I hate it when he calls me that, and he know's it. He know's everything. I was such an idiot because I let him use-
"RONNIE!" He practically shouted.
"What do you want Grayson?" I reply, to exhausted to think of something clever.
"I said, do you think this is all a joke?" He looked at me with those eyes that made my breath hitch. Why does he have this effect on me? Why can't he just leave me alone? Why does he like doing this to me? Making me feel like I can't have anything or anyone to support me because of that stupid contract.
"I know it's not a joke, I just need to speak to E.." He raises an eyebrow at me, "Than." I finish and he smiles at me like I just solved a riddle of his.
Suddenly the door opens and a scream breaks through the silence like a knife. "V! YOU'RE HERE!!" Ethan runs to me and hugs me. I smile and hug back, "I wish you came sooner, I wouldn't have had to speak to your brother if you were here." I whispered in his ear so that only he can hear.
"I'm sorry Ver, I was with Emma because her house burnt down." He whispered back. He then let go of me and greeted his brother. Gray was looking at me the entire time. I didn't know what to do so I just hid behind my hair.
"E, Ronnie came over because she desperately needs so speak to you. Please help her out with her desperation and listen to what she has to say. Please." Gray smirked and stalked away. I looked up at Ethan and smiled.
In Ethan's room
"What was that all about?" Ethan looked at me questioningly, pleading me to tell him what's going on. I told him everything. About Emma's house, James' weird phone call and what happened when I went over, and about the conversation with Grayson.
The thing is, Ethan is the only person I can truly trust to not tell anyone my secrets. Maybe he just pities me and that's why he doesn't tell. Whatever the reason, I don't care.
Ethan listened to me rambling about my complicated life for about half an hour. He didn't interrupt me once, he just let me.. speak.
When I was finally done, he looked at me and sighed. "I don't know what all of this means V, I just wish everyone wasn't so hard on you." He shook his head and I looked at him, waiting for him to continue. "The thing is Ver, to everyone else you are just someone who does all the hard work, someone who is just here to do their job, so everyone just's treat you like that. I, however, have gotten to know you and that's why I treat you like one of us instead of just shutting you out."
I look at him, completely lost in my thoughts. Is he forgetting something? Is he forgetting someone? "Grayson got to know me and he still treats me like a piece of shit." I muttered. I heard him sigh.
"V you know Gray is a perfectionist and doesn't want to give that fans something that's shit every Tuesday." I cock an eyebrow, I think it is safe to say that I am genuinely confused. Ethan continues, "He treats you the way he does so that he doesn't distract you, he want's everything to be perfect and if you are distracted, you won't give him what he wants."
I roll my eyes. "It's always what Grayson wants, isn't it? But that's beside the point E, because you treat me like an actual human being and I still get the work done!" I am really annoyed right now. I feel like a match that is seconds away from lighting on fire and burning the house down.
Ethan shook his head and sighed, "Yeah, but we never had feelings for each other V! You and Gray had a different relationship to what we had! You guys were just... different."
His voice broke at the end but I didn't care. "What do you mean different? We are all humans here Ethan! I deserve to be treated like one!" I shout at him, I have never raised my voice at him before.
"Hey! Don't you dare shout at E! Who the fuck do you think you are?" Grayson burst through the door and breathed down my throat. Had he been listening in to our conversation? I stopped thinking because I could practically feel his anger radiating onto me and it was very distracting. I looked down and rocked on my heels.
I looked back up at him after a few moments. I miss him. I miss him so much no one even understands how much he means to me. Furthermore, it breaks my heart how little I mean to him. I look down again and walk to Ethan.
"Nuh-uh missy, you've done enough shouting at my brother for one day. Get away from him and go back home." Grayson shook with anger. I looked longingly at Ethan and said, "I'm sorry for shouting at you Ethan." And I walked out of the house and drove home.
Eth🌍: Hey, don't worry about it, I know you didn't mean it.
V: I'm sorry Eth, but shouting at you is unforgivable if all you did was comfort me and listen to me.
Eth🌍: V, it's alright. You didn't mean it and I understand that.
V: What did I do to deserve a friend like you?
Eth🌍: Am I being friend-zoned?
V: Way to ruin the moment E.
Eth🌍: We were having a moment? 😉😜
V: I hate you so much right now.
Eth🌍: You love me really ;)
V: Bye E. I'm sorry for being a bitch but I guess you're being one now so we're even.
Eth🌍: Are you calling me a bitch?
V: Bye Ethan.
Eth🌍: Lmao 'Bye Veronica'
V: I hate you.
Eth🌍: I love me too ;)
I jumped into bed and locked my phone. I didn't mean it, I didn't mean any of it . You guys may think I am over reacting, but you don't know the full story. You don't know what happened between me and Grayson, and you don't know about the relationship I am meant to have with the twins. It's all very complicated, but it will be explained to you soon.
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Hey guys! I haven't updated in so long and I am so sorry! I will try to post more in the future and thanks for taking your time to read my story.
Ily all sm and I'll see you in the next chapter!
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