The Forbidden Bite

Chapter 26: Preston Prada

Half of the week went by faster then I expected.  After a couple days, kids at my school moved onto the next scandal.  I still got nasty remarks and disgusting comments, but they were becoming less frequent.  It's Thursday, and this day was going better then others.  Daniel has called me so many times over this week, and I really appreciated it.  I told him not to worry about me, and to enjoy his vacation.  Jacelyn has been an amazing friend these last few days.

"I can't believe Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are back together again,"  Jacelyn laughed and threw down the TMZ magazine on the table.  I laughed with her.

"I swear the world will run out of couples counseling if these two can't keep there shit together,"  Jacelyn joked.  I giggled.  People were rushing all around us, and the chatter in the room was loud.  Chapel Hills Mall, the most popular mall in Colorado Springs, and everybody's favorite mall.  It doesn't matter what side of town you live in because everybody goes to this mall.  The food court was packed with people, which shocked me because it was a school day.

Today at school wasn't bad, because most people ignored me.  Me and Jacelyn got paired up to work on a group project but instead of actually doing it we are hanging out at the mall.  

"I miss Daniel,"  I sigh.  Jacelyn just starts smiling at me.

"Your so lovesick,"  Jacelyn said.

"No I'm not."

"Yes, you are."

I roll my eyes, and then my heart stops.  I jerk up in my seat and knock against the table.  Jacelyn looks confused and looks behind herself.  The person I saw, I never thought I would see again.  My breath caught in my throat and my heart starting speeding up.  Preston Prada.  His brunette hair and tall figure stood out in the crowd.  I could see his bright, avocado green eyes all the way from over hear.  His tattoos winding up both of his arms, and his lip ring gleaming in the lights.  His tan skin and strong abs could be seen through his black shirt.  He walked over to me and I felt my anxiety sky rocket.

"Hey, doll,"  He said and winked at me.  Jacelyn looked confused and shocked.  I rolled my eyes and avoided making any eye contact.  His sly smile looked so familiar.  I felt disgusted in his presence as he just looked at me from head to toe.

"Go away, Preston,"  I say in the most demanding voice possible.  I could hear the nerves get the best of me.  Preston looked angry at me by my reaction.

"There's no fun if I did that.  Right, doll?"  He cocked his head at me.  I glowered down at the magazines that Jacelyn brought to the mall.  Jacelyn looked at me noticing the fear in my eyes.

"If you don't leave, my parents will call the cops.  Remember the restraining order, Preston?"  I said.  He backed up from me and glared.

"Your parents aren't here,"  He said.

"True, but I do have a phone and I can call the police,"  I threatened.  I saw a look on Preston's face that I had seen many times before, and I was afraid of it.  He grabbed my upper arm and yanked me out of my seat.  Jacelyn jumped up and other people looked at us noticing the commotion.  I looked into his eyes and a shiver ran down my spine.

"We need to talk somewhere,"  He said in a low and demanding voice.  Jacelyn looked at me fearful pulling out her phone.

"I'm fine Jacelyn, I can handle him,"  I said.  Preston started walking fast through the mall.  My arm started aching from the intense pressure of him squeezing it as he dragged me with him.  I knew I could handle him, but I also knew Preston was someone to fear.  I knew he wouldn't think twice before hurting someone, and I'm afraid I fall into that category.  He pulled me down a hall and into a janitor's closet, and I genuinely felt scared.