Nearly Lost

Chapter 9

"Who hurt you?"

"My own expectations."

- Six Word Story

(listen for better reading experience!):
Don't Judge Me - Chris Brown

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"Where the hell have you been?" Kory screams at me as I step into the house through the backdoor. I cuss under my breath. I thought I wouldn't be caught round the back.

"I told you Kory, we had shit load of projects to finish and you didn't want the girls anywhere around the house, remember?" I snap back and she just glares at me, pure fury in her eyes.

"You didn't call nor text me you'll be studying till-" she stops to check the time on her expensive looking watch. "- 2 am, in a slutty dress and alcohol breath." she says coldly and I suddenly feel the creeping feeling of fear.

"You lied to me Kirana, this wouldn't go unpunished"

"Kory please, you have to understand-" I stop talking and begin to cry uncontrollably, my whole body shaking. Kory gets up from her seat and rushes to my aid.

"Oh Kira, I'm so sorry. I was just scared that you didn't come home early. Please don't cry." she tells me, almost close to tears herself.

"I-I just miss Dad and Jay." I say, my voice trembling. That finally breaks her.

"I'm so sorry Kira, I was just trying to protect you. I don't want to lose you, I can't lose you too." she says, her voice quivering.

My eyes widen as I watch my well composed aunt break down in tears and sobs in front of me. I watch cry for a while, till I give in to my curiosity and ask her straight out.

"Kory, what do you mean?" I whisper to her and she raises her head up to look at me, her eyes red and buffy from crying. Something snaps in her and she gets up, straightening herself and wiping the tears off her face.

"Look Kira, let's just forget this night happened alright? And I wouldn't tell your mum you snuck out to an under-aged party." she says, her voice devoid of emotion. I nod my head numbly and watch her retreating back until I hear the door to her room slam shut.

I smile. The fake tears worked perfectly, and now I have her off my back. I also have a clue to her strange behavior. This night couldn't end better!

Well, except the part where I caught Noah and Sage nearly screwing each other.

I didn't know what to think and honestly, I didn't want to face either of them after witnessing that, so I just hopped into the nearest taxi and rushed home. My phone was filled with texts from Sage and Zoe, but I wasn't ready to answer or even look at them.

What happened to the rule "Don't screw your boss"? Does that not apply to Sage? I groan, wondering why it was even bothering me in the first time.

I don't know if I can look at Sage or Noah the same way, ever again. But right now, I need to sleep. I'll deal with them tomorrow.

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"Where the hell did you go?!" Sage yells at me as I enter the car. I sigh, not meeting her gaze.

"We were looking for you everywhere. Do you know how worried we were?" Zoe says, genuinely sounding upset.

"You didn't answer any of our calls or text messages!" Sage literally screams at me and I recoil in fear.

"Calm down Sage, I think Kira understands she fucked up." Zoe tells Sage softly. Sage takes a sharp intake of air and glares at me.

"Do you know how pissed Noah was? And I was the one who had to take the crap for it. You best be careful Kira, there'll be consequences if you don't " Sage tells me in a calm voice but her eyes told me totally different story.