Meant To Be | #1

Chapter 1

Song_ Tired <Alan Walker>
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BELLA

I stared blankly at the picture on the wall above my flat screen TV, blinking back more tears from falling. Crying had become a part of my life and these days, it feels so normal for me to cry without caring about what others would think. That's ME! Pathetic, weak and unimportant. At least that is what the world made me feel.

I looked at the beautiful woman in the picture, holding a five year old me. The warmth that crept my heart at the thought of her was something I wish I could relish for the rest of my life. This time, I couldn't hold back anymore. I bawled my eyes out. It's all my fault that she is gone. It's my fault that Mrs Crawford died that night too. 

Everyone thinks I'm an evil child. They all avoid me. My father no longer looked at me the same way. He couldn't bear to be in my presence, he's always away, leaving me at the mercy of my step mom and McKenzie.

Chase. Oh Chase! Things were never the same after that dreadful night. He never learned to forgive me. He blamed me for the death of his mom, overlooking the fact that I lost mine too. He's taken pleasure in making my life a living hell, embarrassing and harassing me without remorse.

I love him. I love him a lot and the look of distaste he throws my way each time breaks my heart. I wish things could go back to normal. My old best friend would never think of hurting me, he swore to protect and love me. I smile at the slight memory of our childhood.

~Flashback~

"I love you so much Bella" He said, giving me a charming smile. I watched as he leaned in towards me, our nose touching and our lips brushing slightly. I shut my eyes and smiled.

"I love you too Chase. You are my everything" I replied, standing on my tip toes and pressing my lips against his. It felt like a whole zoo was let loose in my stomach and my heart was hammering foolishly.

We were just kids but we were so in love.

~End Of Flashback~

I got up from my bed, ignoring the urge to wallow in my self pity. I walked to my bathroom groggily, yawning softly. I barely slept last night. McKenzie made me do all her homework while she slept off like the "princess" that she is.

She's one horrible bitch! I grabbed my toothbrush and began brushing my teeth hard, muttering profanities under my breath.

"Fuck" I cussed at myself as I feel a harsh pain in my gum. Yay life

I hurriedly took a shower and ran into my walk-in closet with a towel wrapped around my slender body. It's funny how I possess everything, expensive clothes, expensive cars and expensive gadgets. My father never failed to provide anything my brother and I need. My heart clenches at the thought of his hatred for me. I snatched his love away and he probably married Samantha to punish me.

I miss my brother, Blake. He's one of the few people who still cared about me, too bad he's at college presently. He and Crystal have been my only comfort since that unfortunate night.
They hated the fact that Chase and McKenzie bullied me relentlessly.

I shoved my thoughts away when I realised that I was running late. I picked a pair of dark skinny jeans and a black top. I took a quick look at myself in the mirror and smiled, brushing my long brown hair.

I'm not exactly ugly. In fact, I'm really curvy with a diamond shaped face and striking features. A frown etched my face when I remembered something; "you'd never get such action from me, you disgusting piece of shit".

That stupid jerk. I slide into my air max shoes annoyed at the thought of Chase's constant maltreatment.
I grabbed my iPhone x and bag, stumbling on my way out. Ugh! Why do I always have to be this miserable? I made a run for the stairs trying to avoid McKenzie and her mom before anyone of them decided to pick on me.

I started to panic when I realized that I may have left my car key on my dresser but I quickly let out a sigh of relief when I spot it in my bag. I zoomed out of the house and entered my car before driving off. Another day without breakfast....I thought to myself.

CHASE

I was walking down to the school's entrance with a clingy McKenzie on my arm when I saw her coming down from her car. She looked beautiful as always but all the colour drained from her face when she noticed her step sister and I.

She tried to escape but a call from me has her stuck in one place. She knows better than to ignore me, I chuckled to myself. I walked over to her, my lips turning into a smirk.

"Turn around!" I commanded. She turned around slowly, fidgeting with her fingers. I feel anger bubbling inside of me at her fear. She's one weak bitch I cannot tolerate.
My gaze shifted to McKenzie when she stepped in front of a timid Bella. I totally forgot about her.

"Oooo....the ugly fat pig made an effort to look nice today" I hear my girlfriend say in a high pitched voice. I almost wanted to slap her but I enjoyed the look of horror on Bella's face.

"I know right babe. Who the fuck is you trying to impress? Huh?" She looked away, red tainting her cheeks.
"Eyes are up here ho" I growled slightly as I shoved McKenzie out of the way, challenging her to defy me.

She is cleary scared judging from the way her lip quivered. It made my heart break slightly but I masked my emotions with a hard glare directed at her. I brushed her lips with my thumb and I swear I saw her relax but I push her away quickly.

"You disgust me Isabella" I said using her full name before storming off not caring whether or not my sleazy girlfriend was following.

Damn! This chapter was a short one but I enjoyed writing. I really hope y'all had fun reading it.

I promise to make the next chapter a bit longer, dramatic and steamy👀😋

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