My Two Gang Leaders

Chapter 25

Liam left early this morning. I can tell since his side of the bed is cold. I have a splitting migraine and I can't help but groan. I shouldn't have drank yesterday. I turn to check on the time at the wall clock and I'm not even surprised when I see that it's some few minutes to seven. I sit on the  bed trying to massage my temple since I'm sore all over.

I spot some tablets on the  table close to the bed with a glass of water. I reach out for them and gulp it quickly. I throw the sheets away from me and walk to the kitchen to grab something to eat. I make some black tea and take it with some toast.

I hear Liam's phone ring(the one he gave me and which is practically mine now.). I quickly receive it without checking the caller's ID since its only Liam who calls me.

"Hey, "

"Hello there young lady. "

Dee

"Don't   hello me Dee, where have you been. "

"Just around, doing some stuff. "

"And then you finally remembered me today. "

"Hello!  School just resumed today and we can't miss it. We need our final grades sorted by reading. "

I had totally forgotten about the pain called school.

"Oh. "Is the only thing I can manage to pull out.

"Yeah, so I'm dropping  by to pick  you."

Wait.

"I don't even have anything to  wear. I can't go to school in Liam's clothes. "

"Well, I just came from the mall, don't worry about a thing. Just get ready, I'll be picking you in ten. "

And then she hangs up. Just great. I finish my breakfast before going to take a shower. I let my mind take in all that has happened for the past days. I have to get a grip of myself. I can't just let myself be dependent on people. I have to get a job, get some cash, get myself a place and from there I can decide the turn that I want my life to take. Who knows , Liam can decide to kick me out one day.

By the time I'm through with my shower, Dee is already in with some clothes. I pull out some ripped jeans and throw on one of Liam's hoodie, so that his smell engulfs me.

Apparently Dee brought me a backpack too with a couple of books.

"So what have you been upto this whole time you have been away? "I ask her.

She's really doing a good job stepping on  the gas so that we can reach school on time.

"Nothing much. Just running some errands. "

She says blankly.

"Come on. I already know  about The  Reens, there's no more reason for you to keep things away from me. Your brother is already doing a good job at that. "I snap.

"Chloe, not everything is about The Reens. "She deadpans

"So, what's this about then ? "

She just shrugs and continues driving. "Don't worry about it, its nothing to disturb your mind about.  "

"And here I thought we we're best friends. "I mummer as she parks on her favorite spot.

"We are, its just that some things are complicated. "

"How complicated that you can't even share with me? You know what, I thought we shared everything, but come to think of it, I don't know you. "I give her one glance as I grab my books and hop out of her car.

I hear her calling my name but I don't  look back. Well, if she wants to keep things away from me, then I won't  stop her.

I look once more at my timetable as I  go to my first class.

***

My first official day in school has been such a bore. I just spent my day zoning out through most of my classes and I even ended up sleeping in some.

I have been avoiding Dee since morning. Well, I will keep doing so until she finally decides to tell me what's really happening.

I decided to sit alone  during lunch and when Dee tried to join me and make a conversation,I simply ignored her. I don't  have much  friends in school so most of my  time was basically spent either in class or on my phone.

After school, I decided to go for job hunting. Earlier on while coming to school I had seen a job offer in one restaurant and I knew I would get the job there. The manager was one of my dad's associate so, I was positive he would hire me.

I pass by his office and he's surprised to see me. I explain how badly I'm in need of a job and he basically agrees that I work for him. I see the hesitation in his eyes and I'm pretty sure he's afraid of what my dad is going to do to him so I quickly convince him not to mention a word to him. Now that's what we call killing two birds with one stone.

With that being settled, I grab a cab and head straight to the place I have been calling home  for the past few hours.

Atleast now, with me having a job, I can support myself financially rather than being a burden to people. Its also nice having to  eat your own money. I mean, to me it is.

As soon as I'm home, I fish out the spare key that Liam gave me. I'm sure he will be coming late so I have some time to order food because I know I can barely cook and since he's the one good in the kitchen between us, I can't wait until he gets home considering tge fact that I'm famished.

I'm about to open the door when I notice its already opened. I'm thinking it could be Dee, since she also has a key of her own but the thoughts quickly vanish when I see eight inch heels carelessly thrown on the floor, one is near the kitchen door while another is on the couch. Dee rarely wears those type of shoes.

A crop top is lying  on one of the stairs and I wonder if there was a fight in here. I smell a horrible smell from the kitchen and it hits me that something is burning.

I quickly rush and switch off the oven. I open the windows to draw out the smoke that had been accumulating.

I decide to go check upstairs incase one of Liam's friends was coming and he forgot to tell me. I walk in to  the room Liam and I slept in and the moment  I  opened the door, i simply  regretted .

Laying on the bed is Liam with none other than the Tatiana  girl on his lap having a make out  session right before my  eyes.
My backpack surprisingly falls out of my hands breaking whatever  trance the two were in. Liam's eyes widen in  shock and he's quick to throw Tatiana out of his arms. But its too late, I'm already feeling my heart crashing piece by piece. And I storm out.

Sorry for being away for so long.
PS, I know this is one short and crappy chapter but the next one will be better.

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