Partners in Crime ~Completed~

Chapter Eight- Regans

It's been about two weeks since the party, and since Ashton got a girlfriend. Martin and I have been hanging out more and the whole fake boyfriend act is still in play. As of now, Ash, Bi, Tony, Allie and I are in Ashton's room hanging out. Well, us four are hanging out. Allie is hanging with only Ashton because the rest of us really don't want her here.

"Knock knock." Alice says, peeking into the room. I grin. "Hey, Miss Jones." Allie says quickly, with a fake smile plastered on. Alice just nods at her and pulls me into a hug. "I haven't seen you in a few weeks, Dear. How are you?" She gushes. I smile. "I'm fine Alice. How are you doing?" Allie's jaw slightly drops and she stands.

"I'm good. You'll have to come over more often. Or at least visit at the cafe." She says cheerfully. "Um, Alice, it's wonderful to see you again. Even though I was only here last night." Allie says with a giggle. Alice eyes her distastefully. "I'd appreciate if you referred to me as Miss Jones, Allie." She says. I glance at Bianca who's chuckling.

Ash stands. "Um mom, is there something you wanted?" He asks bluntly, in a cool tone. Alice slightly deflates. Even Bianca, Anthony and I stare at him surprised. I've never heard him use that tone near Alice. "I wanted to ask if you'd like to help me bake cookies. I didn't realize you had company." I perk up.

"I'll help." I state. Bianca nods her agreement. Allie scowls at me and smiles brightly at Alice. "I'd live to pitch in." Alice waves Allie off. "I only need two helpers. Ladies." I smirk and follow her out. Bianca right behind us. "I don't like that girl. Gives me bad vibes and honestly is quite rude, nevermind fake." Alice states.

"Believe me, we know. You should hear the way she speaks to Charlotte." Bianca says with an eyeroll. Alice scoffs. "I can imagine." She mutters, preheating the oven and getting out the ingredients.

"I can't believe you guys would leave me in there with Ash and that alien." Anthony says bitterly. We all chuckle. "Don't flatter her Tony. She's more a space monster than an alien." I reply. The other three laugh harder.

Suddenly my mother calls. "Charlotte." She greets. "Mother." I reply. Alice, Tony and Bianca share looks but don't question my tone. "I need you home around five tonight." She says. I frown. I was planning on going out with Martin tonight. "I have plans." I refuse. She laughs humorlessly.

"No. Your plans include coming home. We're having guests." She says sternly. I furrow my brows. "Guests?" She sighs loudly. "Yes Charlotte, guests. Important guests. And you'll be good. Are we on the same page?" I roll my eyes. "Yes, ma'am." I mutter. "Good." She hangs up and I pocket my phone.

"Everything okay, Hun?" Alice asks. I shrug. "My mother. That's all." I say vaguely. "Is it all good?" Bi asks. I nod. I'll need to inform Martin our plans are cancelled.

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I decided to go out early with Martin instead. It's like one now, I left Ashton's at eleven. Martin and I are walking around downtown with ice creams. "So, why'd we have to do this early?" He asks. I glance over. "Family drama. Look, the deal never stated you'd get my background or get to know anything like that. Alright? Keep is simple." I snap.

He frowns. "Are you...okay?" He asks slowly. I sigh and shrug. "Yeah. Sorry." I apologize. Martin nods and silently walks beside me until we reach the library. We throw out the rest of our ice creams and walk inside. The librarian greets us with a smile as we make our way to a back table.

"Today's lesson?" I ask. Martin pulls out an English textbook. Perfect. My favorite class. "Sounds good. I need to be home by-"

"Oh Charlie, pleasure seeing you here." Allie says with a scowl. I frown up at her. "Allie. What a...surprise." I say slowly. Martin glances up. "Aren't you Ashton's girl?" He asks. I tense up slightly and it doesn't go unnoticed by Martin. "Yes. I am his girl." She says, smirking slightly at me.

Martin shrugs. "He could do better. Like my baby, Charlotte." He says with a wink, swinging his arm around my shoulder. "Are you two dating?" She asks. We nod. She scoffs. "Fine. Then kiss." She says smugly. Martin seems about to protest but I turn his head and smash my lips to his.

Allie huffs and stomps away, allowing me to pull back from Martin with a smirk. His eyes are wide and staring at me. "Why di-" I shrug. "She was getting suspicious. Now, English?"

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"I'm home!" I announce. Dad turns to me and grins. "Ciao tesoro, bentornato a casa." (Hey sweetheart, welcome home). I wave and pull myself onto the counter. "Do you know who's coming over tonight?" I question curiously. Dad frowns slightly and shrugs. "Not sure. Your mom didn't tell you?"

"Why would she?" I retort. Dad shrugs. "Fair enough. All I know, is she left an outfit on your bed." He informs me with a smile. I sigh and nod, jogging upstairs to my room. I walk over to my bed and eye the outfit. It's a simple black skirt that would reach my knees and a lavender colored tank top with little silver gems lining the top.

Cute I guess. I throw the outfit on and comb through my hair, quickly pulling it into a side braid after. "Charlotte. I see you've found the outfit I chose." Mom's cool voice says from my doorway. I nod. "I did, yes. Who are these people?" I ask. Mom smiles, actually smiles at me. "An old friend of mine. I think you'll like them, Charlotte. They're very nice people." She says.

I frown. "Do they have any children?" I ask slowly. She shrugs. "Guess we'll find out. Put some makeup on your face. Make it look...a little nicer." She says, returning back to the woman I know. I watch her turn on her heel and strut out. Sighing, I apply some pink lip gloss onto my lips, mascara and a little bit of purple eye shadow.

"Perfect." I mutter, putting everything away and taking out my phone. I pull up my messages and send a quick message to Bi.

Me-
Abt to have dinner with some
Work friends of my mothers.
Surprised she even has any. Wish
Me luck 🤞🏻

Bi-
Oof haha. Good luck Char♡

I sigh and toss it under my pillows. "Char! Your mom's friend's are here!" Dad calls. I smooth out my outfit, take one last glance in the mirror and grab my heels. They're a simple black heel with diamonds running along the sides. I hurry downstairs and meet my father at the bottom.

Mom waves us over and opens the door. The man and woman standing in front of us look vaguely familiar. It isn't until they smile and reveal the kids behind them I realize who they are.

"Ethan?"

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Kinda short. Sorry. Anyways, I also wanted to apologize for the fact I haven't posted in a few days. Been a bit busy over vacation. But hey, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! I hope you all have a wonderful 2020. Can't wait to see what happens this year haha.

Thanks for reading♡

Peace❤💖