The Dark Rose 🌹 {18+}

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I absentmindedly tapped on the glass of the passenger side door. My thoughts swirled into a vortex, my mind raging with all the possible scenarios that this day could lead to. Paul had kept assuring me that I didn't have to go if I didn't want to but I needed to. It was the only distraction I had at this point.

It had been a month since I was attacked. The mark that he had left on my neck had healed within a few days like I had expected. It was a weight lifted off my shoulders, no more evidence to prove that, that night did in fact take place, even if my memories were still reminding me.

For the past month I have had to abide by some strict rules put in place by my brothers;

One.
I wasn't to go between places without being dropped off or picked up.

Two.
I had to carry a spare phone with me at all times in case one died.

And three.
I had to ring them every two to three hours and Inform them of where I was.

All rules I had managed to follow successfully all month.

"Looking forward to going to college?" Felix asked, his eyes fixed on the road, sparing me a sideway glance every now and again through his black tinted sunglasses. My brothers wore black tinted sunglasses all the time whenever they went outside even if it was raining. I had always teased them about it but they just smirked and called it a 'fashion statement.' It was ridiculous if you asked me.

"I suppose so." I continued to tap the glass whilst staring out the window, watching as the forrest trees flew past until the scenery transitioned into a high street filled with all the local shops. The library I had spent most of my time in was also on the high street. I looked at it with longing, missing the break from reality that it offered. Now the only place there was to get away from my brothers' constant worry and concern was college.

I always dreaded college but of course if I ever wanted to leave this city and become a journalist, independent and stray away from my brothers I was going to have to stick it out.

My eyes soon locked onto the giant building that came into view, hundreds of students piling in and out of the entrance that was at the end of the car park. Felix swerved the car as he turned into the car park, having to stop every couple of feet to allow students to go past. He beeped impatiently causing many to jump and move out of the way.

Quite a few were In groups as they chatted along whilst others, especially girls, smiled at the car knowing one of my brothers were driving and wanted to get their attention. I narrowed my eyes at them, hating the way they acted towards them just because they had nice cars and money.

Felix put the hand-break on, turned off the engine and turned to me once he was fully parked. "Remember to call and Ivan will be here to pick you up later." I nodded as I stared at the double door entrance, people still walking in and out constantly. I could feel Felix's gaze staring into the back of my head as I kept my attention planted on the doors, no intention of getting out the car.

"Your class will start without you soon." Felix chuckled.

"If only." I mumbled under my breath. I rotated in my chair to look at him, a small attempt at a smile tracing my lips, "Thanks for the lift." I then grabbed the door handle, ready to push the door open.