Double Vexation ( A Harper's series. book 11)

Her Wicked Game

Is this what fear feels like? I'm not certain because I've never felt fear before but I can't deny that Chelly makes me feel some kind of way and I don't know how to put it into word's. All I know is that I nearly claimed her tonight and that scared the living shit out of me. I had to get away from her, far away. None of this makes sense, I barely know her yet she gives me this feeling I've never felt before. Needing air and space I jumped away from her and left as quickly as I could. I had to escape her magic, her witchery. All I know is that I need a remedy for whatever spell she has placed upon me.

I can't wrap my head around any of this. Zoe is suppose to be the one I claim and I did just that the night I slept with her. Why would I even attempt to claim Chelly. Chelly was just suppose to be a challenge and a good time... Not my queen. I've already found my queen and she's back home. Fuck, maybe if I call my Pape he'll agree to let me come back. I had to get away from Chelly and fast.

Once at home I sat outside by the pool smoking a joint and having a beer. I had to figure this thing out. I recalled how Chelly acted when I first showed up at her window. She seemed as if she was diss and had forgotten about me. I'll admit that bothered me but when she smiled and said she was only joking a warmth filled my chest. I think Zoe has really done a number on me and rejection really hurts so when Chelly acted happy to see me it felt good. Then after I explained my situation with Zoe to Chelly, Chelly reassured that there was nothing wrong with me. Never had anyone built me up like she did. She even told me that I was perfect, of course she has no idea who and what I am. I'm sure that would change her view of me.

But I understand what this connection is now. Never had a girl been interested in me just for me. Most like my money and flashy car. Zoe can barely tolerate me then here comes Chelly who's so positive and sweet, Who actually made me feel wanted for me, not my money or last name. That's what this feeling is... It's not love. Falling in love with her would be absurd. It's simply that she treats me like I wished Zoe treated me. However her little game of tease didn't go unnoticed to me. That little get up she wore tonight with her hair falling about her really got to me but I know that she planned that. She got to me and accomplished her mission.

Making my way to bed I knew that I would sleep better now that I knew what I was feeling wasn't love. It was simply the ego boost and encouraging word's she gave me. Before I dozed off I sat my alarm for early. For some reason I wanted to give Chelly a ride to school in the morning.

Seven in the morning came too early considering that I stayed up for most of the night. I was still too asleep to bother with a shower so I just reapplied some deodorant and gave my teeth a quick brush. I slid the cloths I had on the night before then made my way out. By seven-thirty I was at Chelly's house and I laughed when I saw her standing at the end of her drive waiting for the bus. Rolling my window down with a grin I asked. "Want a ride?"

She seemed a bit stiff with me but looked over her shoulder towards her house to make sure her parent's wasn't watching. "Sure". She kinda snapped and started to walk around the car.

" Wait". I said getting out and running around to her side to open the door for her.

Chelly slid into the car with her arm's crossed. "What's up with you?" I asked as I pulled off.

" Nothing at all". She said curtly looking out the window.

So she wants to play games again huh? Slamming on the breaks, I shipped the car to the side of the road. "What are you doing?" She shrieked .

"Clearly you have a problem so tell me what it is?" I demanded .

"I'm going to be late for school". She insisted.

" Then I suggest you start talking and I'll drive".

"Fine". She huffed out and I pulled back onto the road.

" Why did you leave like you did last night? " she asked.

"I didn't leave no way". I lied.

" Yes you did. You basically jumped out of my window. Did I do something wrong? " she asked and I seen tears shining in her eye's.

I pulled up to the school before I spoke. Maybe what I said wasn't the right word's but I wanted to be honest with her. Giving off a laugh to cover my nerves up I spoke. "When you asked me if I felt something to I did. That scared me so I needed to leave to try and figure it out".

Chelly smiled. "I can understand that. I was confused as well. So, what are your plans for the day?"

And just like that all was forgiven. Laughing I quirked my eyebrows at her. "So you keeping tabs on me now?"

" No. I was just asking".

Not that I minded if she was because no other girl cared enough to keep tabs on me. "I'm going home and crawling back in bed".

Chelly smiled then sidetracked me with her next question. "So did you figure out what the feeling was?"

I honestly didn't know what to say being put on the spot but obviously by her reaction it wasn't what she wanted to hear. "I think so". I laughed.

" I think it just felt good to have another female to talk to and be nice to me. I mean I'm in love with Zoe so there's no way that was love last night".

"I've got to get to class". Chelly hissed grabbing the door handle.

" Wait". I said pulling her close. "Don't I get a goodbye kiss?"

As I leaned in my Chelly placed her hand up halting my face. "I'm afraid not. Call Zoe, maybe you will have better luck there Duel Harper" .

Chelly exited the car quickly before I could respond. I watched as she met up with her friends near the entrance. Glancing back over her shoulder at me she deliberately strolled over to Blaine and linked her arm through his and placed a kiss to his cheek. It took all I had not to drive my car through the hall's of the school and mow them both down. Hitting my steering wheel I spun off. My hands are tied right now. If I screw up and get in any trouble my Pape is done with me. I'll just wait, cool down and talk to Chelly later. After I talk to her I'm certain she want even glance in Blaine's direction. Chelly is going to learn today.