Secrets Hidden Within: The Unexpected Betrayal

Chapter 6:

" Hello? Earth to Luke..," Bridget says snapping her fingers in Luke's face."... Are you going to tell me or not, you just zoned out for a while"

" Oh uhm i don't wanna talk about what happened. It's in the past now".

"Exactly. It's all in the past bro. What happened in the past should stay in the past. You can't go into the future holding on to what happened in the past. You just have to let it go you know."

" Well I can't exactly move on. Tyler is gone and it's my fault. I don't think no future is worth living freely knowing what I've done."

" So what...you're just going to quit? Is that what you want? Dropping out of varsity isn't the option. What if dad decides to kick you out of the house or something happens to their money? What will you do? You have no degree whatsoever that could help you get a job or a place to stay. I think you should go back to school. Now goodnight, I have an early start tomorrow you should try to get some sleep too."

The next day I packed for university. I figured Bridget was right. I had to make a living somehow eventually. I went downstairs for breakfast, and with a big smile on her face, my mom came and embraced me in a long warm hug. I don't blame her, it's been a while since she last saw me, apart from last night. 

Dad wasn't there yet for breakfast , he was probably in the studio or on a call ...  Or whatever he was doing. Breakfast is quiet for some time until Bridget breaks the ice. " So how are you feeling today bro?" She asks . At first I kept quiet but later responded by saying" I'm ok I guess... nothing new".

" It's good to know that you're ok sunshine. I've been really worried about you . After all I see less of you around here." Roxy, my mother said.

" You don't have to mum. Uhm....I've decided to go back to school . The same one, I don't want to change and go to a new school. "

" Ahhhh I see I got to you dingus . My words inspired you last night didn't they . I'm a great influence" Bridget says proudly. We all chuckle but it comes to an end when dad enters . " Well look who's decided to join us for breakfast. Figured you're not man enough anymore?"  There's a silent awkwardness as we eat .

" Dad , Luke decided to go back to school again. Isn't that great news?" Bridget tries to say happily. Dad doesn't respond.

" Look, you don't have to rush into it if you're not ready. Take as much time as you want but then if you feel like you're ready then you can go back. That's still fine by me." Mom said in a soothing voice.

" He doesn't have a choice Roxanne. Stop treating him like a six year old and beg him to take control of his life. It's a choice he should make on his own..." Before he finished his sentence I walked out of the dining room and back into my room.

" Really dad? He's  really trying here. How come you're so hard on him ? Cut him some slack would you".

"Watch your tone young lady, I will not have you behave like your brother as well. Know your place in this house". Bridget also leaves the dining room, taking her fruit salad with her , followed by mom . " Get your act together, before you lose them." Dad just shrugs it off and eats his breakfast.

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Bridget's POV

I watched as Luke stormed out of the kitchen and into his room. I guess he's really pissed about the situation, I don't blame him though, dad is being an ass.

" Really dad? He's  really trying here. How come you're so hard in him ? Cut him some slack would you" , I say with agitation clear in my voice.

"Watch your tone young lady, I will not have you behave like your brother as well. Know your place in this house".

I just can't with this guy. How long is he going to keep pointing fingers at Luke? I guess it's true what they say; you can do 100 things for people and make one mistake out of those, they'll forget about the 99 acts and focus on that one mistake.

I leave the kitchen, taking my food with me to eat in my room. After eating I head to Luke's room but he isn't there. As I was getting out I noticed that his room didn't have any of this belongings and his car keys were no longer on the table where I left them last night.

I wonder where he went this time.... I mean we don't always see eye to eye but he's my younger brother and I still care about him, no matter how annoying he is.

I try calling him but he doesn't respond. I sent him a text and a couple of minutes later he calls me back

Me: where are you? Mum is worried sick about you.(I practically yell through the phone).

Luke: I left your dad's house. I'm not planning on coming back anytime soon . Tell mum I'm ok.

Me: You do realize that what you're doing is going to hurt her right? Did you stop to think how awful things will get in the house when you're no longer around?

Luke: I'll explain everything to mum later. Just admit you're going to miss me and stop coming up with these lame explanations , they're not working:-).

Me: Pfft Whatever floats your boat.

Luke: lol I gotta go. I'll send you my location If that makes you happy but only you get to know my whereabouts .

Me: Aaaww I'm honored ( I say sarcastically). Bye for now.

Just as he was about to hang up I hear his car tires screeching with him shouting "holy shit" ,and the call drops.

My heart starts racing like crazy, hoping nothing bad happened to him. I track his phone (yes ,track it, though he doesn't know I do that) and see he wasn't moving in the middle of the high way.

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