Ice Picked Hearts

Chapter-09

Juliet's POV

It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers." As James Thurber will say.
I left my mom in silence after telling the truth. They say the truth is bitter, that doesn't make the lie delicious. I have a strong feeling of exasperation caused by the sentimental converse I had with my mom.

A feeling of guilt hit me when I realized a man was in our living room and might have heard me talk to my mother badly.

He was sitting in his underwear, but who introduces himself in an underwear. This explains why mommy was nice to me last night. So mommy got a new boyfriend.

"Hi, I'm William James, everyone calls me Will and you must be Juliet, your mother has said a lot about you". He reached his hand for mine, making me uncomfortable.

I shook my head frantically and stuck my hair behind my ears. He put his hands around my shoulder. I shook in fear. "Hey dear, I don't bite". He said with a smile.

"You look like you need a coffee". I forced a smile. "So, Juliet why aren't you in school?" A frown appeared on my face. "I feel a bit weak".
He smiled again. "It's okay to feel a bit weak on Tuesday." He placed the cup of coffee in front of me. "Thank you" I said shyly.

"You're welcome... drink up and I feel you need to apologize to your mom while I get ready to leave". He told me before existing the kitchen.

My mom walked into the kitchen later, not uttering a single word to me. "I'm sorry mom, I've not been so well and..."

"It's fine". She shut me up. "I am really sorry mom". "It's fine Jully and I know you'd never record such message."

We talked for another twenty-five minute and I won't lie, I miss having a reasonable conversation with my mom. Will walked back into the kitchen carrying a guitar. "Woah, mom and daughter! It's wonderful to see you together again". Mom held my hand in a reassuring manner and I don't know why I feel really uncomfortable about it. "I'll just head out now". He pecked my mom on the lips and left cracking a few jokes on his way out.

"Mom? Will? Again?" No he's nothing, we just met. "Oh, okay then, whatever". I dropped my cup in the sink and went back to my room.

I called Jewel a few times but she didn't pick up. Something must be wrong. After brushing my teeth, I walked in the bathroom and locked the door. I took off my clothes and got in the shower letting the cold water slide down my back, not daring to look at my hideous body.

I grabbed the soap, washed my face, my hair and body hoping I could wash off my pains. I rinsed the soap and turned the water off, getting out and drying myself. I wrapped the towel around my body unlocked the door and stood in front of my half broken dresser. Confused about what to wear. I ended up wearing a white T-shirt and blue pant.

I prepared breakfast later having no other plans than to rest until 5:00pm when I will have to resume my shift as a pizza deliverer.

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Paul's POV

Two weeks ago

"Tell me what you really want". I asked her. Her face became teary and that got me even more confused. "I'm sorry, did I hurt you?" I asked with concern.
"Paul, ain't I beautiful enough"? She asked.

"I don't understand you, you're very beautiful".

"Then why don't you ever look at me"? Tears rolled down her cheek. "I've always been here, I've always loved you. You met me first... but you never look at me".  She cried.

I have never been this confused. "I'm sorry Jewel but you know I'm into Juliet"
"Yes! I know and that's why I'm mad!... I love you paul! I didn't just do those assignments for free, I wanted to get closer to you".

I fell into silence. She placed her hand on my chest and I don't know why I'm letting her do that.

"Please Paul, give me a chance to prove my love for you. Please..." she cried.

"And what do you tell Juliet when she finds out I diverted my attention from her to you"?

"It doesn't matter and I don't care if it does matter. I...love you Paul! I fucking love you!"

"This is crazy Jewel... I'm really sorry, besides I expect you to have some respects for yourself". I started to walk away from her. All of a sudden a felt warm hands wrap around my torso. "Please, don't leave me". She begged again.

We stood in silence for a while as she wet my back with her tears. "I should go and please don't come here ever again". She released her grip and I walked back inside. I've always known something was off about this girl.

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Paul's POV

Presently

"Why did you come here? I thought I already told you never to come here again". I spat angrily.
"Cool your nerves boy, I'm here for something else".

"I don't care, get out of my house". I held her by the shoulder trying to escort her out, but she yanked her hand out of my grip. "I'll leave, but you have something that belongs to me and I want it back".

"You know I really don't care right?"

"Give me back the lock or I'll cause a scene here". She surprised me. "You'll do nothing..."

"Besides, how could you push your best friend off the stairs? What kind of human are you?"

"I warned you two weeks ago Paul, I begged you to leave her and come to me, but you didn't". She placed her hand on my chest and traced my torso with her index finger. Her act got me irritated and I tried pushing her out.

"No! Get away from me, don't touch me!" She screamed, pushing her body against mine. Grandma walked in. "What's going on here"?

"Paul!" Grandma called again
"Oh ma'am....I'm so sorry...I...I...I didn't know you were there". She said softly sounding really innocent. "Paul, forced me to_ she started but Grandma cut her.

"I saw what you did". She said in disgust.

"Jewel, please get out of my house ".

"I'll leave, but if you don't bring me the lock tomorrow I'll do worse".
She slammed the door shut.

Sigh... "Grandma, I'm really sorry about what happened". I begged.

"Just make sure she never comes here again. I don't want you around spoilt kids like her".
"It'll never happen again".

I lost my appetite and I denied my dinner.

Jewel is capable of anything crazy. I wonder what she's planning next.

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