Involved with the Bad Boy

Chapter 39

I definitely didn't hear that right.

"What?" I whispered staring at his face intently for any sign of this being a prank. I waited for him to tell me he was just messing with me. But that never came.

I knew he was telling the truth when he closed his eyes in exasperation as if he did not know how to explain it to me.

"It was in the cafeteria the day you pulled Ashley from my lap and punched her. I swear-"

"Just shut up." I shouted louder than I intended but at this point I didn't really care. This was why Brandon apologised and hoped I wouldn't hate him so much after I found out.

"Ali listen, I'm just telling you because-"

"Because you've finally won the bet? Is that it? Now that you were so successful in making me like you like the dump ass that I really am, you tell me it was all a bet. Wow, fucking amazing! Where is the cash so you throw it in my face? Where is the motorbike so you come flex about how you always get things done Austin? You-"

I rambled on and on trying hard not to cry. I'm being so hysterical because this incident resembles one I encountered with Dylan at Jestanilao which was busy replaying in my head at the moment. I won't cry in front of this... liar and cheat. Not a chance.

"It's not like that Ali. It's not, just hear me out please." He sounded desperate but maybe not desperate enough because I was not letting him stay in my room any minute longer.

"Hear you out? Why? So you can feed me more lies? I trusted you, I confided in you dammit. What don't you know about me? I dated you for your mom. I had to tolerate all the gossip for you. All the trouble I got in with my mom just for you dammit and not once have I complained. Just for this? Just for you to tell me this was all a bet?"

I let out my anger, disappointment and frustration all at once blinking my tears away.

"I know and I'm grateful for all that you did for me. I only accepted the bet at the time but as soon as I got to know you, I ended it." He said looking at me.

"And you expect me to believe that? come on! I'm sure you're just apologising so I stick around a little longer so you get into my pants or so. I'm sure that's what the bet is about. Right?"

"For goodness sake Ali don't say things like that. You don't mean that. I know this is hard for you but believe me when I say I no longer consider this bet.  You don't have to be so cruel."

Austin said sounding hurt that I even thought that about him. But I shouldn't give a damn about him anymore. Not if I want my heart to survive this.

"You know what's cruel Austin? You standing here looking me in the eye after what you just revealed to me. If you even have a heart Austin, you'll leave right now and not bother me again." I said looking away from him as my tears threatened to spill.

I saw him nod from the corner of my eye.

"Just think about it Ali. If I still considered that bet then why would I be here telling you 'bout it? I only told you so you don't have to hear it from somebody else, Ashley for example. Would I really tell it to you?"

He asked and I refused to see the logic in this because my focus was on the fact that they bet on me liking him and that he won. My focus is on the fact that this situation resembles an event that ruined my reputation once upon a time.

"Maybe Austin. Right now I don't even know you anymore and you know what hurts the most? That to you, I'm only worth some cash and motorbike." I said and I'm sure he noticed the finality in my words because he opened and closed his mouth before he could say anything.

He stared at me while I opened the door ajar and motioned him to leave. He gave me one last pleading look which I shrugged off before finally walking away.

The moment I closed the door I slid down on it and burst into endless tears. Is this always going to happen to me? First I fell in love with Dylan, gave myself to him and found out it was all a bet. He ruined my reputation by telling everyone he took my innocence and I moved here. And then I got involved with Austin and somewhere in between I started liking him.

And now it turned out to be part of a bet.

If I hadn't confessed it by mistake, he would probably have waited until I slept with him- which I'll never do in a million years- and tell me it was also just a bet. Why do these unfortunate things happen to me? No matter how many times I thought Austin was different from Dylan...now I know they're all the same. He's just like Dylan. And the thought of it just made me sob even harder.

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I tried my hardest to focus on whatever Mr Shane was saying but to no avail. I just couldn't bring myself to concentrate. I took my phone and looked for Autsin in my contact list.

I pondered on the thought whether I should really send the text or not. Definitely. I had every reason to. I looked at the message as it signalled that it has successfully been send. I don't care how stupid it makes me, I've send it anyways.

Austin
I'm a fool to have thought that I might have hindered your way of thinking when it came to people's feelings. You're just the jack ass bastard you've always been. The heartless bastard who doesn't give a damn 'bout anyone. IT'S OVER. Fake relationship or not, IT'S FREAKIN' OVER!
    
I placed the phone back in my bag pack after reading the text in my mind. I know it won't affect him in anyway but I had to let him know that I'm not going to stick around him after what happened.

For the first time I was glad chemistry was over. I always concentrate but today, I didn't even know what the lesson was about. I stood up and left the class. I met Eric in the corridor and he stopped to talk to him but I just ignored him and walked past him. He thought I was worth a few bucks. He can go to hell for all I care.

I walked to my English class which was the last lesson before we all went to breakfast. I took a seat somewhere in the middle next to an empty chair. I really didn't want to talk to anyone right now.

My phone vibrated and I quickly took it out to check who texted.

Baesia
Hope you're doing okay love, you look down. If you need a shoulder, I'm just three seats away:-)

I read and glanced at where Mensia was sitting. She gave me a small smile at which I nodded slightly at before looking back at my phone.

Me
I'm okay sweetheart. Thanks.

I hit send as I felt someone sit down on the chair beside me. I just took my English study guide and scanned through the content to find the last topic we covered. I had to get Austin out of my head at some point.

"Alice."

A low voice called my name beside me and I turned my gaze there to look at the person who called me. I met with dark brown eyes. Brandon. I had no idea what kind of emotions crossed over my face because I was feeling so many things just after seeing his face. And I know anger is one of them.

He was probably insisting he'd give Austin two motorbikes if he slept with me. This whole time they'd been compassionate towards me and that was just a pretence? They went and laughed at how ridiculous I was?

"I know you found out the truth about that bet thing. It's really nothing but knowing your history with Dylan I'm sure this hurt you a lot. And I'm sorry I'm a part of it. I admit I insisted he went through with the bet even after he backed down but we all forgot about it after we got to know you. We all know you're not worth some cash and motorbike. And this is mostly my fault, please don't take it out on Austin."

He said and I had my gaze fixed on my book as he spoke. He sounded genuine but you know, boys will be boys.

"You heard what I said to you the other time. And now I hate the three of you just as much." I said and left the class passing by Mr Polasias who was just coming to the lesson. I ignored him even when he shouted after me.

I was honestly in no mood for him either.

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