This chapter is mostly Kimberly's pov

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I woke up to the sound of pots clanging, I groan as the events of last night came rushing into my head, the river, the crash, the kitchen, was I really in Kim's house?

I look around and I am assured I was not dreaming, who the hell was in the kitchen then?

I take slow steps hoping it isn't Vlad.

As I see Kimberley's mum on the kitchen counter, eating cookies like a rabid dog my nerves cool off, but not completely. For a lady to be married to someone like Vlad, she has to have killer instincts of her own.

The rays from the sun illuminate her face and I see her clearly for the first time, she looks more beautiful than yesterday "Good morning, Mrs Restova" She stops and looks up at me like she had been caught stealing, she grins back at me " Good morning... Gorgeous".

I feel my heart in my stomach. I almost drop to the floor did she hear us? Even worse did Vlad hear?

"Well, Mrs Restova... um, its not what you think, well..." She starts giggling " Its OK wolf, I won't bite... For now and you can call me Melisa but if Vlad finds out... It won't be pretty"

Then her giggling stops and she puts on a puzzled face " But what I can't understand is how you were able to sway her. Kimberley is a very disciplined young lady, especially when it comes to guys"

I dont know if she wants an answer but I really wasn't ready for a conversation like this with a stranger "Nice to meet you Mrs Restova" I smile and walk out "Nice to meet you too" She shouts a little.

As I walk back to the sitting room I hear foot step's behind me, I turn to see Kimberley holding a towel "Are you going to take a bath?" She frowns "Yes" I answer back

She throws the towel to my chest and walks away.

What the hell?

FLASHBACK

Kimberely

A sudden brightness that burns through my eyelid's wakes me from my sleep, I immediately use my palm as a shields against the burn.

"Mum!!" She folds her arms on her chest, her white button up shirt and black skirt make her look more mature than usual.

"Get up sleepy head so you won't be late for school" she says, as she throws open my duvet. l grumpily get up my and walk to the bathroom.

The cold water brings my mind and body to life, I hope today goes better than most. By the time I am done, I get out and clean my body.

I don't apply too much makeup, cause I do not want any kind of attention on me, well its not like I don't get a lot.

I put on a blue silky top with blue jeans.

I hear mum open the door "Kim!... I'm leaving the keys are on the kitchen counter" I frown "Stop screaming my name!" Mum always gets to leave before me no matter how early I wake up. Then she slams the door and walks out and so do I after a few minutes.

***

School was the usual shit show; noisy boys taunting other boys, girls talking about make up and other boys but the moment I got to class I noticed something different ... A new student.

He looked tall, with broad shoulders and wonderful muscles. His chest was visible even from under the leather jacket he had on.

Rose, my best friend who came to school with me looked at me with her big blue eyes. She wore a red gown that showed her nice curves which were not as full as mine. She was probably one of the sexiest girls in our school considering unlike me she watched her weight and went to the gym frequently.

"He's really hot" she whispers "Whatever " I say and roll my eyes while still staring at the gorgeous specimen and she starts giggling.

"What?" I asked. She has this devilish grin on her face "You like him already?" I frown at her but I still hold my stare on this stranger "No, I do not" she leans into my ear "Do you think he might be the one to... You know?" She says and makes a popping sound with her red lips. The irritation is clear on my face when I decide to reply her statement "I have no Idea what you mean"

I know exactly what she means.

"Dont make me say it" I dont want her to say it but if it comes to that, I dont think I'd mind.

While we are both giggling he looks at both of us and I freeze "He's looking at us" I say with thr side of my mouth "Girl, I know!" rose smirks at him before she winks causing him to smirk "I think he likes me" she says "Man stealer!" He snarl at her.

... But crap! He's hot.

Then Joshua and his goons walk over to him and they start talking. I was shocked when he stretched his arm out waiting for a shake and the stranger took it "How gentle-manly" I said into a sign.

If it was a much smaller guy they would be bullying and taunting him but from the looks of it, this kid can handle himself against all of Joshua's evil.

The moment Mrs Crawford enters the class everyone scrambles for a sit and I find mine just right beside "Dream boy" That's the name Rose gave him.

He was then asked to introduce himself and I began to panic for him. Why the hell am I panicking for him? Because my classmates are total assholes.

"Well, I'm Damien, I don't do sports, I know a little martial arts, I hate science" Damien... That's a really bad ass name. I was drawn back to reality when I heard Rose giggle behind me making me realized I had been fluttering my eyes at him.

The whole class laughs at his introduction, I find my self blushing. I catch Joshua looking at me with anger on his face. I look away and back to Damien. A guy has never made me blush this way before.

Whats wrong with me?

As he takes a sit, I could see how toned his muscles were. I couldn't help but glance at him every now and then.

"Hey... Hey" I say to the boy sitting beside me. His eyes were beautiful, his lips were perfect and I am shamelessly checking him out "I'm Kim" I say.

He smiles and answers with his husky voice "I'm Damien. Nice to meet you" He answers "Same" I sigh again in adoration. School today passed like a breeze and the bus ride home was just boring but I couldn't get that kid out of my head.

***

By the time I got home, I see mum on the dinning table with papers spread across it and she had her work glasses on. The moment she see's me, she stops and removes her glasses slowly.

"Who is he?" That was so not what I was expecting "What... What do you mean?".

She gives me a knowing smile "Well, you come into my house smiling like a horse on steroids, what do you think I am talking about?" I stay quiet and she continues "So... Who is he?

I give in and sigh, putting down my bag "Its a new kid at school" her eyes widen in excitement and she pushes all her things to the very end of the table "Is he cute? Tell me everything!"

I feel heat on my cheeks" Yes, very" she grins "Well this is like the first boy you have ever told me about... At a point I thought u were a lesbian, I just waited for you to open up"

"What?" I really expected her to think that, cause I almost never talk about boys, only when I was with Rose and its usually gossip.

So, I told her about what he wore, how he looked, his eyes, lips, hair, height, voice, skin, hobbies (The ones he told us about in his introduction) and how I might like him.

After hours of talking I get up, picking my bag from the table and walk upstairs. The shower helped take mind off things especially "Dream boy" I have never thought of a boy this much in my life except Channing Tatum. What the hell?

I come out all soaked and fresh, I have a lot of homework to do tonight so I think I should get started.

By the time I was done dinner was ready. I got downstairs and join her in the sitting room. We eat and watch old episodes of friends.

Mum looks very tired as she yawns "I gotta go to bed I'll see you in the morning " I didn't answer but she knows I heard.

I sit there and watch for a few more minutes before I clear all the plates and wash them, then head to bed. The same brightness shines into the room but this time I am eager to go and I don't know why. Well I do but I won't admit it.

In a flash I am in the bathroom and out, I apply a little more makeup that usual, wear a blood red gown that clings to my body and for the first time I get to do this "MOM!... I'm leaving. The keys are on the counter" And she bursts out laughing.

I rushed to school...The moment I got to the door of my class I stopped to catch my breath "You can do this"

Then I walk in only to find that his sit was empty. No no no... Maybe he is running late, I sit and wait anxiously.

Joshua walked into the class and his eyes widen as he takes my dress in. He walks to me and folds his arm "Where's your boyfriend?"

"He isn't my boyfriend" He scuffs and rolled his eyes " I saw you drooling all over the guy yesterday" He is correct but so was every other girl in the class.

"No, I wasn't. Now leave me the fuck alone" he holds his arms up in defense and backs away.

My eyes were only on the door during school, I lit in excitement when I saw someone come through the door but none happened to be him.

I was gloomy the rest of the day but hid it when Rose was around me. I got home and right away mum was all over my case about Damien. She said maybe he fell sick or something, I just hope I see him again "Take a bath and help me hang out some clothes from the washing machine while I make dinner, okay?" Mom ordered in a soft voice and I nod like a good girl, grab a plastic basket and stuff the clothes in before walking out the door.

I noticed black smoke rise from the other side of the lake, I think it's been like that for a while; I ignore it and continue hanging the clothes. Maybe someone was making a fire and shit went south.

I heard footsteps not too far from me and I turn to see three figures walking towards me "Dad?" I say to my self he was with Reznov his lapdog who I was pretty right with and ..."Dream boy?"

Now

Damien was done with his bath and I was now taking mine, the shower was running and remembering everything that happened in that kitchen made me blush.

It was very... I have no words. The sound of breaking glass slaps me out of my thoughts and I hear mum whimpering and then my room door begins to creak open slowly.

The sounds of a heavy boot against the wooden tiles in my room get closer and closer. I freeze there unable to move or do anything.

Who is there?