CHAPTER XIX

ALLIE'S P.O.V

I was happy. For the first time, I was so sure of something that was happening in my life. Nathan made me believe in whatever we had till that date. He was so caring and persistent when I was the one who lost the faith in our relationship. He was everything, I could ask for. One thing always left me wandering was that why the guy like him started liking a girl like me? I mean he was attractive and charming and handsome whereas I was just a normal girl who was struggling with everything even my feelings. It was the reason of my insecurity. Initially it seemed like he would get bored and then leave but the way he handled everything when I was at my lowest made me believe in him, in us.

"Earth to Allie!" Max waved his hand in front of me and I shook my head.

"Sorry, I spaced out."

"We are used to it." Brooke shrugged which earned her a glare.

"What were you thinking?" Ryan took a swig of his drink.

"School and all."

"What are your plans today?" Max asked Brooke but she just shook her head. He turned towards me.

"I have to tutor Nathan." I tried to keep it simple but his name brought a small heat.

"Nathan? Isn't he the same guy who pranked you?" Max asked curiously.

"Yeah! He is." Brooke answered for me.

"Why are you tutoring him? You should have rejected."

"Ummm... Max, it's that they are not that bad." I tried to tell but he shook his head.

"If he tries anything, you are going to tell me, Okay?" he stated firmly.

Brooke coughed and grinned at me.

"Don't worry, Max, they are getting along very well." She smirked at me which caused Ryan to raise an eyebrow.

"What does that mean?" he asked and I shook my head.

"Nothing. It means nothing." I sighed not wanting to give an interview.

"Where are you tutoring him?"

"In library."

"That's too far from here." I definitely wanted to shut down Ryan's system.

"He is picking me up." I mumbled. Max's face went from scowl to evil smile.

"I wanna meet him before you go out with him."

"Max, there is nothing going on. I'm just a tutor and he is a student."

"I don't care. You are spending a lot of time with him so I need to approve his company."

I groaned and looked at Brooke who was trying her best not to laugh at my expense. I glared at her but it was of no use.

"What about lunch?" Ryan piped in.

"I don't know." I mumbled again.
"Okay. I'll talk to the boy." Max clenched and unclenched his fist and went to wash his plate.

I banged my head on table groaning a little.

"It's okay, Allie bear! You will be alright. I'm just scared for your friend." Ryan patted my head and chuckled walking inside.

"Nathan is going to die." Brooke said and burst into laughter.

"I'm cancelling the session." I mumbled and walked back to our room.

I pulled out my phone only to see messages, one from Nathan and other two were from unknown number. I clicked on Nathan's message.

Hey, will pick you up at 12.30. Already missing you. ;) -Nathan

I smiled at that but before replying, I went to read other messages. I opened it and my breath hitched in my throat.

Hello Allison, I hope you are being a good girl and haven't told anyone about our meeting. -Unknown.

Allison, won't you come and meet your daddy again? I'm around, babygirl. -Unknown

I kept my phone aside. My hands were shaking really bad. I tried to control the erratic beating of my heart and looked out of the window. I knew he was watching me from somewhere. He had tabs on our every move. The thought only brought me great discomfort. I wiped the sweat on my forehead and sat down on the edge of my bed. It was getting bad, really bad. I had to do something but I couldn't. The day at carnival when I first saw him, the guy who was called my father was the most horrific day till date.

I couldn't help but remember the meeting.

When everyone left for Ferris wheel, I walked to a small candy store. I was happy to be there and it was my very first time of skipping school.

I was busy in deciding when somebody put a hand on my shoulder. My breath hitched as soon as I turned around.

He was standing there, my father, wearing his usual malice smirk. I thought I would never see him again but I was wrong.

Unconsciously I took a step back only to bump into someone. I pulled away and turned around to find a guy in his twenties. He was wearing the same evil smirk. His eyes met my father's and they shared a look.

"Let's talk, my lovely daughter."

My father said and latched my wrist in a painful tug. I tried to pull away but he shot me a look which said everything.

Gulping, I followed him. He took me little away from everyone and then turned to face me. my heart was beating hard but I tried to keep my face emotionless.

"Why are you back?" I couldn't help but ask.

He let out small laugh and smiled too sweetly, "Didn't you miss your father?"

"You are not my father." I hissed and pulled away but the other guy was blocking my path.

"What do you want?"

"Now that's what I wanted to hear." He rubbed his hand and took a step forward.

"I heard you made friends! And trust me I'm so happy to see you like this so happy with that boy."
My wide eyes met his and he chuckled lowly.

"Why are you here?"

"My revenge is incomplete, my babygirl and I'm here to take It." he sneered and his face turned furious in seconds.

"What revenge? You have ruined so many lives."

"Well, I would have told you everything but we don't have time but I will see you again."

"Just leave us alone, please." I pleaded but he just laughed.

"Now that's not a way to talk to your father." He said and I yelled,
"You are not my father."

He glared at me and in next few seconds his arm was wrapped around my forearm. A pain shot up my hand but I didn't show it,

"Now listen to me and listen carefully, you are not going to tell anyone about it. When I ask you to come, you are going to pay me a visit. If you decline just remember what I did to your boy toy's mother."

My eyes went wide and I looked at him with confusion.

"It wasn't an accident?" my mouth went dry.

He didn't answer just let go off my arm and left. I was shocked with this new revelation. It was all a big puzzle. I didn't know how my father knew about Nathan.

It was all so confusing. It was confirmed that the guy I saw seven years ago in that hospital was indeed Troy. I remembered my father's car bumped into someone else's car and they both were admitted in the same hospital. I never saw who the victim was but all I remembered was the guy who was standing in the waiting room, looking all anxious.

It was Troy and that means the victim was Janet.

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"Allie, your phone is ringing." Brooke shoved me away with a little force. Her eyes were filled with concern.

"I... I spaced out." I looked down to see Nathan calling. I answered,

"Hey!"

"Allie, I will be there in fifteen minutes."

"Nathan, there is one problem though!"

"What happened?"

"You need to meet Max. He was asking about you today."

"Oh!" then he went quiet.

"Nathan?"

"Oh sorry but is he going to kill me or something?" his voice was laced with worry.

"No!" I chuckled, "Nathan, are you scared?"

"What? Puff, no. I'm not. What are you talking about?" he tried to play it cool.

"Okay sure! Come. I'm waiting."
I let out a small laugh.

"What happened is he scared?" Brooke laughed loudly.

"Yeah seems like it." I went to change my clothes.

After 20 minutes, bell rang and Brooke opened the door. She looked shocked to see Asher standing there grinning widely at her.

"What are you doing here?" she asked bewildered. Asher looked taken back and he looked back at Nathan who was trying hard not to laugh. I raised my eyebrow and he just winked at me.

"Nathan said that you wanted to go out with me." Asher said and Brooke narrowed her eyes at him.

Nathan just laughed and put his hands in air as surrender,

"Well, there is no way I'm facing your guardian alone."

A giggle escaped my mouth when I understood what Nathan did.

"What the fuck?" Asher's face turned from happy to confused and then confused to scared as realization hit him.

"Language, mister." Max's voice boomed in the room and we all turned to him. Nathan and Asher gulped a little and I covered my mouth to stop myself from laughing.

Now this was going to be interesting.