Chapter 12

Days pass by and before I know it, it was Friday and like every other day, I was in school. Calculus dragged on forever and I could still see numbers dancing by the time the class was over.

I sigh resting my head on the table, too tired to move. I was finally at peace when something thwacks my head.

I groan in pain and look up to see Aiden talking to Cameron, his bag swung over his right shoulder.

He must have felt the thousand daggers being shot at him because he turns to face me with raised eyebrows,

"What's with you and your inability to let me be in peace?" I retort, a frown etched on my face.

"What did I do?!" he shoots, looking genuinely confused.

"You smacked me with your bag!" I shot back.

Aiden looks sorry for almost a millisecond before he rolls his eyes and pushes Cameron out of the class.

I huff and rub the sore spot on my head, picking my bag up I walk out of the class annoyed and moody. He probably carried 7 textbooks in there, it was enough force to rattle my brain.

After taking the books I needed and putting the unnecessary ones in the locker, I head to the parking lot.

I see Luke, Bella and James waiting for me by my car. I walk to them and groan as I lean against Luke, "I'm so tired!"

"Mood," James and Bella say in unison.

Luke moves my head from his shoulder and walks to his car, "Bye!"

I sigh and lean against my own car.

"Hey, you got any plans over the weekend?" Bella asks.

"Today I'm kind of busy and tomorrow I have to look for a part-time job to pass some time, there's nothing to do around here," I reply, "but, I'm free on Sunday, why though?"

"Just wanted to know if you could come to Sophia's party," James shrugged, "But you seem to be busy on Saturday..."

"When does it start?" I ask.

"Eight, I think"

"I guess I can make it, it's not like I'll be looking for jobs all day," I smile, excited to go to a party, maybe get to know everyone better.

"Cool," James smiles, "I'll pick you up at 8:30?"

"Real smooth James, real smooth," I smirk, referring to his way of asking me to be his date.

"Damn," He smiles, "and here I thought I was being subtle."

"But sure," I chuckle, "It'll be fun, okay so I'll see you guys tomorrow, I'm so sleepy."

I get in the car after hugging them bye, I sigh as I start the engine, it's been a long week.

My phone rings and Ricky's voice echoes in the car. "Ey!"

"Ricky! Oh my God, it's been so long!" I squeal, totally forgetting about being sleepy.

"Eve! You sound so excited, I feel special." He says chuckling, his laugh is one of my favourite part about him, it's so full of happiness.

I let out a light laugh and say, "of course you should Ricky."

I could literally hear Ricky roll his eyes as he says, "so when are you planning to visit us?"

I sigh, "Most probably on Christmas."

I see my house come in view and tell Ricky that I'd call him in a bit. After parking my car, I head straight to my room and got changed.

Georgie brings me a plate of hot steaming pasta. I thank her and sit on my bed with my laptop on my lap.

I turn the laptop on and Skype Ricky. I stuff my mouth with a forkful of delicious white sauce pasta.

"So good!" I moan, Ricky, Matt and Sally come in view and laugh at my expression, "What? It's so good!" I defend with a mouthful.

Sally grimaces, "Finish your food first and then talk. "

I swallow my food and say, "I'm jealous that you guys are always together."

Matt smiles, "I'm jealous that you're eating that without me, but I'm not complaining am I?"

I smile, "it's Georgie's special white sauce pasta with mushrooms."

"Wait, you mean our Georgie?" Matt asks his face in utter shock.

I nod, "Yes! I have so much to tell you!" I smile looking at Sally, "Remember that Asshole, Aiden I told you all about?"

Sally smirks, "Yes, what abou-"

"Wait what? Who's Aiden?" Matt cuts her off, Sally glares at him as Ricky nods, "Yeah who is this Asshole?" he says air quoting 'Asshole'

"And I repeat, 'I have so much tell you!" I quickly finish the pasta and elaborate, "Aiden...Hmm..let's see, where do I start from?" I question rubbing my non-existent beard.

Ricky and Matt both lean forward eager to know, "come on, spill!"

"Okay, so I met him my first day here," I start, "I had just gotten into this argument with my parents about the Mansion and-"

"Whoa! Hold up," Ricky erupts, his eyes wide with excitement, "You live in a Mansion?!"

I sigh shaking my head; can you believe I've known him for more than half my life? I begin to explain when Sally whacks him, "You've known her forever and you're still not used to this?"

They look at each other, having some type of silent conversation with just their eyes, "Never mind, continue..."Ricky mutters, rubbing the spot Sally had whacked.

"Umm, so where was I?" I begin again, "Yeah, so I was really pissed at them, so I just walk out the door and stroll through this forest-"

Matt cut me off this time, "Wait what?" he says looking hella lost, "Where did the forest come from?"

"it's not a forest exactly, just a lot of trees separating my house from the stores and all, "I explain, he nods as I continue, "anyway, I find this cute retro-styled café and since I was kinda of hungry, I walked in," Sally smirks already knowing what comes next, "So imagine-"

I stop mid-sentence as the door to my room opened and in walks Luke, "Oh hey bro."

"Hey Eve, mind if I join?" he asks pointing to the laptop.

I shake my head "of course not," I scoot giving him someplace to sit next, "Okay so where was I?"

"The café," says Sally.

"Right," I smile, "So imagine being super pissed but then you walk to the counter and see this really hot guy," Ricky, Matt and Luke scowl at that, but I continued anyway, "So obviously my mood gets better like come on! He looked super cute," I ignore their eye rolls, "so I place my order and go take a seat."

"Hold up, how come I don't know about this?" Luke questions, pretending to look offended. I give him a look that says 'Stop-Interrupting-Me-Because-I-Swear-If-You-Interrupt-Me-Again-I-Will-Chop-Your-Balls-Off.'

And yes a look can say all that.

"Anyway, moving on...the barista comes with my order and accidentally drops the drink on me, and since I'm so kind-" I roll my eyes at them shaking their heads, "Shut up!"

"We didn't-"

"SHH"

"-Say anything," Ricky says.

"So Aiden continuously starts to apolo-"

OH MY GOD! Can't a girl complete a story without being interrupted?

"Hold up," Luke says holding up his hand, "Aiden? Aiden from our class?"

"Yes," I nod, "You know that Asshole that sits next to me? Yeah, him," Sally smirks giving me the suggestive eyebrows, "Uh-uh, NOPE! No, no NO!" I shake my head, "Eww bro, NO!"

She smirks, "I didn't even say-"

"I said No!" I cut her off, she laughs giving me that knowing look.

We continue catching up till it's dark outside, I check the time to see its '1:02.A.M' already. I shut the laptop off after bidding them goodnight and crawl in next to Luke, who had fallen asleep during the call. Smiling, I fall asleep with an arm wrapped around his stomach and my head on his arm.

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"Luke!" I call out shoving my phone in my pocket, "How long does it take?!"

"Why do I have to come?" he groans tying his shoelaces, "this isn't fair..."

"Because," I smile walking out the garage, "You're my twin and you have to come!"

I sigh as I start the car. Luke throws the door open and sits in the passenger seat, "This is so unnecessary," he mutters fastening his seat belt.

"What do you mean 'it's unnecessary'?" I smirk backing out of the garage, "It's my first ever job interview, don't you want to be there?"

"Why would I want to be there?" he raises his eyebrows, "I have better shit to do"

I pat his shoulder, "Of course you want to be there."

Soon, I pull up in the parking lot next to Target, "You've got this Eve," Luke says as I unfasten my seat belt, "Just know that whatever goes down today, I'm getting at least 20% of your earnings."

I raise my eyebrows, "Really bro? really? That's what you're concerned about?"

"Fine, I knew I was being too generous," he sighs, "Make that 40- no wait 45%"

I groan, "But why?"

"Because I'm older," he shrugs.

"So what? We're twins!" I argue.

"Who cares?"

I pause as something crosses through my mind, "Luke, James and Bella really want me to go to the party. I don't know why I haven't thought of it earlier but I can't go, I haven't been to one in so long, I'll just panic, I really can't go, what if he knows or something, there's at least 50 things that could go wron-"

Luke solemnly takes my hand, "Eve, I know you are doing this to distract yourself from the Will issue, but just know that I've got you're back, you're my sister. It's my job to protect you. I know I've failed once before-"

"Luke, that wasn't your fault-"I start.

"No Eve, it was my duty, even you can't change that," He says cutting me off.

"If you don't want to go, they won't pressure you. But don't you think its time that you started focusing on yourself?"

"Luke, it's fine really. Now stop crying and let's go."

"I'm not crying, why do you exaggerate everything so much?"

"Comes with the awesome personality," I shrug. We exit the car and walk to the manager's office.

"Ready?" Luke enquires.

"Ready as I'll ever be."

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I dial James and Bella and scream in happiness as I say, "Guys, I got the job!"

"My ears!" James groans, I roll my eyes a smile plastered on my face, "Congratulations though."

Both of them give me hearty congratulations; I hang up with a giant smile on my face.

I've been feeling so happy lately.

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