ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕝𝕪 𝕠𝕟 𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕥: "So, Talia....." Josh started and I shifted my gaze to him. My smile dropped as my face drained of colour, "Have you had any ex's".

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-Talia's POV-

My heart rate picked up, the thought of Luke made me shake like a leaf. "Talia?" Ryan said and I shifted my gaze to Zach who looked at me, concern laced in his brown orbs.

"Uh......" I trailed off looking at his parents. "Um... yeah I did" I whispered, loud enough for them to hear. I closed my eye as the events that took place that night made my shake in fear. I abruptly stood up making all heads turn in my direction. "I need some air" I said and Myta nodded at the door.

I speedily walked out, ignoring Zach's shouts, "TALIA!" He called out as I closed the back door. Leaning against the wall, staring at the night sky, surrounded by a zillion sparking stars.

"Two years later and he still manages to haunt my thoughts " I whispered gazing up at the night sky. I hadn't realised how long I was out there for until I felt someone place their hand on my shoulder, giving me a fright. The first thought I had was 'it's Luke', I turned around to meet Zach.

"Are you okay?" He asked and I just stared at him, not knowing what to say. I watched as he examined my face, I looked away before he could figure out anything, "What's bothering you?" he asked as his hands grasped my wrists.

I sighed and looked away, for him to turn my head with his pointed finger, "Nothing is wrong" I said as my orbs looked down.

"Talia" He solemnly said. I averted my gaze back to him and saw his eyebrows crossed as he looked at me.

"I can't tell you" I whisper out, looking down. "I really wish I could but I can't" I said looking up at him, my vision blurred.

His face softened, his fingers dabbed at the tears that managed to slip out of the corner of my eyes. "Hey," he said in a soft tone, "don't stress about telling me, tell me when you're ready" He whispered and I sent him a grateful smile.

"Thank you" I breathed out, pecking his cheek. "Let's head back inside" I said, turning around as Zach grasped my hand in his own large one.

"Everything okay?" Myta asked with a genuine worried look on her face. I nodded my head slowly, taking a seat on the couch.

"Just great" I said, laying my head on Zach's shoulder as he started a game with Ryan. I glanced back at the television for a short time and went back to talking with his family.

Zach screaming as Myta shared some memories of Zach when he was a baby, a few pictures were revealed making Zac h shriek in embarrassment. Eventually, losing the game. "Seriously!" He yelled at the screen. I looked up and saw him gawking at the television with his mouth agape, I averted my gaze to the clock and my eyes widened.

"Zach" I call out and he snaps his head in his direction, shock clearly evident on his face.

"Yeah babe" he said as he was about to start another game.

"Could you drop me home? Brad's going to freak, it's almost 11" I said and he nodded his head, switching off the Xbox.

"HEY!" Ryan exclaimed as he stared at a black screen, the only thing noticeable being his face.

"Sorry bro, have to take Talia back home" Zach said as he got off of his spot on the floor. Collecting his phone and wallet from the coffee table that sat in the middle of the living room.

"Thank you Myta" I said as I was pulled into a hug.

"It was our pleasure sweetheart" She said with a smile.

"TALIA! Don't go" Reese screamed as she jumped onto me, almost losing my balance but Zach who stood behind held onto me.

"Reese" Myta sternly said but Reese just buried her head into my after she gave a sheepish smile.

"I have to go love" I whispered, rubbing her back.

"Will you come over again?" She asked and I looked at Zach, he just nodded his head.

"Of course" I said and she smiled brightly.

"YAY!" She squealed jumping out of my arms.

I chuckled and looked at Myta. "She's something different" I said as I grabbed my small bag. Myta and Josh started to chuckle, "What?" I ask confused, looking at Zach who was biting his bottom lip.

"That's one of our songs Talia" he said. I stared at him, still confused as to what he meant, "Something Different is one of our songs" He repeated and my mouth gaped open.

"Ohhhhh...." I said trailing off, my phone started to ring and I pulled my phone out to see Brad was face-timing me and I furrowed my eyebrows, "What?" I mumble out, answering the call.

"Where are you!" he exclaimed.

"I got kidnapped" I said in a fake scared tone and I watched as his eyes widened in fear.

"WHAT!!" He yelled and hung up, my eyes widened.

"Oh crap" I mutter as I dial Shay's number.

"Hell-" She started but I cut her off.

"Tell Brad I'm alright and that I'm with Zach and his family" I said quickly. I looked at Zach and he looked at me while he was talking to his parents.

"What?" She asked.

"I told Brad I was kidnapped as a joke but he took it seriously" I said and she sighed.

"You're an idiot" She said and hung up. I let out a shaky breath.

"Hey everything okay?" Zach asked and I shook my head.

"No, I told Brad I was kidnapped" I said and his eyes widened. "I know I know, it was dumb of me to do but he treats me like I'm still that naive fourteen year old" I told him as I looked into his eyes.

"Yes it was dumb of you to do that" he said nodding his head. "I'll be back soon Mum" he said and she nodded her head. The two of us walked out of the house and got into the car. "Hey everything will be okay" he said as he grasped my hand and placed it over the gear.

I sighed as I looked out of the window, "I hope so, you don't know Brad" I whispered.

Ten minutes later we came to a halt, I glanced out and saw the kitchen light on, every other light was turned off. I gulped, "Hey, deep breaths, everything will be alright" he said in a soft tone and I nodded my head. He smiled and pecked my lips. "I'll see you soon okay?" he said and I nodded my head.

"I'll see you soon and please text me when you get home " I said pecking his cheek and he nodded his head.

"I will" he said and I jumped out of the car, glancing at him as he sat in the driver's seat, sending me a thumbs up. I chuckled but jumped when I heard Brad's voice.

"TALIA MAE SIMPSON!" he yelled and I stared at him terrified.

"BRAD! Can you please talk about this tomorrow?" Shayla asked.

"Why did you tell me you were kidnapped!" He roared as he pulled me into the house, ignoring Shayla's requests to speak about this issue later on.

"It was a joke!" I snapped and he glared at me.

"That wasn't funny! I was worried sick! You're my younger sister and it scares me when you say shit like that!" He screamed, waking up the whole house up.

My blood boiled, "AT LEAST I TELL YOU EVERYTHING! YOU HAVE BEEN KEEPING SOMETHING FROM ME AND I HAD NO CLUE ABOUT IT UNTIL TONIGHT!" I yelled frustrated with how he was treating me. "I'm not 14 anymore!".

"You sure act like it" he muttered but I managed to hear it. My heart dropped at what he had said.

"I'm going to sleep! I'm exhausted" I said turning on my heel but I felt him grasp my arm. "Let go!" I shrieked.

"Brad let her go" Connor tiredly said. "It's late and we're all tired to deal with this bullshit".

Brad huffed, letting me go. I walked p the stairs but stopped midway, "By the way congrats B" I said turning around and he looked puzzled. "If you say I'm so important to you, how come I had no clue that you were having a child? Some brother you are huh?" i say and run up the stairs ignoring his yells.

I slammed my door, locking it in the process. Tears streamed down my face as my phone buzzed, grabbing it with shaky hands. I wiped my tears away so I was able to see the screen.

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Zach: I got home babe.

Zach: How are things there?

Me: He's pissed off with me. I know that was a dumb joke to say and I regret it but.... I'm sick of being treated like I'm a child.

Zach: Hopefully everything will calm down in the morning. Sleep and wake up babe.

Me: I told him about him expecting a child.....

Zach: And?

Me: i ran upstairs and then you texted.

Me: Well I'm off to bed.

Zach: Good night gorgeous

Me: Night Z

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I tossed my phone aside and changed into comfier clothes, crashing onto the mattress, tears continuing to stream down my face. I jumped at the sudden knocking, "Talia! I'm sorry" Brad said from behind the door.

"Leave me alone!" I called out shakily.

"Tal-" he started but I cut him off.

"I SAID LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE!" I cried out, tears streaming down my face at a faster pace.

"I'm sorry" He muttered and the repetitive knocking on the door stopped and his footsteps became more distant. I closed my eyes and let sleep take over.