Chapter 10: Chapter 10

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Chapter Eleven

ALEX

"Dwayne, help me. Help!" I keep on asking for help but it seems that no one can hear me and everything went black.

A hand snatched my arm from the water and carried me. I knew that he was the one who saved me because my body knew that it's him. I can feel the sand beneath me he put me down on the shore.

I tried to cough the water out but my body is stubborn to do so. I can hear him barking orders around while he called for our parents.

"Alex, I'm here come on wake up, open your eyes little star, open it."

I was about to open it when I was suddenly blinded by the bright light.

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I can feel the lips that were on top of mine and so I open my eyes in a hurry. My vision was a little bit blurry and I needed to blink rapidly for my eyes to adjust. I saw a face, that very familiar face and hugged him.

"Dwayne, I knew that you'll come back." I sighed and cried on his shoulders

"Sweet cheeks, how many times do I have to say that I'm not Dwayne?" well, that snap me out of my dreamy state and let go of him.

I blushed and scurried away from him. I stood up and snatched my clothes from Kathy and entered a cubicle behind the stalls. As I got dressed, I decided that I needed a break from this crazy things and so I sneaked out and ran to our beach house.

•••

I locked my door and sighed. I never imagined my summer to be like this, it's just very tiring having to spend my summer with Cold foot. He made me feel a couple of things that I couldn’t explain which just confuse the hell out of me.

I lied down on the bed and snuggled close to my pillow. I really wanted this summer to be simple; that I could have this whole summer by myself and have a rest before I go to college. Never in my whole life would I expect this thing to happen and I don’t want them to be this complicated, ever.

Sometimes, I wonder if Dwayne was here, maybe my life would be so much better. Maybe I won't act like this and maybe the deal won't need me for the sake of the two companies.

I really miss him to the point that I keep on dreaming about him. Dwayne looked a lot like Caiden but Dwayne was kind and charming not like Caiden.

' you never know for you never saw ' A little voice suddenly speak inside my head

' Who are you? Where are you? ' I asked, astonished to hear the little voice laugh,

' I'm inside your brain you, Idiot! I'm your conscience ' the little voice laugh again

' weird little thing, so it's like I'm talking to myself, geez, am I really that crazy? ' whispered to myself

' Hey, I heard that! And Oh, You know, you really are crazy ' the little voice snapped back

' Oops I'm sorry, I just can't handle anymore weirdness for today okay, it's just unbearable ' I rubbed my temples and sighed.

' yeah, I know, so why do you keep on comparing the two? ' the little voice asked.

' Well, they are too much alike but based on my experience, I could say that he's not like Dwayne, he's different ' I told her as a matter of fact.

' Why do you keep on thinking about Dwayne? He's a past. You know, you should look at the present, you got that sexy bad-ass guy hot on your trail and you keep on going back. You really are stupid' she tried to reason out

'And you really are annoying. Why don’t you go out of my head and marry him?' I yelled at her inside my head

' whoa, I'm sorry, what I'm trying to say is that, you should forget about your past and take care of your present or else you'll have no future' she said trying to convince me

'Easier said than done' with that I tuned her off and laid on my back.

I rubbed my forehead and I could feel the developing headache. I turned to my side and saw his laptop on top of the desk.

I opened it and cursed when I saw that he put a password. I tried for it two times. The laptop buzzed and said it's incorrect. I tried to think about anything and came up with, nothing.I typed "incorrect" and the laptop opened. I squealed and rolled my eyes. I really have gone nuts. I opened Yahoo and saw his mail.

' Hi Caiden! It's me Tiffany. Just call me when you want to have some some fun on your bed okay? I would really love to offer that, Love you xoxo '

Bitch, I muttered on my head. An idea popped on my head and did not hesitate to type it.

'Hey Tiffany, Oh I don’t need to. You know that you are not that good at bed and please don't get your hopes up for your nothing but a flavor of the week. And Oh, can you pls. recommend me to your doctor for I want that same size of your boobs. Caiden xoxo'

I hit send and laugh at loud. I'm sure that the devil itself will be mad as hell. Well, it's like I did him a favor. I don't want him to catch STD's for that will be very gross! Especially now that we will be together for until God know what. Geez, am I seriously thinking about sleeping with him right now? And why did I even reply that bitch, was that considered an act of jealousy?

I lied down on the bed and tried to catch sleep. I really can't forget the taste of his lips and how it was so smooth and soft.

Oh shit, why am I thinking of him and not Dwayne? Hmm, maybe that little voice disconnected the wire that thinks only of Dwayne. That little bitch, why can't she just mind her own business? Doesn't she have any conscience, oh right, she was my conscience.

Stupid little snot, maybe she was laughing out loud, while I was here worried that I can't think of Dwayne anymore. She's so biased. Maybe she really wanted the devil so she connected my brain to him. But how come he got into my brain.

' I can do better ' my heart sang on my ribs

' I can do better! ' my brain sang along with it inside my skull with that perfect voice.

Oh this cheaters! I can't believe it that they chose to follow that little voice than me. Am I not part of this individual?

' Well, it depends on you my dear ' the little voice said and that creeps me out.

She's just so unpredictable. She turns up when I least needed her. I don't know what is happening in me. My body parts are speaking and I can hear them. It's so unbelievable but they really are. They keep on talking and I can't understand anything because I hated to!

I decided to tune them off and once again tried to sleep, but my eyes were so stubborn that they refuse to close.

‘Oh come on bitches! Go to sleep ' Iyelled inside me

'But we don't want to!' my brain, heart, eyes and that little voice yelled back .

'Okay, what do you want me to do?' I felt crazy, what individual in their right mind would talk to their own body?

'Think about him!’  They yelled and I cringed. I don't know why I am listening to these bitches? They are so unfair.

I twisted on the bed, trying to sleep but I can't and so I did what they are asking me to do, think about him.

With that my eyes close in their own accord and I was surprised when I fall into my dreamland.

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I saw myself in a kitchen wherein I was preparing dinner. I was surprise because I don't know anything about these stuffs. I probably burned the kitchen before I finished boiling an egg.

"Hi sweet cheeks" Someone kissed me from behind and I turn around to see no other than Caiden.

"Can you please stop calling me that or else I'll call you mignon poupee" I said trying not to laugh. I was surprised to hear my answer.

"Hmm, you really are using those french names at me again, I better use something at you too" he said smiling down at me. My lips curled and turn into a smile.

He hugged me and put his arms on my waist. It felt so natural that I can see myself smiling wildly.

"Sweet cheeks do you still remember that night at the beach?" I look at him questioningly and he just shrugged.

"hmm, you don't remember it, good thing though" He smiled and stalked off.

"Wait, what is that? What happened?" I asked pulling him back.

"Sweet cheeks, you better remember or else little one will be so disappointed" He laughed at my face and then pinched my nose

"What was that for? And who are you talking about?" I asked, hmm I wonder who's little one will get disappointed? Tommy? Nope, he's too big to be called little.

"Just finish the dinner sweet cheeks and stop acting like a dumb person, for I know that you are smarter than me when it comes to doing pranks"

With that he turned on his back and disappeared down the dark hallway.

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Our vacation at the beach was almost coming to an end. It's been five days since what happen. A lot of games and pranks and I pretty much enjoy their presence especially my two best friends.

What a crazy dream I had last night. That was ridiculous, I never imagined spending my life with that devil, yet my brain was crazy and chose to follow that little voice. I promise to myself that I won't be dreaming about these stupid things anymore.

l opened my eyes and closed it again, wanting to sleep more even if it's just for five minutes. As I tried to sleep, I could feel the pressure on my waist getting heavier as the minutes passed by. How come this blanket gets heavier? Oh, and I didn't use a blanket last night did I?

I tried to push it off but it won't budge. It gets tighter and tighter. Stubborn Blanket! I shook my head and remembered that little thing who speaks inside my brain. I really don't want another thing to tell me about how crazy I am!

I keep on pushing and pushing and soon I was exhausted. My arms hurts and so I turned to my side for a more comfortable position but then as I opened my eyes, I saw the face I've been dreading to see the moment I just woke up.

I was surprise that he had let himself to sleep next to me. The way he hug me, geez, it's getting tighter and tighter that I'm sure I'm going to have bruises later. I look at him and admired his angelic face. He was so perfect that God really took his time doing him.

His lips look so smooth and soft, his nose was angular but not so much that it will look like he was a witch and his eyes. Hmm, I can't remember what color they are. Does it look like Dwayne's eyes? Do they have the same color?

I breathed out and looked at him longingly. My fingers burned, they wanted to touch this beautiful creation only a breath away from me but, I won't let them to do so.

My breathing hitched when he suddenly gripped my waist tighter. He pulled me and so I was under his chin with my nose touching his neck. I can smell peppermint and summer.

"dormi, dolcezza" he suddenly said before hugging me tighter. I can feel the warmth in my stomach as he said that. I don't know what it means for I never took Italian language, I better go with French. The butterflies are there and I can hear that faint music. I shook my head in disappointment, how can I be so cliché?

I tried to get away from this death grip but its freaking useless. I lifted his arms but it’s like they weight a hundred tons. I keep on wriggling away from his grip slapping his chest and pulling out his hair but still I can't get out of it. My energy drained and so I reluctantly stayed there and watch him.

He looks like a fallen angel, a demon that can lure everyone into committing a sin.

I look at his eyes and was surprise to see it open. I just realize that he had those weird gray strikes on his blue orbs. Staring at his eyes got me hypnotized that I didn't realize him moving inches nearer. My mind registered it and I turned my head so that his lips landed not on my lips but to my cheeks. He cleared his throat and I could feel his lips forming a smirk.

"I could see that you really want me. Based on our position we could do something that is more exciti--"

"Good morning to you too" With that I cut him off and smiled awkwardly. I could feel my cheeks getting hotter by the second and so I scrambled off his death grip.

"Not so fast, sweet cheeks" with that he pecked my lips and laugh. I tried to hit him but it was no use because he had my wrists on his hand.

"You better let me go or else I'm gonna kick you were the sun won't shi--" He let go of me as soon as he heard the word 'Kick you' and it made me fall unto the cold floor. He stood up and run unto the other side of the room. He was half-naked with his boxers hanging low on his hips. He had that delicious abs and a toned chest. I shook my head as I remember what he did.

"COLD FOOT!" I yelled while trying to throw another shirt at him, his muscles flexed as he tried to catch those clothes I throw at him.

"Well, you told me to let go of you and if I don't, you are going to kick me down there" his face distorted and then he burst out laughing.

"Why are you laughing?" I asked, annoyed.

"Y-you have my b-boxers on t-top of your h-head" He managed to say between fits of laughter. I look at him in disbelief and he reached over my head to see his superman boxers.

"Ew, gross. Why did you leave it there?" Oh gross, I felt like my dinner is going to go out soon. My desire to puke soon evaporated and was replaced with anger when he threw me his boxers.

"Oh shit! ugh you're gonna pay for this Cold foot!" I cross the bed and jump at him but then my foot got caught on the sheets and it sent me falling down.

I closed my eyes and waited for the impact but then I was surprised when I felt his arms around me, enveloping me with his scent.

"Caught you" He smiled down at me and I just rolled unto his right and stood up. I caught a sight of his boxers, picked it up and rubbed it to his face. I was surprised to see him gaping like a fish, it's just priceless.

"Dolce, You’re going to regret this" He said while holding up his superman boxers. I saw his eyes darkened and an evil smirked was plastered on his face.

"Oops, Sorry?" I said. It sounds more like a question than a statement. He smirked at me and that sent me dashing away from him and to the other side of the room. He jumped on the bed and as I blink, he was now in front of me

"Hey, Sweet cheeks why do you look like you've seen a ghost? Am I that hot to make you drool over me?" I wipe the back of my hand and realize that he's just kidding about that drool! This egoistic as*hole. How come he's so confident of himself?

I looked down and saw that his legs are apart. Ha! My only way to escape. I distract him by biting my lips and looking at him with a seductive look.

"Oh, Sweet cheeks don't use your charm on me 'cause I wo-" I went under him easily and giggled as I run out of our room.

"Hey, you can't get away that easy! I'm going to hunt you down!" with that I ran faster and went to the kitchen. I settled myself in between the sink and cupboard and sat there covering my face.

"Hey, I can see you. Why are you hiding?" I jump and turned around to see Jacob eating a bowl of froot loops, smiling like a Cheshire cat.

"Well, I'm just trying to hide from Caiden, can you please do me a favor?"

"My answer depends on the favor you'll ask." He said while digging in his cereal.

"Can you please help me to hide and please, don't tell Caiden" He smiled and stood up on his seat.

"Come m'lady, I will keep you from the Devil you fear, and I promise you that no one can find you here" he offered his hand and I took it, smiling at him.

He led me into the corner then he pulled a chair from the kitchen. He stood up there and pulled a lever. The lever opens a staircase and I climbed in there with Jacob on tow.

"It seems that you owe me one but, I can't assure you that he won’t find you here for he really knew this beach house, inside and out, above and under." He smiled and went down to close my little hiding place.

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I put my ear on the wood below me and heard them speaking.

"Hey dude, wanna eat?" Jacob asked

"Sure thing, but I really need to find that little snot." I could already imagine his face. He's frowning and I'm sure of that.

"Oh, who's that little snot you are talking about?" Jacob asked, acting dumb

"It's Alex" He said with so much disgust

"You mean Alexandra, the twins’ best friend?" Way to go Jake. Way to go to irritate the incredible hulk.

"YYEEESSS!!! C'mon dude, tell me where she is?!" His voice was full of irritation that I could imagine his nose flaring. I giggled quietly and listened more.

"I d-don't know. I didn't see her." I'm so sure that Jacob was now thinking for something to say.

"Dude! Tell me. Stop acting so dumb. I know you saw her!" I don't want them to be caught on a fight and I almost pulled the lever that will show my hiding place. My heartbeat doubled and I could hear the horses galloping inside my ribs and felt myself sweating, waiting for Jacob to answer.

'C'mon Jake, think,think,think!' I chanted inside my head, I hope he could somehow catch the message though I don't have special powers like marvel heroes.

"Dude, what did she do to you that made you want to kill her. I felt like watching incredible hulk all over again" Jacob laughed and I can't help but giggle. I covered my mouth and I heard Jacob stopped laughing. Oh no, did they hear me?

"Did you hear that?" Caiden asked

"What?" good work Jacob, I'm going to treat you anywhere for doing this!

"Never mind" I heard someone kicking a ball "I'm angry at her because she rubbed this to my face" I could already imagined him showing his dirty boxers. It's his boxers why would he get angry with that, right?

Then I heard someone opening the back door and then Nathan spoke up.

"Hey That's my boxers!" Nathan exclaimed and I could hear him making his way to Caiden."I've been looking for ages and you didn't tell me that you got it" Oh, so it's not his boxers, and that's why he was so angry when I rubbed it in his face. A giggle escape from me and so I quickly covered my traitor mouth.

"Geez dude, are you gay?" Jacob asked and the two of them burst out laughing.

"C-c'mon bro, ha-ha-I need to p-post this on facebook" Nathan managed to choke out between his laughter.

"Oh yeah, look at his face here, maybe you should post it also" Jacob suggested and the two of them doubled in laughter.

"Zitto, non voglio sentir parlare di questo cazzo di merda!(shut up! I do not want to hear about this fucking shit)" Caiden's voice boomed and I cringed.

Gosh, I didn't think he knew a lot in Italian and the way he said those words, it contain a lot of venom that I'm sure the brothers are now shaking in fear.

"Chill dude, It's not like we’re doing it for real" Jacob said, trying to cool the atmosphere.

"Yeah, he's right" Nate agreed.

"Oh, please just tell me where that girl is so all of this can be over with!" Caiden exclaimed and I was already worried on how Jacob can help me again. Well I can't hide away from him for this whole vacation, can I? And also, I don't want all these things go down the sink and watch them be wasted.

I heard someone walking closer and closer. My heart thudded and I got more and more nervous. What if he found me hiding here? But Jacob said he would really find me because he knew this house like he knew his name.

I sigh and listened more, but as I was about to leaned my ears, I felt the gravity of me falling down. I shrieked and waited for the impact but then a pair of hands caught me from above.

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