XANDER

CHAPTER 5

“Are you sure we’d be safe?” I again asked as I watch her darken the lines of her eyes even more.

This girl here is really rich; looking at her apartment, everything here speaks luxury. I never thought her dad is the mayor of their town. Who would think, right? I mean, she is not that typical politician daughter who is sophisticated in every way… she is bold and a daredevil I could say. I also get to conclude why it does not really matter to her if she gets serious in her studies or not and have a lot of expenses because she has a lot of money.

“You could hang my neck yourself if I’d get you into trouble.”

Before I could even speak my phone started ringing so I went to reach it, smile automatically forming on my lips when I saw my guy’s caller name.

“Hey baby…” I sweetly said. I could see from the corners of my eyes that Chelsey frowned.

“Hi my Nica. How are you?” His voice is like the usual, jolly.

“I am fine here. I already enrolled. And you know, my apartment really feels like home because of how I fixed it!” I happily exclaimed.

I heard his chuckle that made me giggle. “I am very happy you’re comfortable there baby. I miss you so much.”

“Me too…” my smile fading a little. “I haven’t talked to you since the other night. You seem so busy.”

“I am sorry for that. I had to fix some things. But don’t be lonely; I will visit you there once we’re both free.” I smiled at that and nodded like he could see it. “By the way when will you class start?”

Chelsey walked pass me and made a face that made me laugh a little.

“Oh, my class will start on Wednesday. I do not really know why they did not make it Monday but I am happy because I don’t get to rush on fixing everything before going to college.” I answered to Rodney who is also talking to somebody. My brows furrowed at that though. “You’re with who?”

“It’s Chris. I uhm went to his place to get some things.”

“Oh, okay. Don’t do anything bad once I am not there.” I said and laughed.

“Of course love.”

“By the way Rodney, I am going somewhere tonight with my friend.” I said and bite my lip.

“Where? I am glad that you have a friend there already but don’t tell me you already know how to party. You haven’t been there for a week.” He said, sounded a bit pissed.

“I know but it is not like that. I am just going to accompany my friend the-“

“So you’re going to a party.” He cut my word with his.

“No. I mean yeah but I am not going to party.” I said sounding so in guilt.

“What?”

“Baby, I will explain it to you. But we have to go.” I said looking at Chelsey who is now sitting across me.

“Of course we will talk about this. Be careful.” And he just ended the call, I also noticed the coldness in his voice that made me roll my eyes.

“That is why I do not like being in a relationship.”

I looked at Chelsey and shook my head. “God knows how unlucky the guy would be.” I joked and we both laughed.

We headed for the door and I waited as she locks her door. I roamed my eyes on the peaceful and cold neighborhood. And I somewhat miss my dad again.

I almost jumped in shock when a car honked from behind me. But my eyes widened when I saw Chelsey behind the steering wheel. Where the hell this gorgeous Mercedes Benz did come from?

 “Hop in madam.” She sang and opened the door on the passenger seat.

I hopped in with a shock expression that made her laugh while finding the way out of the subdivision.

“What the? I never saw this?” I said while looking at the shiny dashboard.

“I only use my car if I wanted. I prefer walking, if you noticed.” She gently said to me.

“This is gorgeous!” I beamed. “I did not really think you are this rich.”

And she laughed at that again. “What a forward lady.”

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I was frowning the whole time since we stepped in this abandoned old building until now that we are in the middle of these young wild teens. Some are all wet because of alcoholic drinks being poured on them and some are almost having s*x in the corners. The music is banging the whole building and the lights make me dizzy and just want to puke.

Like no, what the hell. This is not what I want to experience in my college life. I would rather stay home.

“CHELSEY CLINTON IN THE HOUSE!”

It felt like my ear drums have been broken even more when someone from behind shouted so loud. And it was like ten people went to hug Chelsey and kiss her. Wow. She is surely famous. And good thing I know her surname already.

“Come on guys I just saw you last night.” Chelsey said aloud, chuckling. “Anyway, this Nica, my cousin. We just came to drop by for a while.”

The guy named Allan appeared from behind and I swear his eyes are as red as tomatoes.

“Whoa, so you will not stay with us for long?” He dramatically said. “Come on Chels. The visitors just got by.” He pointed a group of men on the side. “Don’t you wanna have some of the money?” He smelled Chelsey’s cheek that made me almost kick his balls.

“Allan I have a lot of that. All yours.” She said, getting two plastic cups and drinks straight the alcohol that made them chant after she finished. “We’re going!” She exclaimed, not waiting for anyone’s response and hurriedly dragged me away.

Just when we are a meter away from the exit, sirens sounded loud as police cars park slovenly surrounding the building.

Chelsey harshly pulled me on a corner on the left and pulled me down to sit. That is when everything sank in. There are police! Am I going to jail?

“Are we gonna get caught?” I whispered, my heart beating fast and hard against my chest that if felt like it will come out.

She told me to be quiet for how many times just before flashlights almost blinded us and before I could even think straight, there is a police man behind me, cuffing my hands.

My throat went dry immediately when he started dragging me. I kept on looking back at Chelsey who seems so at ease while I am being hysterical.

We saw bunches of young teens and adults already knelled on the ground surrounded by cops including him.

“Is the building clear?” He loudly asked with his baritone voice. I just knew his voice is that deep. It suits his big and tall figure.

“Squeaky clean.” A police man answered and threw boxes full of… drugs, on the ground.

The police guy holding me pushed me down to kneel that made me say “ouch” aloud, making him- them look at us.

“Hey…” He snapped at the police and rushed to get near us. “You’re hurting her.”

“She’s too stubborn.”

“I wasn’t!” I shot back with his reason. I was all shocked and overwhelmed and there was no time to be stubborn!

Hiro looked at me for seconds before looking away. “Bring them all to the station.” He looked at me. “Except these two,” he went to me and gently pulled me up.

“What? But why?” The police holding Chelsey asked.

“They were my eyes.” He whispered.

It was like a magic word that made them release us from their tight hold.

“I’ll be the one.” He said when the police who handcuffed me was about to remove the handcuff. “You may go. I will be there any minute.”

The rest of the police men left together with the bunch of wild kids.

“Whoa officer, thanks a lot.” Chelsey said with a chuckle. “But you damn lied. Bad.” She mocked and walked near us.

“Yeah I know.” He said and smiled softly at me.

“Who really told you officer?” Chelsey said and holds my shoulder.

“No one. It is just that I am spying that Allan Craw for weeks already. This was just the perfect time to arrest him and bunches of stubborn kids.” He said while grinning at us. “This is not new to you, you got arrested once, am I right?”

“Absolutely.” She answered immediately.  “I am not sorry for breaking the window of that maniac’s car thought.” She shrugged her shoulder.  “Then why did you saved our asses?” Chelsey asked again.

“I don’t have to answer that.”

“Because we know the answer.” She mocked.

My eyes were moving from him to her and sighed after. “Do you even have a plan on removing my hand cuff?”

“Not until you both promise me not to go to illegal parties anymore.”

“Yeah.” Chelsey immediately answered. “Thanks for getting me out of trouble.”

“Thanks a lot too Chelsey. I might hang you later.”  I sarcastically said and rolled my eyes. Hiro went behind me and removed the cuff gently. I stared back at him and smiled. “Thank you.”

“I am gonna go get my car.”

Before I could even react she ran to where her car is. So we are together… awkward.

“I…” I said while looking away because I cannot handle the heat of his stares. “Well- hey.” I protested when he moved even nearer that his chest is already against mine.

“You smell so good.” He huskily whispered before brushing his soft thin lips on my rosy cheeks.

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