In Love With My Stepfather

Betrayal of Besties

God bless me and my endurance to keep watching the shameless mother of mine and not-to-bother handsome, cold, and grumpy rich guy.

For twenty minutes, we are having dinner. Within the moment, my mother had tried everything to touch her soon-to-be billionaire husband.

But you know, as I said before, he is a total red flag for my mother which she deserves. He, like a perfect dodger, dodges her every single shameless act.

Man! You deserve to be called Master than Uncle. Unfortunately, I am not allowed.

” Leona, Right?"

Damn! Don't talk to me, My Dear step! Your cold tone suddenly changing into something normal for me, can bring a very painful death for me. Your soon-to-be wife hates me for looking more beautiful than her already. Hahhh~

” Yes! Uncle!"

I said stealing another glance at my mother who is fuming anger. I can see the dagger in her eyes

”How long have you been with your Aunt?"

Is he trying to know about my mother? What should I do?

I looked at my mother to get a signal to reply. But she didn't make any.

” Since I was Born. I guess! I don't remember!" I laughed awkwardly.

I need urgent oxygen. Her death glare at me is making me nervous.

” I see. You did well, Ms. Veronica!"

WTF!!!!!

Who is Veronica?

I turned following his cold gaze at her, my mother whose face is red. Veronica? Did she even lie to him about her real identity?

What the hell is going on?

” It's nothing. Don't flatter me! Vasquez! She was tiny when she was born. I couldn't help but feel heartbroken. Now, I am proud of her, she looks beautiful "

Gross! I am fcking grossed out by her. How could a person- Truly never mind!

” Don't you miss your mother?" He asked me again. What the hell is wrong with you, My dear stepfather? You should concentrate on my mother, not me.

” I don't!"

I said, with a blank face. Of course, I will never miss her.

” Why?"

” Not everyone can be a mother. Probably!" I replied glancing at my mother. She knows who I am referring to. But she doesn't care. I said the same thing to my class teacher before. And she declared that doesn't bother her. She will be happy as long as she can get rid of me.

” But your Aunt said that your mother died. Death isn't something -"

” Uncle! You should concern about my aunt, right now. Please have a good dinner. I gotta go. Call me if you return home, Aunt!" I left the restaurant without caring about Mom's opinion anymore.

I know why, but I felt kinda upset. I will be lying if I say that I never loved my mother. I did. I still do care and wish her the best.

But it somehow triggers my emotions. The lady who is sitting in front of the young handsome man used to be my mother.

A mother who I loved more than anything. That's why I stupidly chose her on the court, not my father.

But she changed right after we moved to this city. A new human who looked like my mother. But she wasn't my mother.

I regretted choosing her over Dad, despite Dad begging me to choose him and live with him.

What could I ever do? A six years old girl, who was living with her young mother, Dad spending most of the time abroad for his business.

I was fond of her and thought my world would stop if I can't stay with my mom.

I cried, but I hated when Dad said he would leave separately. I blamed him for abandoning us. But later, I realized, why my Dad used to stay abroad. Why did he sleep in my room, on the floor whenever he returned? And why he cried embracing me at night, hiding his deepest pain.

And, the more days passed, the more I learned, my Dad had a toxic relationship in which he gave his everything but never got any return.

Mom was a gold-digger who manipulated Dad. I could see that when I started realizing everything.

Anyway, Right now, in the entire city, I felt nothing but hopeless and lonely. She is right. I have no place to go except for her.

Whenever I look at the street, there will be lots of families who are enjoying their lives happily. Kids holding their parents' hand pass by, and go to have a family dinner.

I don't have such kind of luck. It's heartbreaking but I think I am fine. At least I am alive.

Sigh~ I think I will have a terrible night. Another Night to watch the movie to forget about the pain.

After deciding, I grabbed my heels and walked down the street, let's Walk around first.

But at that moment, my phone chirped. Maybe my mother. She will throw a few fists for showing my attitude there.

However, when my eyes go on the phone screen. I know, my night will be perfect.

” Yo, Girl!"

” Leona! Where the hell are you? I am trying to reach you but my calls are declining!"

Hhh~ My bestie, Opelia Shark, Like her surname, she is literally a shark who can eat you alive with her words.

” What happened? I was with Aunt!"

Well, Everyone knows I don't have any parents except for a hot Aunt.

” Sheldon and Claire are waiting for you. Did you forget about our sleepover?"

Fck! No. I totally forgot about it. Damn, my brain.

” No. I am on my way. Just wait a second!"

Holding my dress, I ran with all my might to reach the destination. Thankfully, the restaurant isn't far from Bellow Street where Opelia lives with her parents.

But...

At that time, I didn't know that, I would face something terrible. At least from my friends.

As I reached there, I noticed Opelia, Sheldon, and Claire were talking about something fun. And I had the guess, they were talking about me.

I silently entered, not alerting them.

” Just keep it low. We can't let anyone find out about it until she takes it. OK?" Opelia suggested. I had my heart in my throat, I had a hard time understanding why my bestie would do something against me.

With fear, I knocked on the door. They looked startled but soon, changed their face and smiled as if nothing happened.

I thought they would prick my drink or something. Since I have watched lots of dramas. There have lots of chances to get betrayed.

Although, deep inside, I wanted to make it believe that they would prank me with something funnier.

But somehow, it felt terrifying.

” b***h! We were dying. How long it took you to come here? And what's with this dress-up? You look hot!"

Claire grinned, touching the dress. ” This dress is beautiful. Lend me once you are done!"

They acted like they usually do. I had a feeling that they would do some prank. Although, I hated pranks more than anything in the world. I am afraid of getting mentally hurt not physically.

We started talking, making fun of each other like nothing was going to happen. I kept an eye on them to see if they would do anything with me.

But, in the end, I almost gave up on the thought that they would do something wrong with me. Nothing was going to happen. Until I found Sheldon getting a phone call.

He walked on the balcony, Claire excused herself to use the washroom and Opelia went to bring the juice.

I kept sitting. But the dress made me feel terrible. That's why I thought I should change it into something comfortable.

I often crash here to get some sleep when I get tired. So Opelia's parents didn't mind bringing another set of Pajamas.

I walked in, changed, and again walked out. But my eyebrows knitted when I noticed Claire, and Opelia were whispering themselves.

I approached not minding much until I heard their conversation...

” Sheldon said he would be here soon. The d**g is strong enough to make us feel ecstasy for days." Claire grinned as if she was hoping for something.

But d**g? How could they?

” Shut up. We can't take it first. We need to see what kind of side effects can affect her. Let Leona use it first. Then us!"

So, They are planning to use drugs on me? They are trying to d**g me?

My head spun, I hurriedly grabbed my dress and heels and packed them in a plastic bag that was in the corner of the table while attempting to walk out until Sheldon stopped me.

” Where are you going? Leona!" Sheldon placed his phone in his pocket and raised his eyebrows. He didn't move from his spot as if he read the trouble in my face.

I didn't know what I should do. I felt like I was being trapped.

” I need to go. My aunt called me right now!"

I hope they buy it.

But No...

Right now,

I am standing like a horrified kid, wanting to escape from this hell. My vision is getting blurry. I promised Dad, I would be a good daughter who would do nothing illegal.

” What's going on?" Claire and Opelia walked out right after. They are staring at me like I have done something wrong.

” Where are you going?" Opelia asked the same, approaching me with the glass of orange juice.

” Aunt called... I need to go as soon as possible. She will kill me. You know her!" I am trying my best to keep calm but showing that my real concern is my aunt's phone call.

” Don't worry. She won't call. I will call her later. Stay. We are going to sleep over!" Claire said approaching me, her eyes are on me, with zero reflection of guilty of lying to me and deceiving me. They're literally my best friends who I adore and love.

” Please try to understand me. You know her!" I begged, my voice cracking with the lump inside my throat.

” Leona! Do whatever we say. Don't!" Sheldon growled. His steps are getting close to me.

” You guys are scaring me. I will join next time. She will kill me! I can just leave and meet you at school. So..."

God! Please help me! I beg you. Please! Let me escape from this. Please, Please!!

I inhale. At this moment, all I need to do is stay calm and use my lazy brain. I know I am stupid and have a low IQ but I love my life more than anything. I have to meet my Dad, with the best profile as his daughter.

” You promised us. You can't leave. Leona! So, Do whatever we want. Or you know -"

When I turn to my Dearest Bestie, Opelia, I can't recognize her. That wicked smile, that eyes which are deceiving, and that intention in her expression, are creeping me out.

Like I felt when I realized my mother was nothing, not an innocent flower but a heartless woman who only loves money.

And, I realize. Right now, I have lost my another family. My bestie who I trusted more than myself. I trusted her every word. Blindly and lovingly.

She is not the girl I know anymore and I will definitely break your hearts by destroying your plan.

I looked behind Opelia, the backyard door which is connected to Opelia's house kitchen is open.

Since I always came here. I know every route to leave the house. Sometimes, Opelia and I used to play Zombies to escape from each other.

Since it's dark outside. Nothing can stop me. After all, I am the gold medal winner who wins with the title of Best sprinter in our school.

So, What I should do is...

” f**k you, Opelia, and your friends. From now on, you are nobody to me. Screw you!"

I pushed her too hard, on Sheldon. Because Sheldon is a boy. Although I can run faster than him. But I don't want to take the risk of being blocked by his long legs and hands.

I can deal with Claire. That b***h is a spoiled brat who doesn't even know how to hold a jug of water.

”Bye!!! Bye!!! Bitches. Do d**g. I will definitely send best wishes to your parents. Remind you, I have your parents' contact information!"

I run, run like a cheetah, gulping the air in like I am sucking air in a balloon, and step out of the fence within a second.

Claire seems to try to follow me. But she looked disappointed and enraged. When I showed my middle finger to her.

” Go! Fck yourself. Stinky Junkie!"

” LEONA! IF YOU DARE TO SAY ANYTHING TO MY PARENTS. IT'S.. I WILL KILL YOU!"

Son of..... I can hear her scream. LOL. She doesn't know that I don't care about my life. It always has been a curse on me. But I don't like when anyone wants to play with my life. I fcking hate this.

As I run, thinking, I am safe.

I slowed down. But, My entire heart jumped up when I realized, I forgot that Sheldon is nothing but a son of a businessman. He has more power to do anything whatever he likes.

Fck my luck! Am I really going to die soon? He is literally driving the car towards me. How did he know that I would take this road?

I am running, jumping fence to another fence, passing the neighbors, within darkness. Yet, The car didn't leave me alone. Did they put a tracker on me or something? My soul is already at its peak.

But At this moment, The sole of my feet are giving up. The pain down there is like a piercing needle. My breath is getting heavier. I feel my body is going to break up into pieces.

I look forward, my head is spinning, and I cough with a dry throat as I stop. Every inch of my body is trembling. Anytime, I will collapse. It's heartbreaking and unfortunate.

Seems like I am not going to meet my Dad. I wish I could say sorry to him for once.

I really love you, Dad. And I will miss you in heaven.

To get on my knees, I bend. I can hear the car scratching sound behind me. I give up. It's better that I am dying soon. Maybe, I can feel at peace for once in my lifetime.

But, I feel thirsty. So much thirsty. It is increasing with every heavy and resounding heartbeat that hits the walls of my heart. The throbbing pain inside my head makes me unable to stay still.

"Just kill me!" I whisper under my breath. I am really tired. Fking tired.

I couldn't control my body anymore. It collapses. But before closing my eyes, I can see a pair of legs approaching me with fast steps.

Sheldon found me. So, I am going to die to keep his little dirty secret unfolding.