Chapter 22

Double update in the same week?

Why?

Because I'm feeling super happy.

Kidding, I was feeling guilty for not updating in the last two or three weeks.

Anyways,

Please check out chapter 1 once again, since I have updated and edited it. There might be some important stuff you missed. Something connected to Xandra's secret or....please check already.

And,

#1 in the narcissism section?

I freaking love you guys so much, this means so much to me. I really really really really really really love you.

Continue:---

Never have I ever been this insulted in my life.

Let me quote,'You're dress looks great, you don't.'

I mean, this is MY dress, I'm the ONE wearing it, on my BODY, yet people are blind to notice my pretty face.

I can't even swear at her, she's my mom. I really love her a lot, but sometimes I just wish...nevermind.

I looked out of the window, watching the view outside, and zoning out from whatever conversation my parents are having, from the front seat.

Today was a long and interesting day.

There was one thing that was still bothering me a lot. Why did Antony give me his number? What was he trying to tell me before we got interrupted by a monkey? Is Antony playing a prank on me? What exactly was he trying to do?

I always get this weird feeling, a connection, whenever I'm around Antony. Maybe we were lovers in our previous life? Or we might be soul mates who couldn't get together in the previous life? Or was he my brother in my previous life?

The last one was absurd, I agree.

Anyways, I am still wondering whether I should text him or not? If Cole ever found out, he would be upset.

Why do you care if he is upset or not?

I don't know. I just...

What? Why do you care Xandra? You shouldn't.

Why?

You cared about Jasmin, look what happened to her. She's dead.

You cared about Tyler, but now you haven't seen him since you got discharged from the hospital? Why? Because you can't face him. Because you're scared that you'll lose him too.

And now, you're caring about Cole? Wake up Xandra. Wake up. You can't let Cole get hurt.

You're right. I shouldn't care.

I sighed. Sometimes, my consciousness is smarter than me. Even if we're the same person.

I think I should text Antony. I don't care about C--

I felt my iPhone vibrate. I checked.

Antony: Hey kitten.

I don't remember giving him my number. How does he have it?

Me: How the hell did you get my number?

Antony: I have my ways.

I rolled my eyes reading that.

Me: Let's get to the point. Why are you texting me?

Antony: Are you really that excited to know what I'm gonna tell you? I'll give you a hint, this isn't really a nice thing, so don't get your hopes up.

What exactly is he trying to get?

Me: Are you gonna come to the point or should I simply block you?

Antony: Aah, you're a feisty one. You're truly one of a kind. No wonder, people are betting on you.

People betting on me? What was he talking about?

Me: What are you talking about? What bet?

Antony: I don't think I should be the one telling you this...

I'm really confused right now.

Me: Don't you dare leave me hanging now.

Antony: Okay, Okay. I'll tell you. Cole and I had a bet going on who gets the girl first, which by the way, is you.

What? Cole would never do that. I trust him for God's sake. Antony actually thinks I believe him. He must be the one lying. Besides, why would he tell if there is a bet going on between him and Cole? I need to find out whether he is lying or not.

Me: When did you guys place this bet?

He did not reply instantly. Gotcha, he was lying.

Antony: On your second day at school.

Oh my God. How much is he going to lie? How do people lie so much so casually?

Me: Is that it? Is this why you're bothering me? Can I block you now?

Antony: You don't believe me? It's your loss anyway. But that is not the reason why I wanted to talk to you.

Is there anything left to lie about?

Me: Now what?

Antony: About that post, you uploaded on Instagram...

He is so unbearable. Why doesn't he speak to the point?

Me: Please speak to the point or else I'm gonna block you. For real this time.

Antony: Okay. About that post of yours. It caused too much drama in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara? It was the place where I lived before moving here. How did he know?

Me: What drama?

Antony: James flew into a rage when he saw the post. He is truly bat shit crazy for you. And if you were wondering, he is still searching for you. But don't worry, I didn't tell him that you're in Riverside. I kind of saved your ass.

After reading this text, I was so shocked that I didn't notice that my phone slipped from my hand and fell down.

What the fuck is going on? How does he know that I lived in Santa Barbara before moving here in Riverside? How does he know about James? How is he sure that James is still searching for me? And what did he mean, when he said that he saved my ass? At this rate,  I'll go crazy in no time.

How did he know all this? Is he playing a prank on me?

"Xandra! Are you okay?!" I heard my mom ask, her voice laced with worry.

I, however, didn't respond to her. I was trembling, shaking even. I didn't have any control over my body. I was sweating uncontrollably.

He was coming for me. I didn't want that to happen.

I started choking. I couldn't breathe properly. I felt my heart speed up, and not in a good way.

I can't let James get me. This shouldn't happen again. I didn't want anyone getting hurt this time. Not even me.

"Stop the damn car, Jackson. Don't you see Xandra is having a panic attack again?!" I faintly heard my mom shout at my dad.

I started feeling dizzy. What the fuck was happening?

I tried my hardest to stay awake but I felt my eyelids get heavy and before I knew it, I lost my consciousness.

A/N,

CLIFFHANGER!!!!

Stay tuned to find out more.

This was a little  sneak-peak into Xandra's history.

What are you're theories about her history?

Ally❤