Chapter 51

"I told you didn't I?"

"What do you mean, Xandra?"

"Stop acting innocent Antony. It was James who killed Kylie. This is crystal clear. He is the only psychopath I know."

"I still don't know where is James' fault here."

I glared at Antony.

I wanted to hit him so badly.

Why was he trying to save James?

Oh yeah, because they're brothers. Step brothers.

I could finally join the dots.

It was James who choked Kylie to death, and Kylie was struggling, which resulted in scratches on James' arms.

And here I thought he was playing with kittens.

I sighed, as I walked into the school gates again.

No matter how many proofs I get against James, Antony won't buy it.

But guess what? I secretly told Sam do get a check up on Kylie's whole body, including her nails.

After I get my hands on the report, I will seriously throw it on Antony's face and admit James into an asylum.

"Miss Black!"

I turned around, to face my new English teacher, and saw that he was coming towards me.

I subtly noticed Antony following him, closely.

What the hell was happening?

"Yes sir?" I said, as he reached near me.

From the corner of my eye, I noticed Antony smirking.

"Where were you?" He asked me.

Oh shit. What was I going to say? That I was skipping classes?

"Uh..."

"You were skipping classes like Mister Cage?" He enquired.

I stood there, just staring at him.

"Very well then. I'll see you both in detention." Sir said, as he walked away.

"Damn it. I guess we are accompanying Cole and James then." Antony said, smirking at me.

I nodded.

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Walking into the class, full of only three boys was an uneventful sight.

Like, Cole was sitting at the very back of the room, beside the window. He was staring out.

On the other corner of the room, I saw James sitting all by himself, and doing god knows what on his phone.

The thing which surprised me the most was Antony sitting on the first bench, reading a book.

Looking closely, I realised I have read that book before.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

It was actually one of my favourites.

Placing my bag pack on the first bench, next to Antony, I decided to clear my throat.

Antony looked up at me, from his book.

I subtly noticed James and Cole looking at me as well.

"Pride and prejudice huh?" I could'nt help but ask, with a smirk on my face.

Since the whole class was silent, everyone present in the room were hearing me.

Antony actually thought I was making fun of him, as he hurriedly closed the book before stuffing it into his bag.

I sat next to him, as he glared at me.

"Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion." Antony said, stubbornly, as he stared ahead.

Did he just quote from that book?

"You have bewitched me, mind and soul." I said, quietly looking at him. Hoping me took the hint.

He did, as he turned to look at me, surprised.

He smiled at me, his baby blue eyes sparkling.

I smiled back.

"I love that book." I said, as I took out my copy of the same novel.

I showed it to him, as he showed me his.

"Alright everyone! Submit your phones here." Mr Harts said, as he came into the room with a black try a in his hand.

I submitted my phone. As I watched others doing the same.

I had nothing to do. Antony was reading his book, and I would surely not go and sit next to James.

I smiled widely as I skipped my way to Cole.

I sat beside him, but he didn't notice me, since he was staring outside the window.

"Hey." I whispered loudly.

He didn't turn.

"Hey greatly great friend." I whispered again.

He still didn't look at me.

Is he ignoring me?

I quickly looked over at the other two boys, who were both busy.

James was sleeping I guess while Antony was reading.

"Why are you ignoring me?" I muttered, as I poked his bicep.

He didn't respond.

"You know what? I'm going back to Antony." I said, as I was about to stand up.

But, he grabbed my arm, pulling me back to my seat.

But he didn't say anything, whatsoever.

"Fine. I get it. You are angry. But tell me my mistake at least." I said, sighing.

"Why don't you go talk to Antony, since he bewitched your soul." Cole said, and I tried not to laugh out.

"Oh Cole. You are so cute when you're jealous. I wasn't getting bewitched by Antony. I was quoting from a famous author." I said, as I poked his cheek.

He looked at me, as though thinking about something.

"What's wrong?" I asked him.

"You're cheek. It's not looking very bad now."

"Do you want me to look ugly?"

"Kittens with swollen cheeks aren't ugly."

"Yeah, just like how monkeys with bleeding lips are attractive."

I smirked at him, before realising my mistake.

It's late now.

"You think I'm attractive?" He asked me, smirking.

"You consider yourself a monkey?" I retorted back.

He smirked at me, as though he thought I was lying.

"If I am a monkey, and you're a kitten. Just imagine what our kids will be." Cole said, placing a finger on his chin.

"They are going to be so ugly to be honest. Like, a kitten's eyes and a monkey's lips plus a kitten's fur and a monkey's tail. Like ew." I said, actually imagining it.

"Does this mean you know we are bound to have kids in the future?" He asked me, smirking.

"Shut it." I said, huffing a Little.

He just loves teasing me.

"Did it hurt?" He suddenly asked me.

"When I fell from heaven? No because I dug my way up from hell." I said, smirking at him.

"No. When you fell for me." He said, as I rolled my eyes.

Damn his pick up lines.

"Do you have a name? Or can I call you mine?" I said, smirking.

"Oh babe, I'm all yours."

I rolled my eyes.

"Please stop. You're making me cringe." I said, and he stopped.

Thank goodness.

I had to tell Cole about what I found out today.

"Hey, Cole."

"Yeah?"

"I wanted to tell you something."

"Go ahead."

"Well, after you and James got into a fight today, I and Antony w-"

"You were with Antony alone? What the fuck were you doing?"

"There is nothing to be jealous. He's just a friend. Anyways I was saying that..."

I finished off by telling him everything that I found out today.

He quietly listened to everything I said.

"So, what do you think?"

"I think, someone is framing James."

"Oh! For fuck's sake! He isn't what you guys think he is."

"Miss Black, lower your voice."

"Yes sir."

At that moment, the bell rang.

I furiously went ahead, grabbed my phone and packed my bag.

So much for trying to explain them.

Why can't they see things the way I see them?

I waited until the teacher left the class before started walking.

"Babydoll wait up!" James said, before I could walk out.

I stopped.

"See you in the ball." He said, as he walked past me.

"Ball?" I dumbly questioned.

"Don't you know? Our father's hosting one tomorrow in the evening for the celebration of that deal your dad, Cole's dad and my dad made. See you tomorrow." Antony said, before walking out.

But tomorrow was weekend.

I had a girl's night planned out. Damn it.

I sighed as I started walking out of the classroom.

"Hey kitten!" Cole called out.

"Yeah?" I said, turning to face him.

"Be my date tomorrow." He said, as he walked ahead, before letting me reply.

Is this his way of asking me out?

I sighed as I walked behind him, with one thought in my mind.

Tomorrow, will be fun. Watch out everyone. Xandra's coming.

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