Chapter 18: Lies and acts
I stepped closer to the motorcycle, crouching slightly to get a better look at it. My fingers gently brushed on it. Now I got closer, I realised it was undoubtedly Klaus’.
But why, why Ethan's house of all places. Was he really stalking me?
The back door creeped open and i immediately stood up, i turned and–
“What are you doing here?” my heart jumped. My fears were confirmed.
Klaus stood in the doorway, one hand on the door handle, his brows pulled together. His eyes darted from me to the motorcycle then past my shoulder where Ethan stood.
His expression hardened. “Did you bring her here?” he asked flatly.
Ethan didn't answer.
I frowned “wait.. What's going on?”
Klaus stepped forward, something dangerous flickered in his eyes as he turned to Ethan.
“Did you really think this was a good idea”
Ethan crossed his arms, his expression changed. It wasn't the sweet and bright ethan that stood there anymore. His posture slightly shifted and he took off his glasses adjusting his shirt slightly. He didn't smile and his eyes went cold.
What the fuck is happening.
“It was the only idea genius" he replied his voice cold in a way that sent shivers down my spine.”the library was book and i figured you wont come home today”
I stood between them confused. I tried to speak but something about the change in the atmosphere left me frozen.
“You never even mentioned she was the one you were tutoring”
“Didnt think i had to” ethan moved closer as though he was threatening klaus but klaus didnt back down “and since when do i need your permission to bring anyone home”
Klaus’ jaw tightened “its not about permission”
“Oh? Then what is it about?” ethan shot back “you suddenly care who i tutour now”
“Dont you fucking twist this you psycho”
“Youre the one making it weirder than it already is”
Klaus ran a hand through his hair in frustration “you always fucking do this”
“Do what”
“Push things until they eventually fall over the edge”
Ethan ‘s eyes darkened “thats funny coming from the guy that ran away from home simply because he couldn't handle a single fight” he raised his head “grow up brother”
Brother? Oh my god. They are brothers. Nothing could ever prepare me for that kind of discovery.
I took a closer look at them and the resemblance suddenly clicked. Of course they were brothers. They both had the same surname, the same eye colour, jawline but somehow they carried a different demeanor well until now.
“Enough!!” I snapped, I felt a sudden rage burning in my chest as they both turned to me on impulse. “Youre ….brothers?” I asked again hoping in was wrong.
“Twins” Ethan replied
“Unfortunately” klaus added
“And none of you thought to tell me?”my eyes burned, i glanced at Ethan "you've been lying to me all the while?”
“Tessa i..”
“No its my turn to speak” i cut him off “i told you things, how shitty ive been feeling lately,how klaus was confusing the hell out of me during rehearsals… acting like im some kind of social experiment” i paused my voice trembled “turns out you were both playing. You being the difficult brother and you being the sunshine at the end of a rainy day”
“Tessa its not how it looks like” klaus spoke
“Oh then tell me how exactly how it looks like” my voice increased “if it isnt how it looks like then why the fuck am i finding out youre brothers like this”
Klaus was quiet.
“And you”I turned to Ethan. “You are the star of this show because what do you mean you pretended to be all nice and sweet for the cause” i let out a shaky breath “i mean you must be really talented for me to believe that that was the real you. I think you should have been the one in the play honestly” my voice switched to hurt “i let my shield down and told you things ethan, i fucking trusted you and you pretended and lied to my face”
I grabbed my bag “i feel like an absolute fool”
“Tessa wait, i didnt mean for you to get hurt”
“Well i am” i turned to leave “no more training and algebra you fucking psychos”
I left.
My feet kept moving, rage and anger pushing me forward until a familiar house came to view.maya’s house. Before I could overthink it, I knocked and the door swung open almost immediately.
Maya stood there with messy hair and oversized hoodie. When she saw me,her expression shifted.
“Tessa–”
The tears I had been holding all evening rushed out right there on her doorsteps. She didn't ask questions, just pulled me into a tight hug.
Minutes later, we were both fitted on Maya’s bed. My eyes were red from crying and Maya’s face was burning with fury.
“why the fuck would they do that to you” she said now pacing around the room “I totally didn't expect that from ethan, so they're both assholes”
“I guess so,” I said, rubbing my eyes.
“They're days are so fucking numbered”
“Maya” I sighed
She stopped pacing and turned towards me, her eyes softening. She sat down beside me and looked down
“I'm sorry” her voice was quieter “for what I said that day, about klaus and I'm sorry for Not trying to fix things between Us”
“It's fine maya” I smiled and she looked up “it wasn't your fault”
“Also” she said narrowing her eyes “You look fucking amazing” she blurted out “your body is…. When did all these happen”
“Workouts, proteins, less junk food, lots of water and training”
“Keep doing your thing girl it's working out pretty well”
We both laughed.
“You’Ve been doing some work yourself haven't you” I said raising a brow
“What are you talking about?”
“I saw you kiss that transfer student guy the other day , pretty wild”
“Oh that” her face changed “didn't work out”
“What happened”
“Bastard cheated with Julie"
I leaned in “I'm so sorry”
“It probably won't going to last anyway but it still hurts”
I pulled her in a hug and just stayed there for a moment.
I just realised how much I missed my best friend and how easy It was to find happiness just by spending the night in her room. For the first time that day it didn't feel like the world was crumbling gradually at my feet.
I love her so much.