Chapter 9
Xander's POV
”What did you do back there!?” I asked Xavier the second we arrived home. He had been ignoring after he agreed on that bet and even when Natalie left for home, and I couldn't even talk to him after the party ended.
“It's what you wanted, right? To fight me. Prove you are better.... Or better still, pay me back for what I did years ago.” He answered, still backing.
“Even I'm still hate you for what you did... There are better ways to solve that problem!”
”I think this is perfect.” He turned, finally looking at me. It sent shivers down my spine.” Besides, it’s just Natalie. How hard can it be? If you win, you'll finally have your sweet revenge. But if I win.... There's a lot of things I plan to do as well. Have a good night.” He said and walked inside the room, slamming the door behind him.
Running a hand through my hair in frustration, I groaned. This should be easy, right? I mean, it's just a girl, right.... How hard can it be?
It's not just a girl, my subconscious growled at me. It's Natalie Maddox. Natalie Maddox....
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(Next morning)
Natalie's POV
I was on the phone with Ariana. I had called her up to explain the details of last night's party to her.
”WHAT!? Like... WHAT!!?” Ariana screamed at the other end. I had to remove the phone from my ears. Then put it back.
”Come on Natalie! There are many ways to lose your virginity, like on a romantic date. On winter nights, rainy nights, camps in the wilds, in the lighthouse beside the sea, but definitely not as a bet between brothers, especially the ANDERSON BROTHERS!!”
“Come on Ari. It's just a bet. I didn't even think they'll agree to it...” Okay, part of that was true. Perhaps I secretly hoped they'll agree. But not last night.
“Natty, what did you get yourself into? Sincerely, I'm worried. I thought your leaving here will perhaps tame you, but you just got wilder.
“I don't know either. But if there's one thing I know, Ari, is that the brothers aren't as close as we all think they are.”
“Wait... What? What do you mean by that?”
“look Ari. I have brothers and so do you. And all the time that have known them, no matter how hard they fight, they never turn against each other. But they did it without giving it a second thought.”
”You mean, they easily agreed.... Without thinking of the consequences? That's insane!”
”That's it Ari. They agreed. They are supposed to be close, wave it off. Not take it seriously, but they did... And that's not all...”
“Wait, there's more?”
“Yes. I know this sounds weird... But I think either way one of the brothers has a crush on me.”
“They do? What?!”
“It's still a thought, okay. I'm not so sure.”
“But what would be so serious that would make both brothers turn against each other?
“I don't know. But now that I have suddenly found myself between them, I have to find out.”
”I don't know what to say, Natty. I can't tell you good luck because what you did is clearly stupid. But then who am I to blame you, I'm no saint either and I might have just done what you did.”
”I know.... It sounds stupid, right?”
”Kind of. But since you had a hand in it, then I trust you to find a way out. Either way, be careful.... This might be way more serious than it appears.”
“I'll do just that. Thanks for listening to me.”
“Anytime. I better let you go so you can prepare for school.”
“I do have to. Bye Ari.”
“Bye Natty.”
“Love ya.”
Ariana hung up. I placed the phone on my bed and sighed. Guess I have to do this. I stood up from the bed for a quick jog before proceeding to shower.
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I arrived at school and the second I stepped down from the car, stares from different angles descended on me. I guess what I did at the party has been announced at the school and almost everyone knew about it. I waved them off by putting my earphones in my ears and playing some music, making my way to my locker amidst the peering eyes.
”Did you hear what she did? I heard she made a bet between the Anderson brothers.”
“Yeah. Who even does that?”
”Is she that desperate to be with them?'
”It won't be hard for one of them to get into her pant. She looks cheap.”
I scoffed at that comment. I look cheap... Really?
“She is one crazy girl.'
I turned back and the murmurs immediately stopped. I met Mira already waiting for me at the locker. She had this look of surprise on her face.
”Good morning Mira.” I greeted as I opened up my locker.
“Good morning Natty.” She answered. Then, as if unsure, moved closer to me and whispered.
”The rumors.... Are they true?”.
”Yes.”
Her eyes widened. “You really made that bet? How?”
I glanced at her. “I thought you said something about the brothers being all on me, right?” I asked.
”Yes, but I didn't mean.....”
“That was my way of confirming. And looks like they are.”
”Wow. This has never happened in Ambrose high before.” She whispered, squealing.
”Well, I guess it's happening now.... Don't worry too much about it though, that's my business.”
”Oh I won't. Trust me.”
“Let's go to class.” I said, and she nodded happily. We went to classes.
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Aside from the stares and murmurs that we're going around me, nothing much happened. I even heard from Mira that only Xander was in school. Xavier didn't come today, but so far he hasn't shown face yet.
Right now I'm in the one of the dance classes with Mira who was busy practicing her dance moves. She was trying really hard, but they still looked perky.
”What do you plan to use this dance moves for?” I ask after a while.
”Nothing really,” she said, out of breath. “But I'm planning to be a popstar, or an idol if I am chanced in the nearest future.” She stopped to drink some water.
”With those dance moves?” I ask.
“Yes. Is something wrong with them?”
“Nothing. I just think they look too simple.”
”You don't know anything about dancing Natty,” she countered.
”Really?” I chuckled "Well my best friend is a cheerleader.”
”Cheerleading isn't dancing.”
”Is there any difference?” I stood up and walked to the mirror. Besides, I think I have a few dance moves.” I said.
“You sure?” Mira asked. I smiled. “I am” I replied.
“Okay then.”
”Hit it.”
She began playing the music, and I recognized it. It was Woman like me by little mix. Ariana loved this song like crazy. I began to use a few of her steps. Mira watched in awe.
I was twisting, turning and even break dancing... Things I didn't do at the party.
”No way! You go girl.” I had to stop because she began videoing.
“No! Please continue. I love it.”
“No. I really don't like people seeing me dance.” I muttered, chuckling softly.
”Why?” she asked, putting her hands on her chin.
“I don't know..... I guess I'm more comfortable when they only know I play basketball.”
“That was amazing. Too bad, you're not in the music class or dance either.”
“Aw.... Tear” I gestured. We both laughed.
“Seriously though... That was awesome. Anyone who saw that would be crazy for you.... No kidding.”
"I haven't done anything yet and I have two on my hands.”
”That's true.”
”Please don't show that video. I really don't like it.”
“I do like it, but since you've insisted, I'll delete it.” Then showed me the phone so I could confirm. There wasn't any video there.
”Thanks.”
"You're welcome. Now let's head to the class.” We stood up and began walking outside when I spotted a quick movement. I froze.
”What is it?” Mira asked at my sudden stop.
”Aren't we the only ones in this room?” I asked in return.
”Of course we are. Is there anything?” I didn't answer as I looked around. When I didn't spot anything, I glanced back at Mira.
“Nothing. I thought I saw someone here,” I said.
”Then your mind must be playing games with you.” She said as she dragged me out of the room.
Games.... That word lingered in my mind for a long time. But for the quick movement I noticed, I knew my mind wasn't lying. Someone was indeed in the room with us..... I just need to find out who.
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Xander's POV
I was in the dance room with them, and I saw Natalie with her dancing moves. Too bad it had to be cut short when that her so called friend brought out her phone. It was weird that she knew how to dance so well and decided to do nothing in the party last night. She almost caught me, but I was quick to hide. This is crazy, when did I begin to hide from a girl?
'Not since Lucy' my subconscious reminded me. Lucy, remembering her makes my heart hurt, I didn't expect she would do such a thing.... But the deeds been done, isn't it?
'Time to see if I can get any luck with Natalie' I said to myself, waving the thoughts of Lucy away. I waited till they both left the room before walking out of my hiding place. It's a good thing Xavier wasn't here to witness this.
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Natalie's POV
I was in my locker, keeping my books in it when I suddenly realized there was silence in the hall, I shrugged it off and closed my locker. When I turned around, there was Xander, and he had a playful smirk on his face. I looked around and decided to stay.
”Hey. "
”Hi.” We greeted each other. The other students had crowded in us expecting a reaction.
“So.. I didn't know you could dance.” He said.
”Huh? Oh,” I said remembering my dance with Mira. “Wait.... You were in the dance room?”
“Just passing by.”
”Perhaps you got in on video and you're deciding to use it against me, or perhaps you're telling me so I can feel embarrassed since I didn't dance at the party last night?” I asked, indifferent.
He made to say something, but I cut him off.
“Look I don't know if anyone's told you, but those advances you guys make when you want a girl.... Won't work on me. Not the flirty looks, romantic dates, or even boring surprises.... Maybe even letters. If I wanted those, I know where to get it from.”
”Look...”
“And one more thing, don't try to play dumb with me. You know what I mean when I saw dumb. Don't try to drug me into sleeping with you. The end won't be so nice. I can't fall for your looks, charisma or anything other girls die for. You are going to have to work harder. Trust me, if I were looking for those stuffs in a guy.... I'd sleep with my brothers and I'm not joking.”
The entire hall gasped.
“Thanks for watching me dance, only very few people have that opportunity. I made the bet; it means I'm familiar with the rules... You'll need a miracle to beat me to it.” I said and walked out on him.
It was already closing so I walked out the office. Right that instant, Greg drove in with one of his sports car.
”Hi... But I don't remember telling you to pick me up. “I said.
“I'm not picking you up. We're going to see Dad. Hop in.”
“Yeah... Whatever.”
I got into the passenger seat and buckled my seatbelt.
“That's a lot of students... Staring” He observed.
“Yeah. Just drive.”
”Whatever. Bush baby.”
”Jerk.” I mumbled. He didn't hear me though. He wore his sunglasses and drove off. Let's see how this goes.
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Tricia's POV
”Did you guys see what she did at the party? Did you see the bet she made.... And they agreed!! And here I am, trying to get their attention ever since Lucy left and she already makes a bet in just two days of being here, two days!!!” I spat venomously, my eyes blazing.
“Yes... We saw it. I still can't believe she can pull of something like that, and she wasn't even scared,” Bella added.
“I just feel like strangling her to death you know” I gritted, my body shaking with rage.
“You know that's not all, she even blasted Xander today. I heard the news in the school's page.” Celine added. I looked up at her.
“What?!” I asked.
“Yeah today at closing, he wanted to talk to her and she just..... She's not joking Tricia, this girl meant everything she said at the party.”
”Oh my God....” I said running my hands through my hair.
“So what we do?? If you don't do something now she might get out of reach.” Bella Said.
”Well think of something!!! I can't be the only one bringing out plans here” I said, pushing the table in front of me. I was that angry.
“Well.... I have an idea, but am not sure if we can, you know.... Go along with it” Celine said after a while.
“What is it?”
”She said she's a virgin right?? Why don't we arranged for her to get raped? Maybe the brothers will lose interest in her then since they can't get what the bet for.”
Celine said.
I stopped at first, then an evil grin broke out of my face. Get Natalie raped. I like the sound of that.
“Thanks Celine, I guess I'm surrounded by smart people after all.”
We all laughed together, first time since last night.
”Bring my phone!” I commented Bella, she immediately scurried to reach it.
I collected it from her and began searching for the numbers of some if the goons. Don't ask me how I got it, I thought it'll be handy and here it is.
”Hello? Who is this?” A cold, thick voice answered at the other line.
”Hi, this is Tricia.”
”Yes?”
”I need you to do something for me.”
“And what is that?”
I gave him all the details concerning Natalie.
“When do you want this done?”
“Tomorrow night. Don't fail me.” I warned.
“Ah, we won't. Jobs like this are fun.”
“Thanks.”
I hung up.
“It's done” I announced. We all did high fives. I smirked let's see how Natalie gets out of this...