Chapter 32
I stood in the water for about five minutes before getting to work washing my hair and my body. About ten minutes later I sadly turned off the water and stepped out of the shower. I shivered as the cold air hit my skin and quickly grabbed a towel, wrapping it around myself. I walked quickly into my bedroom and towards my closet. I didn’t really take any time deciding my outfit, I just grabbed the fist thing I touched.
I put on my undergarments and them pulled on the pair of white shorts I had grabbed. They reached about mid thigh and they had a roll on the end. I matched it with a light sleeveless turquoise shirt that fell off my shoulder on one side. I then slipped on my white gladiator sandals. Walking to my bathroom I pulled my blow dryer out and got to work on my hair. My hair, being extremely long, took forever to dry but when it was I put my midnight black hair into long loose ringlets that fell down my back.
I then did makeup. I applied the usual, light eyeliner and a swipe of mascara. I looked at myself in the mirror and felt satisfied. I grabbed my phone and my bag and headed out of my room. Half way down the stairs I remembered that Seth and Lela couldn’t come get me today so I had to get a ride from my mom. I quietly made my way to the kitchen where I knew my mom would be.
Just as I had guessed my mom and dad were both in the kitchen but so were my aunt and cousin. I kept my head down, not making eye contact with my aunt or cousin and made my way to my mom.
“Hey mom, Seth and Lela can’t come get me today so will you give me a ride?” I questioned. She had opened her mouth to respond when I heard another voice from behind me.
“I can give you a ride. You know save gas and all.” Perrie said happily. I slowly turned around to see Perrie smiling at me.
“Oh that’s a great idea!” My mom said. I slowly nodded my head.
“Ya that would be cool.” I said quietly. I then walked over to the counter to make myself some toast. Halfway through my toast I heard somebody come up next to me.
“Listen Celeste, I’m sorry about last night. I didn’t know and I shouldn’t have pushed at you.” Aunt Adrianna said. I looked to her and gave her a small smile.
“It’s okay, you didn’t know.” I replied. She smiled thankfully at me before waking away. I finished off my toast and looked to Perrie.
“Keady?” She asked. I nodded my head and then turned to my parents.
“I love you guys, see you after school.” I said.
“Love you to!” They answered at the same time. I followed Perrie outside and go into her black Volvo. She pulled out of the driveway and I took the time to look her over. She was wearing a pair of black skinny jeans and a white lace shirt with a blue tank top underneath. Perries naturally blonde hair was perfectly straightened and she had on light eye shadow and eye liner along with mascara.
All in all she looked beautiful and I could see why Xander liked her. That small thought pained me to think but it was the truth. We pulled into the school parking lot about five minutes later and I jumped out of the car. I turned to see that Perrie had also gotten out.
“Thanks for the ride.” I said as we both walked towards the school.
“Ya it was no problem. She said with a smile. Suddenly I felt another person join us and by his scent that was making my wolf go wild I new of was Xander.
“Hey Perrie.” He said as he put an arm around her waist. She smiled brightly up at Xander and scooted closer to him.
“Hey Xander!” She exclaimed happily, Xander flashed her a smile before his eyes traveled to me. I saw an emotion flash in his eyes but I could t tell what it was because it was gone so fast.
“Oh! This is my cousin Celeste.” Perrie said. I resisted the urge to role my eyes.
“Ya we’ve already met countless times.” I told Perrie not breaking eye contact with Xander.
“Wait she’s your cousin?” Xander asked. His eyes were still glued to mine but I couldn’t tell if he was asking me the question or not.
“Ya! I just found out yesterday to.” Perrie exclaimed. This time I did roll my eyes and I saw Xander smirk largely.
“That’s
interesting. It seems like you to come from a family of very beautiful women.” He stated with that smirk. I glared at him and felt jealousy burn inside me when he said that Perrie was beautiful
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Chapter 32
“Why Thank you!” Perrie said happily before leaning up and kissing Xander right on the cheek. I had to hold in a growl and to keep myself from doing anything stupid I simply turned around and started to walk away.
“Where are you going?” Perrie called from behind me. I glanced over my shoulder to see her giving me a confused look.
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Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she’s not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.