Chapter 3
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Izzy his mom is a very sweet woman,she was so heartbroken about the divorce,I had to check in on her everyday to stop her from gaining a eating disorder.
"Are they okay?" I ask calmly
"Yes,well no. My dad is but my mom isn't."
"What happened to Izzy?"
My heart hammers so hard against my chest.
Being the sweet woman she is,she insisted I call her Izzy
"She's going into depression Kim. Dad's marrying again."
"What?!" I ask shocked, "it's been four months how's he remarrying?"
"I don't know Kim, I've been asking myself the same thing."
Silence.
We're both silent for thirty seconds
"Do you think he was cheating on her all this time?" His voice sounds so broken
"I don't know Ronan, maybe or maybe not,sometimes it takes a few weeks for someone to feel attached to someone enough to marry them."
I answer honestly
"But four months? Four months Kim, maybe she's the one he was cheating on her with." He sighs
"Is it true? I mean the cheating rumors."
"Yes, now am certainly sure and I'm sure this is the same woman responsible for it."
He's silent for a few seconds
"I need you Kimberly."
"Ronan please stop I ca-"
"Please Kim, this...all this cheating and divorce with my parents has made me realise how much I must have hurt you. Let's just talk tomorrow, please."
His voice sounds desperate, I sigh
"Okay." I whisper. He hangs up and I throw my head on the pillow then sigh, maybe I should hear him out.
I stand there staring at Ronan's home, he lives with his father because after the divorce his mom left for her modeling contract in miami.
Ronan couldn't go because of school and his life here, the fact that he enjoys the glory and riches is the icing on the cake,he wouldn't leave that behind.
I ring the doorbell and the butler opens up.
"Miss, we weren't expecting you."
"Hello, I'm here for Ronan."
"Ahh" he nods "sir Ronan is upstairs,you can come in."
"Thank you."
I make my way up the stairs and hold the doorknob.
"Ronan? It's Kimberly can I come in?" In a flash,the door opens wide
"You came." He says it more to himself seeming surprised.
"Hi." I say but he doesn't respond,he grabs my hand and pulls me inside his room then shuts the door. I sit on the edge of the bed while he sits in his study chair.
"Thanks for coming." I just nod as response
"Where's Izzy?" I stare at the wall behind him
"She's in Miami, am scared she might spiral out of control again Kim,what if she hurts herself?"
"She won't" I look him in the eyes.
Ronan is a very handsome guy with sandy blonde hair and blue eyes,he's lean and tall with a gorgeous smile.
"She's a strong woman, whatever she went through during the divorce made her stronger."
He stares at me for long beats then stands from the chair, my eyes follow his movements as he comes to stand in front of me.
He crouches and wraps his hands around my chin.
"I was wrong, I won't blame it on the alcohol i'll take full responsibility for my actions. When my mom found out about the cheating,she was depressed and heartbroken, I don't want anyone to go through what she did,but I did that to you."
He takes in a sharp breath, I can feel moisture building behind my eyelids
"Am so so sorry Kim, I love you and I don't want to loose you,please give me another chance. Give me a chance to be better than my father."
I'm about to say no when he does the unexpected, he kneels down and begs
"You can do whatever you want,humiliate me at school or anything but please,don't leave me. Think of my mom,I want her to be proud of me,to see that I'm like her and not him,I want you to be proud of me,let me be a better man to you."
I wipe at the tear that just rolled down my cheek.
"Please..I can't be without you Kimberly." I just stare at him,
"Yes?" He asks me with so much hope
"Yes." I nod my head and he smiles
"Thank you." Then he kisses me
"You what?! Kim! You can't be serious right now." Sam stands in front of me,one hand hiked up on her hip
"He deserves another chance Sam,he's going through a lot and maybe he's realized his mistakes."
"Kim. Guys like Ronan will always cheat no matter what. He's a womanizer,a golden boy. Why won't you see that?"
"He's not Sam,the fact that he cheated once doesn't make him one. You've never liked him, just give him a chance okay."
"No. I won't and guess what? When he cheats on you again remember I told you so."
She sighs and flips her hair then disappears down the hallway. I hug my books to my chest,she's not right about this right?
A week passes by, Ronan keeps doing small nice things to please me,we agreed to let our relationship be private.
"We talked about this Ron."
"I know beautiful but please understand,I had to do it i don't want to hide this."
"I wanted this to be between us, at least for now." He takes my hand in his
"Look, I've seen the stares and heard the secret whispering, there's a lot of guys out there wanting and lusting over you. They want you so bad it's difficult for them to hide it, I won't let that happen."
I bite the inside of my cheek then sigh
"Okay.."
He parks the car in the lot, a spot reserved for only the Elites. I rush from the lot and head straight for the school entrance
"Hey.." a hand wraps around my arm
"why are you running?"
"I-im not." I stutter
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just remembered Sam asked me to help her with the hard parts of her homework before the teacher goes in."
"Oh. Okay but can't we just walk in together?" I'm about to say no when he pulls me by the hand dragging me inside
Everyone stops whatever they were doing,their eyes widen and some stare with mouths agape.
Noah stares at me in disbelief then taps Sam on the shoulder, she mumbles something and drags him out of the hallway by the jersey. My face immediately falls
"Hi Kimberly."
"Looking good Kim."
Huh! Unbelievable,these people would do anything to please Ron just so they could join the Elites circle. They'd even go as far befriending so they can use me,the same faces that threw nasty remarks at me not too long ago.
I seat next to Sam who by all means clearly lets me see that she's mad at me, the teacher walks in and the classroom goes quiet.
During lunch, I try to catch up to Sam,I almost reach her when I get blocked by a tall frame.
"Hey beautiful, I've been looking for you let's go eat."
Ronan smiles down at me,I stare in the direction Sam went,she's long gone so I face Ron
"Okay.." I force a smile
"What is she doing here Ron?" Bree slams her smoothie cup on the table
"I thought this bitch was long gone."
Naomi stares daggers at me
"Shut the fuck up Nao. You will respect my girlfriend unless you want to be thrown out of the group." Ronan braces his hands on the table leaning down to hold Naomi's stare, her mouth hangs open
"What?! You're back with her?" Bree screeches
"That's non of your business Brianna."
He responds to her. She gasps, well Queen b hates being called by her full name.
She gets up and stomps her foot like the spoiled brat she is.
"But Ron, she can-"
"If anyone is uncomfortable with her presence then leave because she's not going anywhere."
The whole tables goes quiet.
"Good." He takes a seat and pulls me to sit next to him.
"Sam!" I jog to her side "are you mad at me?"
"Yes." She sighs "Kim,this is not a good idea, he's playing you, manipulating you using his parents situation."
"Let that be Sam, I know you care about me,I don't want to lose you or Noah. Let's just stop talking about this please."
I grab both her hands in mine, she groans
"Fine...but I still don't like him nor approve of this relationship."
"Soo...we good?"
"Like I have a choice." She rolls her eyes and smiles.
Three days later Ronan and I go on a date, life at school has become bearable,the bullying has lessened but it's still silently there roaming around in dark shadows,in stares and bathroom walls when they think I'm not there.
"So, did you have fun?"
"Yeah I did." I smile up at him and he leans in to place a kiss on my lips,his phone rings and he frown
"It's my dad."
"Well? Pick up then."
"He doesn't call me,so why is he?"
"You won't find out unless you answer." I gesture at his phone with my head,he picks up
"What?!" He roars making me flinch,I move closer to him and mouth
"What is it?" He places a finger to his lips. After a few minutes he cuts the call and bangs his hand on top of his car
"What's wrong?" I ask placing my palm on his bask
"It's my dad, he-he,fuck!"
