Chapter 34

~Lan's POV~

(A week later....)

Our exams was just concluded today and everyone is excited. I mean who wouldn't that's like a whole month away from studying, books and teachers. A much need break if I must say.

We all sat together at a cafe planning how we want our break to go.

"So like I was saying guys, I think it would be nice if we could regroup or something and go to a club you know....have fun. School doesn't start in a month!" Pearl shrugged looking excited and glanced at Luke who sat beside her a smile on his face.

Their is this look in their eyes that just makes me doubt if they are just friends. Pearl hasn't really told me anything yet but I think something is going on between them.

"I don't mind, I don't have any plans for the holiday so I'm in for any fun" Jacob clapped looking excited.

"What about Damon? I haven't heard from him for a long while. Do you think he is fine?" I asked staring mainly at Nate, he's the one who seems more close to Damon. If something's up with Damon he should be aware.

His sudden disappearance just doesn't sit right with me somehow. He is always coming to my room but I haven't seen him in weeks and it suddenly feels weird,not having him around.

" 'You' haven't heard from him?? Since when do you and Damon have a close relationship?" Nate asked looking puzzled.

My eyes roamed their faces including Mark's. All I could see was confusion and doubt in their eyes. Did I say something wrong?

"He is our friend, Is it wrong to ask about him?" I asked turning towards Mark who looked lost in thoughts.

"Uh...it isn't but you kind looked..... worried?" Pearl said. It sounded more like a statement than a question. They all nodded in support.

I wasn't worried. Was I?

It isn't wrong to be worried about a friend especially one like Damon who is always around you.

"It's weird and strange seeing you worry about him. You both were didn't seem to like each other" Jacob said shrugging his shoulders.

My shoulders tensed. I felt uneasy inside.

I wasn't worried. Right?

"Well I haven't heard from him, been calling but his line isn't going through. But that's just Damon being Damon. He appears and disappears whenever he likes" Nate said looking relaxed but I just couldn't get myself to relax somehow.

What's wrong with me? And how could Nate call himself a friend and doesn't even care if his friend hasn't called in a while. He should be worried...

'... like you are?' my subconscious asked me.

I felt this anger deep in me channeled towards Nate and everyone else. They seemed so less concerned and not bothered at all.

And that pissed me off somehow.

The banging of fist on the table brought me out of my head. We all stared at Mark in shock.

He looked angry?

"Sorry, I'm just thirsty" He answered taking a huge gulp of his water.

We kept talking trying to make plans for the holiday. Mark's going on a trip with his mom, since she wanted to have 'bonding' time with him. His words not mine. So it seems like it was just Me, Nate, Pearl, Jacob and Luke that doesn't have plans for the holiday.

"But we have to go to a club before you leave Mark." Pearl said not wanting to ruin her plan of a reunion.

Talks went around the table but I found myself lost in thought and losing interest.

"Lan? Lan!"

Mark shook me startling me.

"Are you okay?" He held my cheeks a concerned look on his face.

My eyes widened as I slapped his hands off and turned to stare at everyone.

Their eyes were on us seeming to be scrutinizing us. I felt like I was on a hot seat.

"Lan you're always just lost in thought. What were you thinking about Tinkerbell?" Pearl teased taking everyone's attention off the situation.

She is such a life saver!

"Maybe a lover" Jacob said and winked making everyone laugh.

I sighed in relief. That was close. What the hell was Mark thinking?

"I ugh...I will just take a walk. Don't wait for me guys, I will just go home when I'm done." I stood up meeting Mark's concerned gaze. I gave him a small nod walking out of the cafe.

I tucked my hands in my pocket immediately I walked out the door. The breeze blowing my hair in my eyes.

That was a close call. I can't imagine what would have happened if anyone found out, especially Nate.

I took a round around the block easing my mind.

I was about crossing the road to the other side when a bike sped past me with a lady on it. I lost my balance due to the force and fell down scratching my arm in the process.

"Ouch! What a prick! They shouldn't use it if they can't control it. Driving like some mad man!" I scoffed and stood up dusting my body.

~Damon's POV~

I drove my bike packing it right in front of the shank my mom lives in. I took off my helmet and kept it on the bike.

"I came back mom" I muttered to myself a slow smirk growing on my face.

My fingers ran through my hair as I felt the soft locks pass through my fingers easily.

I busted through the door and stepped into the house.

Mom was laid down on the bed asleep. Her excuse of a husband looked horrified like he just saw a ghost.

Good. He should be.

I walked in and stood in front of him.

"W-what the hell are you doing in my house brat, I thought I told you never to come here!" He yelled trying to sound brave but the little quivering of his voice didn't escape my ears.

"I love the look of fear in your eyes. It soothes you" I said croaching down to his level where he sat on a broken chair liquor in his hand.

He raised his hand about to slap me which I caught.

My grip tightened on his hand as my eyes burned through his.

I detest him with everything in me. It all ends now.

I pulled him up roughly from his seat. He stumbled in his steps looking drunk.

"I... I will call my guys--"

"I don't think their is anyone to call..." I said a grin on my face.

"...No one will save you this time from me" I smiled enjoying how terrified he looked.

He looked towards my mum for help but she was still asleep making me crease my brow. The noise was enough to wake her.

"What's wrong with her?" I asked him.

He looked hesitant making me grit my teeth in anger.

I pulled out the gun from my jacket and pointed at him.

I am not ready to play any games.

"S..she has been like that for a day now. I think she is not doing so good"He stuttered.

My eyes widened.

This motherfucker mean to tell me that she has been unconscious for a day and he left her like that!!

I shot his knee making him scream. He fell to his knee grimacing in pain. Blood was pooling underneath him as he held his knee in pain.

"Now I will make you pay for killing my sister and putting my mom through hell!" I gritted out in anger.

"I... didn't.. kill...rose" He forced out through the pain.

"Who was the one who left her locked out of the house that night!!! You! I wish I took her with me when I left but no I fucking left her with mom allowing her to know you!

All those nights she'd call to complain to me how horrible of a person you are and how scared she was.

I should have come back but no I didn't. I left her! I abandoned her! I will make you pay for every inflicted wounds on her body that day. For every pain she went through when she was being raped to death.

I couldn't do anything then, that's why I left for the second time. But I can now!" I was filled with so much rage.

All those nightmares I had of her screaming out to me for help but I wasn't there. It all just came back to me piercing my heart.

I used the hilt of the gun and knocked him unconscious taking a breathe to get my emotions in check.

I pulled out my phone and called the only people that could help me.

"Roger, you can send tiger and the rest to come get him. Torture him till I come back. I won't mind getting a clip of his screams to help me sleep" I said an evil glint in my eyes.

"Understood." He replied and disconnected.

I moved towards the bed and checked her temperature. She was burning up, sweat coated her forehead.

"Mom, don't worry your son is here. You're going to get better." I said picking her up.

I carried her out not willing to waste a second by waiting for Roger.

I placed her in my front letting her lean on me as I drove off to the hospital.