Chapter 28
“Why would you do that Danielle”
“I know. I screwed up”
“You really screwed up. What happened between you two”
“It all started when you left, I met Owen at the club, he looked really sad worse part, he was drunk. He kept saying he hurt someone, now she’s gone and he couldn’t do anything about it”
“I tried to comfort him and I offered to take him home. He didn’t quit going to the club and we would always meet there, he told me a lot about himself and I started to find him interesting…”
“… The day I found out I didn’t get into college, I just wanted to drink my sorrow away and I urged him to drink with me. We both got drunk and ended up having sex”
“The next morning, he confessed his feelings for the and he also told me about what they did to you. I didn’t let him explain I just left his place in annoyance. The point is why didn’t he tell me earlier? Why wait till I finally fell for for him before speaking up? It felt like I betrayed you Claire. Why would I fall in with your rapist” she sobbed.
“Danielle it’s okay. You didn’t betray me, I have forgiven Owen, you should too”
“I don’t get you Claire, he raped you. How on earth were you able to forgive him so easily”
“I’ve got a big heart Danielle. I admit Owen hurt me pretty bad but the good times we had surpasses the bad. Owen is my big brother and I love him alot. Why shouldn’t I forgive him? I know you care about me Danielle but you can’t sacrifice your happiness for me. Go talk to Owen and make things right”
“Love sucks. You know I’m not the love type of person”
“Don’t you think it’s time to get serious and stop flirting”
“You know I hate commitment. Sticking to one man is like a punishment”
“That’s because you see it as one, how about looking at it with a different mindset? Commitment is not a bad thing after all, I’m happy with Darrell”
“We are different Claire”
“No, we are not. Actually we’ve got quite a lot in common, It’s your choice whether you want to change or not. Love is a beautiful thing Danielle when you are with the right person. And if you ask me, you and Owen make a wonderful couple”
“You really think so”
“I know so Danielle. You should go talk to him”
“Fine. I’ll go to talk to him”
“You know where he is right?’
“Yeah. Lake Opeka”
“Uhmm yeah. Owen has taken you there already”
“Yeah”
“You see Owen and I used to always go there when either of us was sad. Now he has taken you there, it means he cares so much about you. Don’t break his heart!” I nudged her playfully and she smiled.
“I’ll try” She smiled and I hugged her.
“Thanks Claire”
OWEN’S POV
I sighed throwing stones endlessly into the water. I know I made a terrible mistake which I would probably live with for the rest of my life.
Look at Claire now, she’s happy while I’m not. I’m the bad guy here and I guess I don’t deserve happiness.
My life is a mess now, thanks to my stupidity. I really don’t blame Danielle anyways, she’s right. No one will want a rapist as a boyfriend. I guess it’s my penance.
“Owen” I turn to see Danielle behind me. I stood up from the deck and proceed to leave when her voice stopped me.
“Owen I’m sorry. I should never have said such a thing”
“But you did. You were right Danielle, you deserve someone better than me” I told her and walked away.
“Owen… I love you” she ran after me.
Did she just say she loves me? My heart jumped happily as she said that but I decided not to show it.
I walked to the parking lot and unlocked my car door. I slide into the drivers seat and she got into the passenger seat and shut the door.
“You seriously don’t want to follow me”
She fastened her seatbelt. “Yeah. If that will make you listen, I will”
“Your choice” I smirked and turned on the engine and drove out of the lake park into the main road.
“Where are we headed”
“To hell” I said and accelerated the car to go faster.
“Hell? Owen you are, gonna get us killed with this speed”
“I wasn’t lying about going to hell anyways. I’m just glad that you are coming with me” I smirked and turned on the car stereo and Dax – ‘last words’ popped out of the car speakers.
? What would your last words be?
If someone put a gun to your head
? And said you had two minutes before they shoot
? Here are mine
? Wish I can go and revisit the evil I
Did through the course of my life (I wish)
? Wish I could go back in time take the
Wrongs that I did and reverse them to right (Fuck)
? Wish I can take all the pain, the hurt,
The struggle and keep ’em inside (Damn)
? Wish I can say that I’m sorry to
People I broke here before that I die (What)…
“Owen I don’t want to die. I wanna get down” I looked at her and she held a frightened look on her face.
“Owen watch out” we were about to collide with a luxurious bus that was about to make a U turn.
“I got this” I smirked and swayed expertly from the its front.
“Fuck! you are gonna get yourselves killed” the bus driver yelled.
“God that was close. I gotta call Claire. Her brother has gone crazy” She said breathing heavily as she took out her phone. I wanted to laugh but I restrained myself.
“Claire, Claire Owen wants to kill the both us of. He’s driving like a complete mad driver”
? *Chuckles “Relax. Owen is just trying to mess with you”
“Mess with me? I can see the gates of hell clearly from here”…
She sighed happily when she saw a police car tailing us. I halted the car and the policeman soon walked to the the side of the car. I turned down the volume of the music.
“Mr do you realize you are driving way above the speed limit? And you are also on the wrong lane”
“Yeah, I’m kinda of in a hurry”
“Who is the girl beside you” I looked at Danielle and she gave me a deadly glare.
“My girlfriend”
“Wow Mr you’ve got a beautiful girlfriend”
“Thanks”
“Can you show me your drivers license”
“Sure” I brought out my driver’s license and gave it to him. He checked my license and scribbled something on his notepad.
“Race car driver? Interesting but you must know that this road doesn’t look like a race track to you. Make sure not to be do this again. Get back on your lane” He gave me my license back.
“Sure thing officer” I sighed as I watched him to walk back to his car.
“Are you okay” I asked her.
“No. I can’t believe I almost died” I chuckled silently.
“You asked for it anyways”
“You are so mean” she muttered.
“I know something that will make you feel better” I lean closer to her and clasped my lips slowly on hers. She kissed back slowly as I pulled out of the short kiss.
She blushed and looked away. “Feel better now” I bite my lips and stared at her.
She nodded shyly. “Just drive”
“To hell”
“No way, your place would be better”
“My place” I raised my brows at her.
“Yeah”
HAZEL’S POV
“Mom what do we do now? Claire spoiled my chances of getting close to Darrell with her useless introduction”
“I got a plan. We go to Darrell’s house and ask Claire for forgiveness. Then we plead with her to let you stay at their place for some days. That is when your dad and I will be out for a business conference…”
“… Claire is soft hearted, she will surely let you stay. All you need to do is find your way into Darrell’s bed and then his heart. When you finally gain control of his heart, Claire would be evicted” I smiled as I told her my plans.
“Wow Lily, you are a genius. How sure are you that this plan is gonna work? Claire might spoil our plans this time again” Lily? it’s been long she called me that.
“She can’t. Claire is stupid, she won’t figure out a thing”
“That’s right she’s stupid. I would be serving it hot to Darrell under her nose and she won’t smell a thing, until she’s back on the streets. I can’t wait to see her suffer”
“Patience Autumn, Darrell will be yours soon”