Briar

Chapter 27

Alec's POV

These past few days had been the most hardest. Ignoring Briar was the most challenging thing I had to face. I couldn't stay away from her. It killed me. She had been texting me and calling me and it bruised me not answering her. One day I just know she will show up to my front door, asking what the hell is wrong with me.

I had to make her think I wasn't interested in her anymore. I couldn't even sleep at night knowing she wasn't happy, because of me. I had no choice. Veronica made it clear what she'll do to Briar if I don't follow through with what she fucking wants me to do.

And I have no idea who this person is.

Then the most dreadful day came. The day where I completely shut her out. I said some nasty words to her. I wish I could take them back. I would never say anything like that to my Briar because truth was, she was nothing of what I told her. I had to make her believe what I said I meant. It fucking hurt me seeing her heart break right in front of me. It hurt me to not be able to reach out to her and hold her. It hurt me to see her cry, all because of me. And once I'm done with whatever the fuck Veronica wants me to do, I'd swear I'll kill her.

You're probably thinking that Veronica can't go to those limits. But you are oh so wrong. Her family has access. Like illegal access to things, things you wouldn't want to know. So if Veronica threatens you, you should definitely take it as a threat.

So you're probably wondering why I dumped her, after she cheated on me. Well it was plain and simple. She was crazy in love with me. And when I mean crazy I meant she will either hurt the people I love rather than hurt me. She thinks hurting me will literally physically hurt me, which is true, but what she doesn't know is that hurting the people I love hurts me so much more.

Love. Did I just say the people I love? I care about Briar so much. I think I'm in love with her. She means everything to me and if it means following through with what that bitch says then I will do it in a heartbeat.

So here I am sitting at lunch with Briar. It broke apart of me when I watched her scootch away from me. She was hurting, and so was I. I checked my phone the whole time during our break, and nothing.

When I told her I wanted a break from her, that was all a fucking lie. This weekend, Veronica will take me to meet this person she has been talking about, and I will ask why the fuck did they make me break the person I care about the most.

I know I shouldn't have come to school, it'll hurt Briar but I just needed to make sure she was okay myself. I hadn't told anyone about this. Not even Diego or my mother. None of the guys know. Just me. because if I had told them they'd call the police, and Veronica will pull the trigger. 

So  kept it to myself. Once this is all over I will literally beg on my knees and ask for Briar to take me back. 

So when school comes to an end, I knew I had to let Briar go for now. I couldn't see her outside of school. But when I brushed past her against the hall it soothed me. Her touches always soothe me. Until tomorrow. 

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"I'm right outside." Veronica's annoying voice says as she speaks into the phone, telling me that she's waiting in the parking lot outside my house. I made sure that Briar wasn't hoe at this time, because if she ever saw me leave in the same car as Veronica did, she'd think I moved on. I don't want her to think that.

So I told Veronica to come around 2:00. That's the time Briar would be at the library, reading. I love watching her read. 

"About time pretty boy." She says as I enter her car.

I roll my eyes. "Just hurry the fuck up and drive." I order not making eye contact with her. 

She licks her lips. "I love it when you take control. Remember?" She says batting her fake ass eyelashes at me. 

"Drive." I say once again and she does exactly just that. "So who's this person you keep on mentioning?" I ask after a moment of silence. She keeps on continuing her drive on the road. 

"You'll see. But let me give you a hint. I call him father." She says with a sly smirk that I just want to slap off her face.

Wait did she just say father? As in Marco Costello? Oh hell no. He's Veronica's father, and a very strict businessmen. You may ask why I'm so stuck up on seeing him, that's because I know exactly what he wants. He had mentioned it to me many, many times back when Veronica and I were together. The mere thought of just remembering that this slutty bitch was my girlfriend once made me want to vomit inside her luxurious car. Then again I can always get her a new one. 

She keeps her eyes fixated on the road as she speeds onto the highway. Time to meet the infamous man himself.

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The guards open the door and Veronica grabs my arm and pulls us inside. I haven't been here in a while. There house is heavily guarded. Which makes it almost impossible for anyone to get in or out without permission from Marco himself. Besides his perky little princess right here.

"Father!" Veronica shouts, her voice echoes throughout the empty walls of the house. "I brought you someone!"

Then the big double doors open, revealing 3 guards stepping out. Then 2 of his personal guards, then him. A bit much do I say so myself. He opens his arms out as a welcoming gesture. "Ah, Alec my boy. How have you been?" He asks me.

Marco Costello is a fair guy. He may seem intimidating at first glance, but he's quite fair with everything. he'd never threaten anyone unless they strike first. But I guess Veronica didn't get that side of him. A warm smile forms onto my face.

"Good. How about you?" I return the question.

"Well. Please, take a seat." Marco gestures towards the couch. I take a seat and Veronica hurriedly squishes herself to my side.

"Roni you can leave." Marco says to his daughter.

"But father--"

"Now." He cuts her off. With a pout, she leaves the room into the kitchen. "So, I see you got my call."

"Yes, I did. Why'd you threaten Briar?" I ask getting angry already. It didn't make sense for him to go after such an innocent girl as Briar. 

"Briar? Never heard. And what do you mean by threaten her?" Marco asks with a confused look on his face.

"Don't play dumb. Briar, my girlfriend, Veronica said you'd threaten her if I didn't break up with her and come here." I reply growing agitated.

"Alec, you know me. Give one good reason why as to why I would threaten the life of a young innocent girl who I have not encountered?" He questions resting his hands on his knees. He does make a good point. I stay silent, trying to come up with something. "Veronica." He mumbles after a minute of silence. "Veronica get in here." Marco shouts.

The door to the kitchen opens and out steps Veronica. "Yes father?"

He rubs his temples and closes his eyes. "Veronica, what have I told you? you going out doing these things isn't good for my business." He says through gritted teeth.

She looks taken aback. "What? I didn't do anything, you asked for Alec and here he is what more do you want?" She tries to reason.

"You fucking threatened my girlfriend if I didn't turn up. Did you know that?" I ask with a slight smirk on my face.

"I did no such thing." She defends herself. Nice try, I really don't think she knows who her father is right now.

"In your room Veronica, and I do not want anymore of this. If you really want to take over someday you need to start maturing up. I can't give this business to you if you don't know how to behave. We Costellos do not threaten anyone do you understand? Using your power and access is not good for my business." Her father lectures her. She nods her head and sends me a death glare before storming up to her room, slamming it shut on the way.

Marco turns back to me. "Forgive me for my daughter's actions. Now, let's get to as to why you are here, shall we?"

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