Nerd In Disguise

Ch. 18: Jon accusing me of being the Target

Chapter Eighteen

"You gonna tell me why you locked yourself in your room?" I heard mom asked as she walk in my room. I didn't bother looking up as I just continue with my essay. "Elaina? What's wrong?"

I take one look at her before throwing my arms around her, "Everything mom." I answered softly. "Everything's wrong."

"Oh honey, I'm sure things will work out." Mom soothe as she stroke my hair, "You wanna tell me what's going on?"

I take a deep breath, "I don't like Kyle mom. I like Jack. I don't like how we can't figure out a single thing about this mission we're working on for years and it's really frustrating."

Mom sigh, "I know you don't like him dear. I didn't expect you to like him straightaway." She told me. "But it would be nice if you actually give this a shot. I know it's difficult when you seem to like someone else, but open up your heart honey and maybe, just maybe, there's a place for him in there."

That's the thing scaring me most, letting someone in. Someone I don't personally know. I thought to myself but didn't say anything and just sigh, wrapping my arms around her tighter.

"I love you mom." I whispered, "I always have and always will."

"I love you too honey, you know I do." Mom said just as softly, "Now you need to get ready. Jack and Jon are downstairs."

I pull away from the embrace and my eyebrow raise, "They are? They never told me anything." I muttered frowning a little trying to rake my brain if they did mention they're coming over.

"Yes now go get ready." Mom told me, "Your brother would kill you if you make him entertained them any longer."

I rolled my eyes, "Damien has always hate when they came over."

Mom left the room and I quickly get changed. Just putting on my cardigan and my glasses, knowing Jon he will hand over a lot of paperwork to me. I quickly went downstairs and chuckle at Damien's pain expression everytime Jon mention about work.

"I didn't know you were coming." I said loudly to announced my presence to the boys.

Their head turn to where I stood. And Damien quickly stood up and rush to where I am, letting out a sigh of relief. "Sorry boys since Elaina's here I guess I'll be leaving you all to do whatever you guys doing." And with that he left the room.

"Elaina." I look back at the them, "Jack has texted you to let you know we're coming over."

I went in the room and occupied the sit that Damien was on mere seconds ago, "Didn't check my phone. Was busy doing school work." I told him and crossed my arms. "Why can't this wait till tomorrow?" 

Jon shrug, "I won't be around for a couple days." He answered. "I don't have to explain myself."

"Right because obviously I can't get a day off with no stress." I retorted sarcastically, rolling my eyes.

Jack cleared his throat, "We're here to talk about Kyle." He said and I raise my brows at him. "Cameron and I went to the warehouse to check on it again. And we saw Kyle."