Behind the mask

Chapter 10

Oliver's POV

When Stella's mom cleared her throat, making us pulled apart. I sighed in relief in my mind. That was the worst kiss ever. Had Stella ever kissed anyone before? Does she ever have a boyfriend before? When Stella turned to her smiling mom, I wiped of all Stella's saliva and lipstick of my face with my sleeves. After they finished their conversation,  Stella turned to me and said, "My mom wants to invite you to stay with us 'till dinner."
"Uh..." I didn't want to stick around Stella but maybe I get to see Sophia again. Wait, why am I even thinking of her? She's not even my girlfriend. Yet. I decided to stay, even a glimpse of her would make me feel happier.

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When Mrs. Maxwell called Sophia down, I felt glad that she's joining us. Stella was beyond annoying, clutching my hand and arm too tight, probably leaving a bruise. There was an empty seat next to me so maybe I can sit next to Sophia. Unfortunately, Stella's sister, Bella, had to sit there instead.

At least I don't have to sit next to their mom.

But what about Sophia? You two could get a makeout session when Stella is gone.

I doubt that. And shut up.

Bella, on my left side decided to talk to me. Even my girlfriend wasn't paying attention to me. She was stuffing her mouth with food.

"Hi Oliver. I could see that you're arguing with your mind," Bella smiled. I guessed she's not that bad as her sister.
I chuckled gently, "Yeah. Are you a psycho or something?" I teased her.
"No. Your face just doesn't look... happy," She simply answered.
"So every people that don't look happy is arguing with their mind?"
"No..."
"I was just kidding."
"I'm Bella Maxwell. Stella's sister and Sophia's step-sister."
I shook her hand, something I didn't do with Stella when I first met her, "I'm Oliver Chase. I guessed you know that already."

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"Yeah. Look, Sophia had been down a little lately, since last week. Do you know what might be happening?"
Last week... That was when I met this family. Was she feeling like that because of me?
Bella's voice brought me back, as she whispered, "There's a lot of secrets in this family, Oliver. I might know something about it. I can't tell you anything but it has something to do with you."

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After my talk with Bella, it got me even more confused but now I know that Bella wasn't anything like her sister. Bella told me that she and Sophia had been close so I asked about her. She told me her favourite hobby, which is singing and reading, her favourite subject in school, which is music and science and a lot more. She even told me something that shocked me the most. Even though she said 'might' I still felt... glad.

I was led to a guest bedroom by Stella who swayed her hips on purpose, trying to charm me. Obviously, it didn't work and I was glad that I'm not sleeping in her room. "Hey, you can sleep in my room if you want. Maybe on my bed too," she purred like an annoying kitten.
"No thanks, Stella. I will be fine on my own," I suppressed a smile.
"But you can join me if you want," She winked before disappearing into her room. I sighed as I closed the door behind me and locked it.

Just as I was about to walk to switch on the light, there was a knock on my door. Was it Stella? I sure hell won't let her in. The voice was like Stella when she said, "Oliver? Please open the door. Or I'm going to find a key and unlock it myself so too bad if I find you naked in there!" That was surely Bella.

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What do you think Bella told Oliver?

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