He's My Heartthrob

Chapter 14- Paint

“Riley, wake up.” A soft voice said

“Wake up you lazy bum…” whoever you are leave me alone

*whispering* “We’re already late for school so we might as well let her sleep.” Thank you kind one. I
smiled to myself and snuggled into my blanket.

“Nah!” a hooligan decides to jump on my bed and before you know it I face planted into my floor.

“Oww my nose.” I cried

“Dude what the hell.” Wade asks with an annoyed look
I woke up from the floor and looked Jayden dead in the eye. I couldn’t even say anything because I
realised my cheek was on full display. Panicking I, ducked behind my bed, Jayden and Wade were
only able to see my eyes.

“Who. Did. This. To. You.” Wade seethes

My eyes widen and I run into my en-suite. I slid down the wall and leaned my head against the
cupboard. My heart is pounding, how I can be so careless!

*banging on the door*

“Riley you have to tell us what’s going on and who did this to you!” Wade demands

“Wade calm down, getting angry is not going to solve anything.” Jayden frantically said

“I-I’m fine, I just err…I did something and got caught.” That sounded convincing right?

“What nonsense, I am not dumb Riley. You can’t lie to me so easily.” He breathes out heavily

“Jayden take Wade into my spare room, I’ll be out in a few minutes.” I sigh. Why does my life have
to be so difficult? You get teens with a step- parent but you don’t see them beating up their kid, so why me?

I hadn’t realised how bright it was. What time is it? Never mind, I have bigger problems right now.

I had a bath and got dressed. My face was still stinging a bit but the cold water soothed my face and
the swelling went down. I picked up my foundation but put it back down because what’s the point using it when they already saw my face.

“Wade, I do not want to discuss what had happened. Just understand that I am fine and it’s not

something you should stress about.” I said walking into my spare room

“Don’t worry? You asking me not to worry about having a 5 finger mark on your face!” he asked in disbelief

“My mo-”

“Don’t even blame your mother because she wasn’t at home when I dropped you off last night. And
Jayden asked your maid if your mom is at home, we were told she got an urgent call and had to leave.”

I was lost for words, now what do I say?

“You know what let me just leave for now and cool my mind.” I turn to leave but Wade grabs my hand

“Riley you always help out when we in a situation, now for once let us help you.” He pleads

“Is Fred at home Jay?” I ask

“No”

“Does it have to do with that man we met last night?”
I immediately look at my shoes. Wade slams his fist on my desk.

“I knew he was trouble! Who the hell is he? How dare he raise his hand to a woman?” Wade states angrily

A look of fear washes my face; he’s reminding me of Fred. Jayden caught on and asked Wade to calm

down. I got my heart rate even before I spoke. I honestly was battling with myself whether or not to
tell Wade.

“The man we met last night is my mom’s husband. W-we don’t get along so last night when we were
arguing *takes a deep breath in* he slapped me.” I blink away the tears and shake my head to get rid of the flashbacks