Love And Secrets

Chapter Twenty-three

Autumn's pov

Back in New York, Summer went over to her best friends apartment to cool off and I went home. April was in school, Alexis wasn't home neither were Zachary nor Harley. Ric came into the house to drop my bags.

"Hey Ric"

"Hey Autty, How was your trip?"

"Bad and good" I sighed, "Hey come and fill me in with the happs in the house" I took his hand and we sat on the sofa

"Nothing really, nothing unusual" Ric said bitting his bottom lip which he does when his lying

"Richard!!"

"The thing is..."

"Mummy!!" April yelled and ran into the living room

"Sweetie, I missed you!!" I stood up and hugged her tight

"I'm so glad you're back" I didn't even notice when Ric left...

It was so strange that Alexis is not yet back, I asked April but she had no idea where she is. I was making dinner with April and my phone rang

"Hello"

"Autumn it's Harley"

"Oh Harley!!..."

"I just wanted to tell you that Zachary broke up with me...he's now dating Alexis...I'm so sad Autumn but it's alright...thanks for everything..bye"

"No Harley wait!!" And she hung up

"Mum the batter is ready!"

"I'm coming!!"

I am so angry with Alexis, 12am and she's not back, I knew this would happen...how can I be so stupid... someone opened the door and I switched on the light and saw Alexis holding her heels and tip toeing.

"Hey!! Autumn!!" She said nervously

"Alexis where have you been??"

"Ummmm... I was..."

"And what's this rumour about you dating my brother"

"Autumn I wanted to be the first person to tell...but things happened so fast and all...I'm so..."

"Alexis I told you, I pleaded with you to leave my brother and Harley alone"

"Autumn I can explain"

"Explain what, that you're screwing my brother??"

"I'm not screwing your brother, I'm..."

"You're what!??!" I yelled

"I'm in love okay?!!!" She yelled

I stood up and laughed hard, "Do you even know the meaning of those words?"

"Autumn please"

"Alexis you're never stable in a relationship, you've never fallen in love before and you can never fall in love" she flinched

"Autumn I don't know why you're being hostile and angry...no wait I know maybe it's because you're still sad that you were raped and the person who raped you is the brother of your first love...or are you angry that your life sucks and your whole family sucks"

"Get the fuck out of my house" she turned and slammed the door

After dropping April off at school, I left for the office since I had an appointment with Lara. When I arrived she was already there waiting for me in my office.

"You sure did take your time" she said once I came in. I rolled my eyes.

"Nice to see you too, Lara"