Wrong Ties

chapter Twenty Four

Cassie:

The sun light beams on my face awakening me from my deep slumber, i pat the bed in search of Noah yet i don't feel anyone or anything that could remotely be him. I slowly sit up rubbing the sleep from my eyes. I avert my eyes at my surroundings and Noah is not even in the room, he's probably in the shower or something.

I get up slowly making my way towards his bathroom, to clean myself up and gather my things. I really need to get home, hopefully John isn't there but if so, please help me God.

"Cas?" Noah startles me, his body enters the small bathroom. I look into the mirror smiling at his reflection.

"Lacey is here" he frowns, the crease between his eyebrows become more visible.

"Oh?" I say almost surprised.

"I'll go tell her you're getting ready" he attempts to leave but i grip onto his forearm pulling him towards me. He's too strong but he comes closer towards me making it easier for me.

"Whats up?" He avoids eye contact.

"Kiss me?" I whisper, realising my bottom lip, pouting.

Noah pulls a little smile but it disappears almsot immediately, so i take this opportunity by pushing myself up onto my tiptoes, pulling his neck down towards me, kissing him in the process. His lips so soft as per usual and the energy he puts into the kiss is faint but still enough to satisfy me, i guess.

What's confusing me is Lacey, what is she even doing here? How did she even know where Noah stayed? All questions that can be easily answered right? I don't entirley know.

"Cas" Noah groans.

"You gotta go" he pushes me back slightly. I step back almost immediately, his sudden movement away from me kills me just a little bit, I'm confused but he could just be in a mood.

I scoff a little louder than i intended before heading for the door towards the dining room where i presumed Lacey and Maria are, i haven't eaten, Noah basically pushed me away and now Lacey and Maria seem to be having a very intense conversation.

"We will talk more later on, I'll take Cassie home and get her ready to head out" Laceys voice is heard.

"Head out where?" I join in the conversation, this is weird. Lacey and Maria turn their faces towards me before turning them back together. The small gulp from Lacey makes me nervous, and Maria's red face makes my stomach tremble in fear. Is this morning going to get any worse?

"What's going on?" I question, my anxiety is slowly building up, i turn towards Noah who is leaning against the door frame that leads from the kitchen to living room, where I'm currently placed.

"Um" Lacey gulps again, rubbing her hands slowly up and down her navy blue skirt, while Maria looks within my eyes almost having pity against me.

"Hello?" I raise my voice a little, getting impatient from the intense silence. I look towards Noah with pleading eyes, he lets out a huge huff.

"You're going to see your dad" he says in an almost angry tone. What the fuck did he just say?

"Estupidio" Maria snarls at Noah.

"What?" Noah shrugs.

"Wh-a-t" I stutter, my hands drop to my side, tears daring to escape.

"He lives an hour away and theres some things he wants to share with you" Lacey steps in, walking towards me. I step back raising my hands, gesturing her to not come any closer, Lacey frowns.

"Don't" I whisper, a tear slides down my cheek.

"He had 17 years to 'share with me' " I raise my voice.