Filed to story: A Girl Nobody Wanted Book by SansaR
“You want cheese or butter on bread…” Jake said as he heard my footsteps, without turning to me.
“Mmmm…” I said, thinking.
“God!” Jake screamed, looking at me.
“What?”
“You looks like an angel…” he said, smiling.
I laughed.
Luke also gave me a thumbs up.
“I am so happy that I can tell you how beautiful you are in person now…” Jake said.
“You seriously need to change the way you wear, Sarah. You are such a beautiful girl, but you dress like an old lady.” Luke said.
“What to do? I had to go through a lot even to afford those old lady’s clothes.” I said smiling.
“Oh… I am sorry, Sarah. I didn’t want to hurt your feelings.” Luke apologized.
“Hey… Don’t worry… My feelings don’t get hurt like that.” I said, laughing at his face.
“I think I should buy you some more clothes…”Jake said, thoughtfully.
“What? No!!!” I protested.
“Why?” he asked.
“I have told you, Jake. I don’t want you to spend money on me.”
“But…”
“No buts… “I said, sharply. He may be so rich, but I can’t just use him to get what I want. He is my source of happiness, not my source of income… “You are so stubborn and proud, Sarah,” he said finally.
“Don’t tell jokes, Jake. You love her because she is stubborn and proud, don’t you?” Luke asked laughing.
Jake didn’t say anything, he just frowned at Luke.
Suddenly I heard my phone rang…
Luke handed me the phone.
“It is Shane…” I said, forgetting to breathe.
Shane never calls me… Maybe they know I didn’t come home yesterday… God! Mom and dad must be really pissed off. They are going to kill me… “Answer it…”Jake said since I was just staring at the phone.
“What should I tell, if he asked where was I last night?”
“Tell him, you are at Penny’s house and you will come home soon,” Jake replied casually.
“What? Penny? I don’t even know her much…”
“Don’t worry, I will take care of it,” Jake replied.
I answered the phone…
“Hello…”
“Is Luke With You?” he yelled without even saying hello…
“What?” that just slipped from my tongue because I was totally surprised by what he asked.
“Is Luke with you?” he again barked at me.
“What? Luke…” I said, looking at Luke. Not just Luke but Jake also were looking at me. Jake asked me to put the phone to speakers by hand signals.
“Yes… Bitch… Can’t you even hear properly.” he screamed.
I clearly saw how both Jake and Luke made their faces with anger. They would definitely beat Shane if he is here.
“How Luke can be with me? I am at Penny’s place. I will come home soon.” I said.
“Really? Penny… Do you even know where her house is?” he asked sarcastically.
God! I really don’t know where her house is.
“Of Course I know Shane because I am inside her house. See you later.” I just cut the line.
“Great!” Jake smiled, looking at me.
“You have to be strong, Sarah. He always bullies you because he knows you never stand against him. He can be your brother, but you don’t deserve to suffer from all his stupid cruelty.” Jake said.
I smiled weakly.
I knew he was right. I can muster up the courage to stand up to others, but when it comes to Shane or my parents, I feel utterly helpless. Maybe I love them more than I even know. So deep down me, I don’t want to go against them. Or I am just scared that I will lose the shelter above my head if I go against them. Either way, I find it very hard to go against them.
“Whatever he tells, stay strong. If the situation getting worse, call me or Luke. We will take care of it.” Jake advises.
I nodded my head.
Then none of us spoke for some time, we all just stared at different directions.
“Forget him now. Let’s eat.” Luke said, breaking the awkwardness.
We three ate the breakfast prepared by Jake. I must say that Jake is excellent in cooking as well as he is excellent in everything else he does.
They were just joking and making me laugh. I couldn’t remember any other day, I laughed this much. How happy and satisfied you feel, when you are with the right people?
In my whole life, I didn’t get an opportunity to have the right people in my life, but now I think God has given me a chance… I am given not just one, but two people… I am willing to do anything to keep this happiness forever.