(Earlier that day)
What do I do on my day off, Steven yawned and turned in his bed, before sitting up and stretching. Ping, the notification sound on his phone went off, aeugh, he gasped and flinched throwing his phone in the air, catching it before it hit the floor.
Stopping to clean his eyes wondering if he wasn't seeing properly, before looking at the message again. "I want to see you today", it read out, okay when should I pick you up, he finally sent the message after writing countless other things. "In the evening, I'll text you the location". Riele wants to see me, but why, he racked his brain trying to figure out why.
Yes, she had a big crush on him, and wasn't going to give up without a fight, but after hearing what he did to Penny, she took it upon herself to make him pay. She spread the rumors about what he had done, with countless other lies school, making him an outcast, she made sure no one would talk to him, and went out of her way to play pranks on him just to make school life unbearable for him. Then after all that, she just disappeared with Jackson, so for her to want to see him was just suspicious.
Get in, Steven got down and opened the door for her, you came with a driver, I figured you'd feel safer with someone else here, he smiled. I'm not scared of you Steven, she goared at him and got in. Okay, so what did you want to say to me, he cleared his throat. Let's get to the park first, we'll talk there, would you like dinner instead, no, she said sharply followed by silence, earning a questioning look from him.
Why did you open the door, Riele yelled, you knew she wouldn't get in your car. The fury in her eyes mellowed down, fear slowly cropping up, upon noticing the sinister look in Steven's eyes, you brought me here intentionally didn't you, his voice deepened and he chuckled. Well, thanks to you I got to see and apologize to her earlier than I had planned, did you already know she worked here, she asked in disbelief. The devilish smirk that played across his face was enough evidence, of course I did, I know the day and time you guys came back, I also know when she left, and everything that happened in Australia. I'm rich so it's easy to know such things. I also know one little secret you seem to think you're hiding well, he had a mocking smile on his face as he grabbed Riele's chin, I know that no matter how hard you tried not to, you still like me, he let out before slightly shoving her face to the side. Let's go driver, he began using his phone as she looked over her shoulder, sure she said she wasn't scared of him, but she wasn't so sure about that anymore.
Hi dad, Penny ran over and hugged her dad, I'm so tempted to ask when you'll be going back, they all chuckled. Now that I'm back, we should find a house and move in, Penny must really be troubling Patrick. No, It's fine Sir, It's nice having company. We understand that, but you might not be able to get a girlfriend because they'll keep misunderstanding, Estella said. Oh please, Penny and Patrick can just go ahead and get married then, mom, he chocked mid yell, Penny patting his back as he gulped down a glass of water, what?, she smirked.
Wait, aren't you guys dating, Josh(Mr Wayne's son) let out confused. No, I have a boyfriend, why?, Penny giggled at the question, Patrick my man, if you don't make her yours, then I'm gonna do it. What's she talking about some useless playboy boyfriend when you right here. Seriously why does everyone think he's useless, and he's not a playboy, well, if everyone's saying it then it must be true, he announced as she walked away.
Penny rocked slowly on the garden swing, a very solemn look on her face, she closed her eyes and breathed in the cold air that blew by, brushing against her skin warning of the coming of winter, indeed it was the perfect weather to be in your feelings. Why don't you like Jackson, she called out without turning, catching Patrick off guard. How long did you know I was standing there, he ran over and joined her, we've known each other our whole lives, I can feel your presence, she rubbed her feet on the grass, feeling it in between her toes as she sighed deeply.
Wait, why are you barefoot, his eyes widened upon seeing her petite feet bare, you could catch a cold you know, he complained as he helped her put her shoe on. I thought you've matured, I guess you're still that dumb little Penny, he ruffled her hair, earning a smile and a thank you from her.
Why does everyone dislike Jackson, she finally asked after they sat for sometime. Feeling like it was time, Patrick barely ignored the voice in his head telling him to confess his love to her, and toss Jackson to the side. He closed his eyes and shook his head knowing that he was about to say something he really didn't want to.
They don't hate him, he forced a smile, they just don't know if he's serious about you, or if he's write for you, they're afraid he might break your heart, including me, he continued after a short pause. So that's why we put him down every chance we get, but at the end of the day, you're the one who may spend your life with him, so if you're sure he's the one, all you have to do is ignore us. Thank you Patty, he felt her hug him tightly, if only she could see the look on his face, maybe she'd see his love for her.
Patty I made some hot cocoa, she lured him to the kitchen with a bubbly tone. Just say what you want to say, Patrick let out after trying to ignore the hole's that were being bored into the side of his face. Actually…she giggled, I've decided to tell Jackson about his sister, yes she is my friend, but I think the only one who'll stand a chance of convincing her is her brother. So do you think I should tell her, her expression showed that she was expecting a particular answer, as Patrick kept her in an agonizing wait. Oh thank God you approve of it, I couldn't possibly not tell him after seeing his sister with a kidnapper, she sighed in relief. Goodnight, oh okay, good night Patty, she stood in the kitchen a bit taken aback as Patty just avoided her hug with a fake yawn and left.