"Keira can you come here a moment?" I hear mum shouting.
"Coming," I yell slipping on my pumps.
Putting in my earnings I got for my birthday I look at my reflection.
I'm wearing a long silver dress that's sparkles and reaches the bottom of my legs. It's too long for flats hence the heels.
I've put my hair up and styled it with a crystal butterfly clip. My makeup is light with nude lips and a touch of mascara.
That's not what my eyes are drawn to though. The necklace Lucas got me for my birthday is around my neck. Since he gives it to me I've never taken it off. With the dress and shoes matches perfectly.
satisfied with my look I grab my bag and head for the door.
When I reach the bottom of the staircase I hear voices speaking and make my way towards them.
Entering the living room I come to halt.
Mum is sitting on the couch looking off to the window as if something is troubling her.
A orange long dress that Complements her skin with hair the same as mine.
Thomas is standing up with his hands are on his hips, an angry look overtook his features.
That's not what stops me though.
Standing behind them with the same pissed off look on his face is Lucas. In a white shirt rolled up at the sleeves and dress trousers, he looks stunning. I hate how attracted I am to him. Gradually lifting my gaze My eyes automatically find him and I can tell with one look something is not quite right.
Whatever they were talking about comes to a stop as soon as I enter.
"When did you get back.?"
"About an hour ago and I have been catching up with dad ain't that right.?" he says to Thomas his tone is full of anger.
Tearing my eyes away from him I look round them all.
"Everything okay?." I ask
At first, no one says anything. Looking between one another they have a silent communication whether they're going tell me.
Finally, someone speaks and it's Thomas.
"Yes, everything is fine. Lucas has come home early and will be coming with us to dinner." I can see quite clearly that something else is going on.
I'm have ignored the secrets for too long in this house and before I think I'm talking.
"I call bullshit." crossing my arms over my chest I stare them all down.
"Seriously what's going on.?" I ask.
After a beat Thomas rubs his eyes and looks at me.
"Nothing Keira, we have a graduation present for you.?"
Narrowing my eyes I don't look away.
I didn't believe him for a second but it's obvious whatever it was I'm not going to be told.
Mum gets up and comes over to where I'm standing.
"This is for you hunni, " she tells me grinning.
Handed me an envelope I look at her curiously.
Ripping it open I pull out a document. What I see makes my eyes bulge and shock ripples through me.
" How, what. is this.? " I can't make it a sentence and lift my face to hers.
A big smile stretches her face.
" It's all yours Keira, your going off to college soon and will be living on your own now and well.."she takes a breath and looks over to Thomas.
Coming to stand beside her he take a her hand before looking at me.
"We think it would be best for you to have your own apartment now. It's all bought and paid for and in your name. We have updated you bank account so you will have the funds to sit comfortably why your doing your studies" He informs me.
I can't believe it. They bought me a flat. Finally finding my voice I tell them.
"You know most kids get a jewelry or maybe even a car but not you guys. You actually bought me a flat.?"
"No hunni an apartment." mum says.
I Roll my eyes before looking back at her.
"Apartment is just a fancy word for flat mum." I smile teasing her.
She smiles back before moving and bringing me in for a hug.
"Thank you." I whisper to her burying my face into her neck.
"Your welcome baby." after a beat I let go and step back.
"Okay so are we going to this thing or.?" I leave the question in the air.
"Yes, course I'll be bakx in a moment I need to grab a few things. "says Thomas.
Turning around and looking at Lucas Thomas pins him with a stare. He hasn't said anything during our exchange and I really don't know what he's thinking.
Eventually mum and Thomas walk away leaving me a Lucas on our own.
It's so awkward and you could cut the tension with a knife. Not to beat around the bush I tell him straight out.
" You weren't there today."
Instead of answering me he walks over to Thomas's bar and pours himself a drink.
Downing it in one go he bangs the glass on the bar and leans over it his two hands on the table.
" Did you even want me there Keira.?" He says venom lacing his tone.
"Because if I remember correctly you told me to stay away from you."
Okay then.. Seems someone is upset.
"I was confused Lucas after what happened. I don't want anything to change between us. Can't we just go back to being friends" I ask him.
Lucas laughs but it's cold and angry.
"Friends.? I don't want to be your friend Keira. I've made it perfectly clear how I feel And I told you that night and what did you do.? You fucking ran and left me." He almost shouts the last part.
Oh hell no. Why the fuck is he shouting at me.
" Okay I can see that you're angry but If you yell at me again I will take off my shoe and throw it in your eyeball." I warn him pointing my finger.
Narrowing his eyes I see his jaw ticks but he doesn't talk further.
Taking a deep breath I prepare myself for why I'm about to say.
" I care about you Lucas maybe more than I actually should but what happened can't go any further."
"Why Keira.? Because people would say it was wrong or is it because you still have feelings for that fucking junkie ex of yours .?"he says bitterness coating his voice.
Is he for real.? What the actual fuck.
Throwing my hands in the air I take a few steps closer.
"What the fuck has Scott got to do with this Lucas? I don't have feelings for him anymore I've told you that. You and me." I say pointing between us.
"Can't and won't work. For fuck sake your my stepbrother. Why can't you understand how wrong that is.?"
Lucas moves from behind the bar before coming to stand right in front of me. Anger is pouring off the both of us and waves and I'll be dammed if I'm going to back down first.
"I couldn't give a fuck princess. You don't see me like that and you know it. Your only saying this because your scared of what people will say." He bites out.
"I'm not scared of anything and for gods sake have a fucking think about what mum and Thomas would say.? Has that crossed your mind at all.?" I bite back.
"WHy the fuck do you think he sent me away. Keira!?. He shouts this time.
" Come on use that mind Of yours my dad knows. He's not stupid the both of them know that something was going to happen between us. That's why he sent me away. He sent me to fucking Washington to stop it. Yet it didn't work because call me a liar Keira but the second you saw me you run right into my arms " I choose to not answer that last bit. Swallowing the anxiety that's just crept up my neck I tell him.
"Your lying Thomas doesn't know. He's given me no impression that he does."
Lucas closes his eyes before opening them looking directly at me.
"You know for someone who claims to be so smart your stupid. Bet your daddy would be proud you've replaced him so quickly. Tell me Keira do I need to pop pills and drugs like every other man in your life to get you to notice me.?"
I draw my hand back and slap Lucas across the face. It echoes throughout the room.
He turns his head back around slowly towards me.
I take a step back and point my finger right at Him.
"Too fucking far. You have nea fucking right talking aboot my da like that. The Best of yer fucking plans is to go and take a good long fuck of yerself you fucking wanker." I say my voice cracking and my Scottish accent coming out in full force.
Spinning on my heels I turn around and open the door leaving Lucas standing.