Betrayed for Love
By Authoress Vehrah
★ Gavin ★
I held Lily's hand as we went out of her house with her luggage on my other hand. We went to meet Arnaldo and Ivy who were standing near the mailbox.
Ivy! Lily called and Ivy turned to look at her sister in tears.
I can't believe she did that; Ivy broke down in tears and Lily left my hand and hugged her sister.
She has her reasons; Lily said holding back her tears.
But her reasons aren't good enough; Ivy said breaking out of the hug.
She is wrong but she was only hurt. She brought in her best friend but her parents loved her friend more than her. Of course she should be angry and jealous but she did wrong by killing an innocent child; Lily said and Ivy wiped the tears in her eyes.
She was hurt, i agree. But Margie didn't even know about anything like that. She didn't know that mum was hurt. What pains me the most is that Margie loved her a lot but this is what she got. She was raped and her son died and all that happened because of mum and I don't think I'll ever forgive her for that; Ivy said firmly and Lily sighed.
You're right. Let's forget about that and talk of where were going to stay cos I can't live together with a murderer; lily said.
Exactly! Where do we go now? Ivy asked.
You guys can come live with me; I said and they looked at me.
But what of your parents? Lily asked.
I've got none. They both died in a car crash while trying to save me; i muttered.
Sorry about that; Lily said.
It's okay. Let's go? He said and asked.
Of course; Lily said and we began walking to my car.
Are you coming? Ivy asked Arnaldo.
No! I can't come. I need to talk to my real mother and also tell her everything about your mum so she will be arrested; Arnaldo said.
Please don't tell them anything yet; ivy begged.
And why shouldn't I? She killed my brother. Even though he isn't, i still consider him one; Arnaldo said.
I know but she shouldn't go to jail yet. Having her daughters hating her is enough pain for her, I can't just let you take her to jail; Ivy said calmly.
Sorry but i have to. And if you're going to help me, then let's go but if not, then go along with your sister; he said.
Arnaldo! I can't choose. I love you but i also love my mum; Ivy begged as tears began forming in her eyes.
You have to make a choice now Ivy; he said.
I'm sorry but I can't allow my mum to go to jail just yet. She made mistakes and she'll pay for it but I can't allow you to call the cops on her first without having any evidence; Ivy said as the tears flow freely.
We already have evidence cos she confessed it and we were all here to witness it. I can't just let what your mother did to slide. She must pay and if you won't help me, then I'll do it myself; he said and turned around heading to his car when Ivy held his hand and he turned to look at her.
Please don't. I love you Arnaldo and i wouldn't want us to fight please; Ivy begged but he pulled his hands out of hers.
You made your choice. I don't want to see you ever again. Stay away from me Ivy; he muttered and entered his car. He ignited his engine and drove off immediately. Ivy squatted to the floor crying her heart out. Lily came towards her and helped her up before walking her to my car. She got in but she didn't stop crying as i drove the car.
I arrived at the car and drove in. The two of them came down and we walked to the entrance. I opened the door and i and Lily walked in. Ivy cleaned her tears before stepping into the house.
Wow! Only you live here? Lily asked.
Yeah! It's always lonely here; i muttered and Lily put her arms around my neck.
That's why am here. To keep you happy; she said and pulled my cheek. We stared at each other for a while with a smile on our faces.
Where's the way to our room? Ivy asked and Lily tore her gaze from me and removed her hand.
It's upstairs. The second room after my room is Lily's own while the one after lily's room is your room Ivy; i said and they nodded.
Ivy began pulling her luggage as she climbed the stairs and entered her room. I looked at Lily and she was staring at me.
What?? I asked.
Why is my room close to yours? She asked and i cleared my throat before looking away.
Well, i need you close to me; i said and her eyes widened.
Oh! She muttered.
I'll be going upstairs now. Thanks for letting us stay here; she said with a smile.
Well i don't like that thank you; i said.
Then what kind of thank you do you want? She asked.
A kiss on the cheek; i replied with a smirk.
A kiss on the cheek? She asked and i nodded.
What if I don't do it? She asked.
You have to; i said.
Fine! She rolled her eyes and came towards me. She leaned in and was about kissing my cheek when i turned my face and her lips landed on mine.
She stared at me in shock before breaking the kiss. She ran to her room with her luggage and locked the door.
Her lips taste good! I muttered with a smile and went upstairs to my room.
★ Ivy ★
I laid on my bed with tears pouring from my eyes. His words kept replaying in my head and i cried more. After 30 minutes of crying, i got up from bed and went to have a shower.
I wore a black crop top with a black baggy jeans and a white sneaker. I let my hair fall freely and carried my phone. I searched for Arnaldo on WeChat and saw his number. I copied it before dialling it. After a few rings, he picked the call.
📲 Hello! Who is this? His voice sounded.
📲 It's Ivy.
📲 What do you want?
📲 Please don't report my mum to the cops and please don't tell auntie Margie.
📲 And why shouldn't I? I already told her and she was very angry. Your mum will be arrested tomorrow morning.
📲 Why did you do that!!??? I begged you not to tell her; i said crying already.
📲 I had to. Mrs Margie suffered because of your mum and i won't let that slide. But when do you plan on telling the cops? He asked.
📲 I will tell the cops after discussing with my sister. She won't be happy knowing her mum is in jail.
📲 I already saved you the trouble of doing that. Your mum must surely pay for what she did; he said.
📲 Arghhhhhhhhhhh. I hate you Arnaldo. She's the only person who loves me and I won't loose her because of you.
📲 So you hate me huh? That doesn't matter. Don't you have a dad that loves you? He asked with tears in his eyes. He was hurt hearing Ivy saying she hates him but he wouldn't let that stop him from taking Regina to the cops.
📲 He doesn't love me. He only loves lily. She's the only one he ever loved and not me. I'm not going to loose mum yet. She will go to jail but not now.
📲 Too bad. The deed has been done. Delete my number cos I'll be deleting yours; he said and ended the call.
Argghhh!!! I yelled as I got up and left the room. I left the house angrily and went to a nearby bar. I haven't gone here before but right now, I need to clear my head; i thought as i walked in. I sat on a chair at the counter and ordered for whiskey.
She gave me one bottle and i opened it before gulping the whole thing. Though it was bitter but i still drank it. I got drunk already and I ordered for more. I finished the second one and ordered for another one.
Miss! You're drunk already. I'm sorry but I can't give you more; he said.
Whatever! I muttered drunkenly and dropped the money before staggering out of there. I saw a building that was high but not too high and went inside. I went to the top of the building and stared down at it while laughing.
Ivy! Lily called and i turned to look at her.
« Lily and Gavin saw her leaving and actually followed her. Though they got lost but they saw her entering the building «
What are you doing here? I asked drunkenly.
I should be asking you that! What do you want to do Ivy? Lily said and asked.
To jump of course; i said and laughed dryly.
Why do you want to do that? Lily asked stepping closer.
Because I'm tired. I'm so tired of everything. I just got together with Arnaldo and i found out that my mum killed his brother and raped his mum. Mum needs to go to jail but I don't want that yet. Dad doesn't even love me the way he loves you. He never call me to talk to me but he has done it to you a lotta time. I eaves drop at times and get hurt in the end hearing what you guys always talk about. The man i love is angry at me and it hurts so much. I just wanna end it!!!! I yelled and staggered back a little.
I'm so sorry Ivy. Please don't leave me. If you leave me, who will i tell all my secrets to. Who will be there for me huh? Lily asked with tears pouring from her eyes.
That's why mum and Gavin are there. I love you sister; i said and turned to jump when i heard Arnaldo's voice.
So you wanna leave me? He asked and i turned to look at him.
What else? I asked with an eye roll.
I didn't actually tell my mum about your mum and they aren't arresting her tomorrow. I realized that i wasn't in the right position to send her to jail. I'm sorry for making you cry. I was just hurt and angry but please don't leave me; he said with tears in his eyes.
I cleaned the tears that were in my eyes and smiled at them. I wanted to walk forward but i slipped and saw myself falling. I stretched my hands forward as i saw myself going down. Someone caught my hand and i looked up to see Arnaldo.
Please don't let go. Hold on tight; he said and i nodded.
Lily and Gavin joined Arnaldo and they started dragging me. My hands started to slip from Arnaldo's hand and my heart race increased.
Please don't let go; Arnaldo cried.
I love you; i said and my hands left his as i began falling.
Nooooo!!!! Ivy!!!!!!! Lily screamed with tears and i closed my eyes as i fell to the ground with a loud thud. I saw Arnaldo, Lily and Gavin rushing towards me as everything became blurry.
The ambulance came immediately and took Ivy into the ambulance with Arnaldo, Gavin and Lily by her side.
TBC
Leave long comments please 🥺
Did Ivy do good in preventing her mum from going to jail?
So Ivy's dad favours Lily more than Ivy?
Who is noticing Lily and Gavin?
So Lily got her first kiss ten by Gavin?
This time Ivy won't survive it oo.
You guys should bring your tissues cos we're mourning ivy in the next chapter.
Love y'all 💙