After reaching home I closed the door with loud thud which startled Joe. So he shouted " What the heck...?? ".
I said without knowing the presence of joe " What does he think of himself.. Huh...He is getting on my nerves..."
Joe said " Calm down...Why are you so angry, what happened ? "
I said with angry face " It's your friend...that bastard Ryan compared me... with call girls who will pleasure others. How... dare... he..? "
Joe said " What...Tell me, what happened don't leave out any details... today i will make a decision about him."
With unwilled mind I poured out everything to him that made my mind cool down a bit.
He said " How dare he... Even though he is my friend.... It is intolerable to call you or compare like that. Tomorrow I will make sure his funeral will be held..."
He was very angry that his eyes was red and his veins popped out from the body even I'm scared of his scary side. Now I want to bury myself in a pit for saying this to my brother. I forgot for a minute that he is my possessive brother.
As I said "Calm down... Joe, don't be angry...I'm not weak... I'm trying my best not to be weak in front of him... Trust me.. Don't do anything stupid. "
He said " Okay.. If you say so, but next time if it happens don't stop me and be careful. Don't think him little. If you need anything or he does something tell me immediately, you're more precious to me than him."
When he said that a smile crept on my lips due to mixed emotions and I hugged him tightly and said " I will ".
Next day at college, When I was walking through the corridor with Clara talking about yesterday's incident. When we were busy in talking to each other. Suddenly some one stood in front that caused me to bumped something hard " Argh... My head.. " I was about to scold the person as today for me It was not a good day. As I looked up, It was non other than Ryan.
Before he say something I leaved from there without even looking into his eyes and went to the class.
Clara said when we reached near the class door " How dare he show his face in front of me....I will choke him and I will make sure he will see the hell..."
I said " Never mind, If he comes in our way just ignore him that's better. "
Clara said " Yeah... Lets get in. "
After the boring class we both went to cafeteria to have something to vanish my hunger. When I was walking towards the free table holding food tray. Abruptly my leg hit on something that made me trip on the floor and the tray slide out from my hand. The food on the tray shattered on the floor.
A voice echoed in my ear " Ha Ha Ha.. Are you blind jenny ?..Look at yourself you're so clumsy....Ha Ha Ha.."
I stood up front the floor by dusting and adjusting my dress and went out from the cafeteria by shooting a glare at him. The whole day he kept bothering me by using his shadow tricks but I didn't bother him neither fight back. I know by his face he is fully annoyed of my behavior but he made me like that.
After class I went to home, had a bath in shower and pouring my heart out as nobody will disturb or bother me when I 'm in shower... I was crying silently... Because he is literally making my life hell and a laughing stock in front of whole college but I'm helpless... Even though he hurts me I can't do anything harm to him. After shower I wore my Shorts and T-shirt and sat at the edge of the bed with blank expression. Unexpectedly, a knock made me back to reality.
When I opened the door it revealed Joe with worried face.
He said by dashing inside my room " See... Look at your condition , where is my old Jenny gone who would fight back...?"
I said "Sorry.. I don't know what happened and I don't want any problem with him that's why I avoid him. But he is crossings his limits and Joe I don't know what to do...argh.. ? "
Joe said " Do you need my help in anything just tell me... I'm always on your side... "
I said " Don't do anything stupid...that will make regret later...why is he like this ..he changed completely from the one whom I know ".
joe said "Don't think about anything just sleep...we can speak tomorrow...you need rest".
Joe was with me through out the night telling sweet jokes and holding my hand ensuring that I'm by your side . After so many days I slept peacefully without any worries.
Next morning, when I woke up I saw Joe who is on my side at the same position sleeping uncomfortably. I looked at him and smiled while removing strands of hair from his face and said in lower voice "what did I do on my previous life... to get to you as my brother ".
" Yeah...So you should treasure me. "
He said in sleepy voice which made me startled .
I said keeping my hands on my chest " You gave me a hear attack "and slightly hit on his shoulder.
He said by getting on my bed to sleep comfortably " Wake me up after 15 minutes ".
I said " Okay.."
I went to downstairs and had my breakfast. When I was wearing sandals suddenly he shouted from the room " Jenny !! I will kill you ".
I said "You told me to wake you up, so I set an alarm on the clock and then why are you blaming me ? Ha....Ha...Ha...."
He said again by shouting "For a minute I forgot you're my devil sister and I hate you.."
I said " And I love you tooo bro.. "
As I went out of the house and reach the college. When I was entering the college everyone was looking at me weirdly.
I said to myself " Why're they looking at me like that like they saw , a Ghost... "
I fasten my pace and reach near the locker. As I close the locker while checking my schedule. Suddenly some one pull me to the corner and it was Clara and said " Where were you... I was worried about you...."
I said " Why ?? Is there any problem ? "
Clara said " You didn't check insta.. There is a post about you..".
As Clara showed the post, my heart shattered into pieces because it shows the morph photos of mine. All kinds of negative thoughts were going through my mind...
Clara said " I know its not you so be strong...If you be weak then you're admitting yourself It's you..."
I said to myself " Yeah... I need to be strong , its not me but who will do this type of nuisance..."
Clara said " I know who posted this....its definitely Ryan or who it will be.."
I said " I didn't knew he will low his standards to this level I had underestimated him..."
Clara said " Lets go and don't give a damn about it.."
Today it is swimming class... As I entered the pool row everyone was whispering and I clearly know its about me but I avoid it. Suddenly Mia and its gang came and said by pouring insult on my wound " Who is this...? Is she Jenny... now you don't stand a chance near Ryan..."
Before I tell something she pushed me to the pool... I was drowning inside the pool struggling to get out but nobody is helping me by hands and legs become numb. It feels I'm useless. By closing my eyes I was thinking about my beautiful moments with Mom, Dad, Joe, Clara and Him...
I can hear someone saying that I have claustrophobia.... For a moment I thought its over, everything is over.... but I was lifted by someone and he made me lay on the edge of the pool and slapped on my cheek gently without hurting. I can hear Clara's sobbing clearly. I opened my eyes slowly to see the person who saved me it was none other than Joe.
Everyone present over there was looking at us but he didn't care and hugged me by saying " I thought I lost you... for a moment."
I said " Its okay, nothing happened right. Don't worry I'm okay "
He said " Now don't make me stop, I had enough...Jenny. "
I know myself that I can't stop me anger is visible on him and I also saw least expected person next to him with furious face that he will kill anyone. Joe walked towards Mia and tightly slapped her face. Then hold her by her collar using with one hand and the other was busy searching for something...and finally he took something from her. It was her mobile. He switched on the phone and ask her with dark gaze "PASSWORD ".
She was scared and Ryan was in the expression of shock as they never saw Joe this anger. She immediately told him the password and showed her insta ID indicating to say something. It was the same ID who posted my picture. Before, I was processing the whole thing.
He throw the phone into the pool in anger. I had no energy to fight back as I was listening silently with teary red puffy eyes.
Mia said by stuttering " W-why a-are...you...s-supporting a nerd, Joseph ?
Joe said by cutting off and slapped her again "Who said she is a nerd ? Don't judge a book by its cover..."
Mia said " Wow Jenny , you are great you even Joseph seduced Joseph..."
Joe said " Shut your filthy mouth of yours.. if you open your mouth again ..I will not mind you are a women you will see hell... "
Everyone present over there listening everything as well as Ryan. Joe continued and said " If you knew about her you will regret whatever you have done to her... "
Mia said " I don't know what you're saying Joseph..."
Joe said raising his voice by shouting " So listen everyone , if anyone try to hurt her or insult her I will break their bones. "
Everyone was gossiping to each other and Ryan was shocked and surprised. Joe came towards me and lift me up by using his both hands. Clara put her overcoat on my legs to prevent exposing my legs as I was wet.
He said by still holding me " This girl whom you tagged as nerd and slut is Jennifer Steve , the daughter of Steve Stephen and Marina Steve. The young mistress of J.J Group and also my little sister.... If our parents knew what you have all done with their daughter.... Not only you even your parents will also be implicated.... Ha Ha Ha.. Just wait and watch ."
He was still carrying me and exit the door but Ryan stood in front of us with teary eyes " I'm sorry...I will do whatever to make it up to you.... I didn't you it was you.. can you please forgive me Jenny. "
Joe said with blank expression " I was holding myself because of Jenny... I didn't expected this from you Ryan.. I thought you loved her but I think you don't deserve her".
Ryan said " Joe, forgive me please.. I can't leave without her...In my whole life I was waiting for one person plz... I regret everything I have done to her.. Jenny , now I know why you look so familiar to me... I know I have done a grave mistake still can you forgive me... "
Joe said " You have crossed your limits... whoever she is... If she is Jenny or other girl. You still shouldn't have bully or harm others they are also human beings...you should respect others.."
Ryan was own in his knees crying in mess but Joe walk through him without looking back leaving him full of regrets.
Joe said to me with soft voice " I know you love him... but it is for better...In the future even its not you...he will never treat a girl with disrespect.... "
I look up slowly with my half open eyes still shivering and said " Yeah... I also think we both need a break for each other... "
He said " Mmm..."
Its been one week everything feels just a dream after that incident my parents decided to sent me back to abroad to continue my studies and they punished everyone who hurt me. Throughout this whole time Ryan was calling and messaging me without stopping. I know I have feelings for him and it hurts but I still ignored everything and packed my bags .Tears are continuously flowing through my eyes.
Next day morning I reached the airport with my family as they came to bid me off. After hugging and bidding farewell to them I hold my trolley and move towards entry board with teary eyes and look back with the hope to see him again but it was again my wish full thinking.
I get into the plane with heavy heart and said to myself " Next time, I will be strong... Not a weak one....Hope to see you again... Mr. Ryan... "