ENTWINED 👫
BY FATE
(A Tale of Lies, Love, and Redemption)
CHAPTER 7 💫 8
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(BET)
"How the hell did they know each other?" Freddie asked, his voice laced with curiosity.
Jameson was quiet, his eyes fixed on the table.
"They're really close," Victoria said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "She's working in his father's mall, and I think they're dating. He's come to our house a few times too."
Jameson's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched.
"Is he the one in the picture?" Jameson asked, his voice low and even.
Victoria chuckled. "Yeah, she's so bad."
Jordan looked at Jameson with a pitiful expression.
"Are you okay, man?"He asked.
Jameson scoffed, his eyes flashing with anger.
"Get rid of that look now. I don't give a damn about her relationship. Not like I wanted this marriage anyway." He said.
With that, Jameson stormed out of the cafeteria, leaving the others in stunned silence.
"Did you believe him?" Freddie asked, his eyes wide with disbelief.
"I don't, I think he cares a little tiny bit."Jordan shook his head.
The two of them burst out laughing, their voices echoing through the cafeteria.
"You two are unbelievable."Victoria rolled her eyes and stood up.
With a huff, she stormed out of the cafeteria, leaving Freddie and Jordan to continue their gossip.
"I can't believe Jameson is married to her," Freddie said, his voice full of disbelief.
"I know, right? She's like a completely different person."Jordan chuckled.
"And Wayne is definitely into her. I mean, who wouldn't be?"Freddie nodded.
"Yeah, she's definitely got a certain charm."Jordan grinned.
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"Where are we going?" Lexi asked Wayne, who was still smiling brightly as he led her through the corridor. The students they passed whispered and stared, their eyes fixed on Lexi with curiosity.
"You'll see," Wayne said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Lexi's heart raced with anticipation as Wayne led her into a room filled with computers. She had no idea what to expect, but the sight that greeted her took her breath away. In the corner of the room, a big banner read
"Welcome to college, Cute Lexi" in bold letters.
"Did you prepare all this for me?" Lexi asked, her eyes wide with wonder.
Wayne nodded, his smile growing even wider.
"Yeah, I wanted to make your first day of college special."He said.
Lexi smiled as she gazed at the banner. No one had ever gone out of their way to make her feel so special.
Wayne handed her a gift, and Lexi's heart skipped a beat as she unwrapped it. Inside, she found a beautiful wristwatch.
"It's so beautiful," she exclaimed, her eyes shining with delight.
"I'm glad you like it. I wanted you to have something to remind you to come to college early every day. Time is always ticking, and I want you to think of me whenever you wear it."Wayne smiled.
Lexi's heart melted at his thoughtful words. She felt like she was on cloud nine.
"Thank you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Wayne smiled and hugged her.
"Anything for my cute Lexi."
Lexi felt a sense of comfort in his embrace, like she had found a true friend.
"Way, I want to tell you something," she said, her voice trembling slightly.
Wayne released her and stared at her face, his eyes filled with concern.
"What is it?" he asked gently.
Lexi took a deep breath, trying to gather her courage. But the words got stuck in her throat.
"You can tell me another time if you're not ready," Wayne said, noticing her unease.
Lexi nodded, feeling a mix of relief and disappointment. She wasn't ready to open up to Wayne yet, but she knew she would eventually.
"I have to go now," she said, glancing at her watch. "I have class in five minutes."
Wayne nodded, his eyes lingering on her face. "Okay, I'll see you around."
Lexi smiled and turned to leave, but Wayne's voice stopped her.
"Lexi."
She turned back, her heart racing with anticipation.
"Yeah?"
"Remember, time is always ticking. Don't forget to think of me." He said.
Lexi smiled and nodded, feeling a sense of excitement and wonder and she could also notice Wayne weird behavior.
As she ran out of the room, Wayne watched her go, a smile on his face. He inhaled deeply, taking in the scent of her perfume, which lingered on his clothes. He couldn't wait to see her again and the fact that they will b seeing more often make him really happy.
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Victoria stormed into her class, her face a mask of anger. She sat down beside her friend, who raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"What's wrong?" her friend asked, but Victoria just shook her head.
She couldn't help but notice the strange look on Jameson's face when he saw Lexi and Wayne together. And the way his friends seemed to like her too. Victoria's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with possibilities.
The class began, and Victoria put on a fake smile, pretending to listen to the teacher. But her mind was elsewhere, thinking about Lexi and Wayne.
"That fresher, can we do something about her?" her friend whispered beside her. "You know I want Wayne, and I don't want her to take him away."
Victoria smiled sweetly, her eyes gleaming with malice. "We will surely do something about her. You don't have to worry."
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Lexi ran into her class, relieved that the lecture hadn't started yet. She noticed her classmates staring at her, but she ignored them, making her way to her seat beside Gemma.
"What just happened at the cafeteria?" Gemma asked the moment she sat down.
"Nothing, Wayne is my friend."Lexi shrugged, trying to play it cool.
"What? Wayne Standford? Your friend?"Gemma's eyes widened in shock.
Lexi nodded, trying to downplay the situation. "Yeah, nothing special."
"So where did he take you to?"Gemma looked skeptical.
Lexi sighed, relieved when the teacher walked in.
"Later," she said, though she had no intention of telling Gemma anything.
As the class began, Lexi tried to focus, but her mind kept wandering back to Wayne and the strange look on Jameson's face. She wondered what was going on, but she was determined to stay out of it.
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Lexi's hands moved quickly on the game controller as she played, her eyes fixed on the screen. She had decided to take a break from exploring her new home and relax with a game. The house was amazing, with everything she could possibly want, from a cinema to a game room, workout room, swimming pool, jacuzzi, and more.
As she played, she laughed and cheered herself on, completely absorbed in the game. But suddenly, she felt a presence behind her and turned to see Jordan and Freddie standing there, watching her.
She quickly removed her headphone and stood up, surprised by their sudden appearance.
"Wow, sister-in-law, I didn't know you played," Jordan said, sitting down beside her. "You're really good!" Jordan said with a smile.
Lexi smiled, feeling a bit self-conscious.
"Oh, I just like to play sometimes," she said, trying to downplay her skills.
"I like it" Jordan said and sit beside her.
"Don't mind him, I am Freddie and he is Jordan, we are Jameson's friends" Freddie introduced. Lexi was surprised by their friendly demeanor, expecting them to be hostile towards her.
"Nice to met you both, I am Lexi" she said.
"Do you want to play with me sister in law?" Jordan asked .
"Sure" she said and they started playing.
"Wow sister in law, you are amazing, can't believe you just won" Jordan said.
"Can you stop calling me that?" Lexi asked with a smile.
"Sure, How about just sister?" Jordan asked and she nodded. She also play with Freddie too and won.
"Wow you are so cool" Freddie said why watching her. They spent the next hour playing games, laughing and joking together. Lexi was having a great time, feeling like she had finally found some friends in this new place.
But then, Jameson walked in with Victoria, his face stern and disapproving.
"What's going on here?" he asked, his eyes narrowing at Lexi.
"Wow Jameson, I like her, she is so bad, how about a competition between you both?" Jordan asked.
"Follow me," he said coldly to Lexi, storming out of the room.
Lexi followed him, feeling a sense of trepidation. What did Jameson want with her?.
"I need something to eat" Jordan also said and leave leave too.
"How does it feel like?" Freddie suddenly asked without looking away from the book in his hand.
"What are you talking about?"Victoria scoffed, rolling her eyes.
Freddie finally looked up, his eyes piercing.
"Sleeping around with your sister's man. How does it feel? Aren't you ashamed?" He asked.
"Why should I be? She's the one who wanted to steal my man."Victoria's face twisted in defiance.
"Oh, really? That's what you're telling yourself? I'm very sure you don't even like him. And by the way, you keep offering me sex too."Freddie raised an eyebrow.
Victoria's eyes flashed with anger.
"That was before. Now I want him, and if you're going to call me wanting to be with the man I want shameless, then I don't give a fuck." She snapped.
Freddie smirked, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"Sure, don't. Just enjoy it for now, because I see a future - a future that you're not in. Lexi is what Jameson needs, and he hasn't realized that yet, which he will soon. So, till then, have fun." He said.
With that, Freddie stood up and walked away, leaving Victoria seething with anger.
"Bastard," she muttered under her breath, her eyes blazing with fury.
Victoria couldn't believe what Freddie had just said. How dare he question her feelings and motivations? She was the one who had been wronged, after all. Jameson was hers, and she would do whatever it took to keep him.
As she sat there, fuming, Victoria couldn't shake off the feeling that Freddie's words had struck a chord. Was she really just using Jameson for her own pleasure? And what did Freddie mean by saying that Lexi was what Jameson need.
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Jameson and Lexi walk toward his door.
He couldn't believe she was already making friends with the people he had known for years.
"What are you doing with my friends?" Jameson asked, his voice low and even, as soon as they were in front of his door.
Lexi turned to face him.
"They were nice to me, you don't expect me to be rude to them, do you?" she scoffed, her boldness always seeming to surface when it came to him.
"You should stay away from them, I don't want you near my people."Jameson's jaw clenched in annoyance.
Lexi rolled her eyes.
"I can't do what you just said, and stop worrying, why would I want to be close to your people in the first place?" she scoffed, starting to walk away.
But Jameson's next words stopped her in her tracks. "And also...."
She turned back to face him, a questioning look on her face.
"What is your relationship with Wayne Stanford?" he asked, his eyes narrowing.
"I don't think that's your business," she scoffed, crossing her arms over her chest.
"Yeah, it's not, but I don't want him around me."Jameson's face darkened.
Lexi shrugged. "Whatever," she scoffed, and turned to walk away.
But Jameson's next words made her stop again.
"And another thing, Lexi."
She turned back to face him, her eyes flashing with annoyance.
"What now?" She asked.
Jameson's eyes seemed to bore into her soul.
"Stay away from me, Lexi. I don't want you near me, either." He said seriously.
Lexi's eyes widened in shock, but she quickly recovered, a smirk spreading across her face.
"Oh, don't worry, Jameson. I wouldn't dream of it." She said.
And with that, she turned and walked away, leaving Jameson to seethe with frustration.
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Janelle stepped out of the taxi and smiled as she gazed at the club in front of her. She had been waiting for this night for weeks, and she was determined to make the most of it. She pulled out her fake ID and approached the bouncer, who looked her up and down before nodding and letting her in.
As she entered the club, Janelle was immediately hit with the loud blasting music and the flashing lights. She yelled excitedly and started dancing, her body moving sexily to the beat. She had always loved dancing, but her parents would never allow her to go to a club like this. They thought she was too young, too innocent. But Janelle was determined to prove them wrong.
She danced for hours, losing herself in the music and the moment. She didn't care what anyone else thought - she was having the time of her life. But as the night wore on, Janelle started to feel a little uncomfortable. She was getting thirsty, and she needed a break from the dancing.
As she made her way to the bar, Janelle felt a hand wrap around her waist. She tried to shake it off, but the person held her tightly, their hand moving to her breasts. Janelle panicked, trying to push the person away.
"You are so sexy, I have been watching you dance" A hoarse voice said behind her, she could perceive alcohol in his breath. She know she has to get out of his grip immediately.
"Stop! Stop!" she yelled, but the person just laughed and held her closer.
Just as Janelle was starting to get really scared, someone hit the person and grabbed her hand. They pulled her away from the person and started running, dragging Janelle behind them.
As they burst out of the club, Janelle saw her rescuer's face and gasped in shock. It was Zayn Standford, Wayne's younger brother. They actually go to the same highschool, he is in his senior year.
"Zayn?" she said, her voice shaking with surprise.
Zayn grinned, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
"Wow, Janelle. I didn't know you were into this sort of thing, look at what you are wearing." His eyes roam around her body.
Janelle pulled her hand away, her face burning with embarrassment.
"What are you doing here?" she demanded, trying to sound angry.
"Just having fun. I can't believe you're here too. How about I tell your parents?"Zayn shrugged.
Janelle's eyes widened in horror.
"No, don't! They would kill me." She said.
"That is exactly what I want" he said, Zayn and Janelle hate each other just like their brothers, while their parents are close friends.
"Go on and tell, then your parents will find out that you are at a club too" Janelle smirk.
"I think you're forgetting the fact that I'm nineteen, and you're just a kid. I can do whatever I want."Zayn grinned.
"I hate you, Zayn."Janelle's face burned with anger.
"It's mutual, kiddo."Zayn just laughed. Janelle stare at his face wishing he could just wipe the smile off.
And with that, Janelle stormed off, leaving Zayn to watch her go with a smirk on his face.
As she walked away, Janelle couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She had never liked Zayn and would never, and she didn't trust him now. But she was also grateful to him for saving her from that creepy guy. She just wished he hadn't been so smug about it.
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Lexi yawned lazily and climbed down from her bed, feeling extremely thirsty. She needed water, and fast. She padded across the floor, her bare feet making barely a sound on the cool tile. She reached the refrigerator and pulled out a bottle of water, gulping it down greedily.
As she turned to head back to her room, she was startled to see Jameson standing behind her, his bare chest gleaming in the dim light of the kitchen. The bottle of water slipped from her hand and fell to the floor, her eyes fixed on his chiseled physique.
Jameson's eyes narrowed, his gaze roaming her body before settling on her face.
"Are you stalking me now?" he accused, his voice low and even.
Lexi rolled her eyes, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
"Why would I? I just needed some water, stop getting ahead of yourself." She said.
Jameson's face darkened, his eyes flashing with annoyance.
"You won't speak to me that way," he warned, his voice dripping with menace.
"Or what? You'll spank me?"Lexi shrugged, her eyes never leaving his face.
Jameson's eyes seemed to burn with intensity, his gaze lingering on her lips before moving lower. Lexi's cheeks flushed, her heart racing as she realized he was checking her out.
She quickly covered herself, her nightie barely covering her essentials. Jameson scoffed, his eyes roaming her body once more.
"Do you think I'm impressed by those little boobs and your invisible ass? Don't worry, I'll never be attracted to you." He scoffed.
Lexi's eyes flashed with anger.
"Oh, I'm so hurt. Me too, all this is nothing" she said while pointing his body
" I think I've seen better." She added her voice dripping with sarcasm.
Jameson smirked, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"Lexi, I bet you'll fall for me." He said seriously.
Lexi raised an eyebrow, her voice confident.
"Jameson, I think that will only happen in your dreams." She reply him.
The two of them stood there, their eyes locked in a fierce stare-down, the tension between them palpable. Lexi's heart raced, her body responding to Jameson's proximity despite her best efforts to resist him.
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