Flashback — Dream
Jay's POV
"Please…" I begged.
"You know how pretty you are?" my drunk stepfather leaned toward me.
I whimpered.
Aries… help me. Please.
"Now be a good girl."
"Please," I whispered.
He moved closer—
End of nightmare
I woke up, cold air brushing against my skin.
Tears and sweat soaked my bed. I couldn't stop crying 😭
I wiped my face.
Don't cry, Jay.
Don't.
Okay… calm down.
4:47 AM.
I went to the shower 🧼 and actually put effort into my body care.
5:58.
I changed into my uniform and put on some makeup 💄
6:47.
Okay… good. Right on time 🕰️
I grabbed my phone and opened Whatgram.
King of Ulupong: I'll pick you up.
Huh? Just like that?
Me: Why?
King of Ulupong: Because… Angelo told me to.
Me: I don't need or want your "protection."
King of Ulupong: I'll tell Angelo.
Me: No, please 🙏 not the devil 😈
King of Ulupong: Haha.
I hate you.
I went downstairs, grabbed a bun, and headed outside. I called him.
"Keifer, where are you?"
"Wait a minute, I needed to drop Keiren and Keigan."
"Okayyy 🥱🥱"
End of call.
I felt a strong hand tap my back.
I turned, expecting Keifer…