A wish episode 11

🌼A Wish🌼
Written by Divine Peter

Chapter 11

Outside was a bit windy but i still felt contended with the fresh air from the window despite the cool air the air-conditioner was producing. The silhouette of the leaves and branches from a tall tree just close to my room made it look like one of those spooky things in horror movies. The glistening view of the moonlight shone in my room making the stars look lustrous and beautiful in the dark blue sky.

Speaking of stars, i cant remember the last time i sat down just to watch the stars. I guess i’ve been so caught up with the boys that i barely have time for myself.

I sat up on the bed, removing the comforter over me as i swung my legs to the edge and wore my white slippers and lightly walked towards my door, opening it and closing it gently, to avoid creaky noises. I took slow careful steps down the stairs. It would have been really quiet only if Damon could control his loud snores that rumbled along the hall. The door creaked a little as i opened it and peered outside before fully opening the door and walked out, gently closing it behind me. I sat down on the porch, wrapping my arms around my shoulders as i gazed up at the dark blue sky which had thousands of beautuful glimmer stars in it.

I sighed, thinking about what Akex told me. His words really hurts. I didn’t mean to stick my nose in what is not my business but i felt bad for Xavier cause he really feels guilty about everything. And with what Alex went through, almost similar to my past but i know he went through something more worse than what i had experienced. Sometimes i wonder if the three brothers decided to help me out of pity. I dont want them to look at me like i was some kind of fragile and helpless puppy whose in need of shelter. No, i want Damon and Alex to treat me like their sister while Xavier and i can just be like best friends.

‘Really Brielle, just friends?’

A certain star caught my eyes, it shone brightly than than the rest. Stars were the only thing that interested me since i was six. Back in Liam’s house i will always sit down at watch the stars from the room window or the roof. I sometimes wonder if Liam ever loved me like his daughter, was it all an act? He was kind and loving to me for four years then just one day he decided to go downhill and become a cruel, wicked and hearless man. Well, i hope he rots in jail and get a taste of his own medicine. What a lame excuse for a stepfather.

“What are you doing here in the middle of the night?” A deep voice asked. I yelped and jumped up, feeling startled as i turned my head around so fast that i would have gotten a wh¡plash. Xavier was hovering over me, he had on his usual pajamas which is a black tank top and grey sweatp-nts. What caught my attention was the fact that he had no glasses on. Does that mean he can see without glasses? If he can actually see without glasses, then i prefer if he does not put it on. Its not like Xavier wearing glasses makes him looks less handsome but i now had a perfect view of his attractive grey eyes.

“You done checking me out?” I was snapped out from my thoughts by Xavier voice. I looked up to his l-ips curled up into a small smirk. I then realised what he said and my cheeks instantly reddened.

“I-i w-wasn’t checking you out.” I blubbered, averting my eyes. He chuckled and sat down next to me on the porch, shifting a little so that he was facing me.

“You haven’t answered my question.”

“Huh?”

Xavier rolled his eyes. “What are you doing here in the middle of night?”

“Oh.” I mumbled. “I couldn’t sleep.” I brought my knees close to my chest and craned my neck up a little to meet Xavier grey eyes.

“What about you?” I asked. “Why are you still awake?”

Xavier shrugged his shoulder. “I came downstairs to have a cup of water and i noticed that the door was slightly opened so i came here to check and i saw you seated here on the porch.”

“I heard you and Alex earlier arguments.” Xavier stated out of the blue.

“Its not nice to eavesdrop on other people conversation.” I said, shooting Xavier a look that says ‘seriously?’

Xavier had a mock-hurt expression on his face. “I was not eavesdropping, i just happened to pass by when i heard you mention my name so me being me decided to listen to you guys.”

“Yeah right.” I said with an eye roll. “He was being a little mean that’s why i yelled.”

Xavier sighed. “You know Alex doesn’t really mean what he had said right? He just said it out of frustration and anger.”

“I know.” I mumbled, bringing my gaze to the sky.

“I can tell that you love looking at the stars.” I glanced at Xavier to see that his gaze is fixed on the dark blue sky, a soft smile gracing his l-ips.

I brought my eyes back up to the sky. “Its really beautiful.”

“Yeah beautiful.” Xavier whispered. I blushed when i felt his intense gaze on me making butterflies swarm in the pit of my stomach.

“Look at that star over there.” Xavier pointed at the right. I followed his finger direction to where he pointed at.

“What about it?” I asked curiously.

Xavier smiled. “That’s sirius. The brightest star in the sky also known as sothis.”

“Wow.” I said. “The name goes with the star, it really is bright and stands out against the other stars in the sky.” We both stayed in a comfortable, just looking at stars. I subconsiously shifted closer to Xavier and rested my head on his shoulder. He wrapped his arm around my wa-ist and pulled me closer to him.

“Xavier.” I started, inhaling his scent.

“Hm?”

“Thank you.”

“For what?” He asked.

“For everything.” I whispered.

He sighed and k-ssed my temple, tightening his hold on me. “No need to thank me Brielle, i’ll always protect you.”

~*~*~

“What on earth are you wearing?” Was the first thing Damon said to me when i walked in the dining room.

“Well good morning to you too Damon, my night was great thanks for asking.” My tone was dripping with sarcasm.

“Yeah, yeah, good morning. As i was saying, what the hell do you think you’re wearing?” He exclaimed.

“Um clothes.” I picked up a banana from the fruit bowl and peeled it off before snacking on it.

“It shows too much skin.” Damon grumbled.

I threw the banana peel in the trash can and turned to face Damon who was already glaring at me. “No.”

“Did you just say no to me?” Damon was now in front of me, towering over my average height.

I crossed my hands, giving him a blank look. “Look Damon i dont see the big deal in what am putting on, its just a black turtle neck long sleeve, purple plaid skirt and black high tops.”

“Exactly!” Damon exclaimed angrily. “The skirt is too short.”

I snorted. “Yeah right.” Damon was about to protest when Xavier came waltzing in, he grabbed a pack of oreo and tore it open before munching on the cookies.

“Xav, is my skirt too short?” I asked, feigning innocence.

His eyes travelled down my body, before he brought his eyes to meet mine. “It is, go change.”

I gawked at him in disbelief. “It only reaches my mid th-gh!”

“What’s with all the commotion?” Alex asked, walking in,side the dining room. Great!

“Brielle skirt is too short!” Damon exclaimed. Alex gave me a brief glance before facing Damon. “I dont think her skirt is too short, i mean, have you seen the other girls in school?”

“Fine.” Xavier grunted before stomping towards the living room. I turned to face Damon who was now glaring at Alex. “Aww dont be angry Damon, pleaseeeee!” I pouted, giving him a puppy dog eyes.

“You’re such a cutie.” Damon cooed, pinching my cheeks. I laughed and swatted his hands away.

Damon grabbed a juice box from the fridge and walked towards the living room but stopped and turned around to face me. “Brielle you’ll be riding with Alex.” I then realised that Alex is still here.

“Just because you sided with me doesn’t mean i will forgive you.” I deapanned, crossing my arms over my chest.

“I’m sorry Brielle i didn’t mean to snap at you, i acted like an assh-le.” Alex looked genuinely sorry.

“Its true, you’re really a butth0le.”

Alex snickered. “Your convert of curses are really incredulous.” I chuckled and grabbed my backpack from the chair as i opened it shoved a packet of M&Ms before zipping it back up. I headed to the front door with Alex trailing right behind me.

Alex and i both settled in,side his car before he started the car and drove off. I recognized Damon’s car taking off after us, followed by Xavier’s. My eyes w¡dened when i saw they were both trying to do.

“No Alex, dont.” But Alex started driving at a really high speed! How the fudge did he even get a licence?!

“Alex!” I yelled. “Slow the fudge down!”

“Dont you love speed?” Alex questioned, driving so fast that i had to grip tge carseat.

I let out a relieved sigh when we arrived in school. Xavier was the first, then me and Alex and finally Damon.

“I wont be riding with any of three.” I huffed and stomped to the school gate. Damon slung his arm around my shoulder.

“Dont be like that bri, driving pass speed limit is really fun.” I rolled my eyes and just continued walking. Some students were looking at the four of us when we passed the hallway.

“What are idoits looking at?” Xavier said with a hærd glare and all the student quickly returned their attention else where.

Xavier and Damon went to senior section to attend thier classes just as me and Alex headed to our first class which is English. I ignored the stares and glares from the students seated and walked to the front row before sitting down on the chair, Alex sat down beside me. I brought out my books and listened attentively to the teacher as she she began teaching.

The rest of the classes passed by in a blur. Some boring teachers, gossips in the hall and as usual Zayn glaring at me whenver he sights me. Right now i’m heading over to the parking lot when i was suddenly pinned against the wall. I looked up to see Zayn stormy brown eyes glaring down at my blue ones. Normally if this happens i get scared but now, am just staring at the latter with a bored look on my face.

“What do you want parker?” I snarled.

Zayn smirked, letting of my wrist. “I see those boys didn’t teach you some respect.”

I stared st him blankly. “You dont deserve to be respected, so stop wasting your time with me cause i will never respect you.”

Zayn eyes darkened in anger. “You bitch!” He raised his fist to punch me but i was fast enough to catch hand before kicking him in between the legs. He gro-ned and clutched his lower member.

“Dont you dare touch me again.” Giving him one last kick, i walked down to the parking lot. The boys had angry expressions when they sighted me walking towards them.

“Why are you late?” Xavier asked, crossing his arms as he shot me an annoyed look.

“Zayn was bothering me.”

Xavier grey eyes darkened. “What?”

“Dont worry Xav i’m fine.” I assured. “I kicked him in the groin before he could do anything.”

The all had relieved expressions on their faces and Damon instantly pulled me towards him. “I’m so proud of you! You defended yourself!”

“How about we all go to the amusement park to celebrate?” He exclaimed, jumping up excitedly.

“We need to do our homeworks.” Alex stated.

“Cmon Alex dont be a joy killer.” I nudged him in the rib.

Xavier cleared his throat, glancing at Alex. “I think Alex is um right, we still have our school works to do.”

“Oh come on.” I whined, tugging at Xavier sleeve. “Please, please, please, pleaseee!”

“No.” Xavier says sternly. Damon huffed and started pleading.

“Please! Xav, let’s go to the amusement park.” I joined Damon snd the both of us started begging Xavier and Alex to let us head to the amusement park. After a lot of pouting and puppy dog eyes they finally agreed and Damon was jumping up excitedly, clapping his hands. Sometimes i wonder how he’s seventeen when he actually behaves like a three year old.

Damon and Alex practically ran out of their cars when we all pulled over at the parking lot close to the park. I stepped out of Xavier’s car and closed the door, seeing that Xavier was staring ahead before glancing at me.

“What ride do you want to go on first?” Xavier asked bluntly.

“Rollercoaster!” I grabbed Xavier arm and pulled him along with me till we got to the huge rollercoaster ride. Xavier paid for the both of us before we settled down on our seats. I scre-med enthusiastically when the ride started. This was actually my second time in an amusement park. I was six when Liam first brought me here, the rides were all scary but i soon got used toit and have fun.

When the ride was over we went to the funfair and played lots of games, Xavier won me a big brown teddy bear with ‘love’ written on it.

After getting on all the rides in the park, Xavier and i sighted both Alex and Damon beside an ice cream shop. Alex looks pissed while Damon looked very happy as he beamed at all the flavours.

“Hey guys!” I chirped. “What’up?”

“Damon cant decide on a f-cking flavour.” Alwx deapanned, fixing a glare to Damom but the latter didnt mind as he started ranbling.

“Ooh i want oreo ice cream, no! I want nutella ice cream, no strawberry? Vanilla! Or chocolate!” I could tell that the guy who was selling the ice cream was getting pissed, his l-ips were thinned as he shot Damon a hærd glare.

“Will you please decide on one flavour?” The ice cream boy said through gritted teeth.

“Hold your horses am still thinking!” Damon said. Before the ice cream boy could finally snap, Xavier intervened.

“Sorry about my brother, please just get us all our ice creams.” I ordered for vanilla, Alex ordered for chocolate, Xavier got banana and sprinkles on top. And Damon finally choosed nutella.

Alex pov

We arrived home and all got out of our cars before heading in,side the mansion. I was really happy when we left california and moved in with Aunt Emily. The house in california holds too many terrible momories that i dont want to remember. I glanced at Brielle to see her and Damon bickering about something, as if sencing my eyes on her, she glanced at me with a soft smile on her face. I smiled back and walked upstairs to my room but stopped when i heard thumping footsteps behind me. I turned around to see Xavier walking towards me, a serious expression on his face. I gulped before sprinting towards my room with Xavier hot on my tail.

I quickly opened my door and closed it but a foot prevented me from doing so. “Xavier go away.” I snapped.

“I just want to talk.” He said softly.

“I dont want to talk.” I mumbled. “Just leave me alone Xavier.”

“No Alex.” He said in a firm tone. “Let me in or i swear i’ll break this door down. I frowned, not liking the idea of him breaking my door down. I know Xavier isn’t blabbing, if i refuse to open the door he will seriously break it down. I sighed and let go of the door. Xavier walked in and closed the door behind him.

Ignoring his burning gaze, i made my way over to my bed andsat down as i picked up a random book and began flipping the pages.

“Are you going to talk or just stand there staring at me.” I said, looking up to face him.

Xsvier sighed and walked to me, sitting down on my bed. “I’m really sorry Alex i didn’t mean to slap you, when you said am just like him i got mad.”

I looked down at the book in my hand. “I’m sorry too, you’re nothing like him, its just…”

“Just what?”

“Nothing.” I lied, averting my eyes from the book.

“Alex tell me.” Xavier urged and i shook my head, fiddling with my fingers. “Its nothing.”

“Alex for God sake tell me what’s wrong!” He frustratedly ran his fingers through his hair. “Why can you just talk to me? What happened? You and i used to be so close and tell each other everthing but now you treat me like a stranger instead of your brother.”

I couldn’t take it anymore so i let it all out. “Is because you look so much like dad! I know your characters are different but you look so much like him.” I was now crying and i couldn’t control it. I heard Xavier release a shaky breath before shifting closer to me. He placed both his hands on my shoulder and turned me a little, so i was facing him. I looked down cause i hate it when anyone sees me crying.

“Alex.” I didn’t respond. Xavier sighed. “Alex kiddo please look at me.” Why on earth is he talking to me like some five year old?

“No.” I grumbled.

“Please.” I sighed, reluctantly looking up to meet his warm gaze.

“I will never ever hurt you, i may look like dad but our personalities and characters are comepltely different.”

“I know.” I whispered. “I’ll try not to get frigtened of you.”

Xavier smiled. “Is that why you cant look me in the eye?”

“Sometimes you can be so intimidating.” I huffed.

Xavier laughed. “Aww come to Xavi lil bro.” He opened his arms. I frowned and shook my head, crossin my arms over my chest.

“I know you want a hug.” He cooed. “Come to Xavi.”

“Okay.” I practically ran into his arms as he instantly tightens his grip on me so much it was starting to hurt but i did’nt mind , i needded this hug for the past five years. A hug that makes me feel safe and alright and i’m thankful that i have brothers who care a lot about me and a girl i consider as a sister.

T.b.c
Written by Divine Peter.