Chapter 5 Something About Her

Leela was dragged into the bathroom by the LASK girls, she knew instantly that she was in for some trouble.

"Why didn't you tell us, you were adopted" Kimberley asked and use her hand to push her by her shoulder.

"That isn't my problem, I have always knew that she was from a wretched family with the way she acts but what I don't get is why that hottie is your adopted brother. Why are you so fucking lucky with everything?" Said Laura.

If only they knew the half of what she is going through.

"I am really sorry, please just let me go. Class will soon begin" Leela pleaded.

"If you want me to let you go, then you are going to do one thing for me. If you do, I swear to you that you will never see me and the girl will never be on your toes again" Laura bargained.

"What? I will do anything" Leela said hurriedly.

"Set me up with your brother, I think I like him" Laura stated.

Leela could feel her heart hurting, she doesn't know why. it feels so strange that she is sad with what Laura asked for.

"I can't do that?" Leela said calmly.

"What?" Laura asked.

"I can't do it, because i'm not close to my brother. And also it is wrong, setting you up against his will" Leela tried explaining but got a slap before she could finish her word.

"Does it looks like am joking, you better do as I ask for if you don't want to face hell. You have a week, let's go girls" Laura ordered and her friends followed her but not before giving Leela a dangerous glare.

She fell to the floor immediately, why is her life like this? Why must she have it tough? What did she ever do? She want someone to answer her badly, but who will.

She is going through a lot at school, there is no peace for her either when she gets home.

She got to her class, and the lesson was already over. The students especially the female were gathered at one spot, the spot that used to be her's.

No one apart from the LASK girls knows she exists, and now he made her popular. Yet, she isn't angry, she feel sorry for him.

After hearing what happened between him and his mom, she knew he was in pain.

That pain, she can't avoid. She has a soft heart, which always render her to everyone to take advantage of her.

You could say that is one of her weakness.

"Leela" Someone called, bringing her back from her thought.

She looked at the person, and it was none other than her adopted brother. What does he want? He was putting neither a frown nor a smile, which makes Leela wonder what he is up to.

Is he also here to frustrate her life? Right here? That thought scares her, that she didn't know when she started walking away and bump into someone. The force make her crash to the ground.

"Wait it's not Bruce." Leela thought looking at the unknown face in front of her.

"Are you alright?" The guy asked, stretching his hand out with a perfect smile that could make any normal girl crazy.

Leela was stunned by the beauty in front of her, he was a guy but yet he look so beautiful just like a lady.

For the first time, she felt butterflies in her stomach. No word came out from her mouth, she was stunned beyond measure, all she could do at the moment was to nod.

The guy helped her stand up, still smiling.

"Wow, she is lucky" Some girls with them mumbled.

"Since you are alright then, I will get going" The guy said

Thank you" Leela finally said and wanted to move but a wince escaped her mouth.

Her leg, she couldn't move it. It's hurts so much.

"Are you alright?" The guy asked.

"I think my leg is broken" Leela replied painfully.

"Really?" He bend in front of Leela. "Get on my back" He ordered.

"What?" Leela eyes widened.

"You said your leg is broken, you need to get it treated so get on my back" The guy offered.

"Ok" Leela answered reluctantly and did as told. He carried her to the nurse office in their school.

Bruce who was watching the whole scene just chuckled, she was what he thought she was.

A bitch, she took advantage of her situation just like any girl. Somehow he felt so much anger for what happened, it isn't like Leela belongs to him or anything.

He hates her, he seriously do. So he doesn't get why he is upset, seeing her adopted sister who he hate been carried by another guy.

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The class finally came to an end, as all students rush out of their class like they were waiting for the day to come to an end.

Bruce and Leela went to where the driver was, Leela made sure she was careful not to move closer to Bruce. She tried her total best to avoid him in the class, especially when he was giving her some hateful glare.

"Master Bruce, Miss Leela" The driver greeted and opened the door for them. Bruce entered and locked the door before Leela could.

"What is going on?" Leela asked trying to open the door.

He whine down the glass, "I can't use the same car with you, so walk home" Bruce said wickedly.

"What?" Both driver and Leela uttered.

"The driver can enter, but not you" Bruce said again.

"But Mrs Richmond, ordered me to bring you two home" The driver explain.

"Who is Mrs Richmond real child? Me or her? Who will be the next owner of everything? Me or her?" Bruce asked while the driver cleared his throat.

"You can go, mister. I will take a cab" Leela assured with a fake smile.

"Then I will see you at home" The driver entered and drove Bruce off.

Leela fall to her knees, she has no means to go home.

She forgot her wallet at her home, in the rush not to encounter with Bruce.

But didn't work anyway.

A bike stopped in front of her.

"Hello, pretty" The person said.

Leela looked up and it was the guy from earlier.

The one she bumped into, looking at him now. She couldn't help but to admire his good looks.

He is so handsome, and has a soft skin just by looking, his well shaped eyebrow.

"He is so handsome but not as handsome as Bruce" Her subconscious mind stated.

She cleared her throat, well it wasn't wrong. The guy in front of her is handsome, has this innocent look but Bruce is more handsome, everything about Bruce screamed perfection.

"Are you not going to answer me, I said hello" The guy said bringing Leela back from her thought.

"Ah, hi....." Leela responded shy.

The guy smiled

"How is your leg now?" He asked.

"It is fine, thanks to you" Leela replied.

"Am glad to hear that, are you going home?" He asked.

"Yes" Leela replied.

"Do you mind if I take you home?" He requested but got no response.

This is the first time a guy will be offering to take her home, is that suppose to be good or bad.

"I am just trying to make up for what I did, I mean your leg. Please let me take you home" He said making a face one couldn't reject.

"Ok" Leela smiled.

He gave her a helmet and she climbed on after putting on the helmet.

"Hold tight" The guy said.

"How?" Leela asked.

He hold her two hand and wrapped it around his waist, then start the bike.

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THE RICHMOND MANSION

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"How could leave your sister behind? How could you do such things?" Mrs Richmond requested, disappointed and worried.

"It isn't she like she is a kid, am sure she'll find her way home. She could board a cab, why are you taking it serious" Bruce shrugged, seated on the couch in the living room.

The maids were already sent away, no one will want to interrupt the hot moment between the two.

"What? Is that what you are supposed to say? I can't believe you are so heartless, do you know the worst part? She didn't have any money with her, she left her wallet at home. How could you do this to her? How did you become like this?" Mrs Richmond cried.

Bruce felt his heart beat in fears, when he was aware of Leela's situation. She could have told him, she have no money with her. Why is she so stupid?

"You ask why am heartless, it is all because of you. You don't expect me to be a good boy after what you did to me. Heartless, this is nothing compare to what I do" He stood to his feet.

"Didn't you know that you gave birth to a monster?" Bruce asked and received a slap.

He was in shock because of the slap, he wasn't expecting it. Neither was Mrs Richmond, she lost control of herself and she slapped him.

Bruce scoffed and looked up, his eyes found Leela and he sighed relieved to see her.

"Your precious daughter is back" Bruce uttered.

Mrs Richmond ran to Leela seeing her.

"You are back" She said checking her body, Leela couldn't pay attention to her but Bruce.

He looked hurt and sad.

Seeing how his mom cared for another person's daughter breaks his heart, if only she could do the same for him. Even if it was just for a day, he couldn't bear it so he left for his room.

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BRUCE ROOM

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He collapsed on his bed as soon as he entered. He is hurting beyond measure. "Why can't she see how much I want her love. Why can't she see the reason am cold to her, and cruel to Leela. I just want her to see how it hurts" Bruce said as tears prickled his eyes.

Someone knocked on his door.

"Who is it?" He asked.

"It is I, Leela" She responded.

"I don't want to see you" Bruce said.

"It won't be long" Leela stated and came in. She was with some ice bag.

"What is your problem? I clearly told you I don't want to see you" Bruce growled.

Leela move back afraid, but she summoned up her courage and move closer to him.

She placed the ice bag at his cheek where he was slapped.

"You are hurt, am sorry it is all because of me. I should have never been adopted, i'm sorry" Leela apologize crying.

Bruce could feel the sincerity in her voice, and when her tears made contact with his skin. He knew she meant it, but the question remains why?

He was so cruel to her, and he isn't planning on stopping.

So, why is she apologizing and crying in front of him. Even after everything he has done, doesn't she get the message? Or does she get it and choose to ignore it.

"What is it about her?"

"Is she just like this or putting on a show."

"It is too sincere to be a show" His subconscious mind stated

There is something about her, something different...