Chapter 5 Sweetener

Allison

I stood frozen, my eyes fixed on my stepdad's shocked face. Jayden's voice cut through the silence, his tone casual, almost mocking.

"What's the big deal, Dad? Is there anything wrong with calling her my baby... my baby sister?" Jayden asked, his eyes locked on his Dad, a hint of defiance in his gaze.

Tommy's expression turned stern. "Is that so, Jayden? Did you mean baby sister?"

Jayden nodded, a smug smile spreading across his face. "Yeah, she's my baby sister. What's the problem, Dad?"

I felt a surge of discomfort, my face burning with embarrassment. I didn't want to be a part of this conversation, so I turned to leave, but Jayden's words stopped me.

"Allison, wait," Jayden said, but I ignored him.

I quickened my pace, my heart racing with anxiety. I pushed open the door to my room, stepped inside, and closed it behind me, leaning against it to catch my breath.

"What a psycho," I seethed.

I sat down on my bed, my mind racing with thoughts of Jayden's reckless behavior. He's going to get me into trouble, I thought, shaking my head. I've warned him several times to stop calling me his baby. And what did he say? Fuck mate?

"He's crazy as fuck!" I thought loudly.

Goodness, I just wanted to escape, to get back to my hostel and leave this family drama behind. School couldn't start soon enough.

I'd also been avoiding Sally, my sister, for a while now. She'd tried to reach out, but I'd ignored her. She deserved it. Who goes weeks ignoring their sister who almost died at the hospital? Just one visit and that was all. I needed no explanation from her. Did she even notice that I'd blocked her on Messenger and even Instagram?

Anyway, I just didn't feel like dealing with anyone or anything.

The upcoming Christmas celebrations were the only thing keeping me here. Otherwise, I would have found a way to sneak back to my hostel.

Feeling drained, I lay down on my bed, trying to rest. The morning had been chaotic, helping Mom with breakfast, but I'd had no appetite. It was only Mom, my stepdad, and Sally that had breakfast. Even Jayden didn't eat, claiming he was full from dinner last night. Now, I just wanted to sleep and forget about everything.

I lay there on the bed, trying to rest, when I was jolted by Jayden's voice. He was groaning, his tone low and husky, sending a shiver down my spine. What the hell is wrong with this guy? I thought, my curiosity rising.

I got up, walked up to the wall, and placed my ear against it, trying to make out what Jayden was saying. His soft cries were interspersed with moans, and I felt a flush rise to my cheeks. Was he probably pleasuring himself?!

"Gosh!" I gasped, throwing my ear off the wall. "This dude is truly a psycho."

I didn't even know why I did that, but I couldn't really help it, so I placed my ear against the wall again, and Jayden's sounds grew louder and sexier.

Fuck! I was getting wet down there already.

Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, Jayden's voice rose, clear as day. "I know you can hear me, Allison."

My heart skipped a beat as I quickly moved away from the wall, my face burning with embarrassment.

Jayden's voice continued, his words muffled but still audible. It was clear he was speaking to the wall, knowing I could hear him. Our rooms were connected, making it easy to hear each other's conversations and everything that was happening.

"So, what do you think?" he asked, and I swallowed hard. "You could hear this every day and everywhere if you give me a chance. You like it, don't you?"

After a pause, he said, "You want me, don't you? So, let's do this... Let's be bed buddies."

I clenched my fists, my mind racing, and my anger rising. I bit back a retort, determined to keep quiet, to pretend I hadn't heard Jayden at all.

I went back to bed, staring at the ceiling, and Jayden seemed to stop yammering. Thank God. However, I couldn't get it out of my head... The sounds.

His groans, soft cries, moans... Darn it! What was wrong with me? I need to resist him, please...

Swallowing hard, I slowly took my hands underneath me, and I was soaked. Looking around as if I was being watched, I rubbed my clits, and a soft moan escaped my lip.

Then, I shoved a finger inside me, while I imagined Jayden stroking me with his huge hard cock. Why was I thinking about this? Well, I can't stop myself... I think I tried enough.

As I was fingering myself, and letting out soft exhalations, I heard the sounds of my mom's footsteps, and quickly, I pulled my hand out of my pants, adjusting my jeans pants, and as I'd expected, she walked into my room without knocking, as usual.

I'd picked up this habit from her, which often led me to forget to knock before entering others' rooms. It was a bad habit, one I was actively trying to stop.

I let out a deep sigh, sitting up on the bed. "What's it, Mom?" I asked.

My mom looked at me, a hint of exasperation in her voice. "Allison, can you go to the barn and feed the horses? They're probably hungry."

I raised an eyebrow. "Why don't you ask Sally instead?" I replied, feeling a bit resentful. "I helped you with breakfast this morning."

My mom sighed, rubbing her temples. "Sally's not here, sweetie. She had a cheerleading competition and needed to be there."

I frowned, feeling a bit put out. This was exactly why I hated being stuck at home. There was always something to do, some chore to complete. And now, I was being asked to go feed the horses.

"I don't want to go," I said, crossing my arms. "Can't Jayden do it?"

My mom shook her head. "I already told Jayden, but he said he wants both you and him to go together."

My eyes widened in horror. Jayden? That arrogant, self-absorbed, crazy jerk? I couldn't believe my mom was actually suggesting that I spend time with him.

"What? No way," I said, my voice firm. "I'm not going anywhere with him."

My mom sighed, looking frazzled. "Allison, please. Just go and feed the horses. It's not that big of a deal."

And that's when that bastard appeared with a big grin on his face, nodding his head. "Come on now. You know I can't do this alone."

I rolled my eyes and wished he could just disappear from my sight, but this was no magic land.

Groaning softly, I stood up, walked up to him, and muttered, "Come with me, and you'd better act like a normal being."