Chapter 1
Briella's P.O.V
"Mom, we've discussed this before. I can't come home this month or even this year cuz am really busy with moving in and getting to know the university more"I said, already frustrated at my mom's yelling over the phone."You ungrateful child! So you can't even spare some time to come see your family?,tell me,is the university more important than us?.." I sighed as she rambled on."And also don't forget that the Reed's eldest son is coming back this weekend. It will be nice for you guys to chat and exchange numbers "I rolled my eyes at her last words and ended the call. It has always been about some wealthy hot guy and match-making for my parents.For crying out loud,am just 20 and they won't even let me breath!. This is the main reason i ran away from home to begin a new life here and study peacefully in campus. Now even that dream seems far-fetched.
Don't get me wrong,my parents are rich,nice, loving and also crazy but they put too much pressure and security around me that I had to run away the moment I finished my college entrance examination under the pretense of seeing my aunty.
I just traveled and got here today. Can't wait to begin my life here in this small town where am 100% sure that my parents can't find me even if they try. And I also forgot to mention that I have a twin brother and two elder brothers. Jake my twin is so annoying that sometimes I feel like shoving a stick up his ass. Thank God I'm older than him even if its with just a minute.I would have traveled alone but he insisted on tagging along including my bestie Nancy whose family is as troublesome as mine.
Just as we rounded up a street, Nancy suddenly stopped in front of her rented apartment. We could have lived in the school's dormitory but we want our own space. I wish I could be Nancy's flatmate but she already has and there's no room for anyone including me. We're so rich but out of fear of being discovered by others,we live in rented low budget houses.
"We're here"Nancy said happily as she dragged her luggages inside. I and Jake stepped inside and silently admired the modern setting of the living room. "Wow Nancy,this house ain't bad at all"I said voicing my thoughts making her smile. "I know,it's getting late already,you guys should settle into your own houses, we'll chat later ok?am tired"She said and we nodded. "Bye Nancy!"Jake yelled as we stepped outside. I turned to him who surprised me by moving into the house next to Nancy's, while dragging his bags. "Wait a sec Jake,you never told me that you'll be living right next to nancy,i thought the agent said it was sold!" I said in shock and disbelief but he just stared at me with an evil grin before slamming the door shut."shut up and go your way hideous ogre!" I heard him say from inside making me scoff. Who's he calling an ogre?.Sicko. I pulled out my phone and dialed my agent's number."Hello, where are you?" I asked looking around."Am coming to pick you up Ms"He said and hung up.
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His car pulled to a halt in front of a big house. "Is this my apartment?"i asked and he nodded. "Do you want me to help you with your bags?"He asked but I shook my head." No need" I said stepping down from the car. He looked at me hesitatingly as if about to say something." What's wrong?"I asked and he sighed." It's about your flatmate"he said quietly making me fold my arms and stare at him"What about her?" I asked, wondering what he wanted to say and who my flatmate probably is. After some time,he simply said "just be careful" and ride off, leaving me there in confusion. What's wrong with him?. I shook my head and pulled my bags across the tiles until I got to the front door. I pulled out the keys the agent had given me in the car and was about inserting it into the door lock when I found the door opened already. Hmm,I wonder what type of flatmate I have. Ignoring all second thoughts,I pushed open the door and discovered it was dark, really dark inside. It's so dark!is there anyone here?. I turned on my phone's flashlight and went to the second roonm on the left as the agent had instructed earlier. I turned on the room's light and just as I was arranging my things,I suddenly inhaled the smell of cigarettes,it was coming from the opposite room. The stench was so strong that I began to cough. Who tha hell is my flat mate and why is she smoking? doesn't she know that someone else is here?. With an annoyed look,I marched to the opposite room and knocked. No answer. I knocked again but still,no answer. In annoyance,I pushed open the door and who I saw made me freeze in place. My flatmate isn't a girl at all, it's a...guy?
