Summer Nollan
"Are you sure about this?" Hanni asked me through the phone.
"Yes."
"Why do you want to help him? I don't get it. Why?" She's confused.
"I don't know." I answered as I packed somethings inside my luggage.
"You're weird."
"Well thanks." I said sarcastically.
"How was the concert?"
"It was beautiful, I really can't describe it with words." I squealed.
"Did Darren come with you?"
"He did." I said as I laid on my bed.
"So did you guys hold hands?" She teased and I rolled my eyes even she can't even see me.
"No! Why would I? He hates me and I hate him."
"Yeah, whatever." She said in a teasing tone.
"Talk to you later, I have to pack." I ended the call. It's almost 6 pm and I haven't pack a single because I was so busy with college. Next week there will be exams and this week, the gave us some time to prepare.
When I told my parents about Darren inviting me to his friend's wedding, they were okay with it. I they allowed me because Wesley will be there anyway. Wesley will take an early flight the day.
Someone knocked on my door and I told whoever behind it to come in.
"Hey." I sat up and it's Wesley.
"Hey.. what's up?"
"Nothing, just wanting to check up on you." He said as he sat on the edge of the bed looking at messy floor.
"You look tired." I said and he's been going in and out of meetings. He loves his job and I told to slow down. He managed to say that Nollan will never slow down.
"Your flight is in the morning tomorrow."
"Yeah."
"Geez.." I said and he chuckled.
"I'm glad that you're my sister, you know. I've been so lonely." He said dramatically.
"I'm just grateful that you're back. I never even thought that I will find that bracelet and I thought
I was dreaming but it wasn't." I nodded.
"Pretty unexpected huh?" I smiled.
"Yeah."
"Are you sure you want to go with Darren?" He asked in a suspicious tone.
"Yeah, he already booked the ticket for me."
"He's a jerk." He hissed.
"I know that." I chuckled.
"Calista is Darren's ex."
"Yes, I know."
"Wait! You knew?" He looked at me disbelief.
"Yes, Darren asked me to go and he told me about it."
"He loved her. He thought he would die living without her." Wesley rolled his eyes and I laughed.
"Until now?"
"I think or else why would he bring you? He wants her to be jealous."
"Right." I said and there's a moment of silence.
"Wes." He looked up to me.
"Hmm?"
"Do you mind if I stay a little longer in Seattle?" I asked in a really careful tone. I haven't even my parents yet.
"Of course, alone?"
"Yeah, I don't mind. I never been outside of New York City before. I have an exam week next and I wanted to spend time alone." I said and he nodded. He got up and ruffled my hair.
"It's fine. Don't forget to tell mom and dad about it. Please.. please use those cards.. it's inside your purse." He said and I chuckled.
"Right."
"I mean it, dad went to the bank yesterday and he asked them about his own daughter's card and he found nothing. He was so confused and been wondering if you've been using the that you earn." I nodded.
"I understand and I'm still.. uhmm adapting. It's not easy to be me, Wesley. I can't just suddenly your sister and use the money and the cards that you, mom, dad and our grandparents gave . I'm.. not used to it."
"I know. How about this? You save all the money that you worked for and start using the money mom and dad gave you? Juliet, we missed out 17 years of your life and is it a crime for us spoil you?"
"No."
"That's the answer, I'll tell dad about you wanting to stay longer in Seattle. He has a friend who a luxury hotel and I want you to stay there. How long do you plan to stay?"
"3 days. I'll go home on Friday."
"Okay."
"Thanks."
"Got you." He walked out and I started to pack again but this time I'm doing so great.
There's a knock on the door as I zipped my luggage. My mom walked in.
"Are you ready?"
"Done packing."
"Darren is downstairs." What?
"Oh? I thought we're meeting at the airport."
"He texted you and called you but you didn't answwer." Mom said as she threw herself to my .
"You should go change." She said and I grabbed my grey hoodie and sweatpants. I grabbed my and earphone too.
"Mom, do you mind if I stay in Seattle.. 3 days longer? I want to explore the city and-"
"Of course, honey. Of course, you can." She said as she sat up looking at me with a big smile on her face.
"Thank you."
"Please use card, your dad has been going insane wondering why did his daughter doesn't even a cent on something.."
"I-"
"I know and I understand. Please use it.. I know you like food so go eat something delicious." I . After that my mom told me to go downstairs first and have one of our maids to bring my down.
I went down the stairs and saw Darren talking to my dad. My dad turned to me and smiled.
"Ready for Seattle?" Dad asked and I nodded.
"Ready." Suddenly my mom stole my backpack and eyed my dad weirdly.
"How about we go outside?" Dad pulled me and Darren out from the house.
"Dad, did.. Wesley mention about-"
"Yeah, he did. I gave my friend a call and I already have a room ready for you there. You should have fun, eat something good.. and buy some bags, make up-"
"Dad." I warned.
"Here you go!" My mom gave my backpack back.
"All set?" Darren asked.
"Yes."
"Let's go then, bye Shane and Astrid." Darren bid his goodbye and got into the car first.
"Have fun, honey." Mom said.
"Have fun, Jules." Dad said and I gave both of them a hug.
"See you." I got into Darren's car and he told his driver to go straight to the airport. I checked my and I sighed when I saw my mom putting an extra purse with lots of cash inside.
"I thought we're meeting at the airport."
"Shut up." He said and I glared at him. The ride to the airport is so quite. None of say anything.
He led me into the airport and we both go i side and checked in. Darren helped me a lot since is my first time flying.
And I'm hungry, I skipped dinner earlier because I didn't feel like it. I looked around and found
Burger King. Darren kept walking and I decided to buy two burgers. After that I quickly keep up Darren. I walked to him and gave him the burger.
"Here." I said and he turned to me. He looked me like he's angry. He sat down on an empty seat the gate.
"Take it." I put it on his lap and I opened mine.
"You never eat a burger before?" He mocked again and I sighed.
"Do you have to insult me everytime I do something?" I asked him and he shrugged.
"Why do you always mean to me? I never did something bad to you, I mean besides.. me your car." I said and he laughed dryly.
"I hate you since the first time I see you, I don't like you. Not a bit." He said and I don't know why
I felt my heart broke. Not to mention that he said it while he looked into my eyes.
"Then why do you need my help?"
"You owe me one." I sighed and continued to eat my burger. After I finished mine, I grabbed his ate it too. He glared at me but I don't even care about it anymore.
"Oh.. let me remind you one thing, don't talk to anyone at the wedding except me and my friends you met at the restaurant." He said and then he put his earphones on.
"Do you think I will listen to you? Yeah right."