2.Trust - The Plan by Summer Blue (beach read txt) 📕

no no no and no.' I said horrified. 'I don't need help.' We sat there in silent for a few minutes. Then I heard the doorbell.
'That must be your mum.' Cam said getting up.
'No, my mum said shes coming late tonight.' I said slowly. Who can that be?
'Maybe its Sam?' Josh said like it was obvious.
'Sam is still at work.' I said.
The doorbell rang again. I just stood there.
'Aren't we supposed to get that?' Cam said.
'I don't know.. I wasn't expecting anyone.' I said biting my lip.
'Oh for goodness sake! It just might be the neighbour asking for sugar. Why are you acting like your ex is at the door.' Cam said angrilly.
Me and Josh looked at Cam. 'Whats up with you?'
'Nothing.' The doorbell rang again.
I got up and went downstairs. Josh and Cam followed behind me. They were talking to eachother quietly.
I went downstairs and unlocked the door. I opened to find her. Beside me, I could hear Cam and Josh gasp.
'Hi.' Cassie said.
My mouth dropped open. She was on my doorstep with a massive smile on her face. Beside her was 2 highly built bodyguards.
'So can I come in?' Cassie said. I then noticed that I was speechless for 3 whole minutes!
'Oh sorry.' I cleared my throat. 'Come in.' I said opening the door for her. She nodded her head, like Conor did when he came here, to the guards.
The guards stayed outside. Their face was... faceless. I closed the door.
She came in and sat down on the stool like she lived here. 'Nice place.' She said looking around. She looked at Cam and Josh and smiled brightly.
I've never met a girl who smiles more than that. She put her hand out to Cam. 'Hi, I'm-'
Cam shaked her hand and said,'Cassie Robert. Sorry, Its just a pleasure to meet you. I've seen all the charities you've funded for and I have really admired you since. The work you did in that children's hospital was great and when-'
'Cam.' I half snapped and whispered. Cassie wasn't surprised at all with Cam's reaction. 'Its great to meet someone who likes my work.'
We stood there in silence.
'So...' I said slowly. One question was driving me crazy. 'Cassie, Its great that your here but, why?
'Great question.' Cassie said smiling again. 'Well, I heard you and Conor and not together anymore.' For the first time she didnt smile.
I nodded. I knew that Cassie must be gutted but she has to blame Conor.
'Conor told me what happened. He didn't do it on purpose. He was just-'
'I don't know what story Conor told you but It doesn't change my mind.' I said coldly. First she looked hurt, but then she smiled. She was trying to hide her pain. It hurt but It was true. If she came here to make me be with Conor again, It won't happen.
'Look, I'm not here to change your mind. I'm just here because I wanted to tell you about the tutoring you agreed on.'
I looked at Cam and Josh. They smiled but I knew what they were thinking. That I'm falling into a trap.
'Well, lets talk about it.' She patted the stool next to her indicating me to sit there.
'Well we've got to go.' Cam said to me.
'But-'
'Call me later, Okay?' Cam said. She smiled and hugged me. Josh smiled and said bye to Cassie. 'Its great to meet you.' Cam said before leaving.
'You too.' Cassie said hugging Cam and Josh. They both were surprised by this but hugged her back. When they went, Cassie went into business. I sat down and listened.
'Conor doesn't want to go to school and I really don't want him to fail his exams.'
'Can't he just skip the exam?' I said. I'm sure he could pay for the test to be a bit late.
'Well, hes missed a lot of exams and I really don't want him to miss this one.' I nodded eventhough it didn't make sense.
'Why can't you hire other tutors?' I said curiously.
'I tried and tried but Conor kept on pushing them away. He never even went out. Just sat in his room all day.' She said. I felt a sting of guilty, then pushed it away.
'Conor just might pass this exam if you tutor him.'
'Yeah, right.' I mumbled.
Cassie put her hand on my hand. 'Look, I know its been tough but I really do need your help. Conor has made a big mistake and he hates himself for it.' I looked at her. She looked at me helplessly.
I sighed. 'We might be losing the house.' I said too sad to keep it a secret. 'I only took the job because I really need the money.
'Thats fine with me. I'll pay you in advance.' She put 500 dollors on the table.
'I'll give you 500 a week. If its too less-'
'Its fine.' I said. 'When do I start?'
'Tomorrow.'
'What? Tomorrow? But I got school.'
'I asked the headteacher and she was fine with it.'
'But-' There was nothing else to say. I knew I had to do this. Not for me but for mum.
Cassie carried on talking about what I had to teach him and what he has problems on. I never knew Cassie knew so much about her brother. She knows everything. What he is bad at, what he needs to improve on and what his favourite subjects is eventhough he hasn't told anyone. After a drink, Cassie said she had to go.
'I'll see you at my house then. You know where it is?'
'I think so but why can't I tutor him in a library or something?'
'Its better if you teach him at home. Trust me.' She got up and gave a booklet to me. Before I could ask what was in that booklet she told me.
'Its just the things I said just now. I thought you might forget it.' Cassie said. How did she know I forgot it? Well, I guess you can't concentrate when you have to tutor you ex. After she left, I looked at the 500 dollers she put on the table. How will I explain this to mum? If I lie then I will have to lie again and again and again. But If I tell the truth, she might not let me go.
I heard some keys rattling. Oh God, that must be mum. I stood there thinking about what I am going to say. But then, Sam came through the door. I was somehow relieved.
'Hey Ruby. You wouldn't guess-' He stopped seeing my reaction. 'Whats up? And how did you get that money?' He said pointing at the money that was in my hand.
'Its a long story.' I said too tired with all this. I was just so tired. I couldn't even have a happy life without another thing coming up.
'Well I've got all day.' He said while sitting down and looking at me strangely. 'Well go on.'
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Chapter 4

I told him everything. I didn't have an option. I had all this feelings inside me and I couldn't hide it anymore. When I was done, Sam said he will talk to Mum and that he would try his best. I hugged him tight.
'I love you Sam.' I said hugging him again.
'I love you too Rubes. Now go on, go to sleep.' Sam said shooing me off. I was very tired. Eventhough It was early, I couldn't help but snuggle into my bed and go to sleep.
I woke up in 15 minutes, hearing the door close downstairs. That must be mum. I tried to listen for more sounds. Maybe I could see what her feelings are about this job by the sounds. I heard a cough. And then there was silence. My heart beated fast. After a while, I heard the kettle.
Mum always drinks tea so i dont know if she is drinking it because she is sad or happy. There was quiet talking for 5 minutes and then it stopped.
I got up from my bed and went quietly downstairs trying not to make any noise.
'She knows what she is facing.' I heard Sam say.
'I know that. Ruby is a smart girl but why didn't she tell me.' Mum said with a lot of stress in her voice. Then something struck me. Did Sam tell my mum about me and Conor going out.
'Look, She was scared. She loved Conor and she thought you might take him away from her.' I heard Sam say. I swallowed. I know what my mum must be feeling. Hurt. I broke her promise. I did something bad and I already got punished. And she knew this was going to happen. I quickly ran downstairs, not caring that I had nothing to say to defend myself. My mum was sitting on the sofa in the living room with Sam. She looked hurt. She saw me and I saw betrayal in her eyes. I ran to her and hugged her.
'Mum I'm sorry. I made a huge mistake, and I will never forget what I have done. Please Mum forgive me.' I said crying. I have hurt her so much.
'Ruby-'
'I never meant it. I should have known better. Hes a monster and I did the stupid thing of falling for him.' I said. I stopped hugging her and looked at her. I tried to read her face but all I got was confusion.
'Ruby, I don't care that you broke the promise.' She said calmly. My eyes widened. 'I'm just mad that you didn't tell me.'
'What?' I said utterly shocked. I broke her promise so what is she saying?
'Darling, I said that years ago. And yes I meant it but I never knew you would be confronted with this problem.'
'But Mum, I broke a promise and got myself hurt. I should have listened to you.'
Mum looked at me kissed me on my forehead. 'Darling, Its my fault. I made you believe that every rich person you meet is like your dad.' She said trying not to cry. 'But I have met Conor and he really likes you.'
'What? You've met him?'
'Yes, he came here when you were in school and told me everything that happened. And I understand.' Mum said. I was gobsmacked. What is this? Am I dreaming or something? I don't even know whats happening.
'Mum, your talking alien to me. I have no idea.' She smiled to my confusion. And wiped my tears.
'Okay, Conor is a good person. Yes, he used to be an arrogant rich person before but he changed. He changed for you Ruby. I have never met anyone who has ever changed who they are for someone else.'
I looked at Sam. He nodded and smiled. 'Shes right. The way he looks at you is just-'
'No.' I said coldly.
'What?' Mum said.
'Conor has hurt me so much. You guys might think he has changed but he hasn't. He wouldn't have cheated on me if he changed.' I said remembering the time he was with that girl. It was the same girl I saw in the restroom. She was drunk. And he was drunk. But that isn't an excuse.
'Darling.'
'Mum remember when you promised me not to trust them? I trusted them. I let them all in. They hated me and I hated them. Everything was