Just Friends? by Marinette Hart (great books to read txt) 📕

“You’re really dating Ivan huh?” he said. I was confused. Then I realised it must have been Michelle who told him.

“It doesn’t matter who I date, it’s none of your business,” I scolded trying to get away again but failed. Salmon got a hold of my shoulders.

“Did you forget that night huh?” he reminded. My heart started beating fast.

“Do you need another reminder?” he asked as he checked me out.

“S-Salmon, please let me go! It wont be good for you,” I threatened.

“Wont be good for me huh! WHAT IS IVAN GOING TO DO HUH! HE DOESN’T EVEN KNOW YOU’RE HERE RIGHT NOW. HAHAHA,” Salmon cackled. He turned into that beast again. My brain started hurting, those flashbacks. I couldn’t get a hold of myself.

Salmon flipped my skirt up and started taking my panties off. “NOOO!” I screamed as I helplessly tried getting out of under him, but he was too strong. He unzipped his pants and covered my mouth with one of his hands. I could feel his dick going into me. He thrusted viciously like a beast in me. I didn’t know what to do. His body was heavy on mine. I pulled his hair which made him angrier but he pulled out.

“This is the only thing you’re good for!” he yelled as he cuffed my face and squeezed it. He got up and put his dick in his shorts and drove off leaving me helpless in that silent area. I closed my legs as I pressed onto my paining vigina. My head started feeling very lightheaded and before anything else could happen I needed to get out of here and get home before Ivan did.

I wandered out of that place and found a taxi. The person was kind and offered me water as they drove me home. I really hope Ivan wasn’t home and gladly there was still time before his training finished. One of Ivan’s houseworkers saw me struggling on my way up to my room.

“Ma’am are you okay,” she said as she grabbed onto me.

“I’m fine,” I said as she supported my up to my room. I took a seat on my bed as my legs were still paining.

“Ma’am… did something happen?” she generously asked.

“Please don’t tell Ivan anything,” I begged. She looked at me with care.

“Don’t worry ma’am,” she assured as she left the room.

I walked into the shower and quickly cleaned myself. His touch haunted me. I wondered when I will be free from him. He was a devil, and I was so dumb to think he ever loved me for me. I chose to wear a grey sweat set and lay down in my bed. I tried falling asleep, but it did not work. I had no option but to take out my sleeping pills which I had been avoiding since I moved in with Ivan.

My body was burning warm, and I could feel the hands of Salmon crawling upon my body. I just could not take it and overdosed myself on the sleeping tablets, soon falling into a deep sleep.

*the next morning*

The alarm on my phone was going off which disturbed my peaceful sleep. It was 6am and breakfast was about to be in an hour. Today I just wanted to escape out of this city with my ripped soul. I had to cover up this pain. I took a quick shower and chose a dress that was just above my knees. It had a white strapless body with a red skirt filled with flare. I matched it with white short length heels and accessories. I applied some light red lip gloss and created a French braid bandanna in my hair, curling the rest.

I stared at myself in the mirror as I practiced smiling. Inside I felt my heart ripping apart into many pieces as my eyes started to water up. I pushed the water back in and took deep breathes. It was breakfast time, so I headed out downstairs. My heart pounded harder as I took those steps down to face people.

Ivan’s POV:

I had been woken up by my phone vibrating consistently. I checked my phone to see who was desperate to talk to me and it was Michelle. It wasn't a good way to start my morning. I got out of bed and took a quick shower. I dressed myself in a plain white t-shirt with black jeans and an open black shirt. I gelled my hair and wore my white joggers. I grabbed my bag and headed downstairs for breakfast. Crystal and Mrs Chen were already there. She was looking stunning. I could not get my eyes off her, in fact anyone at school would not. I could feel my heart starting to race. This wasn’t right. She’s my best friend. I snapped out of my thoughts and walked over to a seat.

"Good morning," I greeted as I sat down next to Mrs Chen.

"Good morning Ivan," greeted Mrs Chen.

Crystal just gave me a smile. Then Michelle came and sat on the opposite side of me. She stared at crystal and rolled her eyes which bugged me. That girl seriously needs to get a brain.

"Michelle you should fix your routine. Learn from Crystal, she's been up really early preparing our breakfast," Mrs Chen scolded. I giggled quietly. Michelle is nothing compared to CRYSTAL. 

Crystal was going to the kitchen to get some juice when I noticed her stumbling on her steps. I quickly got up and caught her before she hit the ground. I helped her to a chair and gave her some water to drink.

"Crystal! are you ok," I asked in a big worry.

"I'm fine. It was just a little dizzy spell," she said. She got up again but stumbled. I caught her and sat her back on the chair.

"Nah, you are not going to college," I commanded.

"Ivan's right Crystal, "Mrs Chen said.

"Yeaaahh, you should rest," Michelle said happily.

"It's....Michelle's first....day," Crystal told as she was taking heavy breaths.

"I'll be fine with Ivan Crystal. You should take rest," Michelle said with the biggest grin on her face.

"She's right Crystal. Ivan take her up to her room," Mrs Chen said.

Crystal mumbled and squeezed my shirt as I took her up to her room. It was like she was stressed about something. I placed her on her bed and gave her quilt on her. I did not want to leave her. I closed the door and walked downstairs.

"Let's gooo," Michelle said with joy as she grabbed my arm.

I roughly took my arm away from her and walked to the car. Michelle sat in the passenger seat. I quickly started the car and drove us to college barely standing her. As I was driving, she moved her hand to my dick trying to touch it. I gave the car a rough turn which made her head hit the window. We got to school in no time. I quickly got out and walked away from Michelle.

"Babyy, listen. Take me with you," Michelle said.

"I'm not your boyfriend so don’t u dare call me BABY!" I yelled.

Everyone was looking at us now. I walked away from her and into my roll class. Thank God she wasn't in any of my classes today. The first 2 periods went by slowly. I missed Crystal a lot. She makes the lessons become fun. I was hanging out with my football team at the oval when Michelle came and started calling me baby, AGAIN!

"Baby, talk to me. I love you so much," she said.

"I never knew you had a girlfriend," one of my friends said.

"She's not my girlfriend," I told them.

"Stop lying baby," Michelle said.

"I AM NOT YOUR BOYFRIEND," I yelled.

"FOR THE LAST TIME LEAVE ME ALONE," I said.

"Baby I’m sorry," Michelle continued.

"Ivan is that your girlfriend?" another friend asked. I got really annoyed.

"No I’m his girlfriend and this bitch just wants to be his girlfriend," a voice from behind me said. I turned around and it was Crystal. I was happy to see her.

“CRYSTAL!” they all shouted in disbelief with their mouth open.

"Wow! you've got the hottest and cutest girl in the whole school," one of my friends said.

I giggled, "Yes I do."

"Ivan's not much less aye," Crystal added.

"That girl isn't even your type. For one second, I thought u had lost your brain," my friend said.

Crystal laughed. Michelle's eyes were starting to fill up with tears and she ran out of the basketball court. Crystal was going to go after her but I stopped her.

"Don't," was all I said.

She stopped and all my friends went up to her. They started asking her questions like how long we had been dating for and how did it all happen. It was heaven. Crystal had saved my day. We all chatted until the break finished.

The bell had rung, and we were heading to our classes. Me and Crystal were walking behind my friends when I pulled her to the side.

"Why did you come to college? You were so sick," I asked.

"Erm, I think it's class time and I’m going to get late," she said as she changed the topic trying to get away, but I trapped her by putting my arms on both sides of her.

"W-what are you doing," Crystal asked.

I went to her ear and whispered, "you should've stayed home and rested." It made her jump. I looked back at her face.

"Uhm, I think we have a class to attend," she said as she pulled me away from her.

Something was odd, she’s been acting weird since morning. We were making our way to the class when Crystal’s steps were not with mine. She was slowing down and within seconds she fell to the floor. I rushed her to the nurse’s office with so many questions in my head. Nothing like this had happened before to her.

The nurse was doing all the tests whilst I was impatiently waiting to find out what was wrong with her. I cant loose her I love her so much! Wait… I can’t believe I just said that to myself. I looked at her face, all our past memories and the times we spent together came across my face. She made my heart lighten since day 1. My storm of feelings were broken when the nurse came back.

"What's the matter with her? Why did she faint?" I asked impatiently.

"Sorry, but I