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Holly isn’t all bad. Moments like this remind me of why I asked her out. She’s insanely jealous of Tempest. Though that may not be a problem anymore, because I may just kick her out of the house for being a lying snake.
Shoving open the door to the community center hard, I stomp to my car to drive home. Tempest isn’t going to be able to get out of this conversation. I need the truth.
I storm in the door, not caring that my father and Tempest seem to be having a conversation. She’s standing close to him and he’s smiling.
“Are you fucking kidding me, Tempest? Out of all the damn people to hook up with, you chose her? She ruined my life. People think I assaulted her and got her pregnant!” I am raging, and I don’t care that she’s trying to explain. I thought she broke my heart before, but I guess I was wrong because the way I’m feeling now is worse than betrayal.
“King, what do you think is happening right now?” my father asks, frowning.
“I need you to stay out of this, Dad. I got an earful from our parishioners at the community center at church when I went to help Holly today. Why couldn’t you be honest with me in the car when I drove you to the doctor?” I yell.
Tempest’s eyes are wide, tears starting to well. I don’t want her tears though, I want the truth.
“I think you two need to have this conversation, but let’s keep it civil. I won’t leave though. I don’t trust how angry you are right now,” my father grunts, leaning against the counter.
Since when is he on her side for anything?
“You don’t understand, King. Chastity was manipulated by everyone in her life… She told me everything and made me understand. You were the one good person in her life, and she didn’t want you to take the blame the way you did,” she says, running her hands through her hair in agitation.
“Chastity needed someone on her side at that school, and I decided it had to be me when I became her roommate. I almost ran her out of my room… I was prepared to hate her for you, but I couldn’t. Her grandmother is a terror, and the things she is making her do to earn her redemption… it’s just not fair! She’s truly a good person, even if you’re pissed off and you think she ruined your life,” Tempest insists, swiping at her tears.
“I’m sorry you found out the way you did. I should have told you sooner, but I was scared,” she whispers.
“Scared of what? Being caught in a lie,” I sneer. I’ve long since forgotten my father is still here, my eyes only focusing on her.
Swallowing, Tempest shakes her head. “Chastity is one of my very best friends, and I didn’t want to hear you say terrible things about something you don’t understand. One day, I’ll tell you everything, but I haven’t heard from her in weeks, and I’m worried about her. Please don’t make me choose,” she whispers.
Remembering the text Chastity sent me months ago, I swallow. Maybe I am misunderstanding things. It wouldn’t be the first time… Just look at how long I thought Tempest was ignoring my texts and calls for.
She looks so damn beautiful, hands trembling in fear and anger. She’s scared of what I’ll say, but equally righteous in her anger. I just can’t resist her. I slam my mouth against hers, enjoying the moan I pull from her. I don’t know if it's from the anger or sexual tension, but I don’t even care that my dad is here witnessing it.
The ringing of a phone pulls me from her and I sigh, frustrated. I shouldn’t be kissing her.
Glancing at my phone, I see Holly is calling me. The call ends and then a text immediately pops up.
Holly: I know you don’t feel well, but I need you!
“I have to go,” I mutter, stepping away. “I’m sorry, this can’t happen. I’m with Holly now.”
Turning away, I walk out of the house as if it’s on fire. I can hear Tempest crying, and when I look over my shoulder, my dad is holding her and murmuring in her ear, comforting her. I don’t have time to focus on this right now though. It’s better if I don’t have to deal with the wake of destruction that Tempest and I are together.
CHAPTER TWELVE
TEMPEST
I'm a fool. A stupid, foolish girl. Once again I let him get into my head. We had a nice chat today as he took me to my appointment. I thought maybe we were on the path to being friends. I should have just confessed then and there about Chastity. I just didn’t want to upset him. I miss him. He’s so close to me once again, but I have never felt farther apart.
Roman pulls me into his arms as King walks away from me. “Baby, he needs time,” he murmurs into my hair.
Hiccuping as I cry, I let him hold me. King looks over his shoulder as he leaves, and I see a hint of confusion in his eyes because Roman is holding me, before he walks out of the side door.
“I know, it feels like I fuck up at every turn with King. I was scared to tell him,” I explain.
Roman nods, turning me in his arms. “You’ve had a rough day, why don’t I distract you with something fun, huh?”
Smiling, I look up into his beautiful eyes. I thought they were stern and angry, but I can see the softness in them when he looks at me.
“I think that’ll be fun,” I agree.
