Free Web NovelChapter 217: Who Is The Odd One In The Group?
"Since when did you become a member?"
The moment Malo uttered those words, the gym became suddenly quiet. The echoes of his voice bounced off the high ceiling, leaving a thick, uncomfortable silence in the room.
I would have said something but Haley had it coming because she kinda hurt our feelings... She had that snobby look on her face just a second ago, so I didn’t feel bad watching her eyes widen in absolute shock.
I carried myself up from the bench, walked to the activity mirror staring at myself in the mirror, watching my baby bump while Malo and Haley went on. The bright glass reflected my heavy figure, my hands resting lightly over the fabric of my loose gown. My fingers traced the round curve of my stomach as their voices continued to clash behind me.
Sasha just sat down, she was going to say something but they didn’t allow her to talk. She opened her mouth, her hand half raised, but Haley just kept going right over her words. So we just listened.
"I am part of the group, I have been with you guys since last year..." Haley said. Her voice rose, a sharp edge cutting through the quiet gym as she crossed her arms tightly over her chest, glaring straight at Malo.
Malo saw the donut box was free from my clutch so he moved to where I sat earlier and quickly grabbed the box, picking one to eat as he sat on the bench... He flipped the cardboard lid open with a loud click, completely ignoring her angry stare as he took a huge bite, sugar crystals sticking to his top lip.
I just shook my head, I would have said something about the donut but I was too busy holding my bump, then the thought of how I woke up this morning made my face light up... A deep warmth bloomed in my chest, a private smile tugging at the corners of my lips as the memory of Princess’s heavy pheromones and her intense touch came rushing back, making the argument behind me feel miles away.
"No you are not, there are only three, me, Faye and Sasha or the simple way Starpants and Sasha," Malo said, now sipping his drink. He smacked his lips loudly, setting the soda can down on the bench with a heavy clunk that made Haley’s jaw tighten even more.
"So if I am not part of your group, what am I to you guys?" Haley said with a serious voice. She stepped closer to the bench, her heels clicking sharply against the hard floorboards as she demanded an answer.
"The odd one. We all know the only reason you are friends with us is because you are dating one of us. That is why you are hanging with us... which means if you and Sasha ever break up you are also breaking up with us..." He explained. He pointed a half eaten donut at her, his expression totally casual while he laid out the brutal truth without a single care.
"Wow MG, wow... What makes you think that Haley and I are ever going to break up? You are endgame.." Sasha said. She jumped up from her spot, her head shaking as she reached out to grab Haley’s hand, her fingers locking tight with her girlfriend’s to show their unity.
"Yes we are endgame.. we love each other.. there’s no way we are ever going to break up." Haley added. She lifted her chin, staring down her nose at Malo like she had just won the biggest argument of her life.
Malo scoffed. "Come on, I have heard a lot of people say that and right now, they are not together..." he muttered. He rolled his eyes, leaning back against the gym wall and taking another slow sip of his soda, completely unfazed by their unified front.
"MG, you are only saying that because of what she said about you and Faye’s business idea, we all know Haley is one of us, she will always be.." Sasha said as she smiled at Haley.. She squeezed Haley’s fingers, her voice softening as she tried to smooth over the tension wrinkling the air.
"Alright then, but Haley I have a question for you.. what happens when you and Sasha break up.. are you still going to be in our group or even be friends with us..?" Malo said. He leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees as his eyes narrowed, pinning Haley with a sharp, calculating look.
"Of course I will still be friends with you guys.. I will never break up with any of you guys.. you are my friends and that will never change..." Haley said. Her chest heaved as she spoke, her words coming out fast and defensive, her knuckles turning slightly white where she held Sasha’s hand.
"Yes I believe her.. we are still going to be friends... she will still be my girlfriend and also if you are doubting take Kiara and Princess for instance they are both exes and look at them still best friends.." Sasha added.
"Even when Princess’ face looked like a crushed tomato, Kiara took care of her, she helped change her clothes.. I thought she was seducing her but friends do that too..." Haley explained then she stopped to realize where she was heading as her face slowly turned to me.. The words slipped out of her mouth so fast that she couldn’t catch them, her voice suddenly dropping into a breathless gasp as her eyes locked onto my reflection in the mirror.
I wasn’t going to say anything because I didn’t know who to support so I was just in my mind daydreaming about how my pups were going to look like, how they were going to smile or which one is the only gender at the same time my girlfriend... My hands had been rubbing my belly softly, my mind full of cute little baby faces and soft blankets, completely tuned out from their petty bickering. But my daydreaming stopped the moment I heard Princess looked like a crushed tomato and Kiara taking care of her...
The entire world inside my head snapped in half, the sweet images evaporating instantly. A cold, prickling sensation shot up the back of my neck, making every muscle in my spine lock completely straight. freeweɓnøvel.com
The other two didn’t say a word, both also turned to look at me, trying to see if I grabbed the words.. Malo froze mid-chew, a piece of donut still stuck in his mouth, while Sasha’s face went completely pale. It was like a ticking bomb, all waiting to know what I heard. The quiet in the gym was suddenly suffocating, the heavy air pressing down on us as they stared at my back.
So I gave them that.
"What do you mean by crushed tomato?" I said. I turned my head slowly, my voice flat and dead quiet, cutting through the empty space like a freezing wind.
I saw Malo blinking his eyes repeatedly, like trying to think of something else. His fingers twitched against the donut box, his mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water as he scrambled for an excuse.
"You didn’t hear anything..." he whispered like he was trying to chant a spell or hypnotize me. He gave a weak, pathetic little laugh that died instantly under my glare.
I completely turned away from the mirror, stepping closer to them.. My sneakers made loud, heavy thuds against the floor mats as I moved into their space. I stared at Malo obviously to get the truth from him. One has to threaten him or beat his ass, then at Haley she was avoiding eye contact with me, her gaze fixed firmly on her own shoes, so I turned to the one person who was going to tell me without beating around the bush.
"Sasha what is your girlfriend talking about... what does she mean by crushed tomato?" I said using a commanding tone on her... after all she is my Beta, she can’t lie to me.. I let the heavy power of my words drop onto her shoulders, my eyes locking onto hers with an absolute, unyielding grip that demanded the truth.
I seriously tried but I was desperate to know..
Sasha swallowed hard, her chest rising and falling rapidly as she shifted under the heavy weight of my gaze. She looked at Malo, then at Haley, finding absolutely no help from either of them. She waited before spilling the beans.
"When Yuki kidnapped you, Princess wanted help so she went to meet Adam Kings asking for his help but instead he beat the shit out of her... when Kiara brought her back to Uncle PP’s shop she looked half dead, her face was bloody and unrecognizable... She was unconscious for two weeks..... I’m so sorry I didn’t tell you.. we didn’t want you to freak out..."
What the fuck is she talking about?
