His Lethal Love
Chapter 12

Past.

Camille POV.

"What!" I exclaimed.

She looked nervous as she mumbled, "Yes, she's tried to commit suicide. Now she's in the hospital." "Oh, my God!"

"What will happen if the school authorities replace out our truth?" Rika's face wrinkled in worry. "I don't want to get into trouble." She grabbed my hand. "You know my father. If he comes to know about it, he will get angry and never allow me to pursue my studies."

"I'll tell my mother about it. Don't worry. Perhaps she can help us get rid of this trouble." I sighed heavily. "And I won't allow you to get into this matter. I hate to see you in trouble, either."

"But you can't blame yourself for everything, Cam, can you? I contributed significantly to the trouble we are in. It would have been better to listen to you and never have cut her straps because you know bitch tried to commit suicide. If it weren't for us, I would want her to die."

"Stop it, Rika..." I glared at her hard, cutting her off. "You can't be that selfish, can you?"

"Yes, I can, as long as the person is fucking Maura. She makes me sick!"

"Well, I hope she does not die."

"If she dies, your way to Scott will be clear."

"Do you think Scott will ever leave me after her death?" I scoffed. "He'll kill me if anything happens to her because he is suspecting me."

Rika stepped forward and grabbed my shoulder, looking into my eyes. "I think I should take the blame on myself. Anyway, it was not your fault."

"Are you serious?" I asked incredulously. "You're saying this despite knowing that your father is waiting for an excuse to get you out of this school?"

"I don't care if Maura dies, I'll tell the whole truth to Scott. I know you love him and you'll never get him if anything happens to Maura. You're not what others think you're what you never want to reveal, Cami."

I smiled sadly as I placed my hand on hers. "I'm happy what I'm, Rika."

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It would be crazy of me to do this, but I couldn't help it because I was worried about Scott. I hadn't seen him for a week. Maura had been admitted to the hospital for a week, so I sneaked out of the house to see how she was doing. I looked around me as I approached her room, making sure no one would recognize me. The worst thing that could happen is running into Scott.

Taking a long breath I went inside room no. 404. To get Maura's room number, I had to pay a large sum to the receptionist. As I gazed at Maura lying on the bed, it surprised me to see how unrecognizable she was looking. Under her nose was an oxygen tube, and next to her bed was a monitor. She appeared pale and sickly. It was obvious that she had cut her wrist and lost a lot of blood. I heard Scott donated blood to save her life. I was burned from within by how sweet it sounded, yet how sad it was.

I scanned her thin hands, which were showing green veins on her arms as I stepped closer to her bed. Under her eyes, a large shadow encircled her and her heart-shaped lips shrank. I wondered how much weight she had lost. She was looking almost like a paper doll.

There was a piece of paper under the vase. I licked my lower lip and raised my hand to grab the paper, but jumped back when Maura spoke out, "What are you doing here?" I snapped my eyes at her, replaceing her eyes opened and fixed on me. "Are you satisfied now?"

I said nothing because I didn't know what to say at that time.

"You tried to destroy me, didn't you?" she asked firmly as if she knew everything.

"I'm happy to see you alive," I said bluntly and spun around to leave.

A few steps from the doorway, suddenly Maura gasped, "Camille...!" My heart raced as I rushed toward her. Her eyes bugged out as she was sucking into the air and struggling to breathe through the oxygen tube. "Call doctor... my oxygen..." I bolted out of the room and went rigid when I found Scott standing in front of me with a puzzled expression.

"Scott...!" Maura cried out when she saw him and he snapped his eyes behind me at Maura.

"Shit!" he hissed out, rushing towards her. "Are you okay?"

"She..." My eyes widened in shock when Maura pointed her finger at me. "She tried to kill me."

And I went numb.

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"She's come here to kill me!" Maura cried out, looking desperate and impatient. Scott stared at her for a while before he spun around, barging at me. I retreated. My eyes went wide when he grabbed my neck by surprise and slammed me into the wall harder, knocking my breath off my lungs.

"How dare you?!" he screamed out at me, squeezing my neck tightly. I looked into his bloodshot eyes as he was glaring at me with his flared nose.

"I..." I tried to break his clutch off my neck with both hands. "Let me..."

"Let her go..." Samuel jumped between us, tearing Scott away from me. If that day he would not remove his brother from me then Scott might have killed me. Once his grip loosened around my neck, I fell to my knees, panting, coughing harder, and rubbing my neck.

"She's lying!" I shouted as soon as I got my voice back. "She's fucking lying."

Scott clenched his hands into fists, charging at me again. "Shut the fuck up! How could you expect me to believe you when you are the one who brought her to this condition? You're the one who has played a dirty trick and changed her dress to humiliate in front of the audience."

"Stop it, Scott." Samuel pushed his brother by his shoulder.

"Don't come between us, Sam." Scott shoved Samuel away roughly and charged at me. "Answer me, Camille, is it right?"

"I never..."

"I want you to say yes or no!" He growled, causing me a jolt.

"Yes, I did it," I whispered, lowering my gaze.

"You'll be sorry for doing this, Camille Davidson." He threatened.

"You won't be doing anything!" Samuel stood by my side and for the very first time, I felt protected next to him.

"You know nothing, Samuel. You don't know about that cunning bitch." I winced at the words he said. "She's fucking your brain and your heart."

"Stop talking about her! I don't want to hear anything about her." Samuel spat and grabbed my arm before leading me out of the room.

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As I glanced at Scott, he was scowling at me with a clenched jaw. Getting closer to him only fueled his hatred for me. "I swear, I never tried to kill her," I told him before leaving the room.

In the parking lot, Samuel asked, "Are you all right?" and inspected my neck. "How could he be that violent? He has never been like that. I don't know what happens to him when he sees you." He tilted my head, moving close to me. My heart throbbed from his proximity. "You know Scott is a cheerful person. He is not what he's with you, Cami. He brings smiles and happiness into others' lives." Suddenly, goosebumps rose on my arms when he brushed my hair off my neck, blowing his hot breath on my skin. "I don't like to see you cry."

"I'm not crying," I said, stepping an inch away from him.

He quickly filled the place again. "Look at me." I raised my eyes to look into his eyes. The same electric blue eyes stared at me back. Those were not like Scott's, but still familiar. "Can I kiss you?"

I glanced at his lips before meeting his gaze. Desire flickered in his eyes as he was watching me intently. I licked my lower lip as my fingers were shaking due to anticipation. "Yes..." I answered before he leaned forward and captured my lips in a kiss. His kiss was passionate, sensual, and affectionate as he gently grabbed my face and kissed me softly. My hands automatically went into his hair as I fisted his hair and kissed him back with the same fervor.

A sharp gasp escaped my lips when Samuel pressed me against the wall and trailed his kisses down my neck. I arched my back, letting him devour me as he was sucking the tender spot behind my ear. Suddenly my hands were itching to touch him. I wanted to feel his flesh beneath my fingers as I slipped my hand into his shirt, feeling his tight body.

After a few kisses, Samuel pulled himself back, looking somewhat embarrassed. "I'm sorry I went further without your permission," he said, struggling to meet my eyes.

The desire in my body resulted in the hardening of my nipples and the violent shaking of my legs. "Have you ever slept with a virgin before?"

"Virgin?" His eyes bulged when he understood what I said. "Are you a virgin..."

"Shh!" I clamped his mouth shut quickly, cutting him off.

I smiled as he grabbed my wrist and kissed my palm. "Am I going to be rewarded with your virginity, mi amor?"

I exhaled sharply, then nodded. "I want you to take my virginity."

"Jesus Christ, Cami, are you sure?" Samuel asked enthusiastically.

When I thought about Scott, I sighed in despair. I had saved myself for him. Unfortunately, I could never make him my first. There was no way I would ever have him because he hated me more than his fucking shit. With my jaw clenched tight, I jerked my head toward Samuel, who broke into a smile.

"I've wanted you since the day I saw you in the basement. You were a little girl at the time. I promise I'll be gentle." He grinned and walked me out of the hospital.

It was my biggest mistake.