My Second Chance -
#25 Suspicion
Sapphire's P.O.V
"So... Is my baby treating you well?" Georgia asked, a side of her liplifting into a smirk. "Mum... Don't call me baby..." Ryder whined.
We were currently in the private dining room having a small familydinner. Cole and Alec were like brothers to him, so they were naturallyinvited. Or should I say, invited themselves. So far, I haven't touchedany of the food in front of me, knowing that I would throw up before itgoes down my throat.
"Sure he is. See?" I said sarcastically and gestured to the I'm Ryder'snumber one fan writing on my forehead. Georgia stifled a laugh whilethe three infuriating guys smirked their infamous smirks. "Thanks a lotRyder, people have been giving me weird looks throughout the day.” Igrumbled, slumping into my seat. "Welcome kitten." Ryder winked. "Isaid stop calling me kitten.” I hissed. "It sounds cute.” He shrugged andI gritted my teeth. "Ah... Ryder's father and I used to be like that youknow... well, before he got killed by a demon.” Georgia sighed, sadnesslurking in her words. Somehow, at the word demon, she looked straightat me, her rushed boring into mine. I gulped under her intense gaze.Oh my God Oh my God Oh my God, Gwen chanted nervously. Staycalm, Drew snorted. I Shut them out before I could get a majorheadache from their quarrels.
Suddenly, I felt pain shoot through my head. I whimpered, messagingmy temples. I took a deep breath and looked up. I blinked once as I saweveryone looking at me with worry and curiosity.
"Sapph, are you... okay?" Ryder hesitated. "What?" A raspy and evilsnapped. I looked around astonished to see who spoken. In a minute,Ryder was by my side rubbing my back comfortingly. That's when Inoticed, everyone was looking at me with utter confusion and concern.My eyes widened as my mind wrapped around the fact that the voicecame from me. "Sapph, do you have a sore throat or something?"Ryder furrowed his eyebrows. "Yeah, maybe she yelled at you too muchfor drawing on her forehead.” Cole joked, lightening the mood. "I'mokay.” I smiled weakly. Georgia looked at me with understanding whichscared me. Does she suspect what I am? Does she know what I am?Drew? Gwen? I asked hesitatingly. I'm fine, Drew panted. It scared meSapph, I couldn't do anything... Gwen whimpered. It's okay, everythingwill be okay, I said in a convincing tone. It even sounds like I wasconvincing myself... Yeah, maybe, Gwen murmured.
I smiled at the people around me hoping that I convinced them that Iwas alright. It seemed to work as Ryder sighed in relief and went backto his seat.
"Sapphire? May I talk to you? Privately.” Georgia said in a tone thatindicated the seriousness of the conversation we are going to have. Igulped and nodded slightly, trying to hide the fear I felt. She stood upand I followed suit. "What is it about?" Ryder asked through a mouthfulof smoked salmon. "We have something... special to discuss.” Georgiasaid firmly, leaving no space to argue. "Do you want to eat anything?"Ryder asked us, gesturing to the food that covered the table. "No, I'llpass, I'm not hungry.” I smiled reassuringly. "You sure? I haven't seenyou eat anything.” He frowned. I peck his lips lightly and said, "I'm fine.I had a little snack just now.” He nodded and turned back to his food.Cole and Alec were already stuffing themselves with whatever foodthey could get their hands on.
"Boys are pigs.” I muttered. I saw Georgia's corner lips lifted into asmile. "Yes, yes they are.” She mused.
"Hey!" Ryder protested, this time with mouthful of mash potatoes. Colecouldn't speak as he had a mouthful of... I don't know what he waschewing and I would rather it stay like that. "That's not nice.” Alecfrowned with a chicken drumstick in one hand and a glass of orangejuice in another. I stuck out my tongue at him. "Real mature Sapph, realmature." He muttered.
I smiled and followed Georgia out of the dining room, hoping that shedoesn't know my secret, my biggest secret. But to be honest,
I think she does...
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