MANY YEARS LATER
"Mum look, I made a lot of money today." Alexia yelled and ran to her mother happily. She got to where her mother was and hugged her tightly.
"Oh, my baby, you look very excited."
"Of course, I sold all the cupcakes you gave me and I made extra money."
"How?"
"Everyone wanted to see if the rumor was true."
"What rumor?" Her mother asked confused.
"The length of my hair passes my waist level, each time they buy a cup cake they tip me to see it."
Her mother laughed and hugged her, she giggled and gave the money to her mother.
"Thank you so much, Alexia."
"It's fine mum." She replied and used her scarf to pack her hair properly into a bun.
"I promise to get a good job and send you to college."
"It's okay mum, at least am done with high school, I can go to college anytime."
Her mother nodded and she smiled.
Alexia Nick and her mother live in a small town in the city of New Jersey, Alexia is a twenty years old pretty girl who grew up without a father, her dad died when she was very little due to an accident. She has a very long hair, average height, and a beautiful body.
Alexia and her mother live from hand to mouth every day, her mother sells cupcakes for a living and that is how they have been living for years.
"Mum, do you know that huge mansion at the end of the street, in that isolated area?" Alexia asked her mother as she ate a cupcake.
"Yes baby, what about it?"
"One of my friends told me that someone lives there."
"Really?"
"Yes, she said she heard some sounds of breaking bottles and different scary things."
"Well, that sounds dangerous so don't go there okay?"
"Yes, mum."
"So is it my free time already?" Alexia asked happily as she clapped her hands like a baby. Every day her mother gives her free time after she sells cupcakes.
"Yes, be home by nine."
"Yes, mum." She yelled as she took to her heels.
Alexia ran to her friend's house and met her friends outside waiting for her.
"Great, you are here, lets's go."
"I don't really know Nicki, mum said I shouldn't go there."
"What? You told your mum about it?" Chloe asked, her other friend.
"I tell my mum everything."
"Ugh, you are such a baby." Nicki scoffed.
"But am serious Nicki."
"Just calm down, it's not like we are going to do something bad, we just want to check it out."
"Okay, fine."
They all head to the isolated area where the mansion is located, they got there and they looked at the huge fence.
"Great, now we have seen it. Let's go back." Alexia said.
"Wait."
"What again?"
"Let's go in." Nicki said.
"I support it." Chloe added.
"What? Are you guys crazy?"
"Yes." They chorused.
"Nicki, we don't know what is in there and how the hell are you planning to jump this huge fence?"
"I will carry you in first and then Chloe, when we jump you will catch us."
"Why do I have to go in first?"
"Ugh, cause you are the tallest."
"Jeez, why did I ever meet you guys?" Alexia groaned and slowly walked to the fence. They lifted her up and she jumped into the building.
"Okay guys, am in."
"Am coming." Chloe replied and she was about to jump in when they heard strange noises, she and Nicki became scared and took to their heels leaving Alexia behind.
"Guys don't leave me." She screamed in fear when she heard their footsteps.
"Guys? How am I going to get out of here?" She asked but got no response. She sighed in fear and turned to the mansion. She took in a deep breath and walked slowly towards the entrance.
With shaky hands, she opened the door and walked in. She looked around and paused when she saw everywhere scattered.
"Hello?" She called out and her voice echoed around the house.
"Is anybody here?"
She walked fully into the house and looked around again. She suddenly froze when she saw a person staring at her, she couldn't tell if it was a male or female cause the hair was so long it covered half of the face and chest.
"Excuse me, good afternoon. I got lost and entered your mansion by mistake, please is there a way out cause the gate seems to be locked." Alexia said with a shaky voice.
She got no response and after a while, she decided to speak again.
"Please am sorry for invading your privacy but I really need to get out of here."
"Then go." His deep husky voice replied.
"But I don't know how to, everywhere is locked."
"Neither do I."
"But it's your mansion...."
"Will you shut the fuck up?" He yelled and she flinched, a tear rolled down her eyes due to the fear and she moved back.
She already knew it was a guy through the voice but still couldn't see the face."
"Am so sorry sir but my mum will be looking for me and she will be so terrified..." She choked on her statement when he suddenly walked to her and held her neck.
"Please." She whimpered and he stared at her. Images of a girl crying flashed in his head and he let go of her.
Alexia coughed repeatedly and wiped her tears, she looked at him and saw him groaning and he held his hair.
After some minutes of breathing heavily, he finally calmed down and turned to Alexia.
"Why did you come here? Did they send you?"
"Who?"
"Don't act like you don't know them, they sent you here right?"
"I don't know what you are talking about.
"Why are you here?"
"I... I and my friends were playing and we decided to come here."
"What's a friend?" He asked and Alexia's eyes widen in shock.
"Are you for real?""Answer me!" He yelled and held his stomach in pain, he slowly fell to the floor and passed out.Alexia panicked and thought it was the perfect time for her to escape. She searched around for probably a key but couldn't find one. She groaned and decided to jump the fence back.She carried a stool and took it outside, she placed it very close to the fence and climbed on it, she finally climbed the fence and jumped out. She sighed in relief and breathed heavily. Alexia got home and sighed in relief seeing the time, she hasn't passed her curfew yet. She still couldn't believe the fact that her friends abandoned her.What if the situation was so dangerous that it could take her life, they will definitely abandon her too."Alexia, you are back." Her mother said and walked toward her, she frowned and looked at her daughter."What's wrong?" "Nothing mum, am fine." "No, you are not. Your hand shakes like that if you are terrified or emotional.""Yeah, I was scared becau
Alexia sighed and moved closer to him.“Don't cry, it is okay.” She said and sighed again.“Okay, how about we start like this, what’s your name?” She asked and she slowly sat beside him.“My name? My name... “ He trailed off and hitched his hair.“Yes, like what you are called.”“Al... Alex.” He said and she smiled happily.“Wow, that is amazing. My name is Alexia, we both have the same name.” She said with a smile.“Where is this place?” He asked.“We are in New Jersey but on the outskirts, somehow far from the main city.” She replied and he looked at her.“What am I doing here?” He asked and cried again.“I... I... ““What am I doing here?” He yelled and she flinched. He moved towards her and she stood up in fear, he stood up and held her hand.“Are you part of those people that brought me here? Why am I here?” He yelled squeezing her hand and Alexia whimpered in pain.“Please stop it, you are hurting me.” She winced in pain and he let go of her hand.Alexia breathed heavily and m
“Why are you packing so much food? Are you that hungry Alexia?” Her mother asked as she packed cupcakes and fruits in her bag.“Nicki and Chloe asked me to bring them cupcakes and fruits today.” She replies and packed her meal with it and two bottles of water.“Okay.” She replied and Alexia smiled.“Bye mum, I will be home early.” “Okay, dear.” Alexia walked out happily and checked her watch, it was almost three and she walked faster. She got to the backyard of the mansion and walked in, she head to the entrance and walked in to see the living room empty.She dropped the food on a table and looked around.“Alex.” She called looking around.“Alex.” She called again.“What?” He suddenly said behind her and she flinched, she fell due to fear and he stared at her on the floor.“Why did you fall?” He asked innocently and she sighed.“You scared me.” She said and stood up.“Scared? How?”“Don't worry, I brought you food.” She said and walked to the table, she carried the bag and placed i
Alexia got to the front of her house and tried to use her clothes to hide the scars on her body so her mother wouldn't question her. She took in a deep breath and walked into the house to see her mother and her friends, she froze and thought of things to say immediately.“She is back.” Chloe said to her mother and she turned to see Alexia.“Mum, good evening.”“Where did you go to Alexia?” “I... I... I was... ““Answer me!” Her mother yelled at her and she flinched.“You said you were going to your friend’s place, are these not your friends?” Her mother asked and she played with the bag she was holding.“And the food with you, where did you take it to?”“Mum, am sorry.” She said in fear and her mother sighed.“Your friends said that you have been going to that mansion, what have you been doing there and who or what are you taking things for?” Her mother asked and Alexia turned to her friends angrily.“So this is about me not going into the mansion with you? Do you think after telling
“It's fine, just get dressed, I will wait outside so when you are done just yell my name okay?”“Why are you going to wait outside?”“Nothing Alex, just get dressed.” She said and he nodded, she walked out and waited for him.She sighed and looked at the hallway, she stared at the chandeliers and paintings. They all look so expensive and it's obvious he is from a wealthy home but why will they abandon him.“Alexia.” She heard Alex call and it snapped her out of her thoughts, she walked in and smiled at him because he finally did something himself.“Come.” She smiled and pulled him to the dressing table, he sat down in front of the mirror and she brushed his hair till it was smooth.“So, about the haircut, you...” She trailed off seeing he is starting to frown.“Sorry.” She muttered and packed his hair, he looked cute and she smiled at him.“Is this how I look like?” He asked as he stared at the mirror.“Yes.”“What is this thing showing my face?”“It's a mirror.”“Oh.” “Yeah, let's g
“Hey, don't cry, it's fine.” Alexia said with a smile and crease his hand.“And don't worry, with time you will get used to the band on your hand okay?” He nodded in response and she gave him the teaser. “Thank you.” “You are welcome.”“And I promise not to enter the bad world again.”“You can't promise that, it just happens okay?” She said and he nodded.“So, let's talk more okay?” Alexia said and he nodded.“How long have you been here?”“I don't know.”“Okay, do you remember anyone?”“Emily.”“Who is Emily?” She asked and he frowned.“Who is Emily?” He asked back and she sighed.“How can I get in contact with your family?”“Family? They left me.” He said sadly and hugged his legs, he started crying and Alexia sighed.“We are never going to have this conversation.” She muttered and stood up.“Come on, stand up.” She said and he wiped his tears before standing up. “What is your name?”“Alex.”“Alex what?”“Alex what?” He asked back and she groaned.“How can you not remember anyth
Alex and Alexia stared at the two girls on the floor as they wait for them to regain consciousness.“I am so tired.” Alex said and placed his head on Alexia's shoulder.“Have you eaten?” She asked him and he nodded.“Yeah, I ate chips and I drank water.” He said with a smile and she chuckled.Her friends groaned and Alex held Alexia’s hand tightly.“You guys should wake up, stop drooling on the floor.” Alexia said and they slowly opened their eyes.“Oh my God, it's the handsome mean guy.” Chloe giggled and Nicki gasped.“I think I am going to pass out again.” Nicki muttered.“No, no, don't pass out. You guys should just leave.”“Oh, so this is the reason why you don't want us to come here right? All because you want to have him all to yourself.” Chloe scoffed as they both stood up with their arms crossed. Alexia sighed and stood up with Alex and he still held her hand tightly.“Now you know what is in the mansion, are you happy now?” Alexia asked and they rolled their eyes.“So tell
THE NEXT DAY Alex sat in front of the door happily as he waited for Alexia, he counted till three thousand and Alexia didn't show up. He decided to wait a bit longer for her, it could be is possible she is late.He waited till it was night and still she didn't show up.“Alexia didn't come today.” He muttered and wiped his tears.“Did I count to three thousand wrongly?” He asked and cried.“But she can still come tomorrow right?” He asked out loud and suddenly became happy.“Maybe she was busy today, Alexia can never leave me.” He giggled happily and smiled.“Tomorrow, I am going to count till three thousand again and wait for her.” He said happily and ran into the house. DAYS LATERAlex punched the wall continuously as his hands were bleeding, he has been waiting for Alexia for days and she still didn't show up.“She left me!” He cried and hit the wall. He took off the band angrily and punched the wall.“I did nothing wrong and she left me.” He cried and fell to the floor. “Alexia
“I think we should tell mum and dad,” Lexia said as they were about to get home.“Whatever, can you guys drop me off here?” Lexi asked.“No, you are coming home with us. Mum and Ashley are so desperate to see you.” Austin said and Lexi sighed.They got home and they all walked out of the car, they walked into the house together and met only Ashley in the living room.“Lexi!” She screamed and rushed to him, Lexi chuckled and carried her, she wrapped her tiny hands around his neck and hugged him tightly.“Hey, how are you?” He asked and she sniffed.“I missed you so much, am sorry I caused... ““It is fine.” He cut her off and she giggled happily.“Ashley, where are mum and dad?” “They went out minutes ago, they said they had an emergency and I should tell you guys to not leave the house again till they get back.” “Why?” Austin asked and she frowned at him.“As I said, they had an emergency.” She scoffed had Anita laughed at Austin.“You were so dumb to understand her.” She laughed an
“But she is so pretty.” Austin groaned and they glared at him.“Hey, Anita. How about we trail her home today after school?” Lexia asked.“Am in,” Anita said.“That seems dangerous,” Austin said and they glared at him.“I will go with them.” Lexi said and they turned to him surprised.“Really?” They chorused and he nodded.“Great, you are going with us.” “What about me?” Austin asked.“You are good with girls so make her fall in love with you.” Anita said.“It is not that easy, I have to first fix my hair and my shirt and... ““Austin, we don't care about the process okay? Just get the girl.” Lexia cut him off and Anita chuckled. They heard the school bell ring and they all head to their classes. After Sharon returned to class, Austin kept talking to her and she enjoyed his company, she noticed it was kind of weird though but she remembered her mother telling her Austin is a flirt so she decided to play along. The school was finally over on that day and Austin escorted her out of t
“Oh,” Sapphire muttered and sighed.“I think I should leave now.” “You should.”“You don't have to be mean about it.”“You don't have to act like you care.” “Really?” She asked and he shrugged.“The McCalls, always a jerk.” She scoffed and stood up.“Excuse me?” Lexi asked and she rolled her eyes.“All I am trying to do is to do is to be friendly, and you keep making a big deal out of it.” “I never asked for your friendship.” He shrugged and Sapphire sighed, she walked out of the house angrily and Lexi sighed.*********Lexi heard the sound of the doorbell and rolled his eyes knowing it was Austin, he walked to the door and opened it and he was surprised to see his sisters and Austin.“Lexi,” Anita called happily and hugged him.“Of course, Austin has a fat mouth.” Lexi scoffed and pulled away from the hug.“Hey, I didn't know when I let the cat out of the bag.”They walked in and Lexia closed the door.“Does mum know you guys are here?” Lexi asked and Austin shook his head.“So, w
Lexi sat happily in the house and went through his phone, he sang along to the song he played on his phone and sighed in relief.He increased the volume of the music and danced around happily, he sang along and dance in the living room.“Really Lexi? Really?” He heard a voice behind him and he turned to see Austin.“What the fuck?” He asked and Austin sat on the couch, Lexi turned off the music and Austin smiled at him.“How the hell did you know I was here?”“Well, I just knew this morning. I kind of thought about it and I realized that dad wouldn't want to take you too far, after trailing you guys and I lost you I knew you could be in any of dad and mum’s houses so I started checking and found out it's the one close to the house.”“Whatever, don't just tell anyone.”“So when are you coming back home?”“Next week.”“Look man, am sorry for always acting like a jerk towards you, I know I keep apologizing and I keep fucking up, am sorry about that. I... ““It's fine.” Lexi cut him off a
“Alex, get him to stop, you can't take him away, Lexi doesn't even talk to us when we are living together not to talk of him living alone.” Alexia said and tears rushed to her eyes.“Dad come on, we are sorry.” Austin said.“Daddy, don't take Lexi away, I don't hate him like Anita and others do.” Ashley added and sniffed.“You are not helping Ashley.” Lexia said.“Alex, we both know if he leaves this house, he might never come back, please don't let him go.” Alexia cried and Alex sighed.“He is not going permanently, he will be back, all I want you guys to see is how your lives will be without Lexi, till then, he is staying away.” Alex said and walked out of the house. Lexi saw his father walking out and he sighed.“Get into the car.” He ordered and Lexi did. Alex drove out of the mansion and drove around the city for a while.“Dad, where are we going exactly?” He asked and Alex chuckled.“Am taking you to a house close to ours but Austin has been following us, that is why am drivin
Lexi walked down the stairs after a while and sighed when he saw Ashley sleeping on the couch with a bandage wrapped around her hand. His family was in the living room except for his father who wasn't back yet.“Is... Is she okay?” He asked and none of them gave him a response.“I didn't cut her.” He said but he got no response.Ashley slowly opened her eyes and her mother rushed to her.“Hey baby, are you okay?” She asked and Lexia helped her up.“Mummy, Lexi didn't cut me with the knife, I did by accident and it was because I was playing with the knife when I found it in his bag, I heard you guys yelling at him before I fell asleep, he did nothing wrong.” Ashley explained and they all became speechless. They turned to him and he sighed. “One of the reasons why I don't talk to you guys and I don't think I ever will.” He said and walked out of the house.“Oh, God.” Alexia muttered and ran her hands through her hair.“Why didn't you say something earlier?” Anita yelled at Ashley.“Th
Lexi walked into the house and Ashley ran to him happily.“Lexi.” She called and hugged his legs, he slowly bent to her level and he stroked her hair.“How are you?”“Am fine, Lexi.”“Okay, is it just me that an seeing this? Lexi and Ashley are getting along.” Anita said as she ate her chips.“Yes, Ashley is having a conversation with Lexi,” Austin added.“I thought he is scared to touch Ashley.” Lexia added.Ashley suddenly turned to them and giggled before opening her mouth to talk.“That is because, this morning, I was crying and Lexi hugged me... “ She trailed off as Lexi hurriedly covered her mouth with his palm.“Our little secret, remember?” He muttered and she nodded, he let go of her and she smiled.“He said I shouldn't tell anyone because it's our little secret.”She hurriedly said before Lexi could stop her again and he sighed.“Hold on, what you are trying to say is that, you had an actual conversation with Lexi?” Lexia asked.“Yes, she did because I saw it.” Alexia said wa
Sharon took in a deep breath and ran after him, she stood in front of him and he sighed.“Sorry Lexi, I am just trying to be friendly.” She said and he ignored her, he was about to walk away when she stood in front of him again.“Stay away from me!” He snapped and pushed her roughly, she fell and groaned in pain, Lexi walked away and she hissed in pain. “Such a jerk.” She scoffed and stood up, she adjusted her uniform and sighed.“Okay, let's do this the hard way.” She muttered and walked back to the cafeteria.*******The school was finally over for the day and Lexi walked to his car, his brother and sister rushed to him as he was about to enter and he gave them a questioning look.“Oh my God, mum allowed you to drive her car!” Anita yelled and he nodded.“I have always wanted to drive it but she wouldn't give me, the car is fucking dope, can I drive it, Lexi?” Austin asked.“What about the one we brought?” “Lexi will drive it, please Lexi,” Austin begged and he nodded, he gave the
HOURS LATERIt was late already and they all kept waiting for Lexi, his mother was starting to get worried but Alex kept assuring her that he will be fine. The door suddenly opened and Lexi froze on seeing them. “Oh, sorry I came late, I will go get my bags now.” Lexi said.“Yes, go get them, I will be waiting for you.” Alex said and he nodded, he walked upstairs and Anita turned to her father.“Daddy am sorry, I didn't mean what I said, I don't want him to go.” Anita said and Alex ignored her.“Dad, come on. We are sorry.” Austin said and Lexi walked down the stairs with his bags.“Alex, come on. You can actually stop him from going.” Alexia said and Alex sighed.“You all have to learn to tolerate him, if he doesn't want to talk to you then let him be, do you know how hard it is for him to control himself every time? I threw your mother across the room when I first met her, I do hit your mother, he has never hit Anita or Ashley or Lexia, he only cut you because he was annoyed and he