Chapter 19
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Darcey Johnson smirked evily to herself, watching as her uncle and David Winters talked. She had been forced to listen in on their stupid conversations about Candice, and so far, she wasn't liking it. Their low, husky voices annoyed the crap out of the teen, and she'd much rather be at home watching TV.

There were times in Darcey's life when she'd feel sorry for other people around her. And this time, it was no different. She did what she had to do, but now she was going to fix it. Her actions caused consequences; not for her, but for Candice. And the mere thought of the poor girl slowly dieing inside made Darcey want to tear out her own hair.

She didn't know why she followed through with the plan. Anyone in their right minds could see that Candice and Chase made a great couple, wthether their parents approved or not.

So, without a second thought, Darcey Johnson was officially on a mission to fix Candice's broken heart. She was still clueless as to how she was going to do it, but there was always a slight chance that her cousin would come through to her just this once.

But oh no, she wasn't just doing it all for Candice. Whilst talking to Chase, she had immediately fallen head over heels for the boy with bionics. She found herself spiralling towards a strange satisfaction; but there could only be one person who Chase would truly love. And as far as Darcey was concerned, it was definately going to be Candice Winters.

She glanced at David. A green vein throbbed in his forehead, his eyes showing lack of comfort and sane. It was the worst image of a fully grown man she had ever seen. He looked so ruthless, so vile, so undesirable. The blood that coursed through his veins was cold and nasty, chilling his victims to the bone.

Darcey secretly hated the man. She thought that people like him should be restricted, should never be allowed out without some special permission. Men like David simply disgusted her.

But oh, the delicious thought of Candice finding out about David's unwise plan made Darcey grin. Everyone, except for Mr Winters, would finally have the chance to live peacefully. They'd get the things they deserved, they'd get to be with whoever.

She took out her phone and held it underneath the table, recording the whole of their conversation without the threat of getting noticed.

Candice slammed her locker door shut, attracting a few stares from other students. She didn't care for any of them, but flashed a small smile at the ones who were curious as to why she was so jumpy. The last thing she needed was a dented locker and the reputation of a nut job; not that she didn't have it already.

Monday had gone by quick enough. She didn't get much hassle from Chase, but he'd give her an apologetic glance at times.

But today was Tuesday. Only three more days to go until Summer Vacation, when she'll finally get the chance to relax.

She checked her timetable and groaned when she saw that her first activity involved group work. Needless to say, Candice wasn't much of a co-operative team member.

"Winters!" Trent shouted, ignoring the dirty looks being thrown his way. He walked up to Candice and slung an arm around her shoulder, steering her to their first lesson. "Guess what Darcey just sent me!"

"Darcey?"

"Darcey Johnson. Y'know, the girl who Chase..." Candice raised an eyebrow, willing him not to go on. "Nevermind. She had something to do with the cheating though."

Candice tried to stop the memories from floating back into her mind, but it was no use. The slight mention of Chase's name made her head go haywire.

"Then I don't want to hear about it." she spat, remembering their recent pact of not mentioning anything about the Davenport siblings. She gave him a death glare, but he insisted on carrying on.

"No, shut up, let me speak," Trent laughed. "Okay, so she gave me this recording of my dad and yours talking about stuff. It got a little boring in the beginning so I fast forwarded," he hit some buttons on his phone and turned it to the highest volume it could muster. "Listen to this."

She was hesitant at first, but soon leaned in to hear their conversation a bit more clearly.

"So she did it?" Candice froze, her own fathers voice shouting nothing but torment at her.

"Of course she did. Little Darcey here stay's true to her word."

"How about the girl?"

"Who? Your daughter?"

"Don't mock me." snapped David. Candice could already imagine venom seething through his teeth.

"Oh, she's gone. Dunno where she headed, though. I saw her running away from the house."

David cackled sinisterly. "Good, good. So, what's her status?"

"Single, broken and overall dead to the world."

"Brilliant. Now, I need you to do something else for me."

"Depends. How much are you gonna pay me?" Trent rolled his eyes at his fathers impatient request for money, thinking back to the times when he'd just go out gambling because of it.

"Five hundred."

"Alright then. Shoot." There's a silence. Nobody talks, and the only sound is the wind brushing against the cold metal fence beneath the prison. Then, David lets out another menacing laugh.

"...I need you to kill Chase Davenport."

"It would be my pleasure."

Thanks to gnome12345 for giving me the idea of something happening to Chase, just as Candice found out what really happened! :D
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