Jennifer's POV – 4 weeks later

'Heyy ass…'

'Morning Squirt…' Sammy smiled back as we caught up to each other. 'You know we should try to keep it on the down low with these names.'

'Oh we will… I don't feel like getting my 3rd detention this month.'

'What did daddy dearest say?'

'Let's just say he's not happy…' I smiled back. 'Listen…' I pulled her to the sides, whilst making sure that no one was eavesdropping. 'Sean has it… This time it's 50 buck.'

'50 buck? Does he think that money grows on trees?'

'I don't know… but I need help… I need 50 buck…'

'Jenn, I've been paying for you...'

'I know… and I will give it back to you eventually…'

'When? When pigs fly?'

'Don't get your sassy mouth with me Samantha. You are the one with the shmusey billionaire father.'

'For your information I work to get the money…'

'Samantha this is not the time for your bullshit…'

'Jennifer you owe me 400bucks already!'

'And I will give them to you… I just… just for this once…'

'It's always like that Jen!'

'I know… and I'm sorry…'

'No you're not…'

'You're right…' I admitted. 'I'm not… but I really need the money… and you know as much as I do that we both need the c…'

'Shut the fuck up Jennifer! I'm not getting my ass figured out just because of you smart mouth… so shut that trap…'

'Sam… you know you shouldn't…'

'You're the one that got me into this… now I can't stop… and you know it as much as I do…'

'I know Samantha…' I hugged her tight as tears streamed down on her cheeks. '…but you have to tell someone Sam… you know you can't keep this to yourself… and you know…'

'I'm fine Jen…'

'For fucks sake Samantha! You've been raped! And more than once!' I challenged.

'I said I'm fine…' She replied between gritted teeth as she started to move away making her way to the class.

'Please talk to someone… your family loves you…' I caught her arm and pulled her back.

'I know…' She replied as I pulled back and looked her straight into her eyes.

'…then why?'

'…because it's easier Jen… it's easier like this…'

'I should have never introduced you to this life…'

'…but now you have Jen… and I'm glad you did…'

'Sam…'

'…and besides… you can also stop…'

'You know I can't…' I admitted. '…maybe someday… we'll be able to stop…'

'Someday…' She smiled weakly.

After school we made our way to park where Sean was always waiting for us with his back to the old cottage smoking his weed. He had this smirk on his face, and the scar over his eye always got us scared to our wits about his demeanour. His black shaved hair and striking eyes went well with his dark leather jacket. He looked tough… he is tough… I saw him shot his partner at one stake out… when everything went wrong. It was before I introduced everything to Samantha.

We both had our hard ways in life. Sam's was one way… and mine was another. I always woke up every morning thinking I can stop… but once it hits my nose and my system, I always feel better… and the excuse of a drunken mother's memory I have soon disentangle from my mind. On the other hand… Samantha didn't have easy either. She never wants to talk about it… but I suspect that miscarriage was another thing what made her come down this road with me strongly. I still never understood how none of her family noticed this. I guess private boarding schools do have some damned power over their own private boarding hospitals. Of course, such scandal couldn't get out… nothing could… yes they fired the bastard… but the damage was done. I used to lie awake at night talking with Samantha… we opened up to each other. She always told me how she felt… and I told her everything that hurt me… what I went through with my mother… and her boyfriends… that come and go… I was glad that finally dad had my custody and I lived with him. It meant everything. He's a loving man. I never understood why my mother could do this and leave him… guess lavishing things from her guys is what were mostly important.

'Good Evening ladies…' Sean replied with a smug on his face.

'Cut the crap Sean…' I replied.

'No need to get cranky little girl…' He grabbed Sam's hair and smelled it. 'Now… let's get to business…'

'We don't pay until we have it in our hands…' Samantha replied sternly.

'As you wish…' He replied as he brought out 2 bags… and handed them to us. '20 grams of pure cocaine…' He replied as Samantha pulled out a 100 bill.

'Here…'

'Short again Jen…'

'None of your damn business…'

'It's not… for as long as I get paid…' He replied smugly. 'Maybe… if you… both need the money… I can… get you a suitable job…'

'What kind of job did you have in mind?' Samantha reached his same glare.

'With both of your physique… firm breasts and lean legs… I'm sure I can find some… ah… customers…'

'We're not interested in that kind of shit…' We both replied in unison.

'As you wish… but if you do change your minds… you know where to find me…' He replied as we placed everything into our bags. 'We meet in 2 weeks time…'

'Same place?'

'I'll call you Jen… and don't try to find me… I will find you…' He replied as he backed away.

'Come on… let's go…' I pulled on Sam's arm.

'What the fuck does he think we are?'

'Hey… it's their job… you think that he only sells coke?' I laughed. 'I bet he has some mistress…'

'Who would want him in bed…'

'He has a fine sculpted ass… I'll fuck him…'

'Jenn!'

'Joking…' I laughed as we crossed the road and walked on the pavement. '…but he does have a nice ass…'

'Yes he does…' Sam agreed as she looked on her watch. 'Shoot… I have to run… I promised Teddy that I'll meet him at Starbuck's… Are you going to be ok?'

'Peachy Sam… I'll call you later… and thanks for today…'

'No worries Sam… Remember…'

'…sisters forever…' I smiled as I hugged her. 'Thanks for always being there…'

'I should say that to you…'

'Go shoo… you'll be late and I don't like your smokin' hot brother waiting…' I replied as I winked at her.

'EWWW Jen! I didn't need that kind of picture in my mind.' She laughed.

'Glad I gave it to you…' I smiled back. 'Now go…'

Teddy's POV

I was already running late, and I always hated letting anyone wait… especially my sister. I'd rather be waiting myself then letting others wait. Gosh… these last few days she's been totally on her nerves… There's something she's not telling me… and I know it. I only have to know what's everything… maybe if I tell mum and dad… they'll be able to know what's going on. Dad and her seem to be doing good together… although at times things do get out of hand… but hey… who doesn't have small fights?

I entered Starbucks, and she was already there sitting at our usual table lost reading a book whilst her leg shook nervously while her right hand was furiously writing down notes. She never lost a moment… I just wish she could take it a little easy. Her eyes darted everywhere… just as if she was on something…

'Dammit no… you're not going there Theodore! She's not like that…' I scolded myself as I brushed that thought away. '…but maybe… I'll just keep an open mind…'

'Kiddo…' I touched her shoulder lightly as I reached her, whilst she jumped. 'Hey calm down…'

'You scared me!' She smiled as she stood up and hugged me. 'Gosh I missed you.'

'I did too princess…' I smiled as I slid down on the couch of our table.

'I took the liberty of ordering for you. They wouldn't let me stay unless I ordered something…' She replied.

'Good… what did you order?'

'Triple chip double dark chocolate something cake, and a latte with extra sugar and whipped cream…'

'My favourite…' I smiled whilst the waiter brought everything and mouthed a thanks. I noticed that all Sam was having what seemed an Americano. I eyed her suspiciously but didn't say anything… as yet…

'So…' She started as she went back to her work while I dug in.

'Want a piece?' I offered her my fork.

'No thanks…' she smiled. 'Gail made a huge lunch and I'm still full.' She laughed.

'Gail makes the best sandwiches ever!' I agreed as she took out a piece of paper.

'This is my work schedule for these two upcoming weeks. You think you can drive me? I know you have exams coming up…'

'Sis… it's cool…' I smiled. '…but we have to find a better excuse than soccer practice. Dad isn't a fool and he will notice that you won't have soccer practice till midnight. You have a damn 5 shifts till midnight.'

'We pulled it back when I was with grandma…'

'Well… grandpa isn't dad… he was easily fooled because he never double checked where I was at midnight. If he called home… or asked dad… we would have been busted… and I think that dad or mum for the matter will catch up to your secret job…'

'Then I'll take the blame… you're not at fault…'

'Hell yeah I am… I'm not stopping you am I?'

'That's not the point…'

'That is the point Sam. I know you don't need to work… but you are working… Hell…'

'Dad was the one that told me that I should be independent… working for my own money is a kind of independence…'

'That was back when you didn't want to remain in that boarding school…'

'So what? They didn't make you stay there!'

'I know… and I'm sorry…'

'You shouldn't be Theodore… It wasn't your fault…'

'I should have talked to them when I saw you upset…. Something happened in there… and you don't want to talk about it.'

'Brother… thanks for your concern… but I'm peachy.'

'I hope so… because I'd hate to lose the only sister I have left…'

'What do you mean 'I have left'? She joked. 'I'm the only sister you have...'

'Right…' I smiled. 'IF you only knew…'

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