Living With The Bad Boy

Alex’s POV

I sat down on the sofa with my phone in hand as I scrolled through the gram. So many shits people keep posting here and there. Do they not have better things doing?

I was interrupted by my cellphone ringing. I looked at the caller Id and sighed. It’s Liv.

Why’s she calling me?

I really don’t wanna talk to her.

I declined the call and continued scrolling the gram, only to be greeted by her long ass messages few minutes later in my inbox.

I didn’t bother to read them.

I switched off my mobile data and dumped my cell phone into my pocket as I stood up, making my way towards the wine bar.

I grabbed a bottle of tequila from the bar and then took out a tumbler from the cup rack. I didn’t bother rinsing the glass. I mean who has the time?

As I attempted to pour the beer into the glass. I was stopped by the constant ringing of my phone.

Can’t she leave me the fuck alone right now? I don’t wanna talk.

I took out my phone and declined it yet again without even bothering to look at the caller id, knowing fully well it’s her. I switched off my phone and kept it on the counter.

I sat down on the barstool and poured half a glass of the drink.

Liv’s POV

“Honey you haven’t touched your meal yet” My mum gave me a concerned look.

“Um…. It’s quite hot, let it cool down a bit” I lied, giving her the best assuring look I could muster. I really don’t have the strength to hear her speech right now.

As it is, I’m going through a lot right now, heartbreak and a silent but sure breakup.

How wicked can boys be?

Why the fuck did he have to come into my life if he was going to live? Well apparently I’m the one leaving but fuck that.

Why did I stupidly have to fall in love with someone who doesn’t give two shits or probably a shit about me and my feelings?

‘Because you’re a double IQ dummy’ My subconscious mind said to me.

Yeah right. I am a dummy, a big fat ass double IQ dummy.

He says he loves me but his actions tells a whole different story.

He didn’t even text or call me. I even swallowed my dignity and self respect to call him and he had the audacity to decline my calls and he didn’t even bother replying my texts whereas he was online.

How the fuck did I get myself into this mess called love again?

“It’s Alex isn’t it?” My mother’s voice interrupted my thoughts.

I have even forgotten where I am, she must have been talking to me while I was lost in my trance because the look on her face was a disapproving and worried one.

“No…. I’m just tired” I lied again. I know it’s obvious but I don’t care anymore.

“You know I’m your mother, you can talk to me about it” She gave me a sympathetic look.

“Do we really have to move? Can’t I stay back here in California while you guys move?” I asked, knowing fully well what her answer would be.

“I’m sorry baby, I know how you feel, trust me I do but we’re helpless. Your father’s business has been crumbling lately and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to rise up again, if we loose this contract then we’re done for” She explained.

What is she talking about?

“I don’t quite understand you mum, I thought you already travelled for a business contract before which made you guys leave me here with Alex” I was confused.

“Yes dear and we sealed the deal, we have to relocate back to New York, I know you think you love that boy but trust me, you don’t. It’s just high school infatuation. You’ll see, once we get back to New York you’ll forget about him. Remember when we were leaving New York, same thing happened between you and Aiden?” Why’s she bringing up my past now?C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.

“I know….”

“And you moved on and forgot about him”

If only she knew how many months it took me to get over Aiden, though I didn’t love him as much I do Alex.

“I don’t know mum, this is too much for me, I love Alex” A tear slipped down my cheek.

She stood up and made her way to my side of the table. She pulled out a chair and sat directly beside me as she took me into her arms.

“It’s okay honey, you’ll get through this, I’m with you” She pacified me as I sobbed silently.

This is too much and heavy for me.

I’m not this strong.

“Now come on, eat your food. I don’t want you looking all thin and boney. You wouldn’t want your friends to laugh at you when we get to New York would you? “She joked and pulled me away from her gently.

“I’ll eat only on one condition” I said to her.

“And that is?”

“You feed me” I chuckled.

“OMG finally!, I’ve been dying to have you say this to me for a long time now. Ever since we moved to this place, you changed so much and grew so mature. I thought you’d never ask” She squealed excitedly as she reached out for the spoon on the food that was still untouched by me.

I smiled knowing that I’m the reason for her Joy.

Even though I’m the only child of my parents, they never felt the void of not having another child. They made me the center of their attention and loved me to the earth and beyond.

Though my father is a very busy man who is hardly available at home. He makes time for me whenever he’s free and never fails in his responsibility, duties and obligations of a father.

I love my parents.

“Now open up baby” Her eyes twinkled with Joy as she scooped a small portion of the oat with the spoon. I opened my mouth and watched her feed me with so much love evident in her eyes.

She truly is the best mom in the entire world. I wouldn’t trade her for anything. Even in my next life, I want her as my mom.

Alex’s POV

I’d just finished three bottles of tequila and was on my forth one when I got interrupted by the ringing of the doorbell.

Who the fuck is that? I hope it’s not Liv. I really don’t want to see her.

I didn’t bother getting up and chose to ignore the ringing bell with the hopes that she’d get tired and leave. Boy was I wrong?

The ringing of the bell turned into heavy bangs on my door which began to piss me off slowly.

Who the fuck does she think she is to be banging on my door like that. Isn’t she already satisfied with making fall stupidly in love with her and then I wake up one day to hear that she’s leaving.

The banging became louder and unbearable.

I stood up angrily from the stood as I staggered towards the door, readily preparing to give her an earful.

I pulled the door open to find stupid Zoey standing in front of my door angrily glaring at me like I’d just stolen her virginity which I knew too well she doesn’t have.

“What the hell……” I’m cut off by her hand landing on my cheek.

The guts of this girl.

“How dare you hit me like that, if you weren’t a girl I’d……” Her hand comes in contact with my cheek yet again, and again and again until I grab her hand and twist it, making her wince in pain until she kicks me in the place the sun doesn’t shine.

“The fuck is wrong with you!” I yelled angrily with rage as she also stared at me with equal fury.

“How dare you Alex, how dare you do that to my friend you son of a bitch!” She yelled angrily.

“Calling my mother a bitch is an understatement compared to the slut of a mother you have who was too poor to afford a condom and ended up giving birth to a waste sperm product mistakenly in the name of a child” This time her fist connected to my jaw.

Boy does this girl have guts?

I know I wasn’t supposed to say that and I wouldn’t have if I was in my sane mind but I’d already had a lot to drink already.

“You, how dare you say that to me you biological fallacy!” She growled. She was enraged. So was I.

“Look Zoey I don’t have time for your nonsense right now, just get lost” I spat and turned around to head back into the house. Only to be pulled back by her.

This girl does have a death wish.

“Pardon?” I glared at her.

“Why are you so heartless Alex?, why are you bent on hurting the girl who truly loves you? Yesterday was her birthday but you didn’t even show up to wish her or call. Even a simple text was too difficult for you right? She waited all day for you and even at night she was having hopes and even defending you from my insults and you have the guts to go ahead and do this to her? How heartless can you be?”

I almost laughed at the expression on her face just to piss her off but I decided against it immediately, knowing she was right.

“Great speech, you can use the gate when you’re done” I simply said emotionlessly and turned to leave

“Don’t you have conscience?” Her words stopped me on my tracks.

“If you love your friend, tell her to move on because I’ll ruin her, I can’t do this anymore” I said to her and walked into the house.

Just as I was about to close the door, she stopped me, saying “If you have even a little shred of love in your heart for her then respect her and call her” Were her last words.

Before I could even respond to her, she was already on her way down the steps.