Babel Novel
Chapter 6
Hailey’s POV
“We wouldn’t have had any fun. I was only there to look after my step-sister,” Aiden said, looking at Gina.
“Okay, I agree, but you really should treat me like your girlfriend too, you know, and want to protect me too,” she replied.
“I already told you this, we aren’t dating. We are just having sex,” he stated bluntly. Gina paused, clearly taken aback but still determined. She wasn’t ready to let any other girls have a chance with him. She trusted no one’s intentions.
“Aiden, be softer,” she said, starting to kiss his ears to entice him.
“Let’s leave here,” I said to Mina and Mona, standing up and walking out. Confused, they ran after me until we reached the classroom, where I sat down and put my head on the table.
“Hailey, is everything okay?” they asked, watching me closely.
“Are you crying?” Mina asked.
“I think so,” Mona replied.
But why? They wondered silently.
I lifted my head, quickly wiping away my tears. “I’m fine. I have no idea why I got so emotional.”
“I’m so sorry about that. But how do you feel?” Mona asked gently.
“I feel better.”
“Should I go call Aiden?”
“No, don’t, please.”
“Why?”
“I don’t want him sending me home,” I said with a smile.
They laughed, knowing it sounded like something Aiden could do.
Soon after, I left them with the excuse of wanting to be alone and made my way to the rooftop.
“Where is Hailey?” I heard Aiden’s voice above me, and when I looked up, I was shocked to see him staring at Mona.
“S… she is at the rooftop, but she said…” Before she could finish, he had already left.
Taking a deep breath, I just hoped Mona would understand why she had to disclose my location.
At a corner on the rooftop, I sat alone, peering at what was happening in the school compound. I could see students playing, chatting, and having fun. I took a deep breath, looking up at the sky. It was a soothing day, no heat, just the calm, endless blue. Smiling, I sensed a presence. Sitting up abruptly, I turned and saw Aiden approaching, his eyes fixed on me.
I turned away, pretending not to notice him, focusing on the sky instead.
“Hailey!” he called out, making my heart race.
“I want to be alone,” I said firmly.
“I know you are sad. Why don’t we talk about it?”
“I don’t care about being sad.”
“That’s why I care. What happened last night was…”
“Was a mistake. A huge one that shouldn’t have happened,” I interrupted, my voice tinged with sadness.
“I didn’t say that. You know we aren’t actually related…”
“Yes, you are my stepbrother. Do you even know what will happen if Mom and Dad find out?” I asked him.
“Who cares? Hailey…”
“My mom’s relationship with Dad will be ruined. You know we can’t really be together. Aiden, please carry on with your relationship with Gina. I just want to stay the way I am. Better still, I will go back to Holland and try to rekindle my love with him.”
“You are not crazy to want to do that,” he said, anger rising in his voice.
“Exactly. I know you won’t let me do that in peace. Aiden, leave me alone,” I said, standing up and walking off the rooftop.
Aiden came near me and held my hand. I couldn’t look at his face. All I wanted was to be with him it looked impossible.
“You should know how much I love you…” Aiden said slowly. He held my neck and brushed it with his thumb. I felt goosebumps around my body.
“We are…” I tried to say but Aiden didn’t let me. He pushed me slowly to the wall with his lips inches away from mine. Slowly, he pressed further. I could feel his hand make its way into my clothes. He was in my panties and he was rubbing my clitoris.
“Should I…” Aiden tried to say but I cut him short.
“Don’t stop! Keep going!” I told him. I would have wanted to end it there but my body was against this.
Then I heard someone’s footsteps. This was all we needed to disengage.
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After school, I made my way home alone and locked myself in my room to study, just in case there happened to be an impromptu test.
Soon, I heard a knock on my door. At first, I tried to ignore it, but eventually, I stood up to avoid unnecessary attention.
“Hey! I have been knocking,” Aiden said, walking into my room.Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
I ignored him and went back to my bed, continuing to read.
“I have got one of the best sisters in the world. Look how serious she is with her studies,” he said, bouncing on my bed to take a look at what book I was reading. It was an English book, which he quickly dismissed. He never read English, only math, which he took his time solving.
He lay on the bed, watching me. I could feel his eyes on me, and it made me uneasy.
“Don’t you plan on giving me any attention?” he asked.
“Gina needs it more,” I replied, and he smiled.
“Are you jealous of Gina?” he asked. I threw my book to the edge of the bed, my mood completely ruined.
“I am sick of you, Aiden. When are you going to realize that I am your sister?” I asked angrily.
“The day you realize that it’s ‘step.’ Not really brother,” he said, moving closer to me gently.
“Stay back,” I warned, feeling scared.
He didn’t listen, grabbing my hand and pulling me close to his chest. My thoughts were a whirlwind, and then he locked lips with me again. This couldn’t be a mistake like I had said before. My mind went blank, and I found myself holding him tight.