Chapter 4

It's been four months since I really hung out with Dimitri, Liam, and Lucia. They been busy with something and continued to skip school.

Since all the senior graduate next friday. We no longer have to go to class. We can pretty much do what we want now. Since we completed all the credit we need to graduate.

As for the issue I had with Daniel and his goons. They only had a week before they left just like Dimitri had said.

However they did try to corner me a few times, before they were gone for good. Daniel threatened to get me back for making a fool out of him. Whenever he comes back in three years. However the joke is on him. I don't plan on being long gone by the time he comes back.

I been trying to talk to Dimitri and the others for months, but they never answer my text messages. When I call it just does straight to their voice-mail.

Its getting really irritating cause I need to talk to them. I am moving out of town soon. I am already signed up and paid for my program to start my training to become a certified nursing assistant. Known as a CNA for short.

I was going to be a doctor like my mother, but that alone cost to much money. Especially since she runs her own business and doesn't make enough money to began with. While my father makes good money with being a lawyer. He doesn't make enough to be rich. I also just don't want to deal with the student loans like my mother still has to deal with. I seen the headaches it brings her. I don't want a part of that. Also don't want to be stuck in college with lots of homework.

Not to mention the big news I got from my parents. When I came back from eating ice cream with the boys. They decided since I was graduating it was time to inform me that they are going to get a divorce and its been a nasty one at that. I still remember when they told me.

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FLASHBACK

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I move the curtain a little to peek out just enough to see Dimitri truck start to drive off down the road.

Tonight was really fun. I hope we are able to do that again. When they are not so busy.

As I start to head up the stairs to my room. I hear my mother say my name from the kitchen.

Walking in I can see my mother has been crying and there is this tension in the air.

" Please, come sit down. Me and your father need to have a conversation with you." My mother says in a sad tone.

I stare at the both of them before I walk slowly to the dinner table. I pull out the wooden chair and take a seat.

" Your father and I are getting a divorce." She says softly.

I feel like I just just hit in the guts, " W-why? You guys seemed fine this morning." I say confused.

What happened between this morning to now?

" Sweetheart, We haven't been fine for awhile. Since you are graduating soon. We figured it was time to end things now." My father says calmly as he pours himself a drink.

" No! You haven't been fine for awhile! If you weren't fucking all your clients!" mom yells out in anger as she slams her bare hands onto the wooden dining table. Making everything on the table shake.

My dad laughs, " Yeah, well if maybe someone would do there wifely duties more. I wouldn't be getting it else where!" he snaps back as he downs his drink.

I feel anger boil inside me, " You can't talk to mom that way! And what about my plan after graduation! I was moving to Wisconsin to do my CNA training!" I snap and start to panic.

Dad was suppose to help me find an apartment in Wisconsin. We discussed it months ago! If they are getting a divorce. No one is going to have the money. I will have to find a temporary job and save up, before I can leave.

" You can still go to Wisconsin. As you have planned on doing. I will just be leaving before you. I have already transferred too a new lawyer firm. I go up there in two weeks. I will be back for your graduation and for the selling of the house." Dad says in a cold tone.

I look over at my mom to see her crying again.

" What about mom? Where will she stay if you are selling the house?" I ask dad.

" I am going to stay at a friends house until I get back on my feet. Selling the house and furniture. Should give me enough to buy my own apartment." My mom says through her tears as she stands up and leaves.

I hear her slam the bedroom door shut and my father just continues to drinkdrink his bottle of whiskey. Completely unfazed or bother by the whole situation.

" I can't believe you are cheating on mom.." I say to him

My dad looks at me, " Might be hard to swallow, but me and your mom have been done a long time."

I stare at him in disbelief as I walk away.

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FLASHBACK ENDS

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Once my father moved out. My mother started slowly selling things around the house. She even burnt all the family pictures. I managed to save a few for myself.

Which is another thing I haven't been able to update the boys on. I been having a hard time the last few months, and I been handling it all on my own.

Its moments like this that I wish I had more friends. My best friends aren't exactly here for me at the moment.

So, I brought four movie tickets with the money I got from my dad. I guess that is his way of trying to butter me up.

Which is kinda working.

A few weeks ago I went with mom to help her look for an apartment. A lot of them were really nice, but I don't think they are in her price range. I tried talking her into getting an apartment not so pricey, but she just told me not to worry about it.

It wasn't until yesterday I figured out why. I walked in on her having sex with Luke Martin. He is a billionaire and owns a lot of stores and other businesses. Not to mention he was the hottest single man in Times magazine.

I wasn't expecting mom to move on so fast, but she wasn't the only one. When I would facetime dad. I would catch glimpses of half naked woman from time to time.

It was an adjustment that was for sure.

I was currently walking down the street by myself. It wasn't until I ended up Dimitri house. That I realized I must have walked here in the middle of my day dream.

Since I am here I might as well just knock.

I knock on the door and I am surprised Dimitri father, Rex answers the door. Normally a servant or the butler answers it.

Rex is huge and is in perfect shape for his age. He is more muscular than Dimitri is. They have the same dark color hair and Hazel eyes. Its like looking at Dimitri twin.

I'm not sure what he does for work. I just know they are rich and Rex has treated me like family since the first day he met me.

" Hello, Amara what brings you here? " he asked me softly with a smile on his face.

I smile back at him," Hi, I was wondering if Dimitri was here? I haven't seen him in a few months. We graduate next week and I was hoping to hang out." I said spilling a lot of information out at once.

He chuckles, " Well, I am afraid he isn't home at the moment. He is off doing something with Liam and Lucia at the moment. I can tell him you stopped by." He says softly.

I feel my heart drop, but keep a smile on my face to hide the sadness," Oh, okay. How are you doing?" I ask him not sure what to say.

" I am good little one. Also I wanted to give you something. Hang one second." He says shutting the door and coming back with a small black box with a black ribbon perfectly wrapped around it.

" Since you are graduating. I wanted to give you a graduation present." He says as a gaurd walks up behind him and leans over to whispers in his ear.

" I have to go little one, but if you ever need anything just ask. Be safe heading home." He says giving me a smile and a soft pat in the head.

I smile, " I will, have a good day." I say as the door is gently shut in my face.

I look down at the small box and my hand and let out a small sigh. I walk down the long driveway. The security just letting me pass without saying anything.

I use to come here so often the security don't even stop me anymore. Its no wonder I was able to walk here without realizing it. No one bothered to stop me.

As I keep walking I can feel tears start to run down my cheek.

I guess friends aren't meant to last forever after.

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Today was graduation day and I was wearing a dark purple dress that went with school dress code. I had on my black graduation gown on. I put on my matching black graduation cap onto my head.

I make sure my makeup is good and give myself one last look over in the mirror, before looking at all the boxes in my room.

Next week I move in with my dad in Wisconsin. My mom moved into new apartment with Luke last night.

I chose to stay here to give them privacy. That and I still find it a little weird to have someone else other than my dad with my mom.

But I will get use to things after awhile.

Walking down the stairs to hear arguing.

" Can you guys not do this today? This is the only time, you have to spend time together. I want pictures with everyone." I tell both my parents and there significant others.

Luke was glaring at my dad his hand balled into a fist.

While my dads new girlfriend who was dressed kinda slutty in a short red dress that made her tits pop out. Her hair pulled into a tight bun with a shinning gold necklace my dad most likely bought her speaks, " She right, we should try to get along for the next few hours. A girl only graduates high-school once." She says all bubbly.

My mom rolls her eyes, " I don't need a tramps two cents on what to do." She says in a hush tone.

Which only causes more arguing and yelling. After twenty minutes of trying to talk them all down. I finally got the pictures I wanted with everyone.

Which was not easy considering they all hated each other.

The drive to the high school was even more hectic, because of all the traffic.

Not to mention how crowded it was.

The first thing I did was look around for the boys, but I didn't seen them anywhere.

I was hoping I could talk to them and give them each their tickets I got for the movie tonight.

However I wasn't even sure they were here.

I decided to go to the bathroom before heading to the stadium where the graduation ceremony was being held.

After doing my business I was about to exit the stall when a conversation between two girls caught me attention.

" Dimitri and his two friends got there diplomas last week. Since they had to leave to go overseas." A girl says to the other.

I feel my heart sink as I bite my bottle lip to keep from crying.

They left without telling me. Not to mention his father didn't even say anything about leaving when I saw him last monday..

" How do you know this?" The other girl asked.

" Because he called me for a booty call and I overheard his father telling the maid to make sure everything was packed for their trip to Russia. Not to mention I saw Dimitri diploma laying on his desk." She tell her friend.

" I wonder if Amara knows?" The friend asked.

" I am sure she does. They were all pretty close with her. Would have to be a shitty person not to tell your best friend you are leaving." She says as I hear their heels click against the marble floor as they leave the restroom.

I exit the bathroom stall and look into the mirror. My mascara was still holding in place, but I had tear streaming down my face. I grab a paper towel and gently pat my face to keep the tears from ruining my makeup.

I am kinda glad I used water proof mascara, but I should have used water proof foundation as well.

Those Jerks! They promised we would graduate together!

I guess I should have saw it coming sincsince they ignored my calls and text.

They could have said so instead of ghosting me. I even wasted money on movie tickets.

This is a shitty day. I can't wait to go home.

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Standing in line at the stadium. I listen as the principle announces everyone's name one by one.

As I get to the front of the line. I get nervous seeing the stadium packed full of family members, and friends from everyone's parents.

" Amara Willson!" The principal calls my name.

It jerks my attention from all the people. I hear loud clapping as a take a wobbly steps forward.

I can hear my heart beating against my chest. I smile as I shake the principle hand. He hands me my diploma and I walk off the stage and down the stairs.

I stand in line with everyone and waiting patiently for the ceremony to end.

I knew this is suppose to be a happy day, but I just feel so sad.

At least now leaving won't be so hard. I don't have anything keeping me here and I can always come back to vist mom on holidays.

" Congratulations! Class of 2016! You have officially graduated!" The principal yells and all my classmates cheer.

Caps go flying into the air and the stadium is booming with cheers and hand clipping.

I can't help but feel even more sad. I bite my bottom lip as I try to keep from crying. I watch as friends hug and jump up and down together.

Not wanting to watch anymore of everyone happiness. I head for the exit by myself and stand out in the warm summer air.

I stare up at the moon and when I feel a hand on my back. I turn and look at my dad.

" Hey, you doing okay kid?" He asked me softly.

I shrug, " I just want to go home and go to bed." I tell him as I hear my mom come out arguing with dads girlfriend with Luke trailing behind.

She finally stops arguing long enough to stare at me, " Where's Dimitri and the other boys at?" She asked me with a fake smile. As she tries to hide her irritation.

" They aren't here. They apparently left for Russia last week." I said sadly and take a step forward.

" Oh, sweetheart I am sorry to hear that. I know how close you were with them. Maybe they will message you at some point." My mom says being hopeful.

Yeah, right.

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Dimitri POV

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I was peeking out the window to see Amara standing infront of the door.

She doesn't know me, Liam, and Lucia are here.

I signal a gaurd over and tell him, to tell my father to hurry up.

I know Amara wants to talk, but we can do that when I come back.

I watch as the guard whispers in my father's ear.

" I have to go little one, but if you ever need anything just ask. Be safe heading home." My dad says to Amara as he shuts the door.

I was sitting in the living room with Liam and Lucia. I watch as my father sits next to both Liam and Lucia fathers.

" Are you sure you want to leave without talking to her Dimitri? Despite the fact you spin time getting laid by skinks. You actually have feeling for Amara." My father says to me as he takes a drink of his bourbon.

" Yeah, I am sure. It will make it easy to leave." I tell my father

" Yeah, plus we can make it up to her. when we get back. She might be pissed but she was never one to stay mad too long. Two years will go by in a breeze." Liam adds.

" This isn't a vacation! This is us passing down the family business to you kids." Liams father says in a stern tone.

" So, you keep saying and I believe we have done more than enough to prove we are more than ready." I snap back

I don't feel like having another lecture about us not being serious. I haven't been joking around or playing games.

I am serious and I will make this family business even stronger. So, when I come back. I can protect Amara. I have always had a crush on her. Over time I realized how much I loved her. I use sluts to satisfy my needs. I only see them as something to use as a quick fuck and nothing more. Amara different and I didn't want to do that to her. Thats why I just remained friends with her.

Once I get back, I plan to make her mine.

I know leaving like this will probably break her heart, but I will make it up to her when I come back.