Chapter 5 Five

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"Holy shit" Lexi's voice raged through the speakers. I facetimed her as soon as I reached my room.

"That's fucked up" she said and I nodded in agreement. It's more than fucked up.

"I can't believe Ryder's going to be my Stepbrother. I mean giving our story and all that" I pace around the room with my laptop in my hand.

"Well... might be a good thing you know...."

"No fuvkng way!" I charged

"Sorry, just kidding" she laughed but I knew she didn't mean it. There's no way in the world Ryder and I will get closer. He uses every chance he gets to remind me how awful my presence is to him. I hate him so much but now stepbrother??

After a little chat I ended the call with Lexi with the promise to catch up on Monday. I take a shower and put on my pajamas. I was about to start an essay that's due on Tuesday when I heard my phone chirping. I picked it up to find another message from Ryder.

What does he want from me?

Unknown; I know you aren't asleep

I left it on read but didn't reply but since Ryder's being Ryder he didn't let me rest.

Unknown; Are you ignoring me, sis?

Sis?

Is he being serious right now?

Almost immediately I got another message.

Unknown; Reply me and I will stop

Me; How do you get my number?

Unknown; I'm Ryder Saint,Sis.

I rolled my eyes as if he could see me.

Me; Cut the attitude and stop calling me sis and stop texting me. I care about my grades so I have to study. Goodnight.

I hit the send button then switched off my phone. Ryder texting me?? Unbelievable. I returned back to studying but Ryder seemed to have ruined my mood so I went downstairs to get a cup of water.

I met mom in the kitchen.

"Want a cup of coffee?"

She asked, watching me carefully. Since the surprise of throwing Ryder in my face we haven't discussed much. The car ride on our way back was silent. Neither of us didn't know what to say to each other. Somehow I believe I was acting like a bitch. This is the same woman who has taken care of me and gave me her all since the penis donor didn't want it. I want to blame all of this on whoever my father is, if he didn't abandon us in the first place, none of this would be happening.

"No thanks, I'll just have some water then go to bed"

I replied

"You're okay with moving with James right?"

So this was it. How do I explain that I'm okay with moving but not okay with having Ryder as my stepbrother.

"Of course, James is cool and Ryder I can deal with it" I feigned Excitement and shrugged it off like it's nothing.

"Are you sure"

I nodded. " You should get some rest"

She smiled and hugged me goodnight, and I closed my eyes and let the familiar floral scent of her perfume wash over me. I wondered if she'd start wearing something more expensive now that she was marrying a billionaire, and my heart ached a little as I thought of all the other little details that might change in the near future. Ryder

I still can't believe Genie McConnell is going to be my Stepsister. Out of any other girls with tities and a nice ass, it's going to be her. Since when did dad start seeing another woman. Hell, he's never seen anyone since mom left. All however was just a nice pussy to satisfy his urges. But seeing Genie mom with him, I'm pretty sure it must be serious.

It's been a week since my dad and Sophia announced their engagement and I'm still fuming. I don't understand why I'm angry. First, why does he have to throw that news at us without any warning. From the horrified look on Genie's face I'm sure it came as a surprise. Secondly, he hasn't been around ever since. I know he has a busy schedule but fuvk, he's settling down in a few months now with a soon to be Stepsister and a wife for Christ sake. I know he came in late last night anyways.

Throughout this week, I did something. Haven't done since the first time I set my eyes on her, I let her be. I avoided and stayed clear of her way. I even warned Juan not to be near her which earned me some suspicious looks from him, how in the world am I supposed to tell him Genie is going to be my Stepsister and will be moving in today. The only reason why I'm still in this house by four in the afternoon. Well, Courtesy of dad. Speaking of which, I heard some noise outside and looked outside to find a van outside with Sophia and Genie standing before it.

"Ryder, would you come and assist us?" I heard my dad's grunt voice as he was trying to lift a box.

"It's 2022 dad, we're not that poor not to afford a moving company service" I throw back.

His bright eyes shine, giving me a silent message.

"Okay, fine"

"Hi, Ryder, it's so nice to see you again" Sophia's voice sounded behind me and I turned.

"Nice to see you too" I smiled.

Holy fuck! Where did that come from? Nice to see you? I wasn't expecting that.

"Nice to see you," Genie said in a sing-song voice under her breath as Sophia and my father headed inside, and I marched over to her.

"What did you just say rocks?"

"Don't call me that" she fired back and for the first time I noticed what she's putting on. What the fuck is she on? My eyes trailer her long legs to her tights. She has on a bum shot and a silly tank top that does nothing to cover her stomach. Part of me wants to at her to go inside and change while the other continue to stare. It took all of me to avert my eyes before she caught me ogling her body.

"It's just funny you acting like a nice kid when in front of our parents when we both know you aren't" she paused. "You know I could put up with all of your bullshit. I'm at school but try to act nicer to my mom and me" she rushed her words then walked away before I could say anything.

"Are you kids okay?" my father called out. "Ryder, Genie room I going to be the one next to yours"

"What?" I replied. "There's tons of other rooms she can have. The one on the ground floor is spacious and has a nice private balcony she'd probably like."

He pressed his lips into a thin line. "I'm well aware of the layout of my own house, Ryder. I just think it would benefit you two to be close. You can

spend more time together and get to know each other."

That's one thing about James Saint, he never takes no for an answer.

"We already know each other. We fucking attend the same school"

"Not as siblings. She's going to be next door to you, and that's final."

He marched back inside and I rolled my eyes. From the look on Genie's face, I could tell she wasn't too happy about it either. I gave her a death glare, she fucking caused this.

Fuck all of this!

I went inside my room and didn't come out again