Adam Yilmaz POV

Throwing the last bag in the trunk I looked up as I saw my dad walking toward me. Zachary Walton. He wasn't really my dad but he was the one that took care of me all these years along with his wife Elise, whom I very much consider as my mother. They never made me feel like a stranger, they raised me just the way they raised their son Mason.

My parents passed away when I was 7, in a terrible car accident. They left me a huge fortune, many properties and even shares in a construction company. Zachary and my father Nejat Yilmaz were partners.

Even though I had enough money to take care of myself, Zachary had set up accounts for me, forbidding me to touch my inheritance. Saying I should use it for more important things. I didn't mind though, knowing he only did that out of love and because he considered me his son.

"Hey dad"

"Hey buddy, you're leaving today?"

"Yes, I need time to settle down before school starts. I have like four days I think. I didn't know you were home, I already told mom I was going and thought I'd go to the company to see you before I'm off."

He leaned on the hood of my car and crossed his arms casually "I came in from the back gate wanting to surprise your mom" he wiggled his eyebrows making me cringe.

"Don't put these images in my head!"

We both laughed and then he looked at me like he wanted to say something but didn't know how. I remembered that look. That's the way he looked at me when he picked me up from school when my parents died.

"Dad? What is it?" I asked concerned now.

"Nothing bad I hope... I just have a favor to ask you. Actually it's a huge favor, but I really have no choice."

It's then that I noticed he was holding an envelope in his fingers. He saw me eyeing it and shook his head.

"It's bad. It's really bad." He gave me the envelope and I immediately opened it, fearing what I might see.

I relaxed a bit when I saw pictures of Helena. Slutty pictures of Helena to say the least. I ran a hand through my hair "I don't know what to say to be honest. She hangs out with Serena a lot, I'm not saying Serena is a bad influence I'm just saying they are both unpredictable. Last week a friend of mine sent me a picture of her on a pole dance..."

"It was in the press. Your Gran came over and wanted us to get her a husband" he let out a nervous chuckle but I couldn't contain myself. I burst in laughter.

"Leave it to Gran to come up with ideas like these" I put the pictures back and handed them to him "But seriously that wouldn't be the brightest decision. We'll have her running off on her wedding day."

"Exactly. And that's what I need from you"

"What do you need me to do? It's not like we're close or anything, she hates my guts."

"She doesn't, trust me I know my daughter. All I need you to do is keep an eye on her, you're both going to Columbia, you're both enrolled in architecture..."

I cut him off "Dad, we are but trust me she asked me about my schedule so she could take different hours or different courses, so I have a slim chance running into her. I won't be able to do that."

"I know. And that is why I let her buy a big flat near campus."

"What does that have... Dad! No you can't make me do this! There's no way in hell I'm living with her. I already have my own flat! We picked it together, you and I... I told you I was going to ask my friend to live with me"

"Adam? Are you okay honey?"

I turned around to face Elise "Mom, you knew about this?"

"About what?"

"Being Helena's roommate?"

"He just told me. And I thought it was a great idea, you've always been protective of her. I saw what you did last year, how you beat up a guy in a club because he called her a slut, I know you always threatened guys at school to leave her alone and not to bully her. You've always treated her like your sister no matter how mean she was to you. That is why I thought you'd be perfect for the job."

She probably saw me glaring in the distance because she then she added "Baby, you don't have to do something you don't like. If you feel this will change your plans and make you unhappy just forget about it. You are my son as much as she is my daughter and I wouldn't want you sad just so you can please us."

"I know mom" I was taller than her, much taller, so I had to lean down to hug her. She was amazing and I could never say no to her.

"Where is her flat?"

"Does this mean you'll be her roommate and keep an eye on her?" I heard hope in my dad's voice and smirked.

"I don't know. I'll decide while I'm driving there." I closed up the trunk and gave them each another quick hug before heading to the driver's seat. "I'll text you when I get there".

Helena Walton POV

"No Serena" I giggled as I showed her my flat through a video call

"Oh yes I'm sure you'll be bringing many men to your bed, you don't have to be shy around me. Just remember to always be safe"

"Sure thing mom" we both laughed but I stopped when I heard a knock on the door and frowned. "Looks like I already have a visitor. I'll call you tonight and let you know where to meet". Just as I got up from my very comfy couch I heard heavy knocking "what the hell?" I whispered making my way to the door.

I opened it with a glare evident on my now very annoyed face "What?"

"Is that a way to welcome your roommate?"

"Adam! What the fuck are you talking about? I have no roommate. I didn't ask for a roommate stop playing games with me and get the fuck out"

"I'm not even in yet Lena"

"Don't call me that"

"Why not? It's pretty and it seems to annoy you" he flashed me his sexy smile and walked in.

"Seriously Adam, I've been unpacking for the last three days, I've just finished cleaning the damn place and I don't like cleaning. Say what you have to say and leave".

I heard a thud making me realize there was a duffle bag next to him on the floor. Was he serious? But I remember hearing him and dad talking about buying a flat so what the hell was he doing here!

He walked around taking in the setting of the flat "Not bad, very spacious and I actually love the hardwood floor."

"Adam, I really don't care what you think about my flat, because it is MINE!" he was starting to irritate me again. "Stop taking what is mine and please leave before I call the cops"

"You won't call the cops on your own brother now would you?"

"Stop it"

"Fine, call your dad and tell him you don't want me here. Because I surely don't want to live with a stuck up brat"

"What did you just call me?"

He took a step back and shrugged. "I was kidding?" he looked around maybe trying to escape.

"I hate you Adam! I fucking hate you!" I launched myself at him and jumped on him. He was taken aback by the action and fell back on the carpet with me on top. I started hitting his chest with blurry eyes "I hate you! I hate the day you came to live with us! I hate the first day you called my mom 'mommy' and my dad 'daddy'! I hate you! I hate everything about you and it's killing me!" I kept on hitting him until I felt his strong hands hold mine.

We held gazes for a moment and I could see how hurt he was. It made me feel bad about my outburst; maybe I shouldn't have said those things to him.

"Too bad you hate me so much because I'm not going anywhere Helena".

He spoke softly with so many emotions showing in his eyes for just a few seconds and then all I could see was a stare full of hatred. Maybe he hated me as much as I did.

He let go of my hands only to get a hold of my waist and pushing me gently aside as he silently stood up. He brushed off his jeans and grabbed his duffle bag.

"Trust me, I don't want to be here for one more second. But I had no choice. Those were dad's orders. If you have a complaint, give him a call." He walked toward the long corridor and picked a room for himself.

"What the hell just happened?" I sighed grabbing my phone and dialing dad.

-Hey sweetie, you settled okay?-

"Why is Adam my roommate?"

-He got there already?-

"Yes he has. Why daddy?"

"Because I want you safe. And I don't feel okay with you living in a flat by yourself. You could get robed or I don't know worse. So I asked him...-

"You mean you forced him?"

He paused –Yes. He already has his flat but I told him he could live there next year when Mason starts college-

"But that's not fair"

-Don't worry about it. Look honey I got to go, please behave and don't mess with him-

"I can't promise you that". I hung up and threw my phone glaring at his door.

I stormed into his room without even knocking and found him lying on his bed with his legs up the wall facing me. I noticed he was on a video call with some redhead. She was gorgeous. I felt jealous of her hair. He didn't seem fazed that I intruded his privacy.

"Yes?"

"Okay, we need some ground rules"

"Shoot"

"first, you can't bring girls over"

"I won't if you don't bring boys. The second you break that rule I'm scratching it"

I rolled my eyes "Second, I'm not your personal maid or cleaner, we'll help each other around but you'll do your own laundry. Third rule is you make your own food, I'm not feeding you"

The girl on the line with him burst in laughter "Don't worry Hun he's a great cook".

"Good".

I walked out of the room before he could say anything else and went back to the living room. I was so frustrated. This was supposed to be a great year, a year of freedom not having Adam living under the same roof as me! I was supposed to get rid of him. Life wasn't serving me right at the moment. My thoughts drifted back to the great looking redhead he was talking to. Who is she? I didn't know he has a girlfriend? I didn't even know he cooked and she did. How is that even possible? When I talked to him earlier he didn't even bother looking at me, as if he couldn't take his eyes off of her.

I shook my head wanting to be distracted and called Jason; he was Uncle Nathan's son. He was younger than me but we used to hang out. Before he could answer, I quickly ended the call not feeling like talking to him right now.

"Oh my god I'm becoming bipolar" I looked at the time and decided to get ready for tonight.

Adam Yilmaz POV

I still needed to get my bags from the car and start unpacking so I walked out of my room and didn't find Helena, "Good" I whispered as I made my way out of the flat.

A couple hours later I went to the kitchen wearing only my sweats feeling thirsty.

As soon as I had water in mouth I spit it all out on the floor "What the fuck are you wearing?"

"What? I'm going out with Serena. I like my outfit" she swirled around to show me the whole thing.

"You call that an outfit?" she was wearing tiny shorts that barely covered her ass and a crop top showing her flat belly.

"Adam, I agreed you stay here because I had no choice in the matter. But I suggest you keep your fucking opinion to yourself or I'll castrate you in your sleep!"

"Fine fine! Where are you going?"

"The Raven. You know it?"

"Yeah I've been there. Just be careful"

"Sure" she merely said before leaving.

I gulped down the whole bottle of water while staring blankly at the door. Something bad could happen to her, maybe I shouldn't have let her go. Surely not dressing like that. I looked at the ceiling as if I was looking for an answer. She wouldn't have changed even if I told her to. I was feeling fidgety.

"That's it I'm following her!"

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