🍁"I'm A Very Private Person,
You Don't Ask, I Don't Tell"🍁

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Bryce's P.O.V.

"Mrs. Grace, I'm so sorry. It was not my fault. Still, I apologise that Kyler got injured because of me", I repeated looking at my reflection in the mirror for the tenth time. I let out a deep sigh. Adjusting my bangs over my forehead, I pulled my hoodie which reached to the crown section of my head. This hoodie doesn't hide my face but it does give me a sort of inner satisfaction.

The knock on my room's door made my heart beat race. I walked to open the door only to find my mom standing with a gift in her hand. She gave me a proper look from my head to toe and shook her head.

"My daughter will never change", she said.

"My mom has done that on my part already", I replied and walked inside leaving her at the entrance only. I picked up my purse which has my mobile, my sanitizer, my lipgloss, my hand cream and a small perfume. For me, hygiene is of utmost importance and my hand cream is the necessity for me.

"I brought gifts for Kyler. I've given one to Becca and this one is for you. You're going to his house for the first time so don't go empty handed", she said. I took it from her.

I'm already taking your another daughter with me. How am I empty handed?

"Thanks", I replied and walked out of my room. My own mom forced me to go to a place, I'll be highly uncomfortable at. How am I not supposed to be mad at her?

I walked downstairs and saw Becca coming out of her room. Her five inches heels were clicking on the floor. She had worn a navy blue one piece and had loosely curled her hair. The makeup on her face was on point. Becca is beautiful in a classy way. I appreciate her for that. She doesn't dress slutty and her makeup is also not way too loud. She can make you turn your head to her all the damn time. I noticed her colourful appearance in front of my dark ones. She gave me on a look from top to bottom and rolled her eyes.

"Haven't I asked you to stop wearing that hoodie all the time? I get it you're not beautiful. The least you can do is be presentable. You'll ruin my reputation too in front of Kyler's family", she said.

"This is the best I can pull off", I replied.

Who cares what his family think about me? I'm not their future daughter in law. You're, I thought!!

"No one's gonna notice you that way", she said picking up her car keys. We're going in her car because my car is too poor to show up at Mr. Kyler Grace's oh so big freakin mansion made up of dollars and gold.

"That's the plan", I replied and Becca just sighed.

"Whatever. Just stay quiet as much as you can", she replied. I didn't react.

As if I would have talked non-stop to his mom if Becca has not warned me earlier. Does she not know me at all?

The car was stopped outside a medium two floored house. I jump out and took my time reading its exterior. Becca parked her car in the meantime. The house was made of white and grey brick. It has glass work all over it and yeah it's gorgeous. I loved it instantly. There was something attractive in the exteriors that I couldn't take my eyes off.

"Are you going to stand here for the rest of the night?", Becca asked standing next to me. She's already so tall and now with her five inches heels on, she's just touching the sky.

"Please lead", I said. I'm in no mood of arguing with her. I'm tensed already about Kyler's mom hating me. She'll humiliate me because her son was hurt because of me and also because Becca will make sure of it too.

We both walked to the main door and Becca rang the doorbell. She quickly checked her makeup in her front camera and then gave her own self a flying kiss. I looked at her horrified. How can someone be so self-obsessed?

The door opened and a small child of around seven to eight years old opened it. He looked at us. I found him very familiar. I've seen this kid. But where? He stares at Becca and then at me. His eyes stopped at my face for a few more seconds. Where have I seen him? Why does he seem so familiar?

"Hey there", Becca said cooing the kid. He blushed and ran inside.

Becca turned to me and said, "He loved me already. Did you see the blush on his face?". She seemed so happy about it.

Or maybe he's afraid to see such a tall clown?, My sarcastic self commented.

Whom am I kidding? She can't look horrible. Even in her morning bed look, Becca can put shame to almost any actresses out there who look pretty with makeup. Becca is flawless. She's a model for Teen's magazine for god sake. They must have seen something in her other than her dad's money but I ain't jealous of her. Being with Becca is in my favour. She gets all the attention and I get all the space. It's a win-win situation.

"Dylan, who is there?", A lady of around my mom's age came in sight. Becca and I were still standing outside because it's not good manners to walk inside someone's house without permission.

Just because we're not Damon of Vampire Diaries who need permission before entering someone's house doesn't mean, we can forget our manners. I have other reasons for staying outside. The first and most important reason will be I Don't want to. Period.

People should be acceptable to this one word. No is an answer in itself. If someone is saying No then accept it. I take No of someone very seriously but no one takes my NO into consideration at all. My life is difficult.

Sigh!!

"Good evening Mrs. Grace", Becca's sweet voice broke my trance of thoughts.

Be attentive Bryce!!

I saw his mom standing in front of us now. Her eyes shine in admiration as soon as she saw Becca. The smile on Mrs. Grace's face multiplied by ten folds when Becca wished her.

"Good evening. You are Kyler's friend. Right?", She asked.

"Yes we're", Becca said.

I'm not, I replied in my mind.

"I'm Becca Trevor. Your house is lovely Mrs. Grace", Becca said.

"Call me Annie", Said Mrs. Grace. Her eyes spotted me as soon as she told us her name. I, who was standing mute for the past one minutes smiled at her faintly. I can't smile. Please excuse my lack of knowledge about the term we call 'Interaction'.

"Good evening Mrs. Grace", I repeated Becca's words. She's the master of social gatherings.

"You must be Bryce", she said. I nodded. Her eyes left the admiration when she saw me from top to bottom. They softened. I felt weird when she gave me that look.

What's with that look? Is that pity? Is she judging me?

I looked away and adjusted my hoodie feeling awkward. I can't stand her gaze.

"Please come inside. Welcome", Annie said and Becca walked with her talking nonchalantly. I followed both of them quietly. Annie is a tall woman. She's around five feet seven inches but with Becca's heels, she looked short in front of her. Her coloured brown hair were reaching up to her shoulder. She had worn white pants and a blue top. She's a beautiful woman. Kyler must have got his handsome looks from his mom, no doubt at all.

Becca and I settled us on the couch and Annie sat in front of us. A maid came and served us juice. I took my glass and thanked the maid. She passed me a smile and walked away.

"Kyler, your friends are here. Come soon", Annie yelled looking at the staircase. I gave a quick glance to the whole interior of the house. It was decorated so beautifully. I saw each wall of the house has some sort of picture or painting. At one specific wall, there was a family picture of Kyler and his family. My heart sank inside my chest. The hollowness of lacking a happy family surfaced my senses.

"I'm coming mom", Kyler said.

"My mom sent these gifts for you", Becca said passing her big gift to her mom. I looked at the small gift box in my hand. Becca has a bigger gift than me.

"This is from my side", I said and passed my gift too.

"It was really not needed. Thank you for this", Annie said.

"Thank you for having us for dinner", Becca replied. I admired her even more for how smoothly she's carrying out the conversation.

She's perfection!!

"You're really beautiful Becca. Kyler told me a lot about you", Annie said.

"Thank you, Annie. You're beautiful too", Becca said. She knows when to smile and what to say. Why is she so perfect? Annie looked at me and I passed her my one awkward smile. I can do this much only.

"Bryce. How are you?", She asked.

"I'm good. How are you?", I asked and Becca gave me a disappointed look.

What? Isn't this basic question to ask?

"I'm fine. Thank you", Annie replied. She must have not expected this from me. Maybe.

I forgot to say Thank you. Damn you, Bryce!!

"Ok", I replied with a nod. My palm went all sweaty. What am I supposed to talk to her?

"I hope you're not hurt. Kyler told me about the incident which happened at the NGO", Annie said. I saw right into her eyes. She didn't mean any harm by saying this. I could sense concern in her voice. Why is she nice to me?

"I'm sorry. Because of me, your son got hurt. I apologise", I said immediately.

"What? No, don't be sorry. I'm proud that he saved you. It's not like you hit him", she replied and I just nodded. A weight was off my shoulders as soon as she said that. Oh my god. She's so nice. I like her as a person.

"Thank you", I replied and then I heard footsteps approaching us. Kyler walked in the main hall folding sleeves of his black shirt to his elbow. The washed grey jeans matched nicely with his shirt. Becca gets up from her seat.

"Hey", she said and Kyler came and hugged her.

"Hey", he said.

What now? Do I have to get up and hug him? But I don't do that. We're not friends.

I stayed seated in my place awkwardly not knowing what to do. Kyler looked at me and said, "Hey Bryce".

"Hey", I said and Becca sat back next to me. Kyler sat with his mom. The little kid ran to the couch and sit with his mom and Kyler.

"Meet my brother, Dylan", Kyler said.

"Hey Dylan", Becca smiled at him and he again blushed. He looked at me and I gave him a slightly big smile. Kids bring a smile to my face naturally.

"Hello", I said waving my hand and he waved his hand back at me.

"Kyler, why don't you show the house to Becca and Bryce? I'll go and make the last minute preparation and then we all can have dinner", Annie said.

"I'll go with Bro", Dylan said raising his hand in the air.

"Ok", Kyler said and then we all get up. Annie walked to the kitchen and Kyler started showing Becca his house. I just followed them. I tuned him out and focused on the interior of the house. Whilst having a tour of his house, I realised one thing. Kyler is a lucky guy. He has so many stories of his childhood, he has a loving family and he also has a sibling who is actually adorable.

We're outside Kyler's room now. It was our last stop. Kyler opened the door of his room and said, "Let me show you where I sleep and spend my day".

"The dinner is ready", Annie called out from downstairs.

"I'm coming", Dylan who was actively participating in showing his house to us said and ran away. Now, I, Becca and Kyler were standing outside his room.

"I'll be downstairs", I said immediately. I don't want to be the third wheel. Before they could respond, Becca's mobile rang. She picked it out from her bag and her eyes widened.

"My producer is calling. I've to take this call. Please excuse me", She said and walked away. I looked at her and then at Kyler.

Awkward!!

"Come inside. I want to talk to you", he said.

"Let's just talk here only", I replied.

"I won't bite", He said and I nodded.

I walked inside first and Kyler followed. He closed the door but didn't lock it. I sighed in relief. I gave a quick glance to his whole room. This was my first time looking at a guy's room. It's fine. He had his picture over his bed. He's self-obsessed too. On one side of the wall, he had all his medals and trophies and on other side, he had a guitar. So, he plays the guitar too.

"My brother told me he had seen you before", Kyler said looking for something in his drawer.

"Where?", I asked. I knew it. Dylan looked so familiar.

Kyler picked out a diary from his drawer and my eyes widened. This was my diary. He walked to me and said, "I'm guessing this belongs to you". I snatched it from him immediately.

"Where did you find it?", I asked gripping my diary in my hand tightly.

"I didn't. Dylan did. You dropped it. You must be passing by my house. He wanted to give it to you but you're crying. He told me", Kyler paused and his expressions softened.

"Did you read it?", I asked and he looked away. He just nodded and bowed down his head in the ground.

"It was my first day here. I didn't know you. I'm sorry", he said. I felt bad. He knew about my life. He read my diary means he read my life, my inner feelings, my unsaid emotions. He knows a part of me. He can see right inside my soul and that terrified me. I've been hiding from everyone and this random stranger knows about me more than the very few people who know me.

I felt exposed in front of him. Taking a deep breath, I walked out of his room. Tears of humiliation were pooling my eyes. They're asking for my permission but I didn't give them any. I placed the diary close to my chest and walked downstairs.

Let's finish this dinner drama soon!!

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