?A Wish?
Chapter 30
Jordan pov
To say i was pissed off is an understatement. I am literally fuming because of my elder brother. I cant wait to turn eighteen so i’ll be able to gather up my savings and leave that house. I might sound selfish and inconsiderate, but am serious about leaving. Though, i wont leave colorado but i will stay in an apartment that is thirty minutes away from home.
It pains me to leave my brothers, but i have to. I cant stand Micheal anymore, just because he’s twenty-eight doesn’t mean he’s my dad. Am pampered by the rest of my brothers except Micheal. He’s hard on me and only cares about my grades. Because of him, i wont be able to play soccer in senior year. I remember that day like it was yesterday.
*flashback*
“Good play Jordan.” One one my teammates said, patting my back and handing me a cold bottled water. “You totally nailed it out there.”
“Thank you.” I gulped down the water till it was empty before heading over to the boys locker room. A couple of students also commented on how i played as i walked down to the locker room.
I took a cold shower and changed into a grey t shirt and black sweat pants before i dried my hair with a towel and stepped out of the locker room.
“Yo Jordan!” One of friends called as he ran towards me.
“Hey Trevor, what’s up?”
“Nothing bro.” He waved his hand dismissively. “The old man wants to see you.”
I furrowed my brows in confusion. “Old man? I dont know any old man, Trev.”
Trevor rolled his eyes. “I’m talking about Principal William.”
“I’ll go see him right now and you shouldn’t call the principal an old man, Trev.” I said as i walked pass him, making my way over to the principal office.
“Whatever man.” I heard Trevor say in a bored tone. Shaking my head, i walked and stopped in front of the big wooden door that had different designs engraved on it.
“Come in.” The familiar gruff voice of Principal William said. I stepped inside the office and closed the door before making my way to sit down on the chair opposite Principal William. The cool air coming from the air conditioner caused my skin to have goosebumps.
“You called for me sir.” I said politely.
“Yes, Jordan.” Principal William fixed his glasses and his dark brown eyes peered at mine. “I’m sorry Jordan but you’re not allowed to participate in the next year soccer team.”
“Are you kidding me?” My voice rose to an octave as i got up. I was shocked and bewildered at his words. No, he certainly must be kidding.
Principal Williams glared at me. “Sit down Jordan.”
“No!”
“Dont test my patience.” He gritted out in a threatening tone causing me to reluctantly sit down.
“How can you do this? I cant just leave the soccer team like that.” I said quietly.
“Its been decided Jordan and dont try to change it, you’re not playing soccer team next year. It wasn’t me who decided that you should not play soccer. It was your oldest brother, Micheal.”
As he said this, i wasted no time in getting up and running outside to the parking lot. I drove speedily to the house, not caring if i was driving past speed limits.
I entered inside the house and stormed up to Micheal office. Slamming the door open, i sauntered inside the office, seeing my brother who looked at me with a hard expression.
“You shouldn’t enter my office without knocki-”
“I dont want to listen to your bullsht, Micheal.” I cut him short, glaring daggers at him.
Micheal slammed his hand on the desk making me flinch. “Dont you dare interrupt or curse at me again. Do i make myself clear?” I didn’t answer him and just continue glaring.
Micheal stood up and leaned close to me. He grabbed my face in a really tight grip. I tried to yank my face out of his iron grip but it was no use. He’s like ten times stronger than me.
“I said, do i make myself clear?” I didn’t want him to get more angry than this so i answered him.
“Yes.”
He smiled coldly and let go off my face before casually sitting back down in his seat. “Now can you please explain to me why you stormed inside my office, interrupted and cur$ed at me.”
“Why did you cancel all my soccer practices? Because of you i wont be able to play next year!” I fisted my hands and pressed them down to my lap.
“I dont see why you’re getting worked up about it.” Micheal was staring at me with one of his calculating gaze.
“I love playing soccer Micheal, you cant just take it away from me.” My voice was low and timid.
“I can and i will.” He said smoothly. “Since you’re the star player of your school, i gave them a cheque of one million dollar so they wont argue with me. I’m sure they’ll find another person who is as good as you to help them win trophies. Dont worry baby brother, i’ll make sure you’re still the most popular boy in school, even without soccer.”
“I dont play soccer for popularity, i play it because i love it.” I said, trying to make my tone sound firm.
“Even though, you still cant play it. I want you to focus on your studies and not get distracted by Soccer. And dont even dare think of going to the field to play soccer’s with those bunch of losers you call friends.” Micheal said sternly.
Biting down on my lip hard so i wont say something that will get me in trouble, i got up and walked out of the room, making sure to slam the door really hard.
*flashback over*
Sighing, i reached my hand down to my pocket and brought out my car key. Before i could open the car, a hand held tightly onto my wrist and i spun around in shock, only to crash into something hard.
” Are you sure you weren’t made out of brick?” Like seriously, i hope his chest didn’t give me a bl©©dy nose.
Xavier ignored what i said and let go off my wrist. “I’m coming with you.”
“No.” I sighed. “Look dude, just go away.”
“I’m coming with you.” Xavier stated firmly.
“Fuck off Xavier.” I snarled.
“I’m not going away, we can stand here all day long but i wont leave unless am in that car with you.”
“You’re not dropping this, are you?”
“Nope.” I was quite shocked when he grinned at me. Yesterday he looked like he wanted to rip my body apart but now, he’s acting all friendly.
“Just get inside.” I unlocked the car and slipped inside the drivers seat while Xavier got inside the passenger seat.
“You brother is an idi©t.” Xavier said out of the blue, his tone blunt.
A small cackle escaped my lips. “He is.”
“Tell me about him.”
I arched a brow at him. “And why should i?”
“His character seems a bit out of hand and i want to know the person i’ll be dealing with once we get to your house.”
“You’re not going to fight with my brother Xavier.” I told him firmly.
Xavier groaned. “I know, i promise not to say anything rude but i will, when i see you get hurt.”
“Aw.” I touched my heart. “I didn’t know you cared about me.”
Xavier shot me a glare. “Dont get all happy about it, am only going to help you once.”
“Whatever floats your boat, Xavier.” I gave his shoulder a playful punch and he glared at me, but i could still see the smile that graced his lips even when he wanted to hide it.
“So tell me about Micheal.”
I sighed. “Micheal and i weren’t exactly close when i was really young, i was mostly close to Elijah. But from my own point of view. When Micheal was young, i noticed that he easily gets angry. Despite with his anger issues, he still always has time for me and my brothers. He play with us and takes us to the park. When my parents died.” I stopped and stole a brief glance at Xavier to see his reaction. Thankfully, there was no pity or remorse.
“When my parents died, he became cold and emotionless. Since he was twenty one, the court gave him full ownership over me and my brothers. Well, all of us except Elijah, he’s the second oldest. And he was already eighteen so he didn’t need a guardian. While Micheal focused on my four other brothers, Elijah focused on me. He pampered and babied me a lot. But when i turned fifteen, Micheal was always on my neck every 24/7. He only cares about his reputation and my grades, to the point that he took soccer away from me just because he wants me to focus on my studies. I’m already a straight A student! What else does he wants from me?”
I held onto the steering wheel so tight, my knuckles turned pale white. I felt Xavier gently rub my shoulder, trying to get me to calm down.
Letting out a breath, i continued. “He is so controlling and loves it when people are submissive to him. If he yells at me in front of my other brothers, and any of them try to defend me. He tells them that he’s only training me to become a better person in future.”
“Why dont you try leaving the house and stay with Aunt Emily?” Xavier suggested.
“Micheal will be pissed off and if he demands Aunt Emily to bring me back home and she says no, i’m afraid that Micheal will take it to court. That’s why am waiting for my eighteen birthday, so he wont have guardianship over me again and i can finally get an apartment to stay in.”
“So this is my house.” I pressed a button on the black remote and the gates opened.
“Nice castle.” Xavier remarked.
“Its not a castle Xavier, its a mansion.” I drove inside the garage and parked my car.
“The place looks like a castle to me.” Xavier said as he got out of the car and looked around.
I stepped out of my car and locked it before shoving the keys inside my pocket. Xavier and i both walked towards the mansion. The guards in black suit glanced at me before they stared at Xavier, well more like glare at him. Xavier didn’t seem intimidated by their tall height and muscles like my friends were, he casually walked beside me, ignoring the death glares the guards were sending his way. I pressed the white doorbell button and it was instantly opened.
“Welcome back Mr Evans, your brothers are in the living room awaiting your arrival.” Our butler, Phillip, said.
“Thank you Phillip.” I said as he fully opened the door, letting me and Xavier step inside.
“You’re welcome home again Mr Evans.” He gave a small bow and walked away. My brothers, who were all seated in the couch got up and walked towards me and Xavier.
Micheal was glaring daggers at me and is staring at Xavier with a look of confusion. Elijah looks angry and disappointed. Leo just gave me a disapproving look. Adam was giving me one of his cold and intimidating glare. And Sam just stared at me blankly but i could tell he is pissed off.
“Where the hell have you been?!” Adam thundered.
Though i am scared, but i masked it up with a blank face. “At Aunt Emily’s house.”
“Why didn’t you give us a call Jordan?” Sam said, his tone dripping with disappointment. “We were worried.”
“I forgot.” I responded smoothly.
“I’m glad you’re okay but you should have informed us.” Leo was the next to speak up.
“I’m sorry Leo.” I apologized genuinely. “It wont happen again.”
“Its alright Jordan.” Leo gave me a smile and that made me feel relieved because i hate it when him and Elijah are mad at me. I’m close to both of them but am mostly close to Elijah.
“Dont think you can get away with what you told me earlier today.” Micheal said coldly.
“You were being an asshole.” I blurted out.
If i didn’t quickly hide behind Xavier, am sure that Micheal would have gotten a hold of me.
Micheal stared down at Xavier with a hard expression on his face. Micheal was like three inches taller than Xavier, but Xavier didn’t feel intimidated by him. He didn’t even flinch.
“Step away boy, i need to teach my brother some manners.”
“That’s enough Micheal.” Elijah cut in before Xavier could respond. “You’re scaring Jordan.”
I wont admit it but its true am scared of Micheal, that’s why i always avoid him. He’s like a ticking bomb and you wouldn’t know when he’s going to explode.
“Dont Elijah.” Micheal said angrily. “You’re pampering him too much, that’s why he’s acting like a spoilt brat.”
“You know that’s not true Micheal.” Elijah said softly. “Jordan is well trained and well behaved.”
“He called me an asshole!” Micheal hollered. “How does it make him well behaved!”
“Simple.” Xavier said bluntly. “He called you that because you were behaving like one.”
Micheal eyes narrowed in on Xavier. “And who do you think you are?”
“Xavier Hill.” Xavier responded dryly.
“Are you Aunt Emily’s nephew?” Sam asked curiously.
Xavier nodded. “Yes, i am. And Aunt Emily also sees Jordan like family so how is it a problem if he spends one night over there?”
“Because he made us all look for him and he didn’t bother giving anyone a call.” I peered over Xavier shoulder to see Adam clenching and unclenching his jaw.
“Still, you guys shouldn’t be yelling at Jordan, he simply forgot. And am sure that Jordan didn’t purposely made you guys worry. Isn’t that right, Jordan?”
“Yes, i’m sorry.” I apologized.
“Yeah right?” Adam scoffed and stormed out of the living room.
“I accept your apology little brother.” Sam sent a genuine smile my way and hurried after his twin. Leo smiled at me before walking away.
I averted my eyes to the television because i was hesitant to look at Elijah. I still dont know if he’s angry or disappointed with me.
A shadow hovered over me and i closed my eyes, thinking it was Micheal who has been deadly silent all this while. But when the scent of fresh lemon shampoo hit me, i instantly relaxed and hugged Elijah
“I’m not mad, Jordan.” He whispered as he hugged me back, giving me one of his soft smiles.
“Um, Micheal?” I called hesitantly. He didn’t say anything but just clenched his jaw and walked away.
“Give him some time, he’ll calm down.” Elijah reassured.
“So does this mean am not getting punished?” I asked sheepishly.
“Oh no you dont, young man.” Elijah fixed me with one of his stern glares. “You cursed at your older brother and talked back at him so you’re going to be grounded for three days, which means no phones, no games, no tv and no visiting of frien-”
“No, please!” I interrupted. “I love spending time with Xavier and the others and they are leaving for their home town next week. Can i please stay with them till they leave?”
Elijah stared at me a little longer and then sighed. “Okay, but hurry up and pack some clothes then leave before Micheal finds out. I’ll cover for you.”
“Thanks big bro, you’re the best.” I gave him a quick hug and grabbed Xavier’s hand, dragging him to my room.
“Not everyone one is a good runner, Jordan, so slow the hell down.” Xavier snapped.
“It means you’re not hitting the gym every weekend.” I remarked sardonically
“I’ll let you know am really strong.” Xavier stated proudly.
“Yeah right.” I snorted.
“You’re not hard to lift up.” As if to prove his point, Xavier threw me over his shoulder and began running.
“Do you even know where you’re going?”
“Nope.”
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TO BE CONTINUED
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