Darn Stupid Brother You Are by Mairee

Chapter 90

Chapter 90

(Hendrix's

POV)

I sat cross-legged on my bed, my headphones blaring music loud enough to drown out the chaos around me. It was the only way to quiet my thoughts those days. But the vibration of my phone against the mattress pulled me out of the trance. I picked it up lazily and glanced at the caller ID.

Dad.

I hesitated. It had been weeks since we last spoke. My father wasn't exactly the most attentive parent, but when he did call, it was usually for a reason. I pressed my lips together and answered. "Hey," I said flatly.

"Hendrix, how's my boy?" His voice was warm, but there was an edge to it, like he was trying too hard to sound casual.

I leaned back against the wall. "Still breathing."

He chuckled, though it sounded forced. "That's good to hear. How's the... uh, treatment going?"

I clenched my jaw. The word treatment grated on my nerves. "Same as always."

There was a pause on the other end, and I could almost hear him choosing his next words carefully. "Listen, kid, I know this isn't easy for you. But you're doing the right thing. You're strong, just like your old man." I rolled my eyes, though he couldn't see it. "Right. Strong. Sure."

"Come on, don't be like that," his tone dipped into something more serious. "I'm trying here."

"Trying what, exactly?" I snapped, unable to hold back the bitterness. "You shipped me off to this place, and now you want a pat on the back for calling once in a blue moon?" Travis sighed heavily. "Hendrix, you know that's not fair."

"Isn't it?" I challenged.

Another pause. When he spoke again, his voice was quieter. "How's Angel?"

My entire body stiffened at her name. "Why are you asking about her?"

"She's your sister-"

"Stepsister," I corrected sharply.

just... I want to make

you looked out for

He stopped himself, then his voice dropped into a low growl. "This isn't about me,

I pressed. "Why are you

other end, and for a moment, I thought he might hang up. But then he spoke in

"Something big is coming."

a slap. I sat up straighter. "What does that

you need to be careful," he said. "The center's under scrutiny, and things are going to get... complicated. Just keep

Travis said firmly. "Just trust me

no

begging. "Just listen to me for once. Stay

name sent a jolt of anger through me. "You don't get to tell me what to do,"

"Hendrix-"

to process the conversation. What the hell was he

about the way he talked... it didn't sit right. What did my father have to do with the center? And why did I get the feeling he knew more than he was

my thoughts continued spiraling. I should tell Angel. She had a right to know. But the idea of facing her, of seeing her with Thomas, made me

yet. I'd figure this out

...

(Thomas's POV)

the time Angel and I sat down at our usual table, it was impossible to ignore the buzz of gossip around us. "Are they really...?" I heard someone

another voice replied. "She's totally out

Her focus was entirely on the tray of food in front of her. I

stares, but about what it meant. People were noticing us. They were starting to talk. And while part of

something wrong?" Angel asked. Her voice pulled me out of

head

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