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Miley;

For one week I have successfully ignored Holly and her parents. Since I have my separate school, I made myself busy in it.

I ignored Holly's calls and didn't opem the door to my house when she knocked. I just couldn't think right now. I know it wasn't Holly's fault, but I think I was ruining her.

Luke tried calling me too, I know that because I picked up my phone with unknown caller ID and he said hello.

I'm so done with Luke Hemmings. He thinks he's richer and hotter so he has an upper hand on me. He thinks he can say shit about me when he doesn't even know me.

"Get me 6 beers." Mother said grumpily entering into my room.

"Fine." I agreed.

I took the money from her, didn't acknowledge her. How could I? All she talked to me was about alcohol.

I wore my skinny jeans and a tight sweater before making my way out walking towards a liquor store. It was a 10 minute walk to the main market where all things were available including a liquor shop.

It was getting colder outside, and chilly too. The cold wind made me feel uneasy and a tingling sensation started in my nose. F.uck I should've worn a jacket over my sweater.

I sneezed.

Someone honked like crazy while I sneezed so it was a complete mess. The car rolled down to my side and slowed the speed. The windows slid down and Luke Hemmings looked at me through those blue eyes.

"Get in. We need to talk." He ordered.

"I don't want to." I said and continued walking further.

It didn't matter to my anymore, if he was my best friends dad. To me, right now, he was an a.sshole.

"Princess ,please." He begged. I could feel the want in his voice but I just couldn't face him without getting angry.

I ignored him and walked further.

He stopped his car and rushed outside, coming in front of me. He looked frazzled and when his eyes fell on me he let out a sigh.

"I'm sorry. I was so angry and so worried for you both that day." He said. His shoulders slumped.

"Not both. You were worried for your daughter. I'm trash to you. I always was. Maybe that dress was a charity case." I said, my heart hurting with each word I said.

"I've been wanting to return it. I don't want to be your charity case. You should take it back and give it to someone who actually deserves it,"

"Princess, you know you never were trash. And you know how much I care for you. It was just in the heat of the moment. I was really mad and I'm truly very sorry for comparing you to your mother. At that point I also had other things on my mind and I just - I thought you were rebelling against me since I clearly told you to not do it. And your reply was so sincere so I thought I could trust you."

I bit my lip. He did put his trust on me and I let him down. All because of jealousy. I am actually pathetic. I took down Holly with me. It's a fact I'm starting to become just like my mother.

"You really hurt me Luke. You did. I believed in you, but you - when you said those words to me, with every word a tear escaped. I've always considered you as a person who I can always rely on." A person who I can always love.

"I'm so sorry, love. I've been an ass to you. I need to make it up." He said.

He widened his arms slowly and smiled and I ran into them, shamelessly, desperate for a close proximity, desperate for my lover's hugs.

He wrapped his arms around me tightly. If someone saw us they'd probably think were a couple. And I had no problem with it.

"I'm sorry." He whispered again. His breath fanned my ear.

His hug was warm and loving. His hugs are better than his daughter's. And for this I might even forgive him for everything. Even about the fact he slept with Gillian that day. After all, who am I to hold a grudge against a man and his wife.

"I'm sorry too."

We pulled away and he smiled at me, softly.

"I need to go now, Mr. Hemmings, I need to buy stuff for my mom." I said, purposely taking his surname because I know it annoys him.

"Alcohol?"

I didn't say anything. I had nothing to say. My life was layed out in front of him like a carpet

"Little girls like you shouldn't walk inside liquor stores. I'll buy you some. And after that you give it to your mum and come with me to see Holly. She's not a person without you." Luke chuckled at the end.

"Okay. Okay Luke."

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"Miley!" Holly screamed as she ran straight into my arms.

I missed you bub.

I cried, when I hugged my best friend tightly. I've been ignoring her and that has been the hardest thing ever.

"Holly, molly, you like to play with dolly, your best friend is Polly, you are always jolly and you love love love lolly's." I sang.

My song for my best friend.

"Miley, your name is a copy of Riley, you give that smile, slyly, people think of you highly, but everyone knows that you're my-ly."

We both laughed, laughed so hard that the neighbourhood houses could probably hear it too. The most kiddish 16 year olds.

"Looks like someone's made up." Gillian appeared in front of us from the kitchen, with a smirk.

"Gill." I acknowledged.

"Aw, hug me already Miley. I missed your presence at lunch." Gillian said.

I've been such a b.itch to her, I feel bad right now, because I know she's genuine. She's a person like that.

I gave Gillian a hug and we both chuckled.

"Everything's sorted yeah?" Luke asked.

His eyes looked into mine and everything clicked. Whenever I looked at his eyes I would just smile. Everything seemed to fall in its place with his damned eyes.

"Yes, everything's sorted. I'm sorry for my behaviour and so Is Luke, aren't you?" I said teasing him.

"Yes Miley." He replied.

"I'll prepare dinner for both my little girls and Till that time, you girls can gossip." Gillian said before she left us to be in the kitchen.

"Yeah I have to tell you so much s.hit." Holly groaned.

"Holly darling?" Luke asked, his eyes on me.

"Yes dad?"

"Can I talk to Miley about something? It's about her mother and - "

"You don't need to tell med dad. If you wanna talk to her then do it." Holly smiled.

She was super understanding and also the best test friend ever.

"Thank you darling." Luke finished and asked me to follow his lead.

Like the other day.

We crept to his room, and I saw that it looked the same except the change in the bed sheet.

"What about my mother?" I asked playing with my fingers.

"Nothing. I just - I just didn't want Holly to think something else."

My heart rate increased.

What did he bring me here for? Does he - ?

"O-oh." I blushed.

He walked to his walk in closet before he brought out a shopping bag. It was a small one.

"Apology gift." He smiled, like a kid.

"This is the 2nd apology gift you're giving me, Hemmings. You should probably,t stop making mistakes." I chuckled and he repeated after me.

I opened the bag and the box in it, only to find a gorgeous necklace with a pendent, M shaped, with a strawberry.

"This is too beautiful Luke. Thank you so much." I said my voice softening. This guy makes me so emotional.

"Your welcome Miley. Need help putting it on?"

I nodded almost instantly making his chuckle.

He came behind me, as I gave him my necklace. I moved all my hair to one side and he clasped the necklace, his fingers lingering at the base of my neck.

I could feel his breath and I would be lying if I said it didn't turn me on.

He closed all gaps between us and my back was now engulfed in his front. He twisted his head, coming closer to the side of my face.

He placed a soft kiss on the side of my neck near my collarbone and I let out a gasp.

Oh Luke Hemmings, what are you doing to me you 38 year old man. . .

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