A Love Forgotten (Arianna and Elijah)

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I grabbed Evan's arm, gently saying, "This isn't the time to fight with your brother. Let's go to the hospital and settle this matter

He pulled his fund away from my grasp. "I'm not going, you shouldn't go either. The family of the guy I hit has connections. They're not going to accept my apology. They'll just use it as a chance to push you around." Evan nodded. "Yes! Don't go I'd rather take the school's warning"

Elijah lost his temper. "So you really don't care about school anyone then! Just wait. You'll see how I handle this."

With that, he stormed off in anger.

The world felt quieter with him gone. I lad Evan out of the school. The two of us stood at the

just outside, both feeling a bit lost.

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With things turning out like this, both Evan and 1 felt a bit lat.

Are the initial shock we oft, Evan excitedly grabbed my hand. "As, from now on, I'll stick with you.

"Stick with me? I chuckled. "You're not even 15 yet, Evan. Your mom and brother are still around. It's not my place to be responsible for you, really."

Evan waved it off. "They don't care about me anyway. Whether I live in die doesn't matter to them. So, I'll just follow you"

He looked determined, almost like he found his new path. "Ai, Fran work, I'll finda job, earn my own money, and support myself. You don't have to worry about giving me anything

Isighed. "Don't talknemsense. Remember, you're still a minor. Your mom and brother could take you back at any time."

Nevertheless, Evan just shrugged, looking as unconcerned as ever. Seeing that nothing was getting through to him, I decided to take him

for lunch

It was a good reminder of how much a teenage boy could eat. I took him to a foreign restaurant, where he devoured two steaks, a bowl of corn and mushroom soup, a huge salmon salad, and a large drink all by himself

finally tull, he looked at me with a satisfied grin. "Ari, I'll start making money soon. Next time, binch is on t

I laughed. "Alright, but stop talking about making money. You still need to go to school. If that school's not a fit, we'll find a good private one

"But as for the tees. I thought for a moment before saying, "I'll cover it for now. Whatever happens, you need to go to college."

Evan's fall."Æ_D

I held up a hand. "This is non-negotiable. I won't take you in if you're unwilling to pursue your stud you, even if it's reluctantly."

He had no choice but to agree, his young face looking reluctantly resigned

1 sighed inwardly, wondering how I abys managed to land myself in these thankless situations.

get your mom and your brother in take you back. But if you're willing to help

Alay lunch, I brought Evan back to my place. He walked around the apartment, eyes wide with amazement.

"Ari, did you win the lottery? This place is amazing! It's even nicer than Elijah's villa'

I laughed. "This isn't my place. It's "Before I could finish, I decided against explaining further.

Evan headed into the guest room, delighted. "Can I stay in this room?"

besitated, and he immediately looked hurt. "Ai, are you saying you don't want me here?

I quickly reassured him "No, it's just this place isn't actually mine.. I needtocheck." Believed,

continued exploring the apartment with a smile, cheatly unfazed by my explanation

Sighing i retreated to my room to call Login I figured it was best to let him know had brought a 'plus one' home.

Later in the afternoon, after a short rest, Camden ved Evan was still mapping, so I asked softly, "Is it possible to get him into a private school?" Camden adjusted his glasses and unilet. "With enough funding, yes, though it'll be a tét costly,' 1 falt both anxious andembarrassed. "L. This was really overstepping is Mr. Wood upset?"

With a professional smile, Camden reassured me. "Wir. Woodpect? Not at all. After all, the Wood Group has donated to many schools in this city. Gi school isn't a problem."

I quickly flattered him, "Yes, of course Mr. Wood is so generous and mobile."

Camden couldn't hold back a chuckle at my response

Getting him into a decent private high