Claimed By My Three Alphas
Chapter 125

AMERY

I arrived at school and the atmosphere felt warm yet tense and cold. My heart was thumping loudly as though something was about to happen, as if it was expecting something dreadful. Once upon a time, this place had been my safe haven, a place where I would hide from all the problems in my life but now, it felt suffocating and with each passing minute, I felt everything choking me. I struggled to breathe and I couldn't shake off the unsettling feeling inside of me.

Taking a deep breath, I slowly made my way inside. I didn't see Asher's car parked at the usual spot so I assumed that they haven't arrived yet which was a good thing because I wasn't ready to face any of them. I am still trying to understand myself and I don't think I would feel better with if either of them should show up now.

I approached my locker and opened it to pick up my books but someone forcefully closed the door shut. I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me who it was because I already knew from the onset that sooner or later, she would show herself to me and try to rub it in. It was the only thing that kept her going. Somehow picking on me fuels her pride and gives her a certain height of satisfaction.

"Well, Well, well... What do we have here?" She mocked, her voice taunting to the ears but I try not to let it get to me. I was already going through so much at the moment and I didn't want to add to it. "If it isn't the girl that had been blacklisted by the Stark brothers. Tell me Amery, how does it feel to have everyone you care about turn their backs on you?"

I sucked in a deep breath. Not today, definitely not today, Satan. I opened my locker and took out my books before locking it up, all the while, ignoring her tantrums.

"You're not going to say anything?" She pressed.

"What do you want me to say?" I questioned. "What exactly do you want from me Natasha? I feel like our relationship is centered on always going back and forth and it's exhausting. And I'm tired of always asking what you want from me whenever you approach me. I know that you don't like me so why don't we save ourselves the trouble and avoid each other till the end of the school year?" I suggested. "It'll do us both good if we got out of each other's business because frankly, you and I know that it's not going to end well if we keep on doing this."

She chuckled. "I want you to eat your words Amery. I want you to feel sad and miserable about your life. I want you to spend every single moment in nothing but regret. I want you to feel everything that I have felt."

"Face it, you're just jealous and upset because you lost Asher to me." She ranted continuously. "You always thought that you were the IT girl of our school and that nothing could ever touch your armor. I bet it feels painful to know that your armor had always been penetrable because I had managed to hit you where it hurts the most."

I nodded my head in agreement. "Yes Natasha. You have hit me where it hurts the most and I'm acknowledging all your efforts now. You did a good job in defeating me. Should I render an applause to show my gratitude?" I asked and when she didn't respond, I jammed my hands together in a sudden applause, taking her surprise.

"There. Congratulations on beating me Natasha. I should have done this a long time ago but better late than never right? I do hope that it makes you sleep better at night so please, can I go to class now?" I asked and took a step forward but she grabbed me by my hair and pulled me backwards. I held onto my scalding scalp that felt violated

"How dare you insult me Amery?" She pushed me against the locker and I crashed to the ground. I struggled to find my footing but my legs were wobbly and unsteady.

She lunged towards me but stopped abruptly. Her eyes pinned towards the entrance. I turned to see that Asher had just stepped in and I felt grateful that he appeared when he did.

"Babe, she-" The rest of the words caught up in her throat as he started walking briskly towards her. I could tell that she was frightened even though she didn't want to show it but to my greatest surprise, he only pulled her In for a hug.

"Are you hurt anywhere?" He asked and she quickly recalled herself.

"Y-Yes, I mean... I'm okay. Were you worried about me?" She asked and he nodded yes. Tears welled up in my eyes and settled there as I watched the exchange between the two of them. Asher had never done something like this to me. He usually swoons In to help but the person standing in front of me, is not the Asher I know. It was someone else. A monster that I had created.

I found my footing and slowly stood up from the hard surface. I couldn't move an inch. Not because I couldn't but because I couldn't find the courage to do so. Does he really hate me that much now?

"I'm so glad to see you Asher." She did a little clap. "And you look handsome as always so I'm surprised. You are my boyfriend after all." She kissed him and he kissed her back. He held onto her waist and tilted her head to deepen the kiss, his eyes fixed on mine and following my every single reaction.

I shut my eyes briefly as the tears trickled down on their own. I wasn't able to stop it so I just let it flow freely. Someone grabbed my hands and through my blurry eyes, I saw Levi staring at me, his eyes darkened in anger. Before I could say anything, he dragged me away to class.

"How long does he plan on staying mad at me?" I asked Levi the minute we arrived in class. He made me sit on my chair and arranged my desk. Ever since Quincy left, no one had filled up the empty space next to me so Levi sat there for the meantime. "You can't keep doing this to yourself Amery so let it go."

"He hates me Levi." I cried some more. "Asher hates me now. He usually always tries to save me but today, he saved Natasha and ignored me and do you know what hurts the most?" I asked but he doesn't respond. "It's the fact that he kissed her in my presence. Asher doesn't kiss other girls but he kissed her. First it was Quincy and now Asher. Just how much is my fragile heart going to take?"

"I understand-"

I shook my head and the tears fell to my sweater In tiny droplets. "You don't know how I feel. You think you do but you don't. They're your brothers and you three would always sort out your differences no matter how many times you all get into trouble. You would learn to accept each other mistakes and find a common ground to walk on because you're siblings but it's hard for me. I am trying to build the bridge but they keep on setting it ablaze. All my efforts to get them to forgive me is only making things worse and I feel like I'm walking in circles Levi." I wept bitterly.

"It hurts. It hurts so bad!" I confessed. My heart was aching and I could feel it being ripped apart with every stance they take against me.

"Amery?"

"I want to be alone Levi." I blurted out. "Please give me some space." I pleaded and he did exactly as I had told him to do.

The bell for first period was rung and the teacher walked in almost immediately to commence classes. Asher walked in with Natasha and they took their seats next to each other. I didn't pay any attention to what the teacher was teaching because I was too engrossed in my own world thinking about how miserable my life had become over the last twenty four hours.

I don't know how long I had zoned out but before I could recall myself to focus, the teacher had already rounded up the class.

"Now, I was supposed to give projects about the topic we learnt today but I'll save it for another time since the school and everyone is preparing for the trip." The teacher announced and everyone clapped excitedly. Everyone except me.

"On that note..." He cleared his voice and the class went silent. "I was asked to pair you all in groups for the upcoming trip so you all have ten minutes to locate your partner." He said and the entire class was thrown into a frenzy as everyone was trying to pair up with their friends. I sat down on my seat looking dejected. Not like I had a right to feel happy anyways.

"Amery?" He called and I looked at him. "Don't you have a friend or partner to pair up with?" He proceeded to ask and my eyes took in the entire classroom. Everyone had chosen a partner already. Asher and Natasha were together. I wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary though. No one had approached my table. I wouldn't blame them though. Levi had strictly forbidden anyone to come close to me so that could be the reason why they maintained their distance.

"I'm sorry sir but I don't think-"

"Of course she does." Levi said from across my table and made his way towards my table to sit down. "She's paired up with me." He gave me a cheerful smile but I returned it with a wry one.

"That settles it then." He said with an air of finality. "The trip would be coming up in three days time so do the needful by informing your parents and asking for permission, that'll be all. Have a great day." And with that, he exited the class. "Hey." Levi nudged me. "You're coming to the school's trip right?"

"I um...I don't know. I'm don't think I am."

"But you're my partner and I simply can't go without you." He complained.

"I'm sorry but maybe you'd have to partner or team up with someone else." I gave a half smile.

"What are you doing today after school?" He asked changing the subject. "Would you like to have lunch with me or is there anywhere in particular that you'd like to visit? Or would you like to come over to our house?" He offered.

"I'll be going home after school and I don't think I'd be visiting your house anytime soon Levi. I'm sorry." I whispered sadly.

"Alright fine." He muttered. "Since you're going home then I'll drive you home and drop you off myself."

"I'll take the bus. I don't need you or anyone driving me home." I turned him down.

"Are you seriously going to do this Amery? Are you seriously going to put your life on hold because Asher and Quincy and refusing to talk to you? Is that what we are going to do now?"

I played with my hands. "I wouldn't expect you to understand but thanks for still talking and not giving up on me but I would rather be by myself now. Please excuse me." I stood up from my seat and walked outside the classroom. With no destination in mind, I opted to hide myself where I wouldn't be seen or judged by anyone.