The Babysitter novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14: (Aubrey's POV)- Oh Really?

It has been about a week and a half since I began babysitting Xavier now. Everything was going nice and smooth.

We weren't bickering on anything at all anymore and gave each other enough but somehow not enough space. We were together most of the time since I was always at his house but of course, there were times where someone was having a bad day and needed some space which was respectfully given.

Today was just like any other day. I woke up, washed my face, brushed my teeth, chose an outfit, got dressed, grabbed my keys and phone while plugging in my earphones and heading out. I bobbed my head while lip-syncing to the songs as usual before I looked up and saw Peter.

Not this again.

I pulled my earphones out without stopping to ride. "Peter, don't do this again," I spoke while trying to speed up so I could jump onto the sidewalk and keep riding.

"Please Aubrey, just give me a straight answer," he spoke pleadingly.

Just as I was about to swerve and jump on, I saw a mom and a little boy walking, meaning I couldn't escape. Before I crashed into anything, I pulled my bike to a screeching halt. "Why do you want to know so badly? What on earth is making this so crucial for you?" I asked while sighing.

He ran his hand through his hair in frustration before giving in and answering. "I want to know because if you are with him, not saying you are," he put his hands up in surrender. "Then that gives me a reason to break up with Kylie because she's still obsessed with him," he sighed.

Wait, he wants to break up with Kylie?

"You want to break up with her?" I raised my eyebrows in surprise.

"I have been for ages," he groaned. "She's so annoying. I fucked up." He shrugged slightly. "I don't know how I was stupid enough to do that to you." He ran his hands over his face.

"I don't either," I scoffed under my breath.

He looked me dead in the eyes before cracking a laugh. "Fair enough. I deserve that," he admitted.

I narrowed my eyes down at him, "You deserve a little more than that, don't you think?" I spoke seriously but his laughter suggested he misunderstood it for sarcasm. I let it go, at least he's civil now.

"Friends?" he looked at me with hopeful eyes.

"Oh hell no." I shook my head laughing humorlessly. "Strangers, if you want to get your apology accepted then we're back to basics. Square one. Strangers," I stated.

He nodded before reaching his hand out. "Hi, I'm Peter."

Corny much?

I rolled my eyes before shaking his hand. "Aubrey. Who is late thanks to you, bye!" I screamed while speeding past him.

"Bye!" he yelled back through laughter.

What was so funny? I don't get it. Or he doesn't. I made my way to Xavier's house and got off the bike before it stopped, walking it to the mailbox. I rang the doorbell and waited patiently for someone to open the door, but no one did. I checked my phone for the time to realize that Catherine was already at work by now.

Where the hell was Xavier?

I rang the doorbell two more times but nobody opened it. Frustrated, I bent down, grabbing the spare key which was for emergencies from the third pot on the right. I opened the door before putting the key back and making my way inside. This classifies as an emergency okay? I set my things down as usual and plopped down on the couch, deciding not to announce my arrival like I normally would so I could see what was taking him so long. I sat on the couch, scrolling through social media until I heard his door creak open. I stayed rooted to my spot, waiting for the grand reveal. I kept my eyes glued to my phone while looking ever so slightly from my peripheral vision.

And then I saw her.

I saw Julie, making her way down the stairs and to the front door. Her hair was a mess, so were her clothes since her shirt was inside out, her lipstick was smudged in the corner of her lips, and she was flustered. I knew what was going on.

Ew!!!!

"Aubrey," she acknowledged me, eyeing me head to toe with a smirk on her face.

"Julie." I nodded at her curtly while eyeing her the same way, staring longer at her shirt.

She got the message and covered it with her arms. "Sorry for taking some of your time, Xavier and I were just hanging out." She shrugged innocently.

"Hmm, I bet. You've got a little-" I pointed to the corner of her mouth.