Hate Me (Worthy Of Love series, #1) Read Online Free PDF

him?' I asked.
    My mother gave me that, What the hell are you doing look I was familiar with. She giggled nervously and played with the gold necklace I assumed was a recent present from Gary. He put a supportive arm around her. His eyes told me all I needed to know. They were so sad. Gary had strong feelings for my mother, and worse, he knew she didn't feel the same way.
    'Jus t do whatever you want,' I said, scraping my chair back. I'd had enough of playing happy families.
    'Amanda Melody Lowell, you come back here right now!' she shouted.
    I just kept walking and once I was outside, I called Rene to pick me up. Despite my mother's words, she didn't chase after me. I had made an appearance and met Gary, my potential stepfather. I briefly wondered what she was telling him about me and then realised I didn't care either way. I sat on the front doorstep and rubbed my cold hands together.
    Rene came like I knew she would. I got inside her car without a word. She didn't ask me what was wrong even though I knew she was dying to ask. The drive back to the campus was silent.
    I was lost in thought. At least this time, Mum was building a life with a man who seemed nice enough and harmless enough. I knew better than to judge by appearances. How could my mother have not realised what a monster he was? I refused to call him Dad, Father or anything else that indicated we were related. As far as I was concerned I didn't have a dad. I hoped he was rotting in jail where he belonged for the rest of his life.
    Rene took us into the free parking lot before shutting off the engine. I got out of the car and waited for her.
    'I've going to speak to Lewis for a bit ,' Rene said. 'Can you return this to the library for me?'
    'Sure, no problem,' I said, taking the book from her.
    'Thanks,' Rene replied.
    I said goodbye and waved. I hurried to the library which was nearby. I flashed my I.D card at the security men. The inside of the library was cosy and warm. It was packed with students using the computers, including a few faces I recognised: Scott and Matt from my drama class. I attempted a small smile, but gave up when they looked away from me. So they knew who I was. How many people would Jennifer turn away from me ? I returned the book to the library assistant and as I was obviously unwelcome, I made a hasty exit. As soon as I was outside, I felt the first few drops of rain. It soon turned into a shower. I was shivering underneath my waist length coat. The material allowed the rain to seep through. The last person I wanted to see was Jack. I attempted to move past him. He blocked me with his body. Jack seemed angrier than I'd ever seen him. 'Is it fun?' he asked in a strange tone.
    'Jack, I have no idea what you're talking about,' I said. I was tired from having to deal with my mother. I just wanted to get back to my room and snuggle under the bed covers.
    Jack took his hood off and revealed a pained expression. I had never seen him so hurt and sad and I knew why. Jack had never let me see anything other than hate. I wondered if he even knew what he was showing me. In that moment, I wanted to comfort him desperately, even though I knew Jack didn't want me breathing the same air as him, let alone touching him. I left my hands fisted at my sides as Jack stepped closer.
    'Telling everyone about my sister!' Jack whispered in a deadly voice. 'Is thi s some kind of sick claim to fame? What game are you playing?'
I guess Jennifer hadn't realised I wouldn't be the only person affected by her big mouth. In trying to hurt me, she had hurt Jack. I looked at Jack underneath my wet lashes. The rain poured harder on us.
    'Why would I do that?' I flung back at him. 'Do you think I want everyone knowing about Lilly?'
    'Don't say h er name!' Jack said brokenly.
    'Fine, I won't say her name,' I replied. 'You need to stop accusing me of thin gs you have no proof of. There are other people on campus who know besides me and you.' I wasn't going to spell out