Chapter 13 – Highlight Chapter from The Necklace That Protects Me
Chapter 13 is a standout chapter in The Necklace That Protects Me by Miranda James, where the pace intensifies and character dynamics evolve. Rich in drama and tension, this part of the story grips readers and pushes the Internet narrative into new territory.
"Don't be hatin' on old red. He's gone through Hell and back and still running. Never left me stranded." He replied jokingly with a wink. I liked this side of him. He was loosening up. Suddenly, I remember what Brian was saying before Michael interrupted. Now that Michael was being friendly I was curious.
"So... what was Brian saying about you and the headmaster?" I question leaning towards him. He stared at me and blinked twice before looking at the road and sighing.
"Well... he's my dad." He begrudgingly admitted. He peeked at me from the corner of his eye.
"Mr Lincoln is your dad??" I all but shouted back at him. Just the though of Mr. Lincoln made me feel on edge.
"Yeah... I prefer it if people don't know... when I can help it. People treat me different." He admitted with a shrug. I felt guilt race through me. His secret wasn't equivalent to mine but I felt the need to share since he did.
"I'm an orphan. I grew up in a group home and worked my butt off to get here. I don't really like people to know either." I admitted looking down at my lap.
He, like everyone else, looked at me with sad eyes. Oh how I hate the sad eyes
"Look, I just felt I owed you something in return. Don't go giving me sad eyes. I hate it. That isn't who I am, just happens to be what I've gone through." I threw my words at him. "Stupid sad eyes. I should slap them off your face." I mumbled very low and to myself. But somehow he heard me.
Michael was basically rolling with laughter. He had to pull over so he wouldn't wreck. When he seemed to finally be dying down I finally decided to speak again.
"It's really not that funny." was all I said while crossing my arms in front of my chest and looked out the window. He didn't say anything so I looked over to see him leaning towards me with a tear running down his face. Still a huge stupid happy grin on his face.
Since the guys weren't here Amy actually came and sat with us. Whatever their reason for missing, I was happy they did. I had been meaning to talk to Amy and now we had the perfect chance!
"Amy!! I missed you!" I squealed while squeezing her, then Brie did the same.
"What gives girlie? What have you been avoiding us?" Brie asked. Just like Brie, straight to the point.
"I'm not..." Amy started but when she saw our faces she sighed and continued, "I just don't really get along with that group of kids so when they're around I'll keep my distance. Nothing personal!"
Brie scoffed. "Amy, you can't be serious. Brian is like a huge teddy bear. How can you not like him??"
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