Secrets and Lies ( Book 1)

By Katherine Petrova

Lying and holding secrets comes to us naturally, as natural as breathing and looking on either side of the road before crossing. We all do it to protect ourselves because sometimes the truth can hurt us.

Some are harmless little white lies, but some secrets hide horrible things. Those lies will always come haunting those who seek to keep their lips sealed.

Follow Caroline, Charlotte, Chloe, and Caleb's journey, as their life is turned upside down as they fight to keep their lips sealed about the murder they accidentally committed.

Everyone keeps secrets. Everyone lies.

You better make sure no one saw what you've done before making up your lies because all it takes is one person with the truth on their lips for your life to be destroyed.
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"Blood." Caroline stuttered, seeing the blood flowing from her head. Charlotte looked at the steel bat in total shock, a few drops of blood dropped on the ground.

" I had to save you," Charlotte explained, looking at Caroline.

" I know. Is she breathing?" Care walked closer, holding her injured arm.

" I will check," Caleb volunteered. He put his hands over her nose to feel for her breathing.

" No, no, no," Caleb repeated in fear.

She's dead.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Katherine Petrova
• Release date: Oct 6, 2020
• ISBN: 9781005363161

Katherine Petrova

Katherine's a first-year college student who loves to read and write books. Her favourite Tv series is Pretty little liars and the vampire diaries. In her leisure time, she draws the pencil sketch of her favourite American celebrities and famous places. She loves to hear English pop and Korean pop songs. She started writing books in Wattpad and booknet. Mystery-thriller, paranormal and science-fiction are the genres written by Katherine.

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CHAPTER-01

ROSHORD HIGH

Underestimate me that will be fun

Roshord is a small town where everyone is busy with their works. Caroline hurried to the cafe in Roshord high wearing a linen apron on her dress. It's been two years working here after graduated in college.

Whoa, no need to rush. You are on time Bill caught her near the door.

Am I? my sisters took more time to get ready, her eyes widened seeing him. Bill is her closest friend from kindergarten.

I know that. Charlotte can't be able to live without makeup. Now back to work, Cappuccino for the students, he clapped his hands and started serving. Roshord high is the amazing school in the whole town. The caffeine was built outside the school and everyone are invited. All the students are brilliant and excellent in studies. While serving Cappuccinos to people seated in the tables, Care spotted her sister Chloe. She's in 11th grade.

Can you join us? We want some cheerleading tips from you, Sookie told Caroline. Sookie and Sara are chole's best friends.

I still have more works but I can't resist your offer. she winked and sat next to her sister.

All we want to know is more about cheerleading. The lacrosse match is coming soon and the wings team should win. We need a best song to encourage every player, Sara asked with a brightened smile. It's been two months since school begins. Student's interest in extracurricular activities is more than studying.

I was a cheerleader in my old days but when it comes to songs that person should be... Care started.

Ruby Espinoza Chloe finished. She's in the band and the best singer ever. She’s a well-known singer in Roshord. She even has many fans, still, most of the students won't talk with her cause she's the best. Truth is everyone's jealous of her perfection. But her weakness is innocence. She can be easily fooled by anyone. Her friends can't help her every time. She should protect herself or else can't survive in this world.

Four of them turned to see ruby sitting alone in the table next to them. She's buried her nose in the book and having the coffee near her untouched.

I don't want help from her, Sara snapped in disgustful tone.

But she's my friends too. Whether you want help or not. I am going to call her. she's sitting alone Chloe responded immediately.

Rub... she began and someone cat-walked over to her table.

Get up you loser. I need a place to sit with my boyfriend, Becca commanded.

but... I am... Ruby stammered not moving a single inch.

Seriously, why can't Becca leave anyone in peace. Care frustratedly got up from the table.

Did anyone see who's her boyfriend is? Sookie's jaw opened and kept on staring at him.

That's the famous actor Daniel Evans. What's he doing with the girl like her? Sara doubted.

So, what? Care took off to her table to stand up for Ruby. Chole isn't brave like her sister. She just watched them from the distance.

I don't care whether you sit or stand. I need this place right here, right now she ordered again stressing those words. Before ruby could react in fear, Care took the coffee cup and spilled in on Becca's dress.

What the hell? You spoiled my dress, She screamed in disgust.

It's just a small price for the problem you are giving to everyone, Care simply said with a satisfied look but a little bit afraid of the consequences. She's just got a little nervous of the famous actor who is staring at her. But she knows she can't be distracted by him and his cuteness in this situation. Everyone's attention is on the three of them.

How dare you can do this to my girlfriend? Daniel, the famous one, every girl's crush spoke to her for the first time in a furious way.

Her legs started to tremble when she looked at his ocean blue eyes. She loved all his romance movies and even wanted to meet him in person. He's her dream boy. They are both the same age. But she didn't wish for a situation like this. Two bodyguards are standing beside him for security. Here she is dumbstruck. At last, she found the courage inside her.

Did you saw what happened here? She is like our family and your girlfriend can't command her to do anything. If you want to date with Becca, take her somewhere but not here. she yelled with all the energy she got inside.

I can go anywhere and everywhere. Who are you to tell that? he stepped closer to her.

I am going inside Dan and you, she pointed at me.

You are gonna pay for this she threatened and walked away. She broke the conversation between her and Daniel. So, Care turned away to avoid seeing him.

Stop. don't walk away like that. You are just a worker in this school. Apologize to me or I will make to leave this job he warns her furiously.

But Caroline went mad the moment he said he will make her leave this job. He was not kind like he was in the movies. Losing her temper, she slapped him hard. Her hands started to shiver the minutes she touched him. He has his hands on his cheek speechless. He always underestimated others and never met anyone who dares to slap him.

Back off, girl the security guard stood in front of her and was about to do something to her in anger.

Leave her, I got this, Daniel spoked calmly this time. She doesn't know me, he whispered.

No, I know you and you are different in real life, she said with disappointment. Daniel walked away without replying to her.

Caroline come here. Chloe walked over to her shocked sister and patted her shoulder. Dan heard her name for the very first time and he can't able to get his mind off from the girl who slapped her. He isn't angry anymore by her action. He didn't feel embarrassed and lost in thoughts.

Even though I am a fan of Daniel, I should tell you that you are awesome, Sookie appreciated. Care doesn't know why he didn't hit her back or nothing. She's feeling sorry for her action. If Charlotte is this place instead of Care, her sister wouldn't have regretted for slapping a Actor.

Okay. Get that off your head. Becca's boyfriend will be the same as her. So what you did was not wrong. Chloe assured her. Care nodded and left without a word.

CHAPTER-02

HOT SWIMMING TEACHER

 We got that good love

We got that hood love

We got that hot love

- Ariana Grande

Care leaned on the dishwasher inside the caffeine while Clary noticed her worried look. You should have not slapped him, she spoke after a minute of silence. But Care thought what she did was right. She and her sister are earning in their family for their living. Their parents died a few years ago. So, she just ignored Clary and went to work.

Charlotte is walking towards her class in the hallway crossing all the students who are talking, chatting, etc... she opened the case of her violin and got hold of it. Everyone stayed silent and watched her playing it smoothly. The music filled the whole room which is so pleasant to hear. Charlotte the violinist has been the best and likable one. when the bell rang, she left the class and someone bumped into her.

Oh, my goodness, she steadied herself and looked at the person.

Hey, I need your help right now Chloe showed some application forms and gave it to her.

I can't help she resisted.

I have a painting class, so give this to the newly joined swimming madam. It's principle's order. she left in a hurry without waiting for a reply.

Who do you think I am? a servant Charlotte scolded her sister in mind and walked towards the swimming pool. She doesn't like swimming. She thinks it will spoil her hair and makeup. When she entered the pool.

She searched for a girl couch as her sister told. But all she can see is students jumping into water continuously. She reached near the end to ask someone about the new couch. Suddenly someone pushed her down into the water. The application form slipped out of her hands. She screamed in fear and submerged in water. But the feet aren't long as she thinks. She shouted Who's responsible for this? as soon as her face was above the water.

I am so sorry a young boy in a swimming suit jumped in the water next to her.

Seriously, I want to see the new couch. Where is she? she commanded to him without looking at him.

That's me and I am Jason, not a girl, he said without taking his eyes off her. When she looked at him, she searched for the right words. I came to give you the application. But where is it now? she gone inside the water once more.

Jason got her arms and made her look at him. The forms aren't in the water and it's not important. I have the copy he explained and brushed some of her hair out of her face. She just looked at him in wonder.

I need a dress to change, she said innocently which is not her type at all.

I will get you one he smiled at her. He doesn't know she's a teacher too. He thought her as a student. He helped her get a dress for her and she changed it. But her make-up is spoiled. She wants to look like a prom queen in front of boys especially in front of Jason. After she came out of the dressing room, Jason is waiting outside for her. she can't stop staring at him with only his swimwear.

Why can't you join in swimming class, he asked without thinking.

What? I am a violin teacher she laughed.

Sorry, I didn't know that till now. So you are not a student

I am not. I graduated in college and working here and it isn't a shock that I am so young like a high school girl, with every word she spoke he wants to know more about her. Both are in Roshord town but never met each other.

Whatever, I need to meet you again, and what's your name?

I didn't introduce myself. That's so bad. I am... she stepped closer to him.

Okay couch, you can do this afterward. We need to practice a boy interrupted them. He did on purposefully, there's no doubt in it.

You heard him right. Bye, she winked at him and turned away.

What's your name again? he eagerly asked her.

Find out yourself, she said without looking at him. She wants him to find her again. It's not hard. Both are working in the same school. Jason also wants to know her name, meet her again.

After making these two meet each other without knowing, Chloe is drawing a beautiful rose in the school garden.

How's the practice? she asked Sookie and Sara. They both joined her That's good but why are you drawing this? It's not your today's lesson in class.

It's just roses and I don't know why am I drawing this she stated. It feels like it as something to do with my life she added.

Ha, don't overthink about a rose, said Sara.

ring. ring.

Ruby's face popped on her phone. Hey, we are practicing a mix-up song. Can you come if you are free?

I am free, I will be there Chloe gladly replied. Chloe looked at her friends hoping they would accompany her.

Don't ask anything. We are not interested Sookie snapped. When it comes to ruby nobody wants to talk with her expect Chloe's sisters and brother. Ruby is like their family to them and also, she is Caleb's girlfriend. Their younger brother loves her more than anything.

Fine. I am, not compelling anyone. See you later she smiled at him even though she hates this behaviour.

She reached the long music hall through the hallway. All the seats are empty. Ruby and her band friends Ian and Taylor singing along with her.

" Isn't something that when I get more when giving you nothing.

Isn't magic that when I stop looking for it happens.

baby, he feels from grace. landed right in your place.

kiss me so many times that I will forget your taste.

you are only lonely now you aren't one that holds me. only lonely ahhh.

Havana oh na na. half of my heart is in Havana oh na na. he took me back to East Atlanta na na na all of my heart is in Havana .my heart is in Havana.

Havana oh na na na".

Wow, amazing, Chloe clapped her hands walking towards them. Ruby shyly smiled.

You sang Camila mash-up song. I love it she praised three of them. Ian was playing the piano, Taylor was singing and playing guitar. Ruby's voice is the sweetest thing ever.

What's your new drawing? It seems something familiar. Ian stepped towards her and took her painting book from her hands.

It's just roses, she told this a million times.

I know that, stupid. But you have drawn the background of Roshord graveyard. See for yourself he gave that to her.

CHAPTER-03

FRIDAY NIGHT

" Life is good especially on a Friday "

The graveyard painting looks the same as the real one.

Are you psychic? Taylor doubted. All these years whenever Chloe drew something without knowing, it comes true. It's weird right. But whatever happened is good