𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐞 - 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐲 ✰

Neighbours .

Mom said that we were going back to the Obx, to be honest I didn't believe her. After all these years of modelling, red carpets, extreme diets and she wants to go back to the one place she escaped. I'm honestly quite happy, I haven't seen my brother since we left, I wish we could've took him with us, but there's no point arguing with mom.

"Jules, the plane leaves soon. We need to get to the airport." My mother said.

"Alright." I said quietly as I left my large room in LA for the last time. I truly loved it here but I know I'll love Kildare island more.

*

We made it to the airport on time, but that didn't help. The press always found me, they practically harassed me, always criticising me. We made it through the airport with the help of security and eventually made it on the plane.

"Are we going to see JJ while there or are we going to pretend like he doesn't exist like we've been doing for the past 16 years?" I asked ironically.

"Jules, you know it killed me to leave JJ and I'm sorry but I couldn't save you both." My mother said while sipping on her overpriced gin.

"Mhm." I said before putting in my AirPods and ignoring everyone.

*

Once my mother and I had arrived it was like we'd never left. Everything looked the same as from what I remember. I was only three when my mother took me away from my brother and dad. I understand why she left Luke but I could never understand why she'd leave JJ.

"Where are we staying?" I asked rudely.

"Do you remember the Cameron's?" My mother asked.

"Yeah I think so." I said quietly

"Well, there's a lovely home beside theirs, it's only temporary. We will find a permanent home on the island soon." My mother said with a smile.

I rolled my eyes and watched out my window, looking at how the homes only got larger and larger with each street we drove down.

We finally pulled into a large driveway adjacent to what I could only assume is the Cameron's home. I felt sick at seeing the home my mother had chosen, especially knowing JJ and Luke have been barely getting by. I hopped out of the car and slammed the door shut. "Are you serious?" I said rolling my eyes.

"What?" My mother hissed.

"We are staying in a mansion while JJ and Luke are struggling to get by just on the other side of the island. He's your son!" I shouted.

My mother rolled her eyes before entering the already furnished home. Knowing my mother she already had the furniture moved in before we got there so it was no surprise.

"I'm going out." I said in annoyance. I quickly went upstairs and found my room, I threw on some denim shorts a knitted tan bikini top and a white Ralph Laurent shirt, I slicked my hair back up into a ponytail. I slid on some shoes and headed for the door.

I had been away for so long and couldn't remember anywhere besides the beach. I knew the beach was on the cut but I don't remember how to get there. I decided to go anyway and made my way down the long driveway until a male voice interrupts me. "So it's true." The voice was deep and hoarse. I turned around to see a tall, short haired blonde man walking towards me in a polo shirt and shorts.

"You're Jules Maybank right?" He said with an amused smile.

"Yeah. Do you know how to get to JJ Maybanks?"I asked .

"Yeah it's in the cut. I don't think it's a good idea you go there alone. You haven't been there in awhile. People are dangerous down there." He said .

"I'll get an Uber. Do you guys have ubers?" I asked awkwardly.

"No, only cabs. I don't think JJ will want to see you. He doesn't exactly like kooks." The blonde boy said while running a hand through his hair.

I rolled my eyes in annoyance. "What's your name?" I asked.

"Rafe." He said awkwardly.

"Well if you're a Cameron looks like we're neighbours." I said with a light laugh.

"Yeah I know." He said with a grin .

"Oh..Kay. Uh so I'm gonna go and find my brother." I said awkwardly.

Rafe nodded and took out his phone.

By the time I got myself a cab it was around 4.

I didn't know what his exact address was but I knew the road that lead there.

We pulled down a street with broken windows on every house and overgrown lawn and the porch door barely on its hinges.

I felt my stomach churn, poor JJ has been living here. While I've moving around Paris, California, Milan, LA and London.

I knew where we left him was bad, but I didn't expect it to be this bad.

We finally turned down a familiar road and I saw what I remembered of our home.

I quickly hopped out, paid the driver and walked up towards my brothers home. I knocked on the door and nervously waited for JJ or Luke to answer. A few minutes had gone by so I came to the realisation that JJ probably wasn't home. I began to walk back the way I came but I got confused and ended up at a dock, not a very nice one, it was covered in moss and empty beer bottles, however 4 teens were sat in a small boat beside it.

"Hey, do you guys know a JJ Maybank?" I asked awkwardly.

They all looked at me and went silent.

"What? Did mother dearest feel bad for leaving me? Finally came back when you made enough money?" the blonde boy asked. I realised this blonde boy before me was my brother and I stood there for a moment with my mouth propped open.

"I'm sorry JJ, I've asked her so many times to come back and save you." I said quietly.

"No. I think you should leave, I imagine you're staying in some kook house. So why don't you run on back to it?" JJ hissed.

"Because you're my brother." I said quietly.

"That's what you do to your brother, your own blood? You and I have a different meaning of brother and family." JJ scoffed.

"Can we please talk?" I pleaded.

"Yeah later, we gotta go." JJ said before turning around and starting the boat engine.

I watched as this group of teens left and there was nothing I could do about it.

I began walking down the dock. I could feel tears in my eyes, I wish I could talk with JJ.I was admiring the view of the water when I noticed how beautiful the sunset is..

All my friends in LA were texting me and telling me how lucky I am that I'm in Kildare island right now, but I didn't feel it. I began walking back the way I came. I don't know my way around here so I should probably just go back the way I came.

________JJ's POV:

The pogues and I were chilling out on the HMS when we first saw her I could see on their faces that they were just as surprised as I was. Kiara looked as though she was in disbelief our eyes immediately met and then went back to my sister Jules. I hadn't seen her in years, just because I haven't seen her in person doesn't mean I haven't seen her on social media and the front cover of Vogue which pisses me off. Why did they leave me? I was only a baby there's nothing I could do to stop Luke from hurting me. No one could protect me, I was alone. And although I know it was Jules' fault, they never looked for me. Not even once.

I was slightly rude but I'm angry. I told her we could talk later, I didn't say when but I'm sure she'll be there.

While driving through the marsh to find a quiet place to talk about what the fuck just happened my thoughts were interrupted by John B."Yo, JJ. You good man?" He asked .

"I can't believe she's back." I mumbled .

"I know." Pope added.

We finally found a comfortable place in the marsh and saved Sarah from a shitty kook event that she was dragged into .

•

"Wait. So im confused who is Jules Maybank?" Sarah asked.

"My sister." I said quietly.

"Also known as one of the youngest supermodels in the world, she was on the cover of vogue more times than I can count, also she's one hell of a kook. She makes the rest of these kooks look broke. She's been modelling for as long as I can remember." I said rolling my eyes.

"No fucking way. Jules Maybank? Like the Jules Maybank? Is actually your sister?" Sarah said in shock.

"Yeah can't you see the resemblance?" I said with a smile.

"How come you've never told me?" Sarah said with concern and confusion on her face.

"They left. People who leave voluntarily don't deserve to be spoken of." I said with a shrug.

"Come on JJ, you know deep down she didn't leave voluntarily." Kiara said softly.

"It doesn't matter, she left. I just can't understand why she's back." I said with a sigh.

"I hate to state the obvious here but Jules is hot." Pope said .

"Yeah I was waiting for someone to say it!" John b said .

"Guys cut it out, that's his sister." Sarah scolded them.

"Sorry." The two boys said in unison.

"I don't care. I'm gonna speak to her, I have to know why she's here." I said quietly.

We joked around for a little bit but I wasn't fully with them, I mean why is she back??

________Jules' POV:

I was walking for awhile before I saw a face I recognised. It was the blonde boy from earlier. "Did you find him?" He asked with a smile. "Yeah. Not what I was expecting." I said with a shrug.

"Here let me give you a ride, you look lost." He said with a small laugh.

"Okay." I said.He could probably be a murderer and I'm just getting into his truck. I mean he looks pretty hot, there's no way he's sane.

"Aight. I gotta ask, why're you back?" He asked ."I cant tell you. You could be press and my career is over if it gets out." I said with a light laugh.

"Oh you mean it's bad.. Did you kill someone?" He asked in a shocked tone. "No. I didn't harm anyone." I said with a shrug."Actually can you drop me off back home?" I asked awkwardly.

"Ok." He said quietly. The car was silent which only made me want to speak more. "So uh how come you're out in the cut?" I asked while fumbling with the rings that hugged my fingers . "Was visiting a friend." He said casually.

"Hm okay." I said before pulling out my phone . "Do you know JJs number?" I asked quietly. "No. He hates people like me. Well no, he especially hates me." Rafe said with a smirk. "What did you do?" I asked while meeting his eyes. "Why do you assume I did anything ?" He asks in a fake offended tone."Because I doubt you're innocent." I said quietly."You'll see. I'm not as bad as they make me out to be." He said with a shrug.

The rest of the drive home was silent. We were both busy in our own minds to even hear what the other had to say.

He dropped me off outside my new temporary home."Thank you for the ride." I said quietly.

"Don't worry about it, you were on the way." The blonde boy said before pulling into his own driveway.

I quickly retreated back to the large house that stood in front of me.

I opened the door to hear my mother drunkenly shouting at the Television. I tried being quiet but of course she somehow always knows when I'm around.

"Jules get in here now." My mother snapped to which I followed the sound of her voice to be met with the shadow of my mother. "Where were you?" She slurred."I went out to find JJ." I said quietly."You liar! You're nothing but a whore! You can screw around as much as you want but you will always be an ugly girl." My mother shouted . "No mom, I was out trying to find JJ, the Cameron boy had to drop me home." I replied quietly.

"You and your fucking excuses! You're just like your father! You ruined my life. You know that right? I could've been a model livin' nicely in a beautiful Hollywood home." My mother slurred.

"I'm the reason you're living so comfortable right now. And you're drunk. We can talk when you've sobered up." I said while taking the bottle of gin off the coffee table.

"I'm not drunk! I'm just speaking the truth. You would be nothing if it weren't for me! Which means you have to keep up your looks, I've told you I don't know how many times to stop eating so much. No wonder Vogue didn't sign you this year. I'm so disappointed in you Jules. I truly regret choosing you over JJ." My mother spat.

"Okay mom. Goodnight." I said while taking the bottle and placing it on the kitchen island.

I pulled a chair out and thought about when JJ must want to meet me. I hope soon.

My phone buzzed from an unknown number.

'Meet me at dads.' - ???

I put my phone down instantly knowing who it was. I quickly pulled on a loose fitting tee and sweatpants before making my way towards the cut.

Ive added song names to each chapter. I think these songs suit the chapter and what's going on. I love you all and thank you so much for reading, please vote, share and comment to let me know your thoughts.