Taking Down My Psycho Prankster Roommate Chapter 2

While I was lost in thought, Noah had already skillfully put on my climbing shoes. He also casually slipped into my new windbreaker. Anyone who didn't know would think these were his. Just then, Noah took a call, then turned to urge me, "Jacob, are you ready? Clara's rushing us to come down."

I looked at his outfit, a bit displeased. "You've taken my new climbing shoes and windbreaker. What am I supposed to wear?"

A hint of sarcasm flashed in Noah's eyes. "Just wear the old ones you have on." He added, "Besides, new shoes have a break-in period. I'm doing this for your own good. I'll give them back to you once I've broken them in." With that, Noah pulled me out.

Downstairs, Clara embraced me, her face a shy flush. She mysteriously pulled open a corner of her backpack, whispering, "Jacob, today's our third anniversary, and I've prepared a surprise for you~" I looked down, instantly blushing to my ears, as it was a black lace, sexy nightgown. In the years Clara and I had been together, she had always been rather aloof. The me of the previous life, immersed in the surprise of Clara's change in attitude towards me, didn't even notice that Noah, standing nearby, had already turned grim. It turned out that in the previous life, the reason he played that prank during the climb was entirely out of jealousy. He called it a joke, but in reality, it was deliberate.

Clara saw me stunned and silent, and chided, “Jacob, why are you spacing out?”

On this day in my previous life, I was truly happy, my mind filled with anticipation for the climbing to end quickly. Later, when we were almost at the top of the rock, Clara, probably tired, frowned and seemed unhappy. Noah, trying to cheer Clara up, actually secretly untied my safety rope. My foot slipped, and I fell. Because only a thin rope at the top was protecting me, I swung a few times in the air like a kite. I instantly broke into a cold sweat, but unexpectedly, Clara actually laughed heartily at my appearance. Immediately after, I heard the sound of the rope breaking, and I plummeted directly from mid-air. My waist, unfortunately, hit a protruding rock on the ground. The intense pain almost made me faint.

Several classmates who were climbing with us rushed over to check my injuries. But Noah stood nearby, arms crossed, with a sneer. “I was just joking. I didn’t expect Jacob, a sports student, to have such poor physical fitness.” He added, “However, seeing Clara smile made it worth it.” He continued, “It’s common to get bumps and scrapes during school training. He should be fine, right?” The student organizing the climb’s face darkened, and he quickly called for an ambulance, taking me to the hospital. Seeing the doctor’s tightly furrowed brows, my heart instantly sank. The doctor said my spine was fractured, and it might be difficult for me to stand again in the future.

Noah, upon learning this, was incredibly shocked. He feigned an apology, threatening to jump from the fifth floor to atone for my injury. Clara quickly pulled him back, gently comforting him and saying it was just an accident. But had she forgotten that I was the one who needed comfort after being injured?

After the surgery, Clara’s mother also rushed over. Upon hearing about my injuries, her eyes immediately reddened. “Jacob, you’ve truly suffered.” She chastised, “Noah is truly something; he’s always loved pranks, with no sense of proportion. Quickly apologize to Jacob.”

I endured the pain, saying coldly, “No need for an apology. Let the police handle this. Whether intentional or accidental, I hope the police can give me justice.”

Unexpectedly, as soon as I finished speaking, Clara was displeased. “Jacob, Noah and I grew up together. I know his joke went a bit too far this time, but it’s not enough to send him to the police station, is it? When we get married later, we’ll be seeing each other often; how awkward would that be?” She continued, “I know you’re sad, but the doctor said that with diligent rehabilitation, there’s still a chance of recovery. You can take this opportunity to rest well. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you.”

At this moment, Clara’s mother also interjected, “Noah’s uncle is a major client of our company. If you fall out with the King family over such a small matter, where would our family’s reputation stand afterward?” She pressed, “If you call the police, you’re slapping my face. I absolutely won’t allow such a thing to happen!”

I tried to say something more, but Clara cut me off again. “Jacob, your spine is already broken anyway. Why bother ruining my family’s cooperation with the King family over this?” She continued, “Noah truly didn’t mean it. He’s like my younger brother, just a bit mischievous. I hope you can treat him like a younger brother too.” She added, “Besides, we’re all classmates, and Noah is younger than you. Can’t you forgive him this once?”

After Clara spoke, I was so angry I couldn’t speak. I was only a month older than Noah; why should I bear the consequences of his prank? Yet in my previous life, I was so utterly foolish that I followed Clara’s advice. Later, when Clara accompanied me for rehabilitation, she became increasingly perfunctory. I also developed depression from sitting in a wheelchair for so long.

It wasn't until Valentine's Day that Clara didn't come home all night. In the early morning, I scrolled through Noah's social media post. It was a photo of him and Clara kissing. Clara’s ring finger still bore a sparkling diamond ring. The caption: Finally upgraded from boyfriend to husband. Please guide me for the rest of our lives.

After seeing it, I maneuvered my wheelchair and leaped from the rooftop. This life, no matter what, I would not let such a tragedy befall me again.