Her Forever – Chapter 4

Sadie

Tobias stayed at my home till nearly midnight, talking about how college was going for him. The girls, the parties, they just weren’t for him anymore. He said he had always craved me and loved me, but yes, even with his love for me, he still craved the attention and man-whoring. To me, his love just wasn’t strong enough for me as much as he tried to argue.

Lilly didn’t come to say goodbye in the morning. She was still sour that Tobias had confessed his undying love for me, and that was enough to make her break. Apparently, our friendship wasn’t strong enough for her to look past it. In my heart, I knew her friendship was more platonic, but I always kept my word to her and never told Tobias of her infatuation with him.

party at the diner, but I quickly denied it. I was not one to be the center of attention, and that wa

ement team in charge of the house.

f a tear run down her face.

with my car keys as I kicked the dirt with my foot. “It will be great, exciting even.” My own voice sounded like that was a lie.

hat I was looking for. I’m just moving to a cabin and waiting to see what happens with my life. I’ve never left this town in my life, and here I am, moving away.

ell, we will miss you. You always have a home here.” He patted me on the head and let go.

ld them both. “I still care about her.”

do while growing up, make friends and enjoy life more. No more hiding, no more being completely shy and not working myself to death. Aunt Maria has always wanted this of me, and I’m going to show her I will be what she wanted.

ate-night with Tobias and all of our emotions took all my energy.

ffice to see a rather old crusty man. I’m starting to regret my decision when he perked his ears up and looked straight at me.

m, just

a moment, thin

ause it was out in the middle of nowhere and not much of a tourist attraction.

on the internet about the town, but it seemed there was little about it. Just that it was smal

kets. The thing I loved the most was all the hiking trails and a mountain not too far away for skiing and snowboarding. An hour more drive you could even find a lake, hopefully for swimming.

gh socks. Grabbing my pillow from home, I buried my face in it. Faint sounds of wolves howling to the moon helped lull me to sleep.

. I groaned at the sudden intrusion, only to realize I forgot to close the drapes from the night before. Great, some pervert probably watched me sleep last night. Not that I am something to behold, anyway

up and moving.

for at least 20 minutes, one of the longest showers I have ever taken. The water heater at Aunt Maria’s didn’t hold much. I was lucky to get a 5-minute shower at best.

opped out and dried my now darkened hair. The high lights had faded. I could barely reach the blow dryer even at 5’4’’; why

. I internally groaned. I’ll just pack up and leave and get something at the gas station ne

s not shocked to see me.

at me, no emotion on his face, and so still I thought I couldn’t even see him breathe. He was really pale; his eyes were dark as ni

midating. Not only that, but his voice was also low and calming. I was feeling uneasy about how he was staring at me, and I slowly inched the door closed as I replied.

s.” I stuttered. “It was grea

Really? Just one night

pushed through the door, gently brushing the side of his arm. He tensed up and closed his eyes. I could see red flags all over this guy—time to get out of here.

y key and ran to the car.

stopped for gas until I was at least 20 minutes away from the motel. Even then, I grabbed my gas and a small package of Twinkies for breakfast. L

orget my weird encounter, when I realize I’m not too far from town. I look down to grab my phone to check the GPS as I’m rounding the corner and see a small barricade across the road. I had to slam o

even with my lifted Jeep. He was beyond intimidating, with his dark eyes hovering over me. I’m too shocked to speak until he spoke for me.

fly spoke and pulled out a clipboard, clicking his pen excessively.

ul hiking trails and great photography spots, they prefer to keep their tourism low.

ldn’t come prepared to defend myself.

ld me to wait there.

ooth on the side of the road and looks like

y.

and hands me all my documents. He finally smil

t my hand out hesitantly and say thanks.

now, we don’t get many people moving in. Take it a day at a time, and people will get to know you.” He paused. “The mayor will meet you at t

opened the gate and let me throug

hat in the world did I j