Promised To The Alpha Twins – Chapter 38
Gea had been silent until we arrived at the bus terminal. I found myself staring at the brightly lit board, hours and dates flashing in my mind. I approached the employee. I took out a couple of tickets from my bag. I couldn’t help but let my gaze wander, my eyes flickering towards the multitude of cameras in the bus terminal. It was a silly thought, driven by paranoia and fear.
What if they managed to find me?
Lia and Dub were useless and wouldn’t spare any effort in looking for me, but it was Axel I was worried about. Judging by his impeccable suit and grand house, it was obvious he was wealthy. Would Axel make the effort and put enough money to find me?
for the faster bus. It would take three hours to reach the city I chose, luckily with no stops involved. Anxiety and paranoia clung to me along with the cool night air. My foot tapped relentlessly; my eyes fixed on the clock ticking away in the terminal. I had thrown away my old flip phone at the corner store before getting in the taxi, another precaution I
time, only speaking when the bus stopped at the terminal.
you want to leave; I understand. I’m telling you it’s the wrong choice.”
r myself.” I grimaced, “I never had a choice, with anythi
be alone.”
l of cleaner and air freshener filled my nose. “It’s time for me to make my own decisions.”
known her.
he freedom to choose.”
ed towards the road.
d, all driven by paranoia.
l send this guy? Does he know I left? Did Stacy tell what she saw? Of course not,” I thought to myself. “It hasn’t even been an hour. They proba
g lashes, sharp jaws. This guy had nothing on Liam and Ethan. With great strength, I pushed the two of them out of my mind and ignored the sharp pain that pierced my chest. Thinking about them would only cause me unnecessary pain.
of his dazzling smile.
e,” I muttered, unsure if he could hea
s a pleasant smell, woody with a hint of something sweet. Another sharp pain shook me, reminding me that I had smelled something better before.
ir bounced and tickled his shoulders.
I felt weak inside, my voice didn’t convey an ounce of fear or concern.
s when I noticed his sun-kissed, golden-tan skin.
you headed?”
not sure.” I chuckled dryly. “Still figuring that ou
e eyes.
effortlessly rolling off my lips. Lying had become something I was good at. Liar, liar, liar. You are a liar. The word echoed in my hea
etter,” the boy laughed, flashing me a million-watt smile. A smile like that would’ve made my face bl
gap year from college anyway, so I don’t mind lending a hand.”
ar that.” I almos
he storms are a letdown, but you can’t have it all,” the boy shrugged, letting out a chuckle. It seemed he hadn’t noticed my lack of sinceri
ke a flight somewhere near the ocean.
ended him. “Have you lived here all your life?”
t I never had the opportunity to go to the beach.” I chuckled dryly.
his brown eyes filled with curiosity and sincerity.
shrugged. “It’s a long journey, and there are too many memories there.” What I didn’t mention was that if someone were looking for me, my old
familiar. “By the way, my name is George.”
ephanie,” I nodded, adding mor
over me, and Aly’s face appeared in my mind. I couldn’t help but wonder how long it would take for the overwhelming e
my own guilt di
ruel voice at the back of my mind be
of me wondered what ghosts haunted him, what the cruel voice whispered in his own mind.
ing him by name. He had even participated in a couple of surfing competitions, getting second place in one of them. I had learned a lot about George, but I refused to give away much about myself.
ncomfortable silence.
es did I have?
ty to explore the things that mattered to me. Such a simple question caused such confusion within me.
terminal and got off the c
the taxi was deafening. “I need to feel safe and protected first, happiness will come later.” I told myself that lie until I arrived at the airport.