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CHAPTER TEN

I got out of the car as quickly as i could, not wanting to meet Chad nor Troy's eyes. Both had offered me the lift home, since Dylan had his other friends to take home. I was a little disappointed with the night, having felt left out for most of it since Dylan seemed slightly pre-occupied with his other friends. It had been as if he didn't even want me there.

I turned to give both Troy and Chad a small smile, in thanks for the lift home before walking dejectedly but quickly across the street towards my own house. I walked inside the house, leaving the lights off and finding my way only by the moonlight which shone through the windows. I headed up to bed, changing quickly into some sleepwear before crashing into the covers and pulling them around me to nod off to sleep.

DREAM

"Papa, no please don't go. Don't leave me!!" i yelled, tugging his leg sharply with my small hand. He turned and bestowed a huge grin upon me before sweeping down to lift me in his big arms.

"My little angel, you've nothing to worry about, your mother and I will be back before you know it. I have to speak to some nice men about the business. You've nothing to fear princess, I love you".

"I love you too Papa, you and Mama, so much. Make sure you tell her".

"I will, don't worry darling. Just go inside and go to sleep, and before you go to sleep, make a big wish and the angels with grant it while you sleep".

"Really Papa?" i smiled, a grin, showing off two missing teeth.

"Yes sweetheart, now go on. We'll be back in a few days. Bye!"

"Bye!!" i waved before running inside the house and going to my bedroom to make the wish he promised would come true

FLASH-FORWARD

I stood at the bedroom window watching everyone play out in the gardens in the sunshine as I stood with tears running down my face. I was dressed in a little black dress and a black dress coat. My hair was pulled back in a tight bun.

"Alexandria, lets get going" i heard a harsh voice behind me. I stood still, my hands in front of me, one enveloping the other "Are you listening to me child?" the voice snapped again and i nodded before picking up my suitcase and turning to the door and heading in the direction of the voice "And dry those useless tears child, there is nothing for you to be crying about. Now move!!"

END DREAM

I sat with with a huge gasp, placing a hand against my heavy beating chest, trying to catch my breath. I ran my fingers through my hair as i calmed down and lay back, curling into a ball, as i made the images go away.

I didn't want to think about what happened or anything about those days back then. They were in my past and that's where they should stay. Not with me now. Not here. Not in this life.

I closed my eyes over, taking in a few deep breaths before i drifted off into a once more peaceful sleep.

THE NEXT DAY

I was walking around the supermarket, pushing a large red cart as i filled it up things for the house. Most of it was food but there were some bits and bobs for decorating too.

I rounded the corner and pushed the cart along, glancing along the shelves as i ran my finger along too, looking for the one particular product i needed.

I jumped and almost screamed out loud when someones hand pressed down on my shoulder and i spun around to see Troy standing there, looking a little sheepish. I sighed and let out the breath i was holding when i saw it was him.

"I didn't...umm...mean to scare you. Are you alright?"

"Yeah I'm fine, why wouldn't i be?"

"You clearly got frightened when i came over, i guess i was a little worried".

"Worried? Since when have you been worried about me Troy? I'm fine, just didn't sleep all that well last night. But other than that, doing good".

"Oh okay. Well i just came over to say 'Hi' and tell you that your bowling was really good for a beginner last night".

"Umm...okay, thanks....i guess" i said, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear as he walked beside me.

"So you doing some shopping?" he questioned and i turned to him with a raised eyebrow to see him smiling. I couldn't help but smile back.

"At least i got you to smile" he chuckled and pointed at me "Do you want a lift home?"

"I...well...i ummm brought my car actually, but thanks for the offer".

"Oh, okay, well i'll see you for dinner tonight then" he said shoving his hands into his pockets.

"Dinner?" i questioned and stared at him in confusion. I gasped a little as he leaned closer to me and chuckled, his breath hitting my cheek.

"You always come for dinner, lets not pretend tonight is any different. I think mom said about 7".

"Alright" i breathed out softly "I'll be there" i added with a small smile. He laughed his deep, husky laugh, that vibrated through his whole chest and sent shivers through me.

Damn it Alex, keep it together. Why the hell am i feeling this way all of a sudden?

"I better run, got a few things to grab. See you later" he patted me hand that was curled around the bar of the trolley. I nodded and i could feel my face heating with a deep flush and i was thankful he was out of sight.

I took a deep breath and let it out as i continued around the supermarket.

RING RING RING

I reached into my pocket and pulled out my mobile, and answered it after not recognizing the number.

"Hello, Alexa Barnes speaking"

"You haven't called me girl, what the hell is going on?"

"Dawn?" i asked, a little shocked.

END OF CHAPTER

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