Now this chapter and the next one are what I call necessary filler chapters, explaining some of the things boing on between the departure to meet Ali and reaching her.
As they all headed inside the cars, Emily sat down in front with Noel as Spencer and Aria, moved to the passenger seat. No sooner had they fastened their seat belts that Noel drove the car away in the opposite direction of where Jason was driving,
-"This person has many resources. We're all going to make some detours and changes so that no one c an follow us. I'm not risking Ali's life and I know for a fact that neither is Jason".
-"Where are we going? And how come you're involved into this?" spencer watched Noel through the car's mirror.
-"You're not the only ones that have secrets and you definitely don't hold the world monopole on who cares and loves Allison. She came to me because she always knew she could trust me".
-"Unlike us? Is that what you're implying?" Emily suddenly felt irritated.
-"Look you wanted to know why I'm here? That's your answer. Any other question you have, just ask Allison when we meet her later on". As he finished talking Noel drove carefully always checking that they weren't followed, whereas the girls all fell into a strange uncomfortable silence as they took in the fact that they were in the same car with Noel Kahn and that he seemed to have more answers than them about what was going.
As they put more miles between them and Rosewood the girls felt a little relieved when they reached Philadelphia. However said relief was short lived as Noel parked the car inside a parking lot and moved towards another one. He slowly gestured for them to enter the car quickly.
-"We're wasting time that can be precious into not letting A find ali get in". As they did so, Noel resumed driving away from Philly towards New York. Inside the new car was a cell phone as he pressed the speed dial nr.2 the girls were shocked to hear Ali's voice.
-"Hey it's me. We're running out of time. The police we're told about you being alive. We're proceeding with plan B. Jason and I are coming over with the girls, but you need to be ready to leave".
-"I understand. Thanks for the heads up Noel. And drive carefully. I'll see you when you get here. Be safe please". As Alis's voice sounded so real and full of worry over the phone, the girls exchanged looks. Their former queen Bee rarely had shown affection towards any one but them and yet it was clear that there was more going on between her and Noel than met the eye.
As Noel exited the high way and entered new york they were all surprised to see a similar car driving on their left. Granted Jason had made the other change cars as well. Because they could clearly see Caleb driving while Hanna was in the front with him, whereas Jason and Olivia were in the back seat. They soon found themselves in front of a small cafe, where the boys parked the cars out of view.
As the group entered the building they were all surprised to see Allison waiting for them there alongside Paige. Before any of the girls could react Noel took a small bag from the nearby couch and left the room with it "I have the passport, plane tickets and money ready. The plane should be leaving in three hours. Make sure you sort things out by then. I'll be on the look out with Caleb so that there's no interrupting any of this."
Allison came and hugged him tightly, before she kissed his cheek. "I'm so sorry I dragged you into this whole mess, Noel. Please forgive me". Before she could step away from him Noel grabbed her head and crushed their lips together, as he did so, ali's hand wrapped around his neck before she pulled away from him.
-"I've told you before. If I had to damn the whole world so that I could save you I would. With out looking back. Now we're wasting time. Caleb, Paige let's go." while the trio made their way outside the building Noel and showed Caleb an observation spot, whereas Paige took another. Inside the building things escalated quickly as Hanna slapped Allison and then hugged her.
-"I really feel like killing you myself right now. Tell us what happened that night Ali". As Hanna stepped away the other girls hugged her as well. Olivia and Jason watched the scene in front of them before, Ali turned her head towards Olivia.
-"I take it you finally got you memories back? And judging by the unhappy look my brother is giving you pushed him into bringing you here." Olivia just stared at her before she sat down on a couch ignoring everyone else around her as she watched Allison.
-"Yes pretty much that's how things are. Now tell them what happened when you disappeared and then I'll tell you what happened to me on the mountain and who A is. Because believe me, everything is connected".
-"Well in that case let's not waste time. I'll tell you all what happened that night." as the girls and Jason sat down comfortable around the couch, Allison proceeded into letting them all know about the events that had taken place the night she had disappeared.
So what do you guys think? I try to maintain focus on Hanna and Caleb... But apparently Olivia and Jason are stealing the spotlight... And if it's not them it's Noel and Ali. Oh BTW Paige is not the leak about ali being alive. Also I'l explain more of her being there in new york during the chapter following the next one.