Chapter 8
First impressions
Part 2
Hayley dragged her feet along the sand. She could see him the distance and this only forced her to slow herself even more. She could just see the sad expression on his face and for just one moment she felt sorry for him. She shook her head.
Finally he made his way toward her. He had his hands in his pockets and his shoulders up in a shrug. Obviously not wanting anyone else to notice him
"How you doing Hayley?" He asked in a low tone. As if he was worried someone nearby would hear him.
"What are you doing here Alex"?
I came to see you, I had to talk to you"
Hayley rolled her eyes. "I'm not interested in anything you have to say Alex"
"Please Hayl's Listen"
Hayley raised her brows, "listen?" she asked incredulously "no you're the one who's going to listen"
She poked him in the chest hard " You walked out on me, on us, on everyone"
She folded her arms and looked the other way " so why should I listen to you?"
"I can understand your angry Hayley"
"Oh no I'm much more than angry Alex" She interrupted.
"But you still came to meet me"
She turned around and glared
"Does Leah know your back? Did you know how upset she was when you left"?
"Hayley"?
"Oh yes how rude of me to forget, How's Brodie Alex"? She asked bitterly.
"Brodies gone "
Hayley tried her best to hide her shock.
He suddenly took hold of her hand "Please let me explain Hayl's"
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Kirsty placed a sandwich in front of Kane and rolled her eyes when he didn't acknowledge her. He was madly texting on his phone like he had been all afternoon.
"Who on earth are you messaging"?
Kane grunted "Just a sec Babe"
Finally Kirsty had had enough and grabbed the phone unexpectedly out of his hand.
"Hey"! He cried indignantly
She folded her arms "Wanna tell me what's going on Kane"?
He looked down at his watch "My my look at the time, we have to go pick up Dani and Scott from the airport"
"But they don't get back for another week"
"Their plans changed, their arriving back tonight"
He got up and grabbed his jacket hurriedly and taking hold of her arm and rushed her out the door
What on earth is going on with him? wondered Kirsty as he opened the door for and practically pushed her in the car"
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Kane couldn't help but roll his eyes as Kirsty and Dani embraced one another, both laughing and crying"
Scott pulled him aside
" Is Kit alright"?
Kane nodded. "She's fine, I'm sorry I had to cut your trip short.
Scott shrugged "I'd do anything for Kit"
He lowed his voice "Is she really in danger? He asked gravely.
Kane nodded his head.
"We should go somewhere more private"
Kane nodded in agreement.
Scott looked at the girls "I'll figure it out"
He made his way toward them
Dani had her arm wrapped around her sister.
"Catching up"? He asked smiling.
Dani grinned, "We're not anywhere near done"
"Why don't you two go back to the palace and have ones of those what ya call it sleep parties.
Dani and Kirsty giggled "Slumber party"
Scott shrugged and smiling sheepishly "Whatever"
Dani wrapped her arms around his neck and pecked him on the lips.
"That's a great idea, but what are you going to do with yourself"?
"I'll go with Kane, go out for a drink or something"
"Ok then, don't get to carried away"
He kissed her cheek "I never do Dan"
Kirsty waved to Kane and Dani took her by the arm.
"Is everything alright between you both"? Asked Dani slightly concerned
"Yeah, his just been acting weird"
Dani sighed and nodded "I know what you mean, Scott has to"
The looked back the boys who has already disappeared.
"There up to something " She shrugged " But we'll worry about that later, tonight girl lets have fun".
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Hayley flopped back on the bed. Thoughts from today floating around in her mind. She buried her head into her pillow. Then quickly glanced at her watch and groaned. She had agreed to meet him again tonight. It seemed like the right thing to do at the time but now it just felt stupid. She lay back on her back and fidgeted with her engagement ring. It was wrong of her to walk away earlier leaving him looking hopeful. Yes he had been wrong. But she couldn't help but understand; sometimes she hated that about herself, always understanding.
She stared at the ring thoughtfully. It would hurt him, like he had hurt her. But she would tell him tonight, cause it was the right thing to do and he would find out sooner anyway, and it would be best coming from her.
She looked at the photograph of Noah on the bedside table. He'd be upset if he knew. It was best to keep it quiet, She picked up her shoes, for everyone's sake
TBC
Next chapter: Kit has an unexpected surprise, Hayley continues to meet Alex in secret and Scott and Kane let Noah in on what's going on.