Down & Out

So here's the thing I was really scared that people wouldn't like my first alternative ending and thus wouldn't read the 2nd one, but anyways I decided to go another route so enjoy.

Part Four: Goodbye My Lover

Marissa empted the rest of the contents from her flask and looked out at the vast ocean before her eyes. She was taking charge of her life, after seeing Volchok with that girl at prom she realized she could do better. She didn't think she could find anyone like Alex again but she knew she could definitely find someone better than Volchok. Tomorrow night she would be on her way to Hawaii, starting a new life.

Marissa woke the next morning with a slight hangover, but made herself get out of bed because she had a lot to do. After spending the morning with Ryan at the pawn shop, running into a slightly crazed Volchok, and spending time with Seth, Summer and Ryan at the newly remodeled model home she was finally on her way to the airport to start her new journey.

The car ride to the airport was quiet until the vehicle behind the old beat up Toyota land cruiser began ramming them. Marissa turned around in her seat to try to catch a glimpse at the crazed driver, only to see a big van pull up alongside them. She couldn't believe this was happening, the van was trying to run them off the road. After many attempts, it finally succeeded. All she could remember was seeing Ryan hovering over her, and then darkness.

Alex tiptoed through the front door trying to be as quiet as possible, easing the door shut gently behind her. "Alex, you're late" her boss informed her, his arms crossed at the bar.
"Sorry, I'm working on being on time." Alex mumbled making her way towards him.
"You know you say that, but I don't see any changes." He stated walking into his office, "You're lucky though, you're the best damn bartender I have."

Three hours into her shift, Alex's phone began to vibrate in her pocket. Ducking under the counter, she fished it out and answered it hurriedly.
"Hello?" She said peeking over the top at her bosses office.
"Alex? It's Summer."
"Summer….hi." Alex said standing back up, looking at her mangers open door.
"Um listen, can I call you back? I'm kind of busy." Alex said ending the call before Summer could reply. Closing it she shoved it into her pocket, and gave her boss a grin.

Hours later Alex lay sprawled on her floor, she had just gotten off work and was tired. Wanting nothing more than sleep. Except right before she dozed off, she remembered Summer had called her. Alex called Summer, and waited patiently for her to pick up, closing her eyes.

"Hello?" Summer said, sounding disheveled.
"Summer?"
"Yeah…"
"It's Alex, is this a bad time?"
"Alex? No, um actually I wanted to talk to you."
"Yeah I figured, is something wrong?"
"I don't know if it's something to talk about over the phone…" Summer stated sighing a loud.
"What happened?" Alex questioned, wanting to know what was going on.
"I have something for you."
"Is it important?"
"I don't know, I just have to give it to you. I don't really know what else I'm supposed to do. She told me to give it to you a week after she left, but since the accident…."
"Wait who's it from?" Alex asked holding her breath, hoping Summer didn't say the name she was thinking of. After a few moments of silence, Alex heard the name she'd been dreading. "Marissa." Another few moments of silence passed, before Alex broke out of her daze.
"Wait did you say something about an accident? Is she okay?" Alex asked growing concerned. While Summer thought of a way to put the words together, Alex interrupted her. "I'm on my way. I'll be at your house in a few hours."

After hanging up the phone, Alex began to throw a few shirts into a bag, and any other things she might need. In less than five minutes she was in her jeep and speeding off towards Newport, all traces of drowsiness gone. After two hours, and one speeding ticket Alex pulled up to the gigantic house. Hopping out of the car she was startled to see Summer sitting on the doorstep, waiting for her.

Summer stood as Alex drew closer, surprising the blonde girl by pulling her into an awkward hug. Pulling away both took a seat on the doorstep, facing each other.

"She told me to give this to you exactly one week after she left. But the day she was supposed to leave there was an accident." Summer said handing Alex the envelope.
"What kind of accident?" Alex cut in.
"The car she was in got run off the road." Summer whispered brushing away her tears.
"How long ago was this?" Alex asked finding her voice.
"Two days." Alex looked down at the envelope in her hand, unsure of what to expect. Knowing though that she wanted to see Marissa as soon as possible.

This chapter turned out slightly different then what I had imagined/planned. But I hope you enjoyed it. And I know I said I had planned on doing alternative endings, but I changed my mind. Anyways tell me what you thought & thank you for reading/reviewing.