Chapter 41 - ASHLEIGH

I waited for him that night, I've waited for him the last few nights, and I still haven't heard anything from him.

I can feel him close by through Kia who is fuming that he won't come to us. He lurks in the woods, somewhere out there, instead of coming closer. At least he keeps a close distance, so he knows neither of us will become weak from not seeing each other.

I'm confused and hurt. I feel used and cheapened, like he's just got what he wanted and ran. I've tried to do what mum suggested and work things out. Every night for the last few nights, I have been waiting at our place. I've only sent him one message. I don't think he needs more from me until he makes the next move. I won't seek him out because he needs to come to me and sort this out. It is his mess. He needs to take responsibility.

Part of me understands why he is confused, but at the same time, I am annoyed he won’t talk to me about it. He won’t let me help him.

I told my parents I wasn’t going to school the next few