Collin's POVThe soda Alessia has in hand definitely has been spiked or probably got mixed with alcohol. How we went from me assuring her about her family's love for her, to her professing love to me surpassed me.An awkward laugh escaped my lips, "what did you say?" I inquiredHer mouth was wide agape for a while, before she close them back up. "Oh please don't mind me. Was just a slip of the tongue." She laughed out a bit too loudly."Okay." I smiled back at her.The apartment looks really nice and simple, nothing felt too much or out of place. They were just the perfect fit. I would love to stay in a space like this, to cap it all it's kind of serene for the environment the building is located in. The only faint noise you would hear is the passing of cars. "Now I guess it's time to ask my own questions." Alessia smiled, she has the most beautiful smile I have ever seen. "So sorry for my outburst the other time.""It's all good. Tell me what would you like to know?" "Just want to
Collin's POVI returned home feeling less motivated to do or feel anything. All the while as I rode in the taxi, I kept calling Alessia but she wasn't picking. It didn't feel like I said anything wrong, she just got it all mixed up. Entering the house, Ester was seated in the living room knitting. I would never understand why she enjoys that task so much, it looks really boring to me."Hey there you." She called out to me, patting the empty side of the chair for me to seat in. "Mum!" I responded sitting next to her.Resting my head against the chair; I shut my eyes tightly trying to get the exhaustion away from my eyes. "You look bothered. What's on your mind?" Mum asked not looking up from her knitting. Still with my eyes closed I grinned, "how would you know something us wrong with me when I am not even looking at you.""That is what they call mother instincts. So tell me what has gotten you so smug. Is it Alessia?""I don't seem to get it mum. I thought it was a polite thing to
Collin's POVSince I had no bicycle or car to ride. I did the ninja style run through the streets to get to the park. Luckily, I can really run around as fast as flash could go. Probably not like flash but averagely like flash whatever that means. I almost threw an excited punch in the air when I realized that I arrived early before Ashley. The last thing I want is to look unreliable by keeping her waiting. I was short of breath when I sat on the stone chair made for seating in the park. I felt a cold bottle of water caress my cheek."Did you run all the way here?" Ashley asked as she handed the water to me.I swallowed the whole bottle content before responding to her. "Thank you so much." I said gasping for breath.Shaking her head, Ashley sat next to me. "why in the world did you run here when you could have taken a taxi or something."I shrugged meaning into the chair as I threw my head back. "That would have been a waste of money. The park is the closest to my house aside school
Alessia's POVI stared at the phone as Collin message came in, smacking my lips as I turned my head to the other side. To think the message from was doing a good job at melting my heart, when all I intend to do is get angry and not listen to him.I had felt so embarrassed and wished for the ground to swallow me when he had refused my advances. His conclusion that I was drunk made it worse for me. What do men want? I thought it was ideal and some ground for them when a lady makes the first move. However, reverse is Collin's case. But then, he must have come to his senses to have sent me a voicemail. Sighing, I leaned further into my bed drawing the covers closer to my neck. A giggle escaped my lips as his message repeated itself in my head. Was this how it really feels to be in love? It feels so relieving and beautiful. I can't think of anything else but to have a moment with him and not have to leave. Sitting up again, I couldn't shake off the restlessness I was feeling. Should I ca
Alessia's POVThere is a common trait in the Winters household, the moment everyone has had dinner you wouldn't see any family member in sight any longer except for the workers. Everyone is either locked up in their room retired for the night or doing whatever it is that keeps them away from the large living room. It's no surprise that everywhere was quiet when I walked down the stairs with Cara. What I saw in the kitchen was the last thing I expected to bump into. The moment Cara put on the light, Allen yelped from the kitchen island he sat on pouring the content of the glass he had in hand on himself."Shit! What the hell Cara?" Allen bellowed, sending death glares towards the both of us."Are you a child of the dark night? How can you stay in the dark all alone drinking." Cara rebuked, picking up a pea from the bowl near her and threw it at him. He did dodge it though.I was more amused by the scene. It never occured to me that Allen drinks, seeing him refill his mini glass and gu
Alessia's POVI felt better the next morning and was ready to get some knowledge in my head. I and Allen stayed up through the night making silly jokes until uncle Walter had us scampering off to our rooms. Getting a reminder of it had me laughing to myself."You headed for school or what?" Allen popped his head through my door.I flung my bag on my shoulder hurriedly, "I'm right behind you." Checking myself in the mirror once again, I needed to look my best for Collin. Smacking my lips in satisfaction, I headed down the stairs."Shouldn't you wait for Patrick to come pick you up?" Joxer said, from where he sat on the couch in the living room."Good morning to you too uncle. And do have a nice day." I said heading out of the house.Allen laughed lightly, "that was a huge blow. He would hate you so bad." "Not like I want him to feel otherwise. He enjoys stepping on me too much and I can't let him ruin the rest of my day from now."He opened the car door, "let's get you to class then."
Collin's POVThe sight of her from behind had my heart fluttering in an unexplainable way. Wrapping my arm around her shoulder and whispering in her ear. I could feel her jump, she looked scared. "What's wrong?" I inquired worried.Alessia took in a deep breath, "oh, it's you Collin."That took me aback for a moment, it's unlike Alessia to be so lost in thought. "Why do you look so stressed?"She smiled back at me lightly. "I am okay, just feeling a bit out of place." A thought crossed my mind with a mischievous grin. "how about we skip classes for today and head down to that apartment?" I whispered in her ears.Tilting her head to get a closer look at me, my grin deflated almost immediately. I hope I wasn't making a fool of myself for sure. "You really want us to go?" She askedI nodded my head, "yes, unless you are still pissed at me and don't want to be anywhere close to me as we speak." Alessia giggled, "I am sorry I didn't respond to your voicemail last night. Got distracted,
Alessia's POVI didn't realize I had zone out while telling the story. It seem like I could envision the exact scene of when my torment started right in front of me. "Alessia!" Collin called out louder this time around.Jolting out of my reverie, my heart pounded loudly. "Yes." "Alessia!" Collin looked worried as he stood upright with his hand buried in his hair. "You scared me so bad. What happened to you? It's fine If you don't want to talk about it, let's just forget it." Stretching out my hand, I pulled him close to me. "I am sorry I made you worried. It's just that I have never told the exact story to anyone before. I want to talk about it, that is if you don't mind listening."Clasping my hands with his, Collin kissed it. "I am here for as long as you intend to talk.""Thank you so much Collin." I was indeed grateful for his understanding. Taking in a deep breath, I continued. "When I confronted him, to my utmost shock Patrick had me flying across the room after giving me a r