The Risks of Love

Chapter 16

Jessica's POV

I couldn't believe my ears at the familiarity of the voice who called out to me. Out of curiosity, I took a few steps forward unconsciously which was soon stopped by Harry blocking my path and glaring at me.

"OMG! IT REALLY IS YOU!" I could see Rose throw something to the one standing next to her and her act was ignored as I couldn't help but smile ear to ear at seeing my best friend running towards me.

 Due to the shock, I was as still as a freaking rock, so I stood on the ground, getting ready to accept her tight embrace. The hug was tighter than what I've expected because I've literally heard some of my bones crack but it was the least of my concern right now. 

As we parted, both of us were jumping up and down like rabbits, grinning ear to ear and bombarded each other with questions which made us a whole laughing and crazy mess. It took us a lot of time for us to calm down and even after we did, we couldn't help ourselves from asking each other questions and hugging each other all over again.

"I still can't believe you're standing in front of me right now." Rose spoke breathlessly and I nodded my head in agreement.

"I know right! You are the least person I've expected to see in this isolated forest. Talking about the forest, what brought you here?" 

The question seemed to catch Rose off-guard as she stiffened and looked around nervously. It's obvious she doesn't wanna talk about it and wants it to be kept a secret. Since it's what she wants, I am not going to push around. I will wait for her to open up to me. As I was about to change the topic, Rose asked me the question which I didn't know what to answer either. 

"Well, there is no reason. We just decided to travel around. So, what about you? What brought you here? Who are they?" She looked behind me where Harry and Xaiver were stood.

I sighed and decided I don't want to keep it a secret because I trust her and it won't do harm in telling her, right? I mean it's not like it's top secret that can't be known by people. At some point, secrets are to be revealed, so what's the point of hiding it when they're bound to be found out? And I believe Rose would respect my decision when I ask her to keep it a secret.

"Well, it's a long story. I will explain it to you guys later. But for now, allow me to introduce these guys to you." I turned around dramatically and stretched out both of my arms, pointing at two bulky men who had their guards up against Rose.

"This is Harry and Xavier; the supposed to be my bodyguard and mentor. Harry, Xavier, this is Rosalind or Rose for short. My best friend." Rose had confusion all over her face and I shrugged it off. 

I then noticed the very person standing behind Rose, Tyler Reinhart! I ran towards him and hugged him as soon as I recognized him. Tyler fell to the ground from the effect and I could hear Rose's laughter behind us. 

Tyler laughed beneath me too and I stared at him as if I couldn't believe he was Tyler. I was soon lifted above the ground and I looked at Rose. She just shrugged and said; "Long story."