RafexKiara Tangled Up in All Your Pieces // Riara

Chapter 2

Somehow, I always gravitate towards the force that breaks me then molds me when we lock gazes.

It is impossible to hide when the lion's eyes watch you, as you attempt to find a way to escape. I had to get out of here. He may have seen me, but if I disappear now, he might forget he even saw me alongside the twisted past.

Unknown reasons have my heart pounding as every thought knocks at my door trying to stabilize my reality

"It's going to be okay," Colton notices my uneasiness. "Besides, it seems like he is out of it this time, I wonder why."

Sarah. Ward's lack of affection drove this.

I look back at Colton as Rafe is having a heated discussion with Topper. I turn to Colton, "I gotta forget this night ever happened." Colton grins with his green eyes glimmering from the barlights.

We dance in the open air under the stars. The weed is wearing off and I am getting back to my senses. You feel unstoppable, almost like you are on top of the world when you are in that state, but once it's over, you're left with nothing.

I watch Colton's hard gaze that is directed behind me. I avoid looking at him. I don't want to give him what he wants. I won't let him have it. I don't want him to see me.

Upon seeing Colton's gaze return to me, I subconsciously exhale.

Rafe's POV

Seeing her dance with Colton tonight, as if nothing had happened. When our worlds collided you'd think it would be like oil and water. But to connect, you'd need to be weak. You can't go head to head with another one of you. 

Perhaps that's why she is so special. No matter who you are or what you've done, she saw the good in everyone.

A worn out Topper stands in front of me. Poor guy thought he had Sarah wrapped around his finger, but it was actually John B. John B was wrapped around her fingers and she was trapped in his world.

It wouldn't have happened if she hadn't found John B on our yacht. He crossed the line, letting the kook princess put him under a spell of rainbows and unicorns. At times, I don't understand how she has it so easy.

"Topper, Sarah's gone." I say with a straight face as the guilt swept over me. She's my sister. She's blood. And yet I can't say it. Why? I rub my temples in frustration at my inner turmoil. 

I looked over at Topper, who looked a little taken aback. "She's gone, Top. Her and John B." "John B is to blame for all of this."

Topper looked down, trying to conceal his sadness. I wasn't able to read him, but I knew he helped John B at the church and felt for him as well.

"I'm sorry about Sarah." Topper looks me straight in the eye while saying it. I nod in return not knowing whether to respond or not.

"It explains why Kiara was out of it. I wonder where the others are. I hope she is doing okay," Topper says looking deep into my soul for a response that only eyes could convey.

Nevertheless, I gave him nothing. It was almost as if he wanted confirmation.

The same look I gave my father, but one filled with wanting acceptance.

The bar doors open and I see Colton carrying Kie to the car. Her laughter is entering the parking lot. Topper looks at me. I nod and motion him to get in the car. 

After dropping Top off, I prepare to drive home. I place my hand on the passenger seat as I back out. I see Kiara walk into her house and turn off the porch light. An indescribable warmth ishes over me that can't be described.