|Missing Love|

Chapter 33

*Shelby's P.O.V*

Alden still isn't back from his walk and it's only been a few hours since he's been gone. Soon enough, the sun will start to set and I don't want to go to bed without him. I've already eaten an early dinner. It was a small portion of mixed vegetables.

Because of how long Alden has been gone, I can't help but imagine that something happened to him.

I don't want to put that thought into my head but it's the only thought there.

I'm starting to get more frustrated over that than our current living situation.

People that were already at the community were either helping out with fixing the walls or other people were enjoying each other's company.

And here I am, alone without my boyfriend, while my son is asleep in his swing.

My brother and Gabriel were still out on their run. They might not make it back until tomorrow.

Thinking back to Alden, I know how strong of a person he is. Despite everything that he has been through.

Since the beginning, he's been strong. He went from being a savior to being someone who we can trust and I'm glad that he joined our side in fighting the evil that is still here in this world.

He lost his brother, Enid, and Earl at different times of the time period but he's still going. He's not giving up.

And I'm glad that he's still fighting.

He didn't have to give me a chance when we first started talking and getting to know each other more. But he did. He didn't have to open up to me in the beginning. But he did and that was just the start of our beginning.

He went from being lost to being someone who was rescued and someone who is now happy. Someone who has grown.

He's not the same Alden when he and I first started talking. At first, he would only say a few words to me and not open up. He wouldn't tell me how he feels. But now he can.

Alden is so strong. He's the strongest person I know.

I hope he's proud of himself.

Without even realizing it, I noticed that a few tears had slipped down my cheek. I sniffled and then wiped the tears away while I continued seeing people chat with each other.

I'm so scared for him while he's out there by himself.

You know you love someone when the mere thought of losing them brings you to tears.

I really don't want to know what life is like without him. It'll hurt really bad if I lose Alden.

Now I really have to stop thinking that he could be dead right now. I just need to start being positive and just hope that he walks through the gate.

At the moment, I thought that I'll go and get ready to head back into the house that I share with Alden. Since again, the sun will set soon and I think I've gotten enough fresh air a person can handle for a day.

I went to get Adam out of his swing before Magna made her way over to me.

"Are you feeling okay?" She asked me.

I shrugged. "I'm just worried for Alden. I just want him to come home right now."

Magna nodded, understanding. "I know you're worried. I saw how upset you were once he walked past the gates."

"It was just unexpected." I answered, honestly. "I didn't think he would've walked past the gates and he's out there by himself."

"Alden is smart though. He wouldn't be out there if he didn't have a reason."