𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑇𝑟𝑒𝑒

Chapter 14 ~ Alone

Willow

I wake up with a sore body because of how freaking uncomfy these seats are. Once I knew that I wasn't alone, I knew that I was okay. Now it would be a different story if I was driving all by myself.

Maddox had helped me relax and calm down last night. Even though I want nothing to do with him, or so I tell myself, he has been so kind to me. I'm not sure if it's just a play or he wants to make up for what he has done, but I'm willing to give him another chance... maybe.

I turn over but can barely move because a huge body is behind me. Maddox looks like he is still sleeping. I wouldn't be surprised if he was out for longer, I know he didn't sleep much last night, because I didn't either. But because I have such a tight schedule, my body always wakes me up this early.

If I move a bit, I know he will wake up so I just stay in my place and hope that I can give him more sleep.

I look out the window and see that the air is foggy and there is less rain falling down from the sky. We are still in the middle of nowhere so I'm praying that we can get service now that the rain has calmed down.

"Willow?" A raspy voice calls out to me as I turn around and see that Maddox is rubbing his eyes and waking up. "I didn't wake you, did I?" I ask as he shakes his head.

We are both sitting up and still in the same chair being so silent that I'm pretty sure the gas station that is still a mile away can hear this silence.

"Oh, sorry." He then moves to his seat and stretches. "Maybe we should go outside for fresh air?" I nod my head, getting my slides on and opening my door.

The cool air hits me and it feels so nice to not be suffocated anymore. After all, I might never go on road trips again.

"Are you hungry?" The voice on the other side calls. We meet up in the front of the car to decide what our next move is. "I mean, we can try getting a hold of someone?" I suggest.

"My phone is dead, what about you?" I nod my head. "I guess we'll just have to walk the rest of the way and pray that nothing happens to my car." He groans and rubs his face.

"Can one of us stay here?"

"No, it's too dangerous, either way."

"It will be fine, if I stay here, I will lock the doors and if it makes you feel better, I can duck when I see someone."

He looks off into the distance thinking about what I just suggested. "Are you sure you don't mind staying here?" The sincerity in his voice almost makes me melt. Almost.

"Yes Maddox, I'm fine." I jump back in the car and open my book. I look up to see Maddox is walking off. I really hope he doesn't get lost because then I would be all alone and then I would probably panic and die.

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It was around 9am when we woke up. It's almost past dark now and there is no sight of Maddox. Heck yeah I'm worried, that man has the keys to the car and he is my only way back home. The gas station was only a mile away from us so it should have taken him about thirty minutes to get here and then back.

I keep looking over to my phone which I know is dead but something inside me hopes that it will just recharge again and Maddox will text me telling me he is safe and on his way back.

I wonder what his aunt is thinking. I mean we are more than twenty-four hours late and because Maddox's phone is dead she is probably really worried.

This is one of the times I need Maddox to be safe. He is my only escape route and he is good looking, so that's a bonus. I wish I had gone with him so that if he dies, I die that way. I'm not dying alone here in the middle of nowhere.

I only brought enough snacks to last me that two hours on the road, but now, I'm seriously considering going to find Maddox and get food because I might die out here.

I need to stop staying, I'm going to die. I'm annoyed with myself.

The worse part, I can't turn the car on because Maddox has keys, so i'm sitting here freezing my butt off and bored as hell.

Times like these I wish I had a pet, or Maddox. If I had a pet with me, I could bring them anywhere and I won't have to worry about dying alone. Mom always told me that dad never wanted a pet because we were all so busy.

Speaking of dad, I wonder what he is doing. Is he thinking of me? Is he all warm by the fire cuddling with Mom drinking hot chocolate? Is he goofing off with Mayella?

Thoughts like these make me want to go back home because I miss them so much. I basically left right after highschool and even when I was home, I never talked to them because I was overworking myself with school and my job.

I wish I could have those years back so I can tell them how much I miss them and wish to hang out with them more often.

Yep, I'm delusional, because I can't even comprehend what I'm saying. Somehow I went from worrying about Maddox, to crying that I'm not around my family.

Gosh I hope he comes soon, I might have a freaking melt down. Which would be the first time on this trip.