S[HE] Be[LIE]ve[D]

CHAPTER SEVEN REVELATION

ARIA

After a brief interrogation on Dad's part. Alex finally admitted that he is courting me. He is allowed to visit on weekends, when Dad's at home. Dad mentioned cooking dinner for us. I'm thinking that it's Dad's way, to get to know him at the same time obviously, keep a watchful eye on Alex. On weekdays we meet a few hours maximum three, after I finish work. He picks me up from work and drives me back home. Since Dad drops me off to work in the morning.

It has been a month that I am working on Chapters Indigo and definitely loving it. I called mom to let her know I am staying at Dad's house as long as I want at the same time register for the last year in college, since I have grown to like the place and my work, obviously I do not want to leave Alex.

I have fallen in love with him. Yeah, seriously I know, everything is happening so fast. I guess that's how it will turn out to be when you're always together. On the 6th of July, Alex's birthday Dad allowed me to celebrate with Alex alone, finally. We went to Mont-Tremblant rented a cabin and will stay there for three days. As a present for him I confirmed that we are officially together. He was so happy that the day I said yes, we just stayed the whole day and night inside the cabin.

"You made me so happy Aria!" He was jumping for joy carrying me around the living room like we are newly weds.

"Let's do something fun!" I suggested.

We made dinner together, watched a chick flick which he was obviously forced into. But he can't complain. We finally called it a day and decided to head to bed.

We stared at the ceiling both quiet and just waiting who gets to make the first move.
After a few minutes he faced me, he stared at my lips and slowly kissed me. As we we're kissing his hand went under my shirt and unclasped my bra. I didn't protest, I was so nervous, My heart was jumping like a hammer inside my chest. Am I ready for this? I am curious how it will turn out. Suddenly his kisses became rough, devouring my lips like there's no tomorrow. He slowly kissed down my neck and started unbuttoning my blouse. He removed my bra, he was amazed at what he saw then he started trailing kisses around my breasts. Oh God! I was in heat! He stood up to remove his shirt, and I got to see up close those biceps and his abs..hmmm.

"Are you sure about this?" He bent down to whisper in my ear."Yes.." I replied. As I lay there waiting. He pulled down my skirt with my underwear. His pants fell on the floor.

He started kissing me again. As he carefully entered me. I felt pain and unexplainable pleasure. "I love you, Aria." He whispered in my ear. He was moving up and down my body. As we both reached our climax. He slowly lay down beside me.
As he noticed the blood on the sheets. He looked worried. Caressing the hair on my forehead, he suddenly asked.
"Are you ok?" "Did I hurt you?"
"It hurts but not that much, I should be fine." I planted a kiss on his cheek.
"Wow! I was your first.." His face was so happy. As he hugged me tight. "I don't wanna lose you."

"You won't." I chuckled. As the night enveloped us lying in each other's arms.

ALEX

Someone grabbed me from my sprained ankle weeks ago. It hurt. Her shadow lurks in the night at the edge of the bed. It was Erika. She is walking towards the other side of the bed. Lifting her hand she held a metal hurricane looking exactly like the one I just gave to Aria, she clasped it both hands as the pieces smashed on her palms. Blood streaming from her hands. She was shaking as she stared at me horrified. Her hands started to burn from the lighted candle inside the metal hurricane that she broke. Burning and bleeding she started to twist her head to the right. She is not staring at me anymore, she started to scream, in rage she was about to throw the burning metal hurricane to the person sleeping beside me. I cannot move...I was shocked and too self absorbed on what's happening in front of me. I cannot lift my leg...as I looked it felt heavy..I suddenly realized there were chains. I am stucked on the bed post..She screamed louder! As she threw the burning pieces at her, it caught the fabric of the pillow as it traveled on her hair. She started screaming my name.."ALEX!!!!" My hands tried to reach her but I cannot feel my hands as well. It's not just that, I cannot see it either I do not have any arms, I was bleeding on both sides. I cried in pain, as I watched my love burning beside me as she screamed.."I love you too Alex!" he face were soon covered in flames. I lost her! I just did! Erika was nowhere in sight.

"Aria!!!!! I love you Aria!" "No! Don't leave me baby!" "Aria!!!!!"

"Alex, wake up!" "It's ok, it's just a dream. Wake up!!" She was shaking my arms.
I woke up in panic, sobbing. I held Aria and hugged her tight.

"I t thought I..I ..lo..lost you, baby." I stammered. She looks at me confused.

"It all felt so real!" As I tried to sat down.

"Let me go get you some water. I'll be right back."

She got off the bed put on her silk purple robe and headed downstairs.
The curtains were swaying from the wind gushing outside the balcony. I was freezing. I realized I am still completely naked. Standing up, I put on my boxers, pants and a white v-neck shirt. I closed the balcony door and headed downstairs.

"Aria?" I went to look for her in the kitchen she was not there.

"Baby, where are you?" I went straight to the patio door which was wide opened.
"Aria?" She was sitting on the bench in shock.

"Baby, what happened?" As I kneeled on the floor while holding her hands.

"Someone was here!" She replied horrified while she was trembling.

"How could you say so?" As I stood up to look around the patio. "We better get you inside." As we both went inside the living room area. I took a flashlight and scanned the area. I gave her a baseball bat.

"Hold this, do not move and stay here. I am going back upstairs to check everything."
Nervously, she just nodded. I was about to move away from her as she called me.

"Alex." I turned and she kissed me unexpectedly on the lips.

I moaned and was turned on in an instant. I slowly lowered my hand on her behind. And kissed her roughly in return. I got to my senses and stared on her beautiful face.
"Be careful, she said."

I checked every single room upstairs even the walk in closets and outside the balcony. There was nothing. I went downstairs and checked again for the second time. Aria sitting patiently on the couch, eyeing me. I closed all windows and doors tightly as I did upstairs as well.

"We're clear." I sat beside her and placed my arms on her shoulders.

"Do we have to call security?" "Surely someone can come here and patrol the area?" She was still a bit shaken.

"I'll keep the phone handy, just in case. Don't worry, I'm here." " How can you tell that someone has been here?" I asked her.

"I saw muddy footprints on the front door entrance as well as on the kitchen back door." "I think I won't be able to sleep well, maybe we should head back?" she suggested.

"It's too late to be driving at this time. I will just stay awake and watch you sleep, sounds good? We'll figure something out in the morning." I tried to convince her.

"Are you sure about this, Alex?" she said looking at me. I nodded.

As she was leaning on my chest we are both on the couch. I pulled the blanket to cover her shoulders and stayed awake as much as I could. Even if she did not ask me, I can't help thinking if it was really Erika who was here before. Did we really got excited heading to bed that we forgot to check if we lock the doors and windows. I have to protect Aria no matter what. I have to do something to figure this out. Sooner.