Running (Walker Series Book 2)

Chapter 1

Alex's POV

Standing in the airport trying to locate the car I had already paid for with the scorching sun was something I didn't think would be this hard.

I left everything behind and came here to start over or at least gain my sanity back, I know they have all tried calling my number but to no avail because I changed numbers the moment I left.

There was no point staying there and watching my fiance carry and give birth to my brother's child, it hurts to even think about it.

I left her the ring she gave me a few months ago when we just started dating.
I realise I'm still lost in thoughts and in public so I quickly regain my consciousness and come back to the present

I look around and I spot the driver close to the car with a cardboard that read "Walker" on it, about time.

I walk over to it and hand the driver my luggage, getting into the back seat of the car, in no time we were already on our way to the hotel I'd be staying at for now.

My thoughts is everywhere as the car is moving, going past building after building letting me drown in my thoughts.

Who would have thought that I'd leave Anna behind without looking back, it hurts like hell but it had to be done, I just hope she's okay.

We arrive at the hotel and I step out of the car with the driver already bringing out my luggage,I collect them and walk inside the hotel to the reception area.

There's a brunette beautiful young lady standing there with a smile plastered on her face.

"Welcome to DeJanice hotel, what can I do for you today"? She asks flashing me her best smile and a little flirtatious voice, I mentally roll my eyes because that's the least thing on my mind right now.

"I have a booking under the name of Alex Walker" I tell her my voice void of any emotions and my face stoic.

She quickly taps on her computer for a while and then she's looking back at me with that same stupid smile which can never compare to Anna's.

What am I thinking? I quickly shake my head to clear the thoughts, no thinking about Anna.

"Here's you key card, your room is on the third floor, enjoy your stay" she hands my a Key card with my room number on it, I take it from her, pick my luggage and head for the elevator.

I enter my room and it's spacious, just like I'd want it, I don't plan on staying here for long because I'd soon get a penthouse or something but for now this will have to do.

I drop my luggage close to the closet and take off my jacket, I plop down on the bed and lay on it.

It's going to be hard to get her off my mind but I promised myself a new start, no thinking about Anna, no regrets.

I love her but I'm doing this for both of us, we need the space from each other.

I close my eyes and just let the silence of the room rock me to sleep.

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For hours later and I'm awoken by the ringing of my phone, it takes me a minute to find it in my luggage and it makes me wonder who would call me, it's a new number and I'm sure no one has it.

I take out the phone and I see a strange number, unsaved, I let it ring for a while before picking it and bringing it to my ears.

"Hello son" I'm shocked, the voice on the other end making me halt in steps

"Dad"? I ask surprised

"Surprised I'm able to reach you"? He asks sounding amused by my countenance "Don't forget I'm your father and I ran a multi-million dollar company for years, I can get whatever I want with the snap of my fingers" that just makes me realize that I can even run even if I tried.

If he's able to call me then he definitely knows where I am, that means mom probably already knows, can't they understand that I need my space away from everything.

"Dad there's a reason why I left and I intend to keep it that way" I say trying to hide my irritation.

"And you think putting this poor girl in such hurt is the best thing to do"? He asks.

"I'm hurt too"!! I yell out, don't they see how much it hurts me to leave her behind "I am the one that's forced to leave the woman I love behind, I'm going through pain too Dad" my voice breaking.

I don't want to cry because I promised myself a new start.

"What are you gonna do now" he asks calmly

"I don't know Dad, for now I'll just stay indoors for a day or two" I breath out.

"I know you need some time to yourself and you need to get your mind off things for a while so why don't you go check out the office branch over there in California, they don't have a CEO yet since the last one quit" he tell me, I don't say anything and he just goes ahead to explain. "I'm not saying you have to do it but go check it out and if you wish to then you can head the place until you decide what you want to do"

I think for a while before giving him an answer "I'll go check it out tomorrow but I'm not promising anything yet"

"It's okay son, just take care of yourself, your mom is really worried" the line goes dead and I suddenly wish I had asked him about Anna.

It's a good idea to dive into work and keep my mind occupied but I'll need to clear my head first before diving into work.

It's already evening and I haven't eaten anything yet, I pick up the phone on the bedside and call for room service, honestly I don't wanna deal with anyone for now, so instead of going to the hotel restaurant below to eat I'd rather just order room service.

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It's 9am the next day and I'm dressed in just a jean and white shirt, I decide to not put on a jacket today as the sun is really scorching.

I'm heading out to the Company branch here, so as to see things myself, I'm not dressed officially because I don't want anyone to recognize me should in case I decide I don't want the post of the CEO.

I'm parked in the office parking lot, I exit my car and make my way to the building, I'm almost reaching out for the door handle when the double door swings open almost knocking me down and a rather short young lady stumbles on me with all the papers in her hands flying out.

Some people and being clumsy, she quickly bends down to pick them while apologizing for bumping into me.

"You shouldn't rush out of a building like that, especially when you don't know what's on the other side of the door" I say my voice coming out hard.

"Excuse you"? She asks and looks up at me and that's when I take in her full appearance, her face is rather small and her cheeks are filled with tiny freckles, her eyes a light shade of green staring right back at me, more like glaring at me.

Her lips are parted and they look plump and soft, her dark short hair complementing her entire looks.

"I said to watch where you're going next time" I add louder this time.

She huffs out and says "As if you're one to speak, you're just as guilty as I am and I don't see you apologizing, at least I had the courtesy of realizing my fault unlike some people" she had already stood up and was looking up at me as she spoke.

This time I look at her statue and she's rather small with the jumpsuit she's putting on covering her up completely, tho it does nothing to hide her curves, by the time I'm done staring she's already off walking away and muttering curse words at me.

I just shake my head, I don't have time for all these, I walk in to the building having it in mind to just observe, I might actually consider taking that CEO position.

I know most of y'all reading will think since I'm posting both books simultaneously, Tony and Savannah gets a happy ever after in Faded.

But trust me you're in for a bumpy ride ☺️☺️ because my books are not your regular cliche books

There'll be a lot of tears and blood, lol 😩😩