Halo | 18+

chapter eighteen

- AURELIA JONES -

A little after nine once all the lights had been cut, I was in my room with a flashlight.

The file I'd found was dated for three days from now, but all the information was from five years ago.

I've read my name a few times, as well as stuff from inside the bunker that I didn't know about!

The light was hovering over the words as I struggled to keep my eyes open.

I've been so tired recently. Doesn't help I'm getting over the flu though!

I yawned, re-reading the same lines over again.

I went to close the file when something in the bottom left corner caught my eye.

It was a hand-written note in Jade's handwriting. I knew it was his because he always draws circles for his 'i's and 'j's.

Aurelia in New Port 9/24
Aurelia in Philly 11/3

Jace had been keeping notes on every place I'd travelled the last five years.

He knew where I was the whole time...

He knew I was alive.

He knew I was alive and he left. Let me believe he and all my friends had died.

I let out a pained gasp and threw the file to the floor.

So much for forever huh? Your love doesn't mean shit to me anymore Jace.

I managed to slip the file back into his cabinet without being caught.

I had everything I owned in a small pack. My notebook, clothes, water. I knew it was dumb leaving.

I had a good thing going here. A roof over my head, a bed, blankets, showers. I'd be stupid to leave, it's basically a suicide mission!

But to keep myself from killing myself or someone else, I left for the sake of safety.

I'm so fucking angry. How could he lie to me like that? Did Ollie and Rez know too?

I wasn't sure of the time when I left but I know it was dark. Hopefully I'll be long-gone by the time everyone wakes up.

I wrote Ariel and Angel a seperate note telling them how much I love and appreciate them. I told them everything I knew and told them I'd be back.

I need to be on my own for a while.

I left a note for Ollie and Rez. I slipped it under their doors so they'd see it when they woke up.

Next was Jace.

I bent down and pushed the piece of paper under his door, taking a big breath before leaving.

I don't know if he had a good reason for keeping tabs on me, but I certainly wasn't going to stick around to find out.

Every emotion I had bottled up inside me was about to come out. Whether it be by crying or screaming.