LAST FOREVER( Complete ✅️)

Chapter 18:HIS BACK

The next morning, I woke up with a pounding headache. The events of last night played in my mind like a blurry movie reel. As I headed to my Sunday boxing session, I couldn't help but hope that Haden wouldn't show up.

But as I entered the gym, there he was, waiting for me. My stomach churned with a mix of anger and confusion. What was he doing here? After all this time, after disappearing for months, he had the audacity to just show up?

I tried to avoid eye contact, slipping on my boxing gloves, but Haden approached, his voice low and dangerously calm. "Sierra, we need to talk."

I couldn't hide the bitterness in my tone. "Talk? You think we can just talk after what you did? After leaving without a second thought?"

He sighed, frustration evident in his demeanor. "Sierra, it's not that simple. I had my reasons."

I scoffed, unable to contain my sarcasm. "Oh, I'm sure you had your reasons, Haden. Maybe it was just too much to handle, dealing with someone like me."

Haden's expression hardened, and he stepped closer, his bad-boy aura in full force. "It's not like that, Sierra. You don't understand."

I clenched my fists, my anger boiling over. "No, you don't understand, Haden. You can't just waltz back into my life like nothing happened. You left, remember?"

He ran a hand through his hair, frustration etched on his face. "I know I messed up, Sierra. But I'm back now, and I want to make things right."

I shook my head, my voice filled with bitterness. "Make things right? You can't just waltz in and out of my life whenever you please, Haden. Stay away from me."

Of course he didn't listen as he tried to hold me and I didn't even think as I punched him in the stomach but he wasn't moved "Sierra stop just listen" he said watching me closely as he dodged my next attack.

"I don't have to listen to anything you have to say, remember you didn't listen when I begged you to stay!" I shouted as I punched him again.

He managed to tackle me and I was on the ground. He held both my hands above my head as he pinned me to the ground. "listen there are things you don't know about me, things you will get to know but it will take some time. I am just asking you to be patient with me Sierra."

I stared at him but I didn't say anything. I just wanted to feel his warm lips on mine so badly so that's what I did. This time I attacked his lips and he returned the kiss passionately. It felt amazing, I could feel the warmth in my stomach as his grip on my hands increased. I wanted more and more but unfortunately my coach walked in.

"this is definitely not a bedroom you two. I hope you are ready for training Sierra." she said and I almost groaned-damn it.

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I settled into the therapist's office, feeling a bit like a lab rat under a microscope. Dr. Foster, my trusty therapist, regarded me with her usual calm demeanor. I kind of knew what she was going to ask next, I was already used to this.

"So, Sierra," she began, "how have things been going since our last session?"

I shrugged, trying to put it all into words. "Well, Haden's back from the dead, and there's this guy Tristan who's all charming and British, and now I'm apparently the newest member of the cool kids' club."

Dr. Foster raised an eyebrow, her eyes twinkling with curiosity. "Sounds like quite a lot has happened. Let's start with Haden. How does his return make you feel?"

I sighed, attempting to put my whirlwind of emotions into words. "Confused, mostly. I mean, he left without a word, and now he's back like it's all rainbows and sunshine. It's like he's a magnet, and I can't help but get pulled into his mess."

Dr. Foster nodded thoughtfully. "And Tristan, this British charmer you mentioned?"

I couldn't help but grin a little. "Oh, he's a whole new world of interesting. It's like he's from a different universe compared to Haden. But... somehow, even with all the charm and charisma, Haden's still the one I can't stay away from."

Dr. Foster smiled, I knew that smile she wanted to dig in deeper. I hated that specific part of therapy it made me feel vulnerable but I knew for me to convince my grams that I didn't need this anymore I had to open up to this therapist.

Dr. Foster leaned forward, her eyes fixed on me. "Sierra, I sense there's something deeper here. Can you tell me more about how you truly feel about Haden's return?"

I sighed getting ready to let her in just a little bit A little bit was enough to get through. "It's like... I don't know if I can trust him anymore. He left, and it hurt, Doc. But now, it's like he's this irresistible force in my life, and I can't stay away from him. It's infuriating."

Dr. Foster nodded sympathetically. "It's okay to feel conflicted, Sierra. Trust is something that's built over time, and it's perfectly normal to be cautious after someone's hurt you."

I sighed, letting out the frustration that had been building up inside me. "And Tristan... he's this new distraction, someone different. But sometimes, it feels like I'm just using him to forget about Haden." I made sure not to tell her about the party or else she would definitely think I'm going one step forward and two steps back.

Dr. Foster's gaze remained steady. "Sierra, it's important to remember that you're allowed to explore your feelings and relationships. It's all part of growing up."

I leaned back, feeling a bit vulnerable. "I just wish it wasn't so complicated, you know?"

Dr. Foster offered a reassuring smile. "Life tends to be that way, especially during your teenage years. But remember, it's all a part of your journey to discovering who you are and what you want."

I smiled she was a wise lady and it was nice talking to someone but she just didn't get it. Haden was one complicated being and it was going to take more than therapy to understand why I couldn't get him out if my mind. Why I couldn't stay away, he was bad news.