LOVE BEYOND LESSONS (A Teacher and Student Romance)

XLI - BI. SHUT DOWN

Eli
John arrived a few hours ago, and I am still at Ash's house. Missy and Jayson already left while Rob and Travis is still around

"Ash I think I should leave as well I am overstaying" I told her. They done a lot now and Travis is here, I don't want his vacation to be ruined just because of what happened

"Don't be ridiculous Eli, you can stay as long as you want, I already talked to my dad" she looked at Travis and Rob. But Ash needs to understand that I need Rob right now, and I know the two friends can't stay at her house this long.

"Your grandfather booked a room for you at the hotel they are staying at Eli you can go there if you want" Rob said, I frowned I wanted to stay with him, but of course I know that it is impossible right now, most especially John is in the area, and he is still don't approve my relationship with Rob.

"I don't want to go out" I wrapped my arms around my legs. By now people of the whole town knew what happened, and those annoying stares will be back again. Then there is Jack which is still on the loose, he promised he will be back for me. I don't want to let them know how scared I am with his threat!

My eyes are so tired but I am afraid to sleep, because if I will sleep I will be having nightmares again. Then tomorrow is Monday, I don't know how to face the people there, it is like I am back on square one, it is like when my dad and siblings died, but this is far more worst as my mom was murdered in front of me

"I think Eli you need to go to the hotel" Rob simply said. I looked at him and he is looking at me intensely, I could see the he is suppressing whatever emotions she have right now, he nods and smiles at me

"Will you be there?" I asked him, and I know it is not possible, but I need him more than ever! I don't care if people will judged me, but I need him! I really need him beside me!

"I wish too, but I'll try my best to be there for you" he promised, I gave him a tight smile and I stand up and hugged Ash and turned to Travis

"Thank you" I hugged Travis as well, then suddenly there was a knock and Ash opened the door.

"Ms. Reed, Mr. Bailey called me to pick you up" Alex said I turned to looked at Rob, I thought he was the one driving me to the hotel, but then again I remember he is not John's favorite person right now

"I figured it out that with your state right now, you can't drive your car and I wish I was the one who will drop you by, but you know that I can't" he sighed as he explained, I nodded then I ran into him throwing my arms on his neck and kiss him

It had been a long day to me - full of fear, anxiety and uncertainty, and I really need Rob, I need her reassuring presence, going on that hotel without him makes a knot on my chest, tears began to form in my eyes again, blurring my vision as I fought to hold them back, but dammit! My tears spilled over, streaming my cheeks uncontrollably

"Shh, it's okay, I am here, I will always be here" Rob whispered, his voice soothing, I leaned to him even more, drawing my strength from him

He put me in arm's length, he tool one look at my tear - streaked faced and smiled "Remember I'm always here" he cupped my face and gave me a light kiss

"I need you Rob" and he pulled me again to his arm, the warmth of his embrace gave me comfort for all the things I am feeling right now "I need you so much" I repeated against his chest. He held me tightly his finger gently stroking my hair

"You go with Alex first, I will try to asked John if I can come, I promise to be here for you Eli" he cupped my chin and pulled it closed to his lips, and he gave me a kiss.

I unwillingly let go of Rob, and followed Alex outside, I took a final look at my friends before going inside my car. I immediately felt cold and hollow the moment Alex drives our way to the hotel there are staying in.