LOVE AND CROSSES

Chapter 1: Zoya's pov

It was last day of college. People around me saying goodbyes to each other I stood in the middle and eyeing everyone around me. "Zoya!" Dovey hugged me from behind "Oh Dovey," I losend her grip on me "What are you doing? You are going to Australia right don't you want to say bye to us" she smiled. Her bunny smile is kind of funny to me. "Well...yeah I'm gonna miss you" I said. I really don't miss single friends from here because no one was not that much close to me except my boyfriend. My gaze shifted to Luke who was busy hugging his girl best friends he says like that. Dovey got distracted by others and I'm again left alone. Luke and I dated for almost a year but things never worked between us it's because I never wanted us to get along. Today was my last day before leaving to Australia and I wanted to give Luke what he waited for a long time v card. I moved closer to him "Luke we need to talk" He stopped talking and turned to me. "What is it? I don't have much time" he look pissed. "It's little private" I really wanted to punch the girls who have all hugged him and whispered some dirty things. Is he cheating on me? "Okay" he followed me up where less amount of people gathered "So what is it?" He tucked hands inside his sweatshirt "Uh I-" I'm little shy when it comes to these type of things Zoya he is your boyfriend you can speak. "Are you free tonight. Let's meet at 7 we can work it out" my cheeks burned I could feel it. Little smirk formed on his lips "Finally you got your senses back. Be ready I will come to your place exactly at 7" he pecked on my lips. I let out a sharp breath after he left. Oh my god I can't believe I agreed to that. Now I'm nervous. I said bye to my other classmates before heading back to my house. I unlocked my house and went inside. I had packed everything to move.
Australia was my dream place it is where my brother lived. I wanted to get into Mt.Caramel university one of the deemed universities in Australia. After our parents passed it had been difficult but my brother never said no to me. He moved to Australia after getting job in there and I told him that I would move to him after my college and will study further in there only. I went upstairs and packed my remainings. Luke would pick me up at 7 and I'm feeling nervous about that. He is cheating on you definitely and you are still willing to give in. Inner voices shouted at me. I shook them. I grabbed my phone which was resting on my bed and dialled my brother's number, he didn't pick up. I dialled again and again after 5 times of attempt he picked up on 6th time "Hey Zoya..." he answered with tired voice "I called you hundredth time Xavier" Well actually 5 times it was a hyperbole "I'm sorry I was sleeping" he apologised. Well I didn't need his apology. "So my flight is at 10 pm so you should pick me up as soon as I reached Sydney airport okay?" I waited for his reply "Are you even listening Xavier?" Did he sleep or what "Babe...is that your sister...mm" a voice came up at his side. "Seriously are you having sex?" Of course he is having if he is not talking correctly. "Zoya..I will call you later cya" Then connection went off. Did hung on me? Shit. I throw my mobile back on the bed. I will kill him if he doesn't come to pick me up. Last summer when I went to Australia for vacation he didn't come to pick me up. He made me wait for 4 hours and I was dying of hunger. Gladly that was day time. I hated it when it happened at night time. I glanced at the clock it wad 6:36 pm so 21 minutes to get ready and Luke will come and then. breath
I packed all things and was waiting for Luke to arrive it was exactly 7 pm but he didn't come. I waited for 2 hours until it was enough. Is he coming or not I took my phone and made my way downstairs and directly outside. I was so ready after all the things and now what happened. I took cab to his house. As I reached I saw his car was still parked outside so he is in the house. I went straightly to the door and stood there debating whether to knock or not. Finally I moved my hand to knock surprisingly the door was open so I entered. Only front light was on and other lights were off. I made my way to living room, tv was still on playing some weird movie on it and drink bottles were shattered across the coffee table. Does his friends are here, I heard a noise from upstairs. I made my way upstairs. Luke's room was at the end of corridor and there was light colour was coming from the half opened door followed my muffled noise. I slowly made my way to the door and peeked inside. And what I saw was my biggest fear, Luke with another girl . They were having sex, I peeked more to find the girl was none other than Dovey. My eyes widen at the scene. I couldn't see further because tears blurred my sight. This is happening in real. I had doubt Luke was cheating behind me but I didn't expect it to become Dovey. I held hand to my mouth to prevent from sobbing. Shit
I didn't even hesitate and made my way downstairs and out of his house. As soon as I was out I let out a sob. He is cheater
I wiped my tears and made my way back home. It was a good thing I realized it earlier before I would given myself to someone jerk like him. I was always the purest girl in my class and mostly invisible to all. Many approached me but by seeing their eyes I could tell they were all temporary. At first I thought Luke was the best but found out to be he was the worst. I made myself a dinner and ate silently. My heart aches I just need a hug perhaps Xavier can give me that. I took my luggage and locked the house. It was house where four of us used to laugh together. Dad,mom, Xavier and me. It was a perfect family until it shattered into millions of pieces. I miss them alot. I sighed and closed the gate behind. I had already booked a cab to airport so I hopped on the backseat and leaned to the window. Familiar street was disappearing from the view, on one side I was happy but from other side I missed my childhood.

Flight was peace. I leaned to my seat more deeper listening to my favorite song in my ear phone. Next morning I will be there at Australia~
It was sharp 2 in the morning when plane reached Sydney airport. I stepped out taking my luggage with me. Only few amount of people were there. It was icy cold weather which brings chills down my spine and I regret wearing crop shirt and jeans. I rubbed my palm together to feel warm and I know it's useless against the cold here. I had texted Xavier fifteen minutes before the land and he didn't even see it. I hate him now more than Luke. I Sat on the empty bench inside. I hope he comes early, it was dark and foggy around and I'm shivering like I would die in second. A few minutes later a car approached with it's head lights on. It wasn't a familiar car, it stopped outside the airport. Is it Xavier or someone else. I didn't remember Xavier owning a car he always takes his friend's car for a dates or for wherever he goes. I stirred in my seat when I heard footsteps. A figure came into view by little adjustment I could say person is a guy. He was coming towards me, sweat tickled down my back and forehead. It was cold but suddenly I felt hot when the guy stood infront of me. His face was visible, he was tall much like my brother, his face was charming exactly sculptured like a statue. He has beautiful almond eyes, which was fixed on me. I gulped harder. Who was he? Does he come here to kidnap me? I have heard missing cases in Australia. There was thick silence between us. "Are you Zoya Davis?" His deep voice cut the silence. I tried to speak but my mouth was zipped no words were coming out so I just noded my head. "Your brother asked me to pick you up" he said checking me from up and down. To be honest his eyes were killing me. I didn't get up, Xavier sent someone else to pick me up that's rare not just rare it's epic. "How can I trust you?" I asked in lowest tone I bet whether he heard it or not. "Xavier Davis isn't he your brother?" He raised an eyebrow. Well he knows my name and my brother's name, but kidnappers collect informations about their target before kidnapping them. He looked at me with are you getting up or not expression. But my Butt was glued to the seat and my heart was beating faster.
He sighed and grabbed my luggage "Hey,-" He gave me a calming smile "Trust me" and started to walk towards his car. I followed him, he tucked my bag inside the car and opened front door for me. I looked at him Is he going to kidnap me like this so gently,I thought he would spank me on his shoulder and gave slap on my ass- "Get in" his voice snapped me back to earth. I looked at him blinkingly wait what was I thinking "If you don't sit,I will leave you here to die in cold" he looked at me with dim expression. Without any further thinking I hopped inside the car. He closed the door and gave me one last look before coming to driver's seat. He started the car "Don't stare at me I won't bite you unless you ask me to" he said his eyes were looking straightly on the road. My cheeks burned a little,I hummed and turned my face to window. Who is this guy, well Xavier has to explain me about this. I leaned my head as I sank deeper in the seat.