Foredestined

Twenty

Ayla

One Week, Four Days Later

Wednesday

I sigh as I check my phone for what seems like the millionth time today. I don't even know why I am checking it. Me and Kai aren't talking and I've been blowing off Skylar as well. My mind has been all over the place since I saw what I saw between Kai and Bella. I saw everything so I know Kai didn't just let Bella keep her hands on him. I saw it all and it seemed like he was upset that she did what did. But....I just can't shake the fact that I'm not strong enough to deal with that. That's what it really comes down to you. I know as time goes on, Bella won't be the only person to come up from Kai's past. We already had a run in with that girl Lilah in Miami. I hate this entire situation. Kai and I were doing so well. I felt we were progressing so well. Plus....I fell in love with him. I really did. That's what makes this so much harder. I have deep feelings for Kai. I tried to hard to even deny that, but there is no point in doing that. I know how I feel. I am in love with Kai. And I miss him so much. So much it hurts. When he came to pop up on me with Skylar, I wanted to just hold onto him forever. But right now my pride is in the way. I went through so much with my ex Jackson and I am super protective of my heart. So yes at the first glimpse of a difficult time....I ran. I ran as fast as I could away from Kai. I sigh as I feel my eyes begin to swell with tears. Fuck. I go to the photos app on my phone and I scroll to the numerous pictures Kai and I took during our Miami trip. I stare at a picture I took of him when he wasn't looking. He is smiling and is right profile is perfectly framed into the picture. I miss him so much. I miss waking up to him. I miss waking up to him texting me if we aren't together. I miss falling asleep in his arms. I miss him making love to me the way no one ever has.

"Fuck," I mumbled under my breath as I feel the tears run down my cheeks. I quickly grab a tissue and wipe the tears. I look at the time and see I have a work meeting in just a couple of minutes. I gather everything I need and head to the conference room. I really need to get my mind off of Kai for the moment.

Right at 12pm, I decide to get out for lunch today. I go to a popular mediterranean spot not too far from my job. It's nice out so I decide to walk. I'm seated to a small booth and then the waiter takes my drink and food order, since I already know what I would like to eat. I pull out my phone and I decide to text Skylar. Skylar is my best friend and I've been an awful friend to her these past few weeks.

Hey Skylar how are you?

I watch nervously as I await a response. I see the bubbles that indicate she is typing appear, and I let out a low sigh of relief.

Hey Ayla I miss you so much! Are you ok?

I'm ok Skylar. I've missed you too. I apologize for being such a bad friend and so distant lately.

It's ok you needed time I understand that. Do you want to come over tonight and talk? No pressure.

I would really like that Skylar thank you so much. I'll stop by after work if that's ok?

That's perfect. We can order in our favorites and catch up and talk ok?

That sounds perfect thank you.

I smile a bit at the fact Skylar is willing to talk to me. I really do need to talk and vent. It may be a bit weird since I will be venting to Kai's sister, but Skylar is my best friend and we talk to each other about everything. I set my phone down and take a sip of my drink. I look around the restaurant a bit and I gasp lowly when I see Kai walk into the restaurant. What? My eyes widen a bit as my eyes travel over every inch of him. My body temperature is rising just looking at him. Oh fuck. What is he even doing here?! He appears to be by himself and I watch as he goes to the hostess table. I can't take my eyes off of him. He looks so good. The hostess leads him to a table in my direction and I curse under my breath. When his eyes land on me, I notice he gasps and stops in his tracks for a second. I notice his eyes travel across from my face. As much as I want to pull my eyes away, I just can't. I watch as he walks towards me and then past me, as I inhale his cologne. Gosh I miss that so much. Fuck. I take a few more sips of my drink, until I feel a presence begin to approach me. I already know who it is. I see Kai come up to the side of me out of the corner of my eye and I swallow before looking up at him.