Her Second Chance

Chapter 15

26 September (Saturday)

Alex's POV

My eyes flutter open, and I realise it's morning, and that I spent the night on the couch, which I'm sure is the reason for the slight pain in my back. Also the fact that I'm freezing doesn't help either. I remember Luke coming over, and me crying myself to sleep. And waking up here. And so a new day begins. Just another day in the life of Alex right? I feel this detachment, this sort of sadness, and I don't know how to handle it. I've come a long way from feeling that way to not really caring , so I hate feeling this way. But I can't help it. I'm aware I brought this on myself, and only I can make it evaporate, but currently I don't feel up to doing much except going back to bed, and sleeping for the rest of the weekend. Maybe I'll do just that. I get up, and make my way to my room, but the doorbell stops me. Great. Just what I need now. Especially since I just woke up, and that to with a migraine. My heart skips a beat thinking it could be Luke, but after what happened im pretty sure it wont. I walk toward the door but I suddenly realise I'm bra less, so I cover up with my afgan, so I dont give who ever it is a shock and go answer the door. I open the door to find a young kid standing there with a boquet of roses.

"Please sign here ma'am." He hands me the clipboard

I sign it, and hand it back to him

"Thank you." I whisper

He smiles, hands me the flowers, and walks away. I shut the door, carry the flowers to the counter, and sit there. I already know who it's from, so there's no surprise there. What does shock me though is that. Amongst the bunch of white Roses is a single red rose. I pick up the card, and it reads

"Alex. You're my red rose, amongst the white ones. Because you stand out from everyone else. I love you, and I'm never gonna stop. Have a beautiful day my lovely."

Even though at this very moment I feel like my heart is breaking. All I can think is . Wow! He's so awesome. He always manages to bring a smile to my face even when I don't want to smile. Luke is so special its unbelievable. What am I going to do with him? He wont give up, even when I made it clear. Damn! Now I really want to just close my eyes and sleep. So I leave the flowers on the counter, and head to my room. My clock reveals its only 8 so I jump into bed. Feeling more exhausted than ever. I lay back on my bed, cover my head, and soon enough I'm sound asleep. Dreaming of a beautiful brown eyed smile.

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When I open my eyes sometime later, I turn to the bedside clock, which reveals its after 12. That means I slept for 4 hours. I must have been really exhausted to have slept that long. I guess I kind of needed it. I have no reason to rush into anything for a while so I just lay in bed, looking up at the ceiling. My thoughts drifting back to what Luke said. As much as he pleads a good case. I'm afraid to take that chance. I can't. Not again.

My phone vibrating gets me out of my reverie so I pick it up, and notice a few missed calls. Majority are from Luke, and the others from Jen. Oh no! Josh. He must have been trying to call me. I dial up Jen's number, and she answers immediately.

"Alex. Are you okay?We've been calling you since 10, and you didnt pick up. I was actually on my way there now." She says sounding agitated. "Is everything okay Alex?"

"Yes Jen. I was asleep. Just woke up a few minutes ago."

"Alex its after 12. Are you sure you're okay?"

"I'm good Jen. Just needed some extra sleep you know. Did Josh need anything? Can I speak to Josh please?"

"Ye. Hold on." She says

A few seconds later josh comes on the line, and his sweet voice reminds me of everything I need to be greatful for.

"Hi mum." His cheerful voice rings out