Really Mr Alpha?

Chapter Five

Christina Sharpe 

I sat in the park with Jamie after Logan left. A little part of me wished that he stayed here which is weird because I barely know him yet feel a connection to him. I wish my best friends were here; they always make things okay. 

I sat opposite Jamie at a picnic table. I haven’t seen him in years but he still looks familiar. He has the same hazel eyes, broad shoulders and blonde hair. I knew he lived around here but I never expected to meet him. When we were younger, after my Dad disappeared, our families grew very distant. It was a shame since I used to love hanging out with Jamie. Summers of running in the summer breeze and screaming from the tops of the trees filled my mind. I always considered him a brother. 

"How have you been Christina?" He asked.

I smiled at him, "Ah, I've been okay. Nothing I couldn’t handle. What about you? I haven’t seen you in years! We have a lot to catch up on."

"I know I was surprised you remembered me!" he said with a happy gleam in his eyes.

"Okay, this is going to sound really bad but I was wondering who Logan was."

I closed my eyes and nibbled n my bottom lip. I hope Jamie doesn't think badly of me for asking. I hope he doesn't think I am some kind of slut.

"Let me guess, you felt attracted towards him? I’m warning you Christina, he's bad news. He will use you and discard you. It just the kind of man Logan is." He replied in a flat tone.

"You don’t understand! I don’t go around throwing myself at men, especially players! As soon as i touched him there was this freaky connection. There were waves of shock coursing up my arm and when he let go I didn’t want him to. Jamie, I’ve never experienced something like that and I’m afraid." I vented to him.  

I looked down embarrassed and from the corner of my eye I saw his face turn grave. Why did he look so stone faced? I get that I may sound crazy... That’s it! He’s shipping me off to a mental institute and he doesn’t know what to tell me. 

"Christina, there are some things in the world that are strange and could be frightening. Not everything you see is black and white. What you and Logan have is something different but you shouldn’t be afraid of it. I know i sound weird explaining this to you but you should embrace what you and Logan have." With that parting statement, he kissed me on the cheek and walked away looking troubled. 

I was officially confused. Is it just me or are people around here just really weird?

I tried to put Jamie's words to the back of my mind as i tucked my kindle into my hand bag and decided to do the grocery shop. It wasn't a new thing for me to do, I was used to it. Mum never did it herself she was usually to passed out drunk to care. I normally worked on the weekend tutoring kids in the library to earn money and the rest i had to take from Mum's purse after she got her measly pay cheque. 

I was lucky, the store was actually quite near to my apartment and the woman behind the till was very friendly and welcomed me to the area with a dazzling smile. As i was leaving with my arms laden with carrier bags she said something that stayed with me. Her exact words were "There is something special about you, Christina. I know that your will be a strong leader."

And, once again I was left feeling extremely confused.