Love Finds a Way

Chapter 23: Adventures

Hayley's pov:

I got up bright and early the next morning. I changed into some shorts and a baby blue shirt. I made breakfast and set the table up before Nikki came down the stairs.

"I heard what happened. I hope his nose is broken." I laughed at her commented and set down the plate of eggs. "I'll be back I need to message someone." She nodded and finished preparing breakfast.

I got my cellphone and looked for the number. I made a contact for him last night when James gave me his number I hope he remembers me. I clicked the button and the ringing began.

"Hello?"

"Hi I'm trying to find Alex. Is he there?"

"I'm sorry who is this?"

"A life long friend who forgot to say goodbye."

"Hayley? Hayley is this really you? Oh God I might faint. Mom get the camera." He shouted excitedly.

"Of course it's me. I ran into James last night and caught up. I asked him for your number and from what I can tell you're growing up to be smarter than him."

"Of course." I rolled my eyes laughing.

"It's been such a long time Alex. I miss you so much. I still remember when you'd beg me to make cookies with you. And you'd say your finger was burned just so I could kiss it."

"Oh God stop! I remember you reading me Harry Potter every night and now it's one of my favorite book series."

"I'm glad. How have you been?"

"I've been good. My health is good maybe too good. It's like it never happened."

"I'm very happy to hear that. I wish I could give you a big hug."

"Hayley I'm 14 not 4." I laughed and heard some footsteps behind me.

"I know I know Alex. But in my mind your still that same seven year old that loved Disney movies more than anything." I sighed as I remembered all the good times.

"How are you Hayley?"

"Good. A bit happy and excited. I'm starting university in a bit."

"What university are you attending?"

"One in London." I said a bit too quickly.

"So you actually live in London?" He sounded curious.

"Yeah I've been living there for a few months now." I played with a strand of my hair for a bit waiting for him to answer.

"Are you still single?"

"Alexander!" I laughed at his blunt question.

"It's just a question!" He defended himself whilst laughing.

"No I'm not single you dummy. I'm with someone else now." I said in an as a matter of fact voice.

"Are you still with-"

I cut him off ,"No I'm not. Things ended badly and it was a mess. I'm with someone better now."

"I can see that. You sound happier. If I raise enough money can I visit you in London?" He seemed excited about the idea and quiet frankly I was too. I just wanted to hold him once again.

"We can arange something. I'm sure your mom would like that." I hear someone scream 'Alex' in the background and soon we said our goodbyes.

I headed back to the house and began to eat, Phil eventually came down and Dan was the last. "I have plans for today. For all of us so after breakfast get ready and make sure you bring extra clothes."