Grey

Ch. 5

I woke up to the light sound of the doorbell downstairs. I got out from bed and quietly walked to the front door. I opened it to my friend Aaron.

"Hey Ali. I came to pick you for work."

"We have work today?"

"It's Monday Ali. What have you been doing?"

"Nothing. Let me get ready"

I ran upstairs and changed into my uniform then messily put my hair into a bun. I slipped my shoes on and ran downstairs.

"I'm ready"

"Aren't you eating?"

"No. There's no time."

"Are you sure?"

I didn't respond and rushed out the door after him. I pulled out my keys and locked the door. We walked to his old truck and got in. My eyes went wide as I saw Harry's car driving far behind us. I turned around and breathed quickly.

"Ali, are you okay?"

"Uhm, yes. I changed my mind can we pick up something to eat?"

"Sure"

He started driving towards the opposite side of the restaurant we worked at and made many turns. I kept looking at the side mirror to see Harry slowly following us. We pulled up at a small shop and I quickly got out the car. As we walked towards the entrance I turned and saw Harry walking behind us. I panicked and made a big mistake. I grabbed Aaron's arm and snuggled next to him.

"Ali, are you sure you're okay?"

"Yeah. Just, cold"

"Why didn't you say so?"

He turned to me and pulled off his coat putting it around my shoulders.

"Thanks"

He grabbed my waist and we walked into the small shop. I walked out of Aaron's grasp and walked towards the coffee. I made some in a small cup and grabbed a muffin. I put the stuff on the register and before I could get my wallet out, Aaron payed.

"Aaron, you shouldn't have paid"

"I had to if I wanted to be a gentlemen"

As we walked to his truck, I saw Harry in his car with his jaw clenched and eyebrows furrowed staring at Aaron. Now I had realised what a big problem I had caused. Harry could try something againt Aaron or even me. But the worst part was hurting Aaron. I was playing with his feelings, something I promised to never do. I just didn't love him the same way he loved me. Now he probably thinks I feel the same way and Harry, well, I think I just put myself in danger.