Stained (A Fast and Furious Story)

Chapter 9

"Nice to meet you, Owen."  I can't help how nervous I am.... He is so handsome and his voice is the cherry on top! 

"Likewise, Avery. Are you here for vacation?" Oh, if only you knew.

"Um, sorry but are you from England? I can't help but notice your accent. I don't mean to be rude! Oh, and to answer your question, I am here with a group of friends." I want to smack myself in the face. I can tell that I'm amusing him by the smirk on his face. 

"Yes, I am from England. And no, you aren't being rude, just curious. May I ask what you are doing here all alone? I thought you said you were with a group of friends." 

"I'm waiting for them. I kind of lost my phone and in the midst of it, I ran into you. I should actually start looking for it." As I'm about to walk away he speaks up again, "I'd love to help, but I have uh.. a few meetings that I must attend. Do you mind giving me a second, love?" And at that moment, I, Avery O'Conner, made the biggest idiot of myself.

"With that face, I would give you a million...." See, I didn't mean to say it aloud and I would've never realized I did had it not been for the amusement on his face. He laughs and walks into the clothing store we were standing in front of, but I can't see what he is doing. When he walks back outside, he's holding a small piece of paper. 

"I am so sorry... I am so embarrassed right now." I try to explain myself, but it is futile.

"Please don't, I find it quite adorable. Anyways, I'm leaving in a week and I was wondering if I could take you to dinner or even lunch." Oh, no.

"Uh, Owen... I don't kno-"

"Here's my number. I understand if you can't make it, but please keep it in mind. I need to go know, darling." He takes my hand and places a gentle kiss on my knuckles, making my heart flutter. He's gone before I can manage to speak up. I take the paper and hold it close to my chest. Suddenly I remember what I was looking for. 

I make my way to the stores I had went in, but no luck. When I make it to the last store I had went to, someone says, "Looking for this?" I turn around and see Han holding the phone.

"You know, you really shouldn't speak to strangers. Let's go." Well, it's safe to say that he's not happy. 

"Sorry, I didn't know that my 'dad' was with me." 

"Come on, get in the car. We have to meet up with rest." 

I follow Han back to the car and get in. There was just an awkward silence all the way there. I didn't even dare ask where exactly we were going. After a few minutes, he finally decided to break the silence. 

"When are you going to tell Brian?" I was not expecting that.

"Tell him what?" I try to play it off even though deep down I know what he is talking about. 

"You know what. Don't play stupid." The entire he doesn't even look my way. I don't understand why this makes me even angrier. The only person that knows who I am is Mia, but I don't think she would've said anything. Especially not to Han. 

"Who told you?" I ask, barely audible. He tosses over my wallet. "Where did you find this?" Now, I am definitely pissed, but at myself.

"I found it on the ground outside the warehouse. I thought you might need it back." 

"Please... Don't say anything to him. I know you probably don't like me, but that's the last thing I need right now." I can't even bring myself to look a him. He doesn't say anything else, so I take that as a yes. Not long after, we arrive at a parking garage. He stops the car, and we get out. We walk up a few flights of stairs and once we arrive at the last floor, I see everyone standing near the edge. Han and I make our way towards them as Brian looks back and calls our names out.