Second Chances

Chapter 6

The words of Cindy Evans kept running all over my damn head and it was killing me. I even dreamt about her last night. Well that wasn't a dream, it was a nightmare. A nightmare that turned into reality.

No one deserved to be treated that way, and especially to me. She didn't know me in the first place except if she hired an investigator to check my background. But that would be seriously disturbing and she just can't do that. I won't let her.

"You okay? You looked dead today." Chrissy looked at my stressed face. I was silent and my head was just faced at the road, feeling completely empty while Chrissy plays with her hair as she filled the gas tank. I just nodded and gave her a small smile and she just looked at me for about a second and turned her eyes on the road and not bothered to ask anymore. I like it when she remained silent the entire drive because that means she really knows me well, she knew that I wasn't ready or not in the mood to speak up, but eventually I will. So half of my day was basically going to school like a zombie. If I could just rip my clothes and break my legs as I walk, I could be literally a badass zombie in town. I didn't act normal, I just attended my classes and stayed silent. I don't know if I can even face Mason at this moment. Well seeing him was the last thing on my mind. And I don't know if I'll tell him about it or not. Oh God help me!

"Hey beautiful." A voice behind me suddenly appeared.

When I looked back, it was Mason. Oh great, speaking of the devil.

"Hey, Mase." I said in a small voice without looking at his face. Damn I just can't do this right now. He sat next to me and grabbed my shoulders. I didn't react and still acted like a complete idiot.

"Are you okay?" He studied my face and brushed his fingers through my hair.

I just stared at him and remained silent. As his fingers slowly reached the ends of my hair he grabbed my hand and squeezed it.

"Damn it! Tell me whats wrong!" He roared and my heart began to pound. I took a deep breath before I can say the words.

"Don't be mad at me, please? Its just, uh, bad day. Not a big deal." I tried to stay calm despite of his boiling temper.

I don't want him to worry about me and I don't think its the right time to tell him. Or simply, I'm scared to tell him and know the truth. You better tell him now!

"I'm not mad. I just wanna know whats wrong and you're not telling me." His eyes were disappointed. "You didn't even mention that you're already working. But I tried to understand, I never gave too much patience to girls before. But I care for you that much. And this is hard for me, I want this to work but it-." He cut out leaving me with those words and a hanging ending. What the hell.

He jerked his head and brushed his hair with his fingers. Ohmy, but what did he just say? He cared for me? And he wants this to work? Wait what?

"Okay, I'll tell you but promise that you won't get mad."

"I promise." He sighed and held my hand tight.

"Last night after working, a girl talked to me. She said things about you and me. And you and her. She also said that she was your ex-girlfriend. Cindy Evans." I hate saying her name.

My heart was raising so high that I can literally feel the fast beat in my chest. I can't breathe properly now and I want to burst into tears and release all pain.
Breathe Anna, breathe.

"I didn't know shes already back. Did she hurt you or what?" His voice was calm but I can feel the anger and pain in his eyes.

"No, not really. She told me to stay away from you. And yeah she wants you back." I lowered my voice and my tears began to fall.