Nochelle - Why me?

Chapter 8 - Mixed Emotions

Richelle's POV

I wake up feeling all mixed emotions. I dont know how to feel about Noah anymore. He sounded so caring and sweet in the letter and but then again, I'm still here. Even though I'm a bit annoyed with him, the fact that he wrote that letter for me told me that he still cared about me. That he will always be there to support me, no matter what. 

Noah's POV

It feels like a bit weight has been lifted off my chest right now. After writing her Richelle the letter, a little bit of guilt fades away. I have only told her a bit. I dont want to tell her everything. The real reason she's here. I will have to in time, but just not now. I want to check up on her while she's still sleeping and leave her breakfast in the room. I'm the reason Richelle is getting food. My father wouldn't care, he's happy as long as we have Richelle. I slowly turn the door handle and place the tray of food on the table. (And yes, i secretly put it in there.) I'm slowly furnishing the basement, knowing she wont be able to go anytime soon. As i turn around, i see Richelle in front of me. 

"Oh! Richelle!" I say, slightly jumping back with shock

"Hi.." 

"Um....so...did you see the letter?" I ask nervously

"Yea, it was really sweet of you, but i want to talk to you properly first" She says staring straight at me

Richelle's POV

"Yea, it was really sweet of you, but i want to talk to you properly first" i say staring straight into his eyes. I needed to know more, curiosity was killing me inside. 

"Sure.." He says, his eyes quickly darting around the room. He was nervous, yet scared. I could tell, we had been friends since we were young kids. But why would he be scared?

He was just about to say more until we heard a loud, booming voice shout Noah's name. Noah instantly tenses up and makes a run for the door. 

"What about our talk?" I say, in a irritated tone

"We'll talk i promise. And please dont tell anyone about the letter, hide it" He say quicky. He looked extremely worried all of a sudden. I wonder what's happening in his life? He clearly has a lot of explaining to do, but i let it go, seeing the fear in his eyes caused just by a voice. 

"Ok" i say softly amd with that he closes the door and i hear his quick footsteps racing up the stairs.

Noah's POV

My heart rate instantly rises at the slightest sound of my voice, i knew who it was. It was my father. Knowing he would suspect something i make a run for it. I quickly talk to Richelle. My words came out in a blur but she understood them. And with that, i raced to my father.