Unexpected Romance // Alex Aiono

Chapter 2

Dear Diary,

It's been a few days since everything. Miah and her family took me in. It's been okay. Not sure if I can handle being here. Being surrounded by a family. A happy one at  that I feel like an outsider. All I would do is be up in her room or if we are in the family room, I just sit and watch all of their interactions and think back to me and mine. Looking back at that memory, getting lost in it. Being happy for a brief moment before being brought back to this dull , sad reality that I live now. Maybe when nighttime comes I can sneak away and just get away. I have no where to go, but staying here would just be to suffocating. Just too much for what I can handle. Don't need a constant reminder of how alone I really am.

 

                                                                             - A girl hiding under the shadows of life

"You don't have to do this. I'm sure they will be understanding" Miah said to me. The police wanted me to identify my family. So here I am, about to walk into the room where the bodies of my family lay.

"No, I need this." I can see them one last time. Can say a proper goodbye.
The officers started to ask me if I can recognize them. All I see is their black bruised skin that's melted in the bones. It's so bad to look at, this is what they look like now. This is the last image of them that people have to see. Not there beautiful smiles and golden skin that just glows. Or to seen
how their eyes are so deep and chocolate.
"This isn't my family." I say taking one last glance as I walk out the room

Miah

I can't stand seeing how broken she is. There's nothing I can do to make this all better. But I'm trying my hardest to. To let her know in time it would be better. That she won't be broken forever. Right now we are just watching all of her favorite Disney movies. I'm hoping it would bring her into better spirits. So far things seem to be okay. She is really into the movie, either that or she spaced out again. She's been doing that a lot too lately.

I look down at my phone as a new message pops up. She was in need of a good distraction and I think tonight she will be getting that.

Unknown- Should be there by 7
Me- Okay, going to start helping her get ready now.

I get up from my bed and go through my closet to pick something out for her. Nothing to out there. Something simple but dressy. She has a big night ahead of her.

"Miah what are you doing?" She asks as I come out of my closet with a dress
"Here put this on." I say throwing the dress at her
"For what? Why ? Where are we going?" Shooting all these questions at me so fast
"Don't question me just do it okay. Better hurry up and get dressed. If you're not I will be forced to do it myself." I sent her a smirk as I left the room to get somethings
When I came back she was dressed and glaring at me. At least she listened
"Come sit at my vanity. It's time for some makeup." I heard her groan but none the less she listened Just as I finished up the door bell rang. I looked at my phone. It was 7. Right on time I thought.
"Let's go, your date awaits you." She just looks at me confused. I can't wait to see her face once she sees who is there.

***

I am so confused on what is happening. Well I have a sense of what is going to happen. It's just why and who.
As I get down the stairs and to the front door, I get all the answers I need."You look beautiful." He says as he smiles
"Thank you." Blushing even tho you can't see it
"We have a place to be so we should be going." He said taking my hand
"You two have fun." Miah yells as we are walking down her drive way
"Where are we going?" I ask. I have a feeling I won't get the answer I want.
"It's a surprise cutie." I was right.It didn't take long to get there. Well, it didn't seem like it was. I was spaced the whole time. I hope they didn't think I was too rude."We are here my lady." I look up to them seeing they opened my side of the door holding there hand out for me to take. I took it and they leaded me to where ever.
"This place looks beautiful." I say as we finally reach it
"Only the best for you." There he goes making me blush again"Are you enjoying yourself?" he asks
"I am, thank you so much for this. It was well needed. A nice distraction from it all. Plus I was able to spend time with you." Smiling a bit putting my head down.
I feel the touch of their finger lift my chin back up
"Don't shy away from me. And I am glad I can distract you from all of this. It was my pleasure." Sending me a flirty smirk
"Well thank you, I'm not sure how much longer I was able to stay in that house. Don't get me wrong I am happy Miah and her family took me in. I just can't stand Seeing them being together is too much of a constant reminder that I-I.."
"Shhh, you don't have to say it. But since you feel that way, maybe you will say yes to my question... Would you like to stay with me?"
" I mean you was there before, when I found you and I just feel like I can protect you. I want to protect you. Would be easier if you were staying with me. I have a spare room. We can even decorate it if you like."
I can't believe he wants me to move in with him. As much as I love Miah and I'm so thankful for her help, maybe staying with him is better.
"We can go the paint store and paint the room however you like, get anything you like and." I cut them off as I grabbed his hand
"I would love to stay with you Alex."