Unpredictable Love

A New Era :Chapter 17

"Omg I made it!" ,I cheered running in to Steven's arms squeezing him. "Yes I saw", Steven confirmed laughing sounding joyful ,he rubbed the back of my head as I was holding onto his sleeves. " The strike!" , I mumbled my head dug into his chest.
I got distracted as I went to go sit down to watch Steven take his turn. When suddenly I looked up and 2 girls had approached him. They appeared to be into different groups or things since they were dressed completely off. Especially the taller girl who wore a red velvet long knee cut dress. Some high heels to go with the color and style. With a lot of golden jewellery that seemed too fancy for a night out to bowl. Her little companion who wore pink shorts with some rips in them but not showing skin. A green mint colored shirt that complimented her tan skin tone. With a caked dolled up face her hair up in a bun. I was confused but most of all angry about the way she was acting with Steven. She was flirting hardcore that her friend just sucked on her straw sipping away her drink enjoying the show. " Ugh she shouldn't have him" ,the girl who was looking as if she had just won a Grammy included. She crossed her arms ,her friend just kept the same position following her. She slowly and steadily walked up to Steven ,high heels hitting the waxed wooden floor; causing her shoes to click from each step that she took. "Omg me and my friend were watching you because it looks like you're having a challenge and we want to watch!" ,she gleamed with joy. Steven turned to his side viewing her ,holding the bowling ball close to his chest. "Oh it's fine sit down" ,Steven smiled.
"Um no it's not fine and that girl needs to learn how to use her words it's I and my friend! As if anyone talks perfectly or cares but still" ,I thought with a growl added to the voice in my head. I got up and began making my way toward Steven since it seemed that she was getting too friendly and that leads to pushing me away um no I've been through this already and it's not fun. "I made it! Ava next round is for a strike!" ,Steven encouraged himself shooting his arms up in the air. Then came along the ballroom girl, "Omg!" ,she joined adding a high pitch at the end. This time touching Steven ,she had placed her hands on his shoulders. After making another shot he missed and I then wrapped my arm around his neck leaning myself onto him. "Haha face it I'm keeping the lead" ,I taunted ,"Keep dreaming", I added with a mischievous grin. "As if" ,Steven kept his sarcasm. It was my turn and I had made a shot but on the 2nd I had not. I picked up a bowling ball held it up to my chest with both hands since his was heavier. Walked it over to him handed it over, "It's your turn again. Let's see big guy all talk", I challenged. Steven took the ball, he laughed. "I'll make you swallow those words" ,he walked over to the aisle positioning the ball mid air. I stood a few steps away with my hands settled on my hips. Steven backed up turned back to me, standing beside me giving me a cheeky grin. "Omg! You made it!" ,the same girl called out as the other stood behind her. Again she placed her hands on him but this time hugged him from behind. I felt as if steam began to rise from my cheeks to the top of my head. I began to imagine ,"You've been annoying us all night, including that you ruined my night so leave us alone!" ,I pointed at her looking at her perplexed shocked face expression. I felt so proud but it was all in my head when, " Aww I didn't the shot." ,I could hear Steven from a distance. "Ava...Ava!" ,I snapped out of my air bubble. "Huh what?!" ,I shouted Steven didn't have a smile on his face anymore,"I missed the shot" Steven said annoyed that he was losing. "Oh good watch me make this shot then" ,I teased holding the ball up to my face peering back at him. "Take the big L", Steven smirked as he chuckled. Throwing the ball into the floor hearing it roll ,watching it go down the aisle. Getting closer and closer to the bowling pins, "Steven did I make it? Did I make it?" ,I called out even though I was watching too but decided to ask for comfort. "Omg yes I did!!!" ,I shouted proudly. I paced back to Steven slowly holding my hips ,giving Steven a satisfied smile like the ones villains make when they've captured the hero. "Did I win?" ,I proceeded. Steven sighed, "Yes." Finally getting away from that annoying girl along with the other one filling in on her presence. We sat in his car watching the bowling alley building,then wrapping his seat belt around himself we headed over to my place. The drive felt placid filled with serenity, "I had such a great time with you. Thank you", I glanced over at him. "I did too. I got to spend it with you" ,Steven smiled staring back at me; as he messed around with his hair. Then fully turning his body in my direction ,I did the same. "Ava...You...You make me feel a good sensation that I can't describe , you'd just have to feel it to understand. You bring the good in me. You let me appreciate every moment with you." ,Steven softly and calmly described his feelings. I kept my position but in my head I was shedding tears on how serious he was and how he made a knot in my chest drop. Bringing me to a relieved smile "Awe Steven... That makes me feel like that Rihanna song. Makes me feel so... Different I really didn't know that I was that important to-you", I stuttered mid way as I realized that I was leaning in slowly, my eyes meeting Steven's lips approaching mine. When the phone rang just in time, but we were so lost in the moment that our lips finally touched. I felt his soft and warm lips again sending a shock wave down my spine. I kept my eyes shut letting the phone repeatedly ring as I thought in my head how I always got myself into this. We both pulled away slowly forcibly as I barely opened my eyes seeing that Steven's were half opened too; making his face more desirable. Now fully viewing his eyes looking back at me I felt the awkwardness rise. I sheepishly smiled, "Thanks for the night out", opening the door. " No problem ,thanks for going out tonight with me", Steven reflected my smile as well. The more we stared at each other I felt the ringing get louder and uncontrollable. Stepping out of the car making it close to the entrance I looked down at my phone. That's when the call ended ,scanning my phone it was "Alexander." I felt puzzled, I dialed again once I was inside the building. As the ringing continued, "Is he gonna pick up?" ,I asked myself. "Hey Ava" ,Alexander's voice ran through the phone. Looking up at the ceiling ,"Hey did you um need something?" ,I asked as I was picking the lock. "Where have you been?" Alexander consulted me," Um... Do you need me back?" ,I sassed. "I need to have a talk with you" ,Alexander confirmed getting to the point. "Want to meet?" ,I suggested as I closed the door to my apartment. "Mm..The bar?" ,Alexander second guessed. "How about my place?" ,I asked as I thought to myself that maybe that's where he spends his stressed out days. "Okay on my way", Alexander excelled. Hanging up I stared at his contact biting my cheek, with a frown on my face I felt exasperation with how he decided to show up whenever. Standing in front of my closet mirror I observed myself. " I feel empty. I want to keep Steven's deep happy feeling and memorable cologne scent. Should I change clothes?" ,I thought to myself as I mumbled joining the silence in my room, "This isn't me." I got startled when a knock echoed through my room, opening the door. Alexander appeared I observed his figure and face beautiful and handsome as ever. "Whoah" ,I said in amazement,"I was around when you called",Alexander informed. I let Alexander step inside ,"What have you been up to?" ,I questioned with curiosity to what his response would be. Walking over to the kitchen counter opening a cabinet, "I've just been slacking but I'm getting back on my feet.", Alexander responded ;I poured the hot tea into a cup. " But I think I'm going to start adding others" ,Alexander paused. Holding a cup about to pour the tea, "Oh...What happened?" ,I gripped the cup adding force. In my mind I imagined myself getting out of control, "Was I not good enough for you?" ,I raised my voice as Alexander stood still in confusion. "Or was it because now that you've used me it's okay to get rid of me?" ,I faced him. My imagination popped as Alexander spoke. "It'll only be like 3 people I want 2 girls including you and 2 guys. Make it even but I need to interview them thoroughly to reassure that they won't get us caught for good ruining our future. Since this job isn't approved by law." ,Alexander walked me through the details. I again added my stubbornness,"Other people?"
"Yes but because I need more help", Alexander cried. Putting up the tea while filling up the jug with water. "Is it because I took a break?", I tried regulating my tone. " No! No before you freak out and lash out let me explain myself, I just think it's too much pressure on you. Everything will stay the same ,I just need different people ,at different locations and different little jobs." Alexander stood stationed staring at me as I took a peek back. "I just thought it was fair to inform you", with such tranquility to his soothing sober voice.

Quickly turning around being fully exposed to his expressionless face, slamming a cup full of hot tea against his chest, causing the tea to create spinning swirled waves. Alexander shot his eyes down to the cup ,his hands high up mid elevation appearing stunned.
I held my cup of tea close to my lips ," Well I start tomorrow since the other job is wack, especially with the partner I got. Almost got me killed", I frowned as I observed his illuminated eyes from the light above. "And what happened? " ,His concerns were scattered all over his face. I got into character from my previous spontaneous moment from earlier. Lowering my cup, "The stupid idiot imbecile of a partner told the hitmen where I lived since he was held captive", Alexander then dropped his jaw. "They ambushed me!" ,I could see the steam from the hot tea flow in-between us. "How did you get away?" ,he questioned taking a sip of his tea. "Long Story" ,I froze ,"But I knew the guy." Alexander now engaged in my response, "Yeah then I think the neighbors heard and called 911" ,I joined in taking a sip as well.
"So he let you go? Just like that?", Alexander argued as I looked up as I was about to take another drink. " Yes it was pretty scary", I concluded as he could probably already picture that it was. "I'm sure", he stopped still keeping his eyes on me. "Well the good thing is that you're safe" ,Alexander crinkled his eyebrows. "Thank you for letting me come by ,but I'm tired from getting up at 8; so I'm going to head home", Alexander notified. " Umm you can stay here", I said blandly.