Tripped & Fell (ON HOLD)

Chapter 3: Hailey is going to kill me

{Tripped & Fell}
Chapter 3: Hailey is going to kill me
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The high sunlit clouds drifted across a clear blue sky as I embraced the fresh air that filled my lungs. Feeling refreshed and exhilarated at the breath-taking scenery before me, which seemed to have captivated everyone including myself. It was truly beautiful and to not admire it was a stupid mistake.

I watched the way the skyline was crowded with elaborate skyscrapers that seem to be continuously evolving as new additions are added. I look around at the various cultures that mark the architecture upon the city's identity it's not hard to notice majority of buildings have been built to great heights, as if to try and reach the blue skies above them. I stand as the warm fluttering breeze sends soft shivers down my body. Oh, how I've always loved the city life in Melbourne.

It was the multicultural identity that truly left its mark leaving you wanting more. Hundreds of bistros, ethnic restaurants, food carts and clubs scatter through the city, giving it it's lively trait. Yet, at this point I didn't feel compelled to explore everything at once, even though it felt like this is the first time I had stepped in the city. Except, I don't feel rushed. In fact, I felt calm and relaxed as I continued to wonder around the beautiful streets of Melbourne. Maybe it was the sudden shock of the news I received - that I'd lost two years worth of memory. Either way, being outside our apartment calmed me a lot more.

I wonder what I missed, what I forgot I mean... Even though the

I know I've been down here before. Many times actually, but it's definitely changed. The overall scheme of the city looks much different and a lot more modern now. I also notice the unfamiliar buildings and stores that have been added to the site but, for some strange reason I feel safe. Much safer than when I was at the apartment. Does that make me weird?

My thoughts find their way back to Shawn, his image flourishes vivid in my mind and I envision him standing in front of me. His hair, dark and lustrous, has a sheen like fine hardwood but, that comparison isn't entirely fair. Hardwood doesn't swish gently like his hair does, swaying with the words he speaks and god, was he was gorgeous! That breathtaking smile of his that looked like he was keeping a secret from the world. Not to mention the great body he had, and how stellar smart he was.

I remember how he would always get A+ in Mathematics and pretty much every other subject. Imagine this, a popular sexy looking guy in high school, outstandingly smart and, is actually friends with you. I've literally had a crush on him since the day I saw him in our math class, which, was the only class we shared and the one he was exceedingly smart in. Literally the top student, making him even more attractive.

Then we met through friends and became good friends. I wouldn't say Shawn's put me in the friend zone or anything, sure at first it was clear we were friends and nothing more but, things changed when we graduated high school. He got accepted in accounting in the university of Melbourne, and I got into the medical science field.

It's what my parents always wanted me to do and I was fine with it. I wasn't even surprised when he got accepted in accounting, I was already used to being impressed by him. In fact it gave me a clearer image of how perfect out future would be once we get married. I've always known he was the one, and I knew he would make a good husband and a sexy father too. He was every girls dream come true and I wanted him to be mine so bad. So bad.

At uni we became very, very close. Hung out together, went to baseball games, went to the mall, etc. We talked all the time. I never told him how I felt, but I had a feeling he knew. In contrary, apparently I didn't hide it well at all. I mean, I was only 18. Hailey used to always tease me when he'd be around us.He kept stealing glances at me here and there, and that alone, was enough to drive me crazy. But he never asked me out or tried to make a move which is something I've always questioned but tried to move aside because something always told me he liked me back. And I, well I never managed to get myself to approach him and ask him out until yestur... I mean two years ago. Feels like yesterday anyway.

Hailey avoiding to speak about the whole topic worries me, she knows how important Shawn is to me. I need to find out what happened. Did I finally get myself to ask Shawn out? Did he say yes? Did he say no? That was the plan, I was suppose to go to his house and wear my heart on my sleeve once exams were over, I didn't care what was going to happen. I needed him to know about  my feelings. I couldn't pretend nothing was there when clearly there was so much more there.

I shut my eyes and start smiling like a weirdo. I bet if I open my eyes right now I'll find someone looking at me confused. I doubt Shawn would reject me though. I know I sound like a snobby bitch right now but if I hadn't noticed the the chemistry between Shawn and I, I would never be so sure he wouldn't reject me. Never.

After what seemed like an endless stroll, a beautiful scorching day comes to an end. The sun sets and the few thin strips of clouds on the horizon turns all rosy and salmon- pink. It was indeed a lovely walk. With Shawn on my mind, of course it was. I finally stop as I find myself far from the noise, city lights and the crowded streets. Instead, the only sound or, beat I heard was coming from several blocks around the corner of the street I was in.

I walk closer and... Crap. I look up to the flashing neon signs hung on the sides of the streets then see the queue of people dressed in glittery party clothes then spot the large security guards in black suits standing in front of wide red velvet entrance door. No, no , no!

I know exactly which area I've brought myself to. This can't be good. I slap both my hands to my thighs in fast movement searching for my 'phone' and only then it hits me. Hits me real hard. And I mean real hard. I'm in my pajamas for Gods sake! Where was my head when I left the apartment. How could I have left without putting anything decent on? How!?

This day literally couldn't get any worse. Way to go Ella, just leave the apartment without a phone or a God damn piece of clothing that covers half of your body. Arghh!!

How am I going to contact Hailey now. I should have never left the apartment. I should have listened to Hailey and just waited till she got back from work. Shit, crap, shit! Hailey's gonna kill me. Panic mode on panic mode on!

Hailey. is. going. to. freakkiiing. kill. me!!

"Who's going to kill you" A deep, strong, masculine voice snaps me back to the alarming reality and I freeze in my place.

I... I couldn't have... I didn't say that out loud did I?

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Song listened to while writing this chapter: 

The 1975 - Somebody Else
The Chainsmokers - The One

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