Reminiscing ?

Some secrets are best kept hidden..

Vera's POV:

"Now go get some sleep. I'll go call the police and file a report on that guy.."

Before I could say anything in return he'd left me alone. 'What a night' I thought to myself. I was confused. I was trying to convince myself that Sarah hadn't just ditched me or pretended that she didn't notice that I was in trouble or in need of help. But unfortunately that is what it looks like. I felt curious as to why she'd just disappeared, I hoped that nothing happened to her. I mean would she really ditch me? Or just hide from the danger? I didn't believe it. Maybe I should text her to see if she's okay-

'Sarah? Are you okay? Where did you go? I'm home now. Nestor picked me up. Text me back, please.'

I'll give her a few minutes while I go get ready for bed. As I made my way to the bedroom my mind wandered off to me in Nestor's strong and protective arms.. what he did for me was heroic. I couldn't understand why Nestor had become so protective over me, he could've cared less about where I was going. But he did care, he wanted to make sure that I was safe. His manly, alpha behaviour had stirred something in me.

I've just been too scared to notice and accept him for who he has become.

I knew there was something between me and Nestor, some feelings caught in between us. To be honest, the thought of us both getting closer and more personal frightened me but in an exciting way. Since I have moved to the Carbonell's house-hold I've changed individually, it's as if I've become more adventurous. A lot less like the old Vera.
I still love to read trashy romance novels, to go for runs and to challenge myself to explore new areas. But, now I suddenly love the rush of feeling wanted, the rush of desire. I've never fell in love before, yet now my love life had become thrilling. I'm not the type of girl who sends signals to more than one boy at a time. But I wanted it. I wanted the attention. I craved it.

'Maybe I'd been biting off more than I can chew?'

– Monday morning –
Before I knew it the weekend was now over and truthfully I was glad, maybe school would allow me to focus on other things rather than my own life. I still hadn't heard from Sarah who'd offered to give me lifts to school so I guess I was stuck walking seeing as both Nestor and Sam had left early for football practises. It was definitely not like her to not reply to a text message.. I just hoped that she was okay. I'd been up for a good hour, contemplating my life. I felt as if every choice/decision I make has a huge impact. Sam had been his usual self, checking up on me occasionally. I had decided not to tell him about Nestor as I felt like he didn't need to know or stress about the times where he'd not been there to protect me. I knew he has his reasons but over the weekend he barely has been home. For example, the night of the party- he wasn't present and didn't arrive home till late morning the next day. Likewise, it was the same last night. Maybe he has a late night job or something? Who knows. It isn't my place to ask around but something in me wanted me to find things out especially after the kiss we shared.

As I'd arrived at school on my own I entered the hall. Looking around me I hoped to see my only friend: Sarah and it wasn't long before I did.

"Vera, I'm sorry.. let me explain." She sighed.

I was fuming. "Sarah!" For some reason I felt as if she had no excuse and I wasn't sure why. "Oh you've got A LOT! Of explaining to do!"

"I know.. I.. wow where do I even start?" She face palmed. "First of all, I'm glad you're okay.. I hope you can forgive me."

"Go on."

"Well, I was on my way to get our drinks when I ran into someone that I NEVER thought I'd run into there. Oh, god... I wish that I never saw them!"