His Saviour

5

Five

The next few days were harder for me. I couldn't erase the image of seeing Zach the other night. When I saw him about to walk to me I shook my head automatically because I saw the other woman staring daggers at me. I'm not about to get myself involved in someone who is clearly with another woman.

She was talking to all types of reporters online. She wanted to make it clear that she was with Zach and sold the sob story of how the whole incident brought them together and has made them so much stronger. I don't want to be a hater but she wasn't selling her story very well. It also didn't help that since that night in the club they have not been photographed together.

It held my interest but not to the point that it consumed my every thought.

I decided on meeting my parents for some dinner because they were leaving in a few days so I thought today would be the best day to have a meal together and actually spend some quality time together.

I grabbed my jacket and headed out to my car. Placing my phone in the front I started my drive down to the city. I let the music fill my mind as I took the long drive.

Why do songs have to be so bloody relatable.

Once I arrived at the restaurant I sat down in front of my parents.

"hey sweetie, how was your day," dad says lifting his eyes up from the table. They ordered me a delicious pasta since I told them I was running late because of the traffic.

"okay I guess, went for a run this morning" he smiled he loves it when I tell how healthy I'm keeping.

"good girl, did you know Zach was in my gym yesterday" he suddenly says, I was surprised he brought up Zach I thought he didn't like him.

"what did he want," I said quite bluntly as I swirled some pasta onto my fork.

"gen don't be so rude, he was just working out " my mum says turning to dad. She sent me a glare at my attitude. I'm 25 and she still has the same affect she had on me when I was 16.

"he was, gen I'm still fearful of him but he was attacked the other day and is struggling" dad turned serious with his words. They made me stop eating. Attacked? Why was he at the gym then.

Idiot, he should be resting.

"he took a hard hit to the head but he's okay I just think he needs to detox for a few days" oh no I know why now. Dads going all healthy and fitness on me now.

Dad is a well-known fitness guru around the city but he is also known for helping those who are getting back to their feet. It all started when a guy coming from the army hit a low and needed dads support. Its something that makes me even more prouder to call him my dad.

"that's not my problem dad, he's a grown man and he's got people around him" more like his girlfriend she can help him.

As soon as the words left my mouth I felt a hard kick to my leg. Mum was glaring at me now. Well, at least I know who kicked me. The woman is lovely but she can be a real feisty one at times.

"look I'll think about it but I'm not promising anything. Zach has a girlfriend, his family and his friends he doesn't need me" dad literally had to hold down mum she was like a ticking time bomb.

Talk about being sensitive.

I don't what she expected me to say really. I let the man stay in my house after finding his unconscious in an abandoned building and now she wants me to be at his beck and call and bring him emergency snacks. She can think again.

Mum kept sending me random recipe's when I got home. It was 8 and she was practically forcing me to do it. I stood in the kitchen just finishing cooking the meal I had thought of giving to Zach.

Yes, one of mum's many suggestions.

It was a native soup, one that my grandfather loved to cook when he was feeling weak. Its super healthy and is a lot like a bone broth, with some seasoning.

I tapped my nails against the counter contemplating. Do I or don't I.

My phone lit up from the sofa. I had thrown it over there after the 11th recipe mum sent through. I walked over to it and was surprised to see that Dani was posting live on Instagram, yeah, I follow her already I didn't know it until now.

I liked one of the campaigns she did since she's a model and decided to follow her.

She was out with people and drinking. Surely if your boyfriend got attacked you'd be taking care of him or at least keeping him company. I clicked off the app and instantly started gathering my things. I would feel really bad if I didn't do anything I did honestly care for him.

In a friendly type of way, I tried to convince myself.

Grabbing the container, I make my way to the car and safely putting it in the back. I felt nervous when I pulled up to his house. It was a big house well big for one person.

I was let in by Ade, I was surprised to see him here but when I saw the papers scattered all over one of the tables in there I understood.

"Is that food" Ade eyes the container I held in my hands with curious eyes. I just walked past him with a laugh. I walked into the living room and spotted Zach immediately. He was sat on the sofa his laptop on his legs and glasses over his eyes.

"Hey," I said lightly knocking on the door. He lifted his eyes up at me and quickly got up. He closed is eyes briefly. He probably got up too quickly.

"shit I'm sorry Imogen "he said sitting back down on the sofa. I quickly walked over to him taking a seat.

"its fine, are you okay?" I was really worried about him now surely this isn't healthy.

"I am now, how did you know where I live" he barely gave me time to react to his first few words. What did he mean by that.

"Ade gave me your address, "I said the second ade walked in with a bowl of my soup. I glared at him but stepped back when he placed it on the table in front of Zach.

"The weirdo stalked my Instagram and messaged me" he chuckled patting Zach on the back and leaving the room.

I let Zach start digging in whilst I removed my jacket I just had a simple t-shirt on with my jeans so there wasn't anything revealing that I needed to cover up.

"what happened Zach," I said touching his shoulder. His arm tensed up and he turned to face me.

"I told you I have enemies gen, don't make me spell it out for you" I flinched, his tone was hard and I didn't like it. I began to get up but Zach brought me back down with a hard pull on my wrist.

"well you seem fine, honestly don't know why I came," I said grabbing my coat. He just watched me as I got ready to leave again.

"why did you come gen," he said almost like he was mocking me. Honestly, I have no idea maybe I wanted to be there for him again.

I guess I've come protective over him ever since that night.

"My dad told me you were attacked, I just wanted to check that's all," I said shrugging my shoulders I mean it isn't really a big deal. I really don't want to be here when his girlfriend comes back.

"right, and you couldn't have called you thought coming here would be better" his smirk was annoying me. I hated the way in he would look at me like he knew some dirty secret.

"don't do that, I was just trying to be nice but clearly I made a mistake and I think I should leave before she comes back" finally I stood up dodging his hand this time.

"Imogen" he called out to me but I was already gone. I slammed his door shut after my breathing was heavy and I never felt this much anger before.

From the corner of my eye I saw a car driving past the house. My eyes widened when I saw the camera poking through the glass widow.

"shit" I cursed before running down to my car and getting in. I really hope he didn't take any pictures. I should be okay though it's pretty dark out so I doubt he got a good view of my face. As long as I don't see him again.

And trust me that was the plan.