Although last night was nightmare free, yet I felt restless. I got up really early in the morning much to the fact I couldn't sleep last night. The day would definitely be grouchy. I sighed and decided to take a jog to the graveyard.
It wasn't dark when I reached the graveyard. The sun was awakened and was promptly emerging through the sky. The morning breeze was giving me goose bumps, the smell of orchids evaded my nose and I felt at peace. It was beautiful. I went straight to my grandparents, prayed for them. Then I sat cross-legged beside Alex's grave. It was then when I realized all that I saw yesterday was just a mere illusion. Alex was long gone, gone to a place from where he would never return. It was a mere hallucination on my part. My heart broke. All my expectations crashed down like shattered glass.
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"Is it really necessary for you to go?" I asked furiously my grand dad
"Emma, it is just a matter of few days, we will return soon." He said, sitting at his armchair and tying the lace of his sports shoes.
"Emma, my father loves his daughter, more than he loves you." My dad said with a naughty smile. Obviously, he was joking.
"No, Emma don't listen to your father. We will be back in no time honey. We love you so so much." Grand ma said trying to cradle me in a hug.
"I know, just come back soon." I told her.
"Yes, please. Come back soon." Eddie added. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Alex making hand gestures to me. He asked me to follow him upstairs. I went after him. This was much sadder part. Even he had to leave. He was just going to drop my grandparents to my Aunt's place. I wanted to go too but mom insisted against it. The dynamics of our relationship was not hidden from her and like a good mother she was trying to give us less alone time. We were just 16.
"Hey, don't Em. Don't cry." Alex said engulfing me into his embrace. His embrace, my haven. I took a long sniff allowing his scent to enter my senses. A wave of relief washed over me followed by a weird feeling I tend to get whenever he touches me. I could feel his body against mine. His chest moving rhythmically and colliding softly with mine with every breath. His hands were on my shoulder and I never wanted this moment to end. He moved me away and looked at my face. I couldn't stop myself, I pulled him down and planted a soft kiss on his forehead. He wasn't much taller than me, just five or so inches
"Hey, I expected a nice goodbye kiss." He said faking hurt. I shoved my tongue at him.
"Seriously Emma, something is off. I am not feeling good." He said grumpily
"You are not well?" I asked him
"No, I am fine, I am just feeling a bit off. I have never felt like this before."
"Maybe you are just sad for leaving me behind?" I asked him, wiggling my eyebrows.
"Like seriously, this is a matter to celebrate. I will be away from your clutches for some days." He shot back a sarcastic reply.
"Damn you Alex. Just Go." I tried pushing him out of the room.
"Not before I kiss you." He cupped my face and brought his lips to mine. I felt a tingly sensation on my lower lips
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Enough! I did a big mistake today. It took me 3 years to finally push back those memories. A lone minute with Alex's grave and every detail unveiled itself again. I touched his grave again, mumbled a small I love you and stood to leave. It was then I noticed something was off. There was an uneasiness in the surrounding. Graveyards are silent places but the silence here was unnerving. It was eerie. I decided to leave, I was scared and then I saw it, a hooded figure moving away from me. His back was towards me and his figure was receding. I ran. I ran in another direction. I ran away from him again just like yesterday in college. Once I was outside I jogged back to my place.
College was not a great deal like today, my first three classes were without Li, Ed or Matt. I didn't get a chance to see them. Then came recess. Matt was standing at the entrance of cafeteria smiling as usual. I high-fived him and went straight towards the counter.
"What are you doing in the evening today?" He asked me as we stood against the counter waiting for the order.
"Going out with Ed to meet his girlfriend. He is treating us. Wanna join?" I asked him placing my food in the tray.
"Umm, no you go. I don't like his girlfriend much."
"Why though? Li said the same."
"For the record, she is elder to us by some three years and she is arrogant too." He said.
"Seriously, 3 years Matt? Is Ed right on brain?" I asked him. Recess passed quickly. So far, no appearance of the mysterious guy. No Li and Ed tension, no Jon Carles.
Matt and I had operating system after recess and I was too happy to realize that my faculty was Jon Carles. The moment his eyes met mine, he smirked and I looked away.
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Author's note: So, I nearly forgot about updating today. Thanks to my semester exams for that. Yes, it is my exam tomorrow but I have to update. I cannot keep you all waiting for an update.
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