Down By The River, By The Woods

Chapter 18

We reached the parlor within fifteen minutes. I'll admit, my curiosity was at its peak.I turned to Ryan as though I was asking him for the permission to get out of the car.

He just laughed and said  'Go in Alex. '

I smiled at him and then leaned forward and kissed his cheek.

I walked into the ice cream parlor which was conveniently empty.

My eyes searched for something or someone that could give me a clue.

Then I saw Marcus leaning against a pillar smirking.I practically ran to him in all my eagerness.

'So you came huh? Jay was so scared you wouldn't. Good job figuring it out.' he said.

'Marcus, stop beating around the bush,  get to the point. ' I said rolling my eyes.

'My my isn't someone in a hurry? '

he teased handing over an envelope.

I eagerly opened it, it ignoring his snicker. 

The broken hearted prince lamented over the loss of his beautiful princess. Determined to find her, he approached the hideous monster.

Unable to contain himself, he fought valiantly for the princess almost slaying the monster.

At last admitting defeat The monster gave in.The prince demanded the location of his beloved princess.

The monster only handed over a map, the map to his true love.

Dear Lexi, if you've come this far I'm kinda hoping you'll want to go further. The next clue is-

On the map the "X" mark led to the place he had never thought of.

The very place where he'd experienced fireworks, for the first time, with his princess.

So Alex, remember fireworks. Follow this and go where this takes you.

With ever-lasting love

Prince Charming xx

Fireworks. My heart almost stopped. Fireworks. Oh my gosh.... he means the place where we shared our first kiss...Spin the bottle at Ashton's place.

I looked up at Marcus and he smiled. 'Where to milady? ' He asked in a very fake British accent.

I laughed and said 'Ashton's place '

We got into the car and Marcus drove me to Ash's place.

We for there within ten minutes.

I hugged him tight and said

'Thank you Marcus.... '

He just smiled and said I'd do anything for my best friends... '

I smiled at that and reached for the door handle.

'Oh and Marcus as much as I love you, I don't know what's going on between you and Liz, but if you break her heart,  fear body damage ' I said smirking.

He just gulped.

I ran to Ashton's door and rang the doorbell. I tapped my foot impatiently.

To my surprise Diana opened the door.

'Alex!!! You came!  Ash! Liz!Aubrey!  She's here! '

Andrew yelled and I winced at how loud it was.

The three of them came bounding down the stairs 'Alex!!!  '

I heard Liz squeal before I was enfolded in a gigantic hug. Soon enough Aubrey and Diana also joined on making it a group hug.