Lost Souls (Book 2)

Part 7

Its been almost four months since Alec had an awkward encounter with the boy at the coffee house and ever since then, he never did visit the cafe again. Alec always wonders how the boy was doing but his heart told him to stay away from it. But deep down, he was curious on getting to know the mysterious boy. Maybe he is the key to his past but the more Alec thinks about it, the more scared and afraid he got. He was rather terrified actually to face the boy. His heart splits in wanting to know more and knowing the truth behind it. Based on Alec's dreams he was terrified on knowing what is actually happening to his past. Maybe his mother was right, he should just let it being forgotten, he should just let the past be the past and start on new beginning.

"Alec?" Mateo called. Alec has been locking himself inside the house swarming with his books. He had exams week for his first semester. "Alexander." Mateo called again. Alec couldn't hear since he was too focus with his papers. He is currently on the couch and time is already close to two in the morning. Mateo just got back from his shifts and he showered, when he finished dressed, he went to look for Alec. They didn't live together or makes any arrangement on living together but sometimes, Mateo would crashed at Alec's and Alec would do the same.

Being a couple still feels awkward to Alec since he knew he wanted to be Mateo's boyfriend but somehow deep down in his heart, he still could feel the emptiness and yearn for something else. They haven't engaged in any sexual activities and Alec decided to take it slow. Mateo respects his wishes and he never forced Alec to do things he doesn't want too. "For the love of god, Alexander?!" He screamed. "Huh?" Alec whipped his head to the left where Mateo stood with towel on his head drying his hair off. "Sorry, I'm still need few hours to finish this and I will go to bed okay." He said and again he returned his face towards the scattered papers on the table in front of him. He had his fingers running through his temple tracing his scars.

"Babe, stop pushing yourself too hard. Its painful isn't it?" Mateo runs his fingers through Alec's neck, massaging it a little. Alec sighed closing his eyes leaning his head back to Matt's touch. "Lets go to bed." He whispered into Alec's ear kissing his cheek. "In a minute Mateo, just one more paper tomorrow then I'm off for summer break. Then you can boss me around okay." Alec pecked his lips before return his focus back on the papers. Mateo sighed leaning his head back on the couch looking at Alec still mumbling his words to remember what he read. He stares for few minutes not realizing he fell asleep on the couch next to Alec.

Rafe's POV

"Henry, please. Just for a few minutes." I begged my driver to drove me to the coffee house where I found Alec months ago. I have been coming there every single day hoping I could see him again but to my disappointment he wasn't there. Henry shook his head before sighing at me. I know that looks, he doesn't want to bring me to the cafe since he got daddy suspicious on us coming late every time after school. Thanks to Mary for that, I couldn't tell anyone and I have been dying too, that includes Mary.

"Forgive me sir, but your father requested you come home immediately after school today." He said and drove towards my house. I huffed crossing my arms towards my chest, pressing my body back on the seat. I looked out the windows staring at the lamp post passing one by one and the city changes roads until it covers with trees. I know we are closing to our destination.

As we arrived, Henry opened the door for me and I walked towards the entrance. I walked in and our house is as big as the old one, as quiet as the old one. As I enter, the smells of apple pie invaded my nostrils and I followed the scent almost immediately. I entered the kitchen and saw Mary bending over the oven pulling out non other than the apple pie itself. "Smells good." I said and she was caught by surprised probably didn't hear me coming in. "Rafe, you scared me. When did you arrived? Usually you will take about an hour or two after school before you come home." She said, obviously she knows I have been going home late and Henry didn't tell on me. What I like about him, is that he never blabs to anyone, its just not his business as he always said which I'm glad by the way.