Fate's Identity

Chapter 41

Liam's POV

I walk out to the mailbox and check the mail. I was hoping to get a letter from my grandmother. She told me that letters are what helps connect people back then. She explained how beautiful it was when my grandfather and her wrote to each other in their youth.

I open the mailbox and grab the stack of mail. As I turn around and face the house, I look at the return address and smile when my grandmother's letter pops up. I couldn't wait to read it.

Just before I could take my first step, someone walks up to me and nudges me on the shoulder. I raise my head and see Dinah and Camila standing beside me. A part of me flinches at their presence. Anger was written on Dinah's face while innocence was written on Camila's. "Pardon me, but what's this about?" I ask, rubbing my shoulder.

Dinah gives me testy eyes and crosses her arms. "You don't know what this is about? You disrespected my sister." My eyes widen, hearing her use the word 'disrespect'. What was she talking about?

Camila tugs Dinah's arm and says, "Dinah, you need to calm down."

Dinah scoffs and shakes her head. "No, I don't need to." She faces me once more. Her eyes were set to kill me. "Don't give us that dumb look. You've been avoiding Ally. Listen, I know that you might not like hiding, but it's Ally. She has her reasons."

"Wait," I butt in before she could speak further. "I'm not avoiding Ally. I just have a lot to do."

"Then explain her tears," Dinah says.

"Dinah," Camila mutters, looking at Dinah straight in the eyes as if to tell her to quiet down.

"She cried?" I question, refreshing our conversation right before our argument. The fear in her eyes as she said she doesn't want to lose me. A lump forms in my throat.

"Yes, she did," Dinah replies.

"Where is she? I need to talk to her," I said.

"She's at the store," Camila answers. "She just left like ten minutes ago."

"Thanks," I said. I turn around and rush inside the house. I toss the mail on the dining table and grab my jacket on a hook along with the keys. I slip on my high tops and walk out.

No one was out here except for me. I enter my car and backed out of the driveway. I tap my fingers unsteady on the steering wheel. My mind bounces back and forth between my thoughts and the road.

After that argument, I had to prove to Simon what I am willing to do whatever to help Ally and our relationship. I wanted to work harder, so I can see and hold her more.

I didn't focus much on Ally because I had to focus on school. I was tired, and I had to maintain my balance. But that was no excuse. I should have communicated with her.

I slap the steering wheel, leaning against my seat. Why am I so stupid?! I'm not good enough for her. For Ally. She is stronger than me. She was the one that could wait longer. She was the one who had control. And at first, I'll admit, I was scared that I might have lost her to Niall. I have to face it. Niall was there when I wasn't. He's known her longer. Loved her longer. He's practically perfect, but that doesn't mean that I won't try. I am going to try my best and do right by her because I love her. Shit, I love her. I will always love her, even if we're thousands of miles away. I didn't want to lose her as much as she didn't want to lose me. Without her, I wouldn't know how to smile anymore or how to live life.

I parked in the parking lot and turn off the engine. I unfasten my seatbelt and exit the car, locking it. I place the keys in my pocket and rush inside the store. My eyes skim over multiple aisles, but there was too much people. I couldn't focus.