Star-Crossed

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT.

ALEXANDER

"She's not coming mom."

I groaned at my mom for the thousandth time tonight. She didn't even say anything to me about her coming this time, but she was placing a fourth plate around the table.

"She told me she was." My mother protested and I groaned.

"She just said that because she didn't want to hurt you." I convinced myself.

I knew she wouldn't come, and I would have rather tell myself that, rather than letting my Mother's words fill a bag of hope in me.

The past few days had been hell. There was no worst feeling than having to let go of the only thing you wanted to hold on for dear life.

Sky helped me so much through tough times and I just wanted to keep her all to myself.

Now looking back at it, I could've just beat the shit out of anyone who tried to go near her.

I wanted Sky to be all mine. I didn't want anyone to be able to unwrap the beautiful gift. My gift.

The doorbell suddenly rang and my head shot towards the door while my heart beat fast. That had been happening a lot more lately.

My mother gave me a bright smile before going to open the door. A literal angel walked in the door, Sky.

"Sky!" Layla squealed before running towards her and hugging her legs. I wanted to do the same, but instead I was frozen on the spot.

When her eyes landed on me, I suddenly became nervous and started to change standing positions. She didn't smile like she did for my mom or my sister, just blankly stared at me.

Then I saw her eyes trail down to the ridiculous Christmas sweater my mom made me wear a small smile appeared on her face. I instantly was glad that I wore it because I would do anything to see Sky's smile.

She wasn't wearing anything extravagant, but I loved her when she wore things that were comfortable. She had a pair of jeans that showed off her curves and a long sleeve white shirt. When she took her shoes off, she revealed a pair of thick red socks.

I think she noticed me walking towards her because she immediately went over to Layla and started talking to her.

Sky sat on the leather couch next to Layla and I watched them speak about what Layla wanted for Christmas.

With the big smile on Layla's face, I had a feeling she liked Sky more than me. My mother was putting more ornaments on the Christmas tree as she watched them with a smile.

Sky just brought so much light to this family, I wouldn't mind if she was a part of it. My mom, my sister, Sky and I.

"Dinner is ready." My mom smiled before walking towards the dining room.

My mom cooked so much even though it was only Christmas Eve. She always went all out during Christmas.

I stood where I was and waited until Sky got up from the couch to make her way to the dining room. I knew she was avoiding me on purpose, her eyes not meeting mine and looking at the floor.

Not being able to stand her avoiding me, I stopped her in her tracks by her shoulders. No words came out of my mouth, because I didn't even know what to say, but these past five days have been hell, and I needed something more from her than just her presence.

"Not right now, Alex. Please." She begged, her eyes looking up at me with such plea that all I could do was nod and let her escape.

We sat across each other in the round table where the food was laid out. Layla was already eating some of the mashed potatoes but my mom didn't see her.