Guardian

Chapter 8- Disappointment

                           Gaurdian - Chapter  8- Disapointment

                                               Liam’s POV.

 I was driving down the road towards my house. My dad had bought it for me to stay in, while I was out here. It was a two story, beach house that had a nice front and back yard.  I loved waking up to the sound of the ocean. It reminded me of home; not the manor I stayed in with my dad and the rest of the clan, no it reminded me of the house I stayed in when it was just my father, mother and I. This was when my mother was still with us. The thought of her brought depressing memories; I struggled so hard to let go of. I decided to forget about it for now, not wanting to go there again.  

Reality hit me and the thought of Aria rushed into my mind. I was so stupid, I kept saying to myself. I couldn’t help myself; it was like a whole other side of me couldn’t wait anymore. Before I even knew it, I was bending down; too eager to kiss her delicate face, but when my lips landed on her cheek, I couldn’t help but feel I missed. I convinced myself the kiss, wasn’t even a kiss, it was just a small little friendly peck.  I got over the part about not liking her; I guess my ego just got to me. Now, all I do is think about her. I can’t help but feel something really familiar about her. She’s on my mind constantly and not in a business kind of way. I want to get to know her, I couldn’t help it.  There’s something so different about her, that I can’t help but wonder what it is. Yet again, at this very moment I find myself thinking about her again.

I reach the beach house, thankful that I didn’t have any neighbors. The closet neighbor was probably down the beach. My father really thought out every detail when he bought this house. I parked my car in the drive way and headed towards the house, unlocking the front door. I rushed upstairs to my bedroom and just collapsed on the bed. My head started to hurt again from all the frustration. When my father called telling me that he heard Aria was on her way to the hospital, my body froze. I was so relieved that it wasn’t her that was hurt though. Although I was concerned about Yasmen, she was a nice girl; I could see myself hanging out with her. Then I thought about it again, how did my father know she was heading towards the hospital? Did he not think I could handle this case, so he sent people to keep an eye out?

 All the stress was getting to me and I needed to calm down. I grabbed a pair of basketball shorts and changed into them quickly. The only thing I could think of, to calm my stress down, was running. I decided to take a jog down the beach. So I grabbed my running shoes and went outside, to be greeted by the comforting scents of the ocean. I took my shirt off, since it wasn’t cold outside to me. I started to jog down the beach, the thought of the ocean and I, by myself, was comforting, but I couldn’t help but think it would be better if I could share this moment with someone. Man, did I sound helpless or what. I ran down the shore until it ended by a small forest, I couldn’t be bothered to continue through. I ran all the way back, but at the same time taking my time, reaching the house. It was pretty dark but the beach had light poles up, so that made it better for me to see.

It was getting late now, I checked the time on my watch, it was already midnight, and I was getting tired from all the running; I headed towards the house and grabbed a bottle of water. It did help with the stress, but failed to keep my mind off Aria. Maybe I should talk to her tomorrow during lunch, but she’s always with someone. I sat on the veranda, a little disappointed, until the realization of my plans tomorrow. She promised to give me the tour of the school. I already knew where everything was, did you really think I would be placed in a surrounding not knowing what I was surrounded by, but I used this excuse to get closer to her. If I was closer to her, then everything would be a lot easier. It was the only time I could be alone with her, I thought was soon enough.