Electing The Alpha

Chapter 40:

Nicole POV:
14th October! Tomorrow is my birthday and I can't wait! I feel much happier today striding in the halls with a big smile plastered on my face waving everyone who calls my name. I'm so full of life. I can't believe I'm turning eighteen tomorrow! Its like a dream come true!

Mom told me she had a great time at dinner this morning. My dad too has arrived home and I can only imagine the awesome goodies he brought for my birthday!
I also got a Gucci watch for Jenna at the mall this morning and I hope she would love it. I know my gift is a bit late but its alright. I got it in a cute yellow box for her. I spot Jenna at her locker and stride to her.

"Good morning Jenna!" I say cheerfully. I was really in high spirits today.
"Oh hey Nikki" she says enthused to see me.
"I know its a bit late to give you a birthday gift but I actually got one for you" I say and hand her the box.
She gasps and takes it.
"Thank you! I really appreciate it" Jenna says
"Open it" I say with a smile.
She does and her jaw nearly hit the floor
"You got me a Gucci watch? Oh my gosh thanks Nicole" she says and hugs me
"You're welcome and I'm glad you like it." I reply and she smiles gratefully.
I spot Jake walking towards us and I frown on seeing him. He also looks angry when he sees me but he still has a swollen face from the fight yesterday. I wonder what happened to that red head guy.

"Hello Jenna" he greets her ignoring me completely.
"Hello" Jenna replies with a smile.
Jake opens his locker which was next to Jenna's own.
"Let's go Jenna. I feel uncomfortable staying here" I spit making sure it hurts Jake in a way.
She nods and we walk out of there. So much for spoiling my mood today! No! My good mood cannot go! It needs to come back!

We make it to our first class, Literature. I heave a sigh of relief when I saw my friends here.
"Hey Jenna!" Danny spits and pecks her on the cheek.
Troy, Kimberly and Aaron were talking. I suddenly feel like talking to Aaron. I miss his voice in a way.

"Hey Aaron!" I greet.
He looks surprised when he hears my voice but he maintains his composure and says hello to me with a small smile. I'm happy he responded. At least he was a gentleman! Not like Jake.

"Can I have a minute with you?" I ask him hoping he wouldn't turn me down.
"Sure" he replies and gets up. We walk out of the classroom.

"Aaron I......" I trail off knowing I'm not being in charge here.
"I know and I'm trying very hard to get you out of my heart but I can't" he spills and my face softens
"Alec and I weren't in a relationship. It was just a fake one and now its over" I state and Aaron is astonished.

"What happened?"
"Well I'm not in the position to tell you. Its Alec's personal problem. But we didn't fight or anything. We are just friends now and I'm sorry if I broke your heart" I state and Aaron hugs me. I'm caught off guard.

"I thought I lost you! It hurt me to see you with Alec" he mouths in my hair.

"So can we be friends again?" I ask him
"Yeah! But I don't think we can be just friends! I love you Nikki" Aaron says and my stomach flutters.
"I don't know if you feel the same way" Aaron asks a bit nervous.

"I may not feel the same way but I'm willing to give it a shot" I reply even though I think I have feelings for Jake but he hates me now and there's no way he will come back to me. Alec on the other hand has to deal with Madison. But Melissa!

"What about Melissa? I thought you guys were together?" I ask
"She's my close friend. Kind of friends with benefits" he replies and I nod.
"Let's get to class shall we? Its almost time" he asks and I smile.
"Sure" I reply.
We walk to class together. I spot Jake sitting at the back beside Claire who was blabbering some things to him. I took my eyes off him and concentrated on Aaron and my friends.