No escape

chapter four

I woke up to a pounding heachache the next day. I took some warm lemon water and ordered a pizza. I was alone and I didn't feel like going anywhere so I decided to watch movies the whole day. I texted Austin but he didn't reply. I kept checking my phone every now and then till I finally gave up and switched it off. It was around eight in the evening when I decided that I've watched enough movies for the day. I ordered fries and chicken which I had for dinner. I switched on my phone but still no reply from Austin. I found a couple of texts from Lara inquiring if I'm ok. I decided to give her a call and she informed me that she was to come back the next day.
I went to my room and organised my things for Monday. I tried out different attires. I wanted to look perfect just in case Austin returned. By eleven I was in bed but I couldn't bring myself to sleep. I kept tossing and turning. I belatedly gave up on trying to sleep and I started reading a novel. I made sure I choose one of the most boring novels I've ever heard of so that I can dose off.
My idea worked pretty well because I was awoken to the alarm in morning. "I hate Monday," I groaned with my eyes half open. I dragged myself out of bed forcefully. I didn't want to be late on a Monday because it will definitely ruin the whole week. I showered, dressed and left for college. I met Lara on the way to the dorms but she was in a hurry since she was late. I smiled and waved at her. She nodded in recognition and ran up stairs. I was not in the moods for talking too much so I decided not to join Sherry and Skylar for breakfast. I went to class and I automatically moved to my usual spot. To my surprise Ellie was not there yet. It's not like I'm too early. It seems everyone has something to do this week and as usual I'm completely lonely and idle. Ellie came in just a few seconds before the professor therefore we didn't have enough time to catch up.
The rest of day was slow and weirdly long. "I don't know why I'm so moody," I grumbled to myself. I just had a feeling that this was going to be one hell of a week.
After school I went straight to my dorm. I really had nothing else to do. Ellie seemed occupied today. He was texting and smiling all day. I think he is dating with the girl he went on a date with. I suddenly felt jealous because Ellie was not giving me time and he was texting some random girl all day. I know he has just met me too but at least I'm his closest friend at college. I couldn't tell Ellie that. I know I was acting paranoid because I was mad at Austin. He hadn't texted me since our call and I was watching Ellie text his girl all day.
I needed a destruction from Austin so I called home and talked to mum, dad and Callie. She told me about the family which had just moved in. She told me they are really interesting and they will help me move on from Leah and that they have a hot son whom she has not yet seen but yet to see. She told me she would put in a good word for me. I laughed at that but I warned her never to mention me to him. I asked her about school, and told her about college but I didn't mention Austin. I don't know why it feels wrong to talk about him with anyone. I somehow feel like we will never work and me telling people will complicate things when it's all over. My mood was far better by the time I got off the call. I realised I was not only mad at Austin but I also terribly missed home. I decided to make supper since Lara was not yet here. She must be still studying or hanging out with the twins.
Lara came back shortly after I started preparing our supper. She made juice while I was in the shower and served us. She was weirdly quiet today and I was forced to ask, "you don't seem ok," I said. "Are you ok?" I asked. "I'm just stressed, I have loads of work," she said. I decided not push her since I also hate being pushed for information. I knew she would tell me about it when she was ready. We went to bed after cleaning the dishes. I woke up after mid night and I found Lara doing some work. It must be the reason as to why she is so quiet. I went back to bed and slept off.
The next day was similar to the previous one with Ellie texting till I finally grabbed away his phone. He laughed and snatched it away from me while shooting me a death glare. "Come on," I ranted. "You can't be texting the whole day, you are completely ignoring me." I said walking away but he pulled me back laughing again. He dragged me to our spot in class and we talked and watched people through the window. He kept checking his phone but I decided to let it be. At least I had someone to talk to right now. At lunch, Sherry informed me that Lara and Skylar have some project and they wouldn't be joining us since it's pretty stressing.
After school, Sherry took me to her apartment. It was breathtakingly beautiful. It had pictures of her and Skaylar as well as a few with Lara. She grabbed her album and we laughed at some of the funny photos especially when they were still kids. She was really amazing and fun. She walked me back to my dorm later that evening where she met Skaylar and left together.
The week was so swift that I didn't notice how much time flew by. It was a Saturday morning already and I was waiting for my parents at the restaurant we decided to meet at. They didn't take long to arrive and we both entered to have breakfast. The breakfast was smooth and fun. It felt amazing to have a family breakfast again. We had just finished our breakfast when my phone vibrated from my back pocket. I pulled it out only to see that it was Austin calling. I was so thrilled that I almost screamed. My parents turned to look at me and I was giggling like an idiot. "We are going to be late if you keep giggling at your phone," my mum whined. My father had a client to meet and later we were all going to the pack. My mom and Callie went to check out my dorm and college while my dad was meeting his client. A couple of hours later my dad told us we should go straight to the park that he would take a cub there. I watched Callie playing with other children while I talked to my parents. I wanted to sneak away and call Austin back because my parents hadn't given me a chance to talk to him. I tried texting him but he was not replying. I was starting to get irritated at him that he was the one who disappeared and now he is acting angry because I missed one call from him yet I've been fucking texting him all week and no reply. I decided to forget him and focus on my family. They had travelled such a long distance to come and see me. The least I could do is have quality time with them. My  family checked into a hotel that evening as I went back to my dorm. They wanted me to stay at the hotel with Callie but I told them it's ok. They should get only one room for themselves and I'll take Callie with me. Callie was so jubilant to sleep in my dorm she literally skipped all the way there. We found Lara getting ready for the night. I went to shower and I left her talking to Callie. I found Callie watching a kids show and Lara was no where in sight. I knew she was off for the night. My thoughts suddenly drifted to the other Saturday and I couldn't stop myself from smiling when I remembered those emerald eyes. They were the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. That guy had saved my life and I owe him a favour. I don't know him but if I ever get to meet him, I'll surely have a debt to pay. I started comparing him to Austin and I mentally slapped myself. I carried Callie to bed when she fell asleep. She was too heavy and I practically just dragged her there. I checked my phone before going to bed but Austin hadn't texted yet.
                      ***
My parents left immediately after breakfast since Callie had to get some rest because she had school the next day. I got a surprise visit from Ellie. He claimed he had to make it up to me because he was so taken up during the week. We went for a run together and did some aerobics. It was nothing more than jumping around to loud music. Ellie was a fun guy to spend time with and he knew exactly what to say and do at anytime. Though he was also handsome with a yummy body, his looks couldn't beat those of Austin. Lara joined us later that night and we ordered pizza while we played monopoly. My life in college was getting amazing and comfortable at the moment.
I had finally given up on Austin as my hopes of seeing him again kept shattering. I guess the whole thing was just a swing for him. I felt hurt but at the same time grateful that we had not gone too far. One evening, I was staring at my miserable closet when I heard someone knocking. I was startled by the person I found at the door. It was none other than Austin. I didn't know how to react, I didn't know if I should get mad or happy. He just moved forward and crashed his lips on mine. It was a hungry kiss filled with desire and lust. I knew I should pull away but I just couldn't. I missed him so much and I wanted to feel him. I wanted to know if he was real and not an illusion or dream. I have had very many dreams where we had a hot make out and I would wake up wet and panting. I pulled on his hair as he bit my lip. His tongue carresed mine lovingly. I mourned into his mouth. He pushed me through the door way and locked it with his free hand. I had told myself that I'm never getting close to him but how could I when he makes my body so sensitive. He pushed me to the coach and started undoing my buttons. I knew I should stop him because we had never gone this far but I wanted more. I was panting and was ready for everything he wanted to do to me. He smirked and looked into my eyes. He bit on my ear whispered how much he missed me. He started kissing his way down my neck but my phone rang and it ruined the moment. I pulled away to the furthest part of the coach as reality started sinking in. I was about to do something I would probably regret for the rest of my life. I disconnected the call and switched off my phone. Austin must have thought I did that because I wanted to continue with what we started but he was wrong. I wanted answers from him. Where he had been and why he couldn't even communicate. He came closer aiming at my lips but I pushed him away. He nodded, "I know we have to talk," he sighed.
"I had some family emergencies, I really do want to tell you about it but I'm not yet ready. Believe me there is no single day I didn't want to talk to you but I was just so busy. I miss you so much and you were always on my mind," He lamented. "Tell me about your experience at college while I was away," he continued once I didn't say anything else. Someone knocked and I went to get the door. It was a girl I didn't know though she looked familiar. I was still trying to recall who she was when Lara appeared through the corridor. She looked like she could murder the girl and I wondered why and who the girl had come to see because definitely it was not Lara by the way she looked so disgusted. The girl pushed me away from the door and walked straight ahead. I looked at Lara blankly using my eyes to ask her what the fuck was happening but she just looked blank too. The girl went to where Austin was and pulled him towards the door. He stood up without even resisting. I was so confused and I tried to ask him but he only said I'll explain. I didn't know what to do so I just nodded.
Lara got in and slammed the door screaming, "what the fuck was that about?" "What was that bitch doing here?" She ranted pacing around the room and finally looking at me like I had the answers. I just walked away because I didn't know what to tell her. I was just as confused as her. She joined me on my bed and told me to stay away from Tirzah. So that's the name of the girl who had just stormed in. I wondered where I had heard that name and yes she was the so called  girlfriend to Austin. I wondered why she had come in like that and why Austin left without resistance. We had just made out and he threw me away again without an explanation. Lara noticed that I was drowned in thoughts so she let me be. She went and prepared our supper.
The next day at college was not as comfortable and fun as the previous ones. I don't know if it was because Austin pretended like he hadn't seen me around and that he was hanging out with Tirzah the whole day or because I was angry at myself for giving him the power he held over me. I often caught people staring at me and whispering too. Tirzah laughed everytime I passed by. The whole day was a misery and I couldn't wait to go and crawl under my duvet where I would be safe from all the stares and whispers.
The rest of the days were not that friendly too. Austin avoided me and I didn't bother him either. I hanged out with Ellie very often and sometimes with Lara and the twins. One Friday evening Austin came jogging towards me while I was coming from college. I wanted to ignore him but he screamed my name so I had no choice but to stop. "Would please join me for dinner?" he asked.  I turned him down because I couldn't just let him come in and go out of my life like nothing mattered. I knew if I let him take me out on a date and he ignores me the coming week it would kill me. I turned to leave but he kept following me. He was making a scene and now people were staring at us. I was startled because he acted like he didn't want people to know that he even knew me and now he was making such a scene by following me around while pleading. I turned to yell at him but he did something I couldn't believe. I was really caught off guard when he knelt down and looked up at me. His adorable eyes were pleading with me. I pulled him up but he refused till I said yes. The crowd that we had gathered cheered and yelled kiss her. Austin just laughed and stood up. He put his arm around my waist and escorted me back to my dorm. He said he would give me time to prepare and that he will be back to pick me up at eight. I was on the seventh heaven, the mere fact that Austin knelt down in front of all those people meant something very big to me. Maybe he had very many issues to deal with that's why he was ignoring me. I felt guilty for over reacting instead of first inquiring what he was going through. Lara was not around but I texted her and told her I had a date. She told me to wear her black dress and red stilletos. I showered and made my hair and by eight I was standing by the door waiting for Austin to show up. He came with a bunch of the most beautiful red roses I had ever seen. He looked so handsome and smelled amazing too. He held my hand after I placed the flowers in the vase and helped me out. "You look stunning," he whispered and I could feel the blush creeping onto my cheeks.
We drove in silence for about an hour till our destination. The place was very quiet with very few people. He aided me to a table that was romantically set. He helped me sit and a waiter came to bring us drinks. I wondered why he didn't ask for our orders but Austin didn't let me ask him. He placed his hand on mine and smiled. His hand was warm and it calmed everything inside me. "Do you like the place?" He asked. I nodded just as the waiter came back with our food. I was surprised that it was my best dish, "Did you do this?" I squealed. He smiled, "I will do anything just to see you happy," he stated. We ate quietly after that. We both knew we had so many things to talk about but obviously no one wanted to ruin the night though we could both feel the heated conversation hanging in the air. The food was amazingly yummy just like it looked. Hardly had we finished eating when a band came playing. It came directly to our table and I was puzzled because I thought it might be playing for any of the couples around. Austin murmured something about visiting the washroom. He left but the band kept playing at our table. I had started getting lost in the music when all the lights were turned off but the band continued playing. Then lights were turned on from my table to the end of the gardens. I guess that meant I should move to the the end of the gardens. I strolled to the end of the gardens and the whole time the band was playing. I found a group of ballet dancers. They formed my name first and then something I have been dreaming to hear. I spotted Austin holding roses and smiling endlessly the whole time. I ran to him and I crushed my lips to his. He pulled back and cupped my face. He removed the tears that were escaping from my eyes. "Harley, will you be my girlfriend?" He breathed. Tears rolled down my eyes as I looked up at him. He looked so adorable and his eyes brightened expectantly. "Harley!" He said my name again. I felt the sound carress me. I smiled at him, "yes," I shrilled. I hadn't originally planned to scream but I was too excited. He carried me and placed his lips on mine. He kissed me hungrily and the dancers cheered to us. He put me down and asked me where I wanted to go. If only he knew that I could go anywhere with him. I smiled at him and told him to take me wherever he pleases. He carried me to his car and smirked before putting me down to open the door. "I'm going to make this the happiest weekend of your life," he muttered just before he drove off.

  
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