No escape

Chapter twelve

"Kay," I whispered trying to find my voice. He smiled and I felt butterflies fluttering in my stomach. His smile always had an effect on me. It sends me to the seventh heaven. I was lost in the moment just before I composed myself and hugged him. I held on him tight just to make sure I was not hallucinating. "Your going to choke me," he teased hugging me back. "I missed you too," he said kissing my cheek. Callie stepped out of the restroom chuckling. "And they lived happily ever after," she said as she left skipping. "I love that kid," Kayden said. "More than you love me?" I asked. "Definitely not, I love you most," he said wrapping his hand around my waist. "Should we?" Kay asked signalling me to take the exit. "wait, my parents." I said. "They already know and Callie has already put your clutch in my car," he said giggling. "Seriously, those three are traitors," I grumbled following him as we stepped out into the night. Everything felt in place now that I was with Kayden. I couldn't help thinking how he makes everything alright just by saying a single word.
"Where do you want to go?" He asked. I didn't bother to reply because I knew he already had plans so whichever place I said won't count. I simply looked at him and smiled. We drove for a while and packed somewhere and took my hand. "Do you like star gazing?" he asked. "You know the answer," I said already pulling away the seat belt trying to get out. I looked around the place and it looked peaceful and dark. The stars shone bright in the sky. Kayden stepped out of the car and picked a mat and blankets from the back of the car. He went back and got snacks as I organised the mat and blankets. He was really thoughtful and so romantic. "You look dreamy, what's up?" He asked. "Nothing I'm just wondering how you come up with all these beautiful amazing ideas," I sighed. "Just agree that you love me and I'll show you a thousand ways to be romantic," he said winking and joined me on the mat. "Do you want us to catch up all night or we should talk a little bit and then I take you back home," he said. "Your choice," he added. I honestly didn't know if he had told my parents that's he was planning to take me away all night but I cared less. I missed him so much and if this is the last time I get to be with him before going to college then definitely I'll have to deal with my parents later. "You know I've a lot of things to scold you about so it might take a whole night," I chuckled. "Or you just can't imagine a second of your life without me?" He joked. "You wish," I said snatching the other packet of snacks from him. "What were you doing at the hotel?" I asked. "Where did you expect me to be?" He shot back. "Like seriously, are you going to answer a question with a question. Moreover you are using parables," I whined. "Am I using parables?" He asked smirking. "K..a..y..d..e..n," I screeched. "Ok, it's my place of work," he stated. I almost spit out my drink, "stop playing around." I said bumping my shoulder with his. "I'm serious Harley, that's where I work." He said sounding serious. I waited for him to continue as I sipped more of my drink. "I'm the manager there and these days have been so busy with very many parties and visitors checking in. Most of the stuff was on holiday that's why I was always so busy. It's not always like that but after a holiday it's always busy." He continued. "Wait, I thought you study," I said puzzled. He giggled just before he continued, "Yeah I'm pushing for masters." I couldn't hide my surprise as I covered my mouth. "No way," I screeched. "But I promise I'm not too old for you," he joked. "Silly, I know your not," I said. "You actually look five years younger than your age," I remarked. We talked for a while until I felt exhausted. "Do you want to go home?" He asked. I nodded and he smiled. "Alright, but can we just stay here a little longer?" He asked. "Yeah it's ok," I smiled. He pushed closer to me and pulled my head into his chest. I was either very exhausted or I was already sleeping because I didn't resist or scold him. I simply complied and I felt relieved when my head hit his rock hard chest. I sighed in contentment when he kissed my forehead. "I'm going to miss you so much Harley," he said. "I'll miss you too," I whispered back. He held me tighter and I moved my hands so that I could hold him. This was wrong I know but it felt so right. "Will you visit me?" I asked. "Every single opportunity I'll get," he murmured. I smiled and I let my self drift away to world full of wonderful dreams.
I woke up and I struggled to open my eyes trying to adjust them to the light. "Where the hell am I?" I panicked. That's when I saw Kayden and reality started kicking back in. Star gazing that's it. We must have fallen asleep and didn't go back home. I recalled I hadn't informed my parents and ran off to pick my phone from the car. I texted them that we were alright and I apologised for sleeping out without telling them. Mum said it was fine since Kayden had told them that we might sleep out and he promised that we would behave. I walked back to where he was and I pulled up his blanket to cover him all up. He was so beautiful in the light of dawn. I was tempted to kiss his forehead. He stirred when my lips touched his face and I pulled back quickly. I didn't want him to catch me kissing him. I felt relieved when his breath evened and I lay beside him placing my hand on his chest. I hoped that he didn't have a lot of work to do today because I wanted to spend my last day with him. It would normally be a family day but this time round I feel like it should be a Kayden day. I have been with my family the past two weeks anyway. I know they would understand.
When the rays from the sun became brighter, we were forced to get up. Kayden couldn't stop laughing all the way home for having slept off out in the night. He kept saying silly things like what if a lion had eaten us. It made me giggle of course because it was so weird coming from an adult like him. He dropped me home and asked me to be ready in two hours.
"Were you guys clubbing all night?" Callie asked. She had been asking me the same question ever since I got back and following me around to tell her where we went. "Your so nosy?" I whined sitting on my bed. "I don't want what you did, I'm very sure I don't want to know. I just want to know where you wentz" she said. I told her what happened and where we were all night. "That's boring, that's old school," she lamented  yawning pretending to be really bored. "That's up to you, as per my opinion it's so romantic and beautiful," I said selecting an outfit I do use for the evening. "Wow, did you just say romantic. So you guy did romance. You finally admit that he is your boyfriend," She shrilled running off before I could catch her. "He. Is. Not. My. Boyfriend!" I yelled at her emphasizing every word. I took a shower and got ready for another time with Kayden. He never tells me where we are going so I find a hard time choosing what I should wear. I had picked out a black body hugging dress that looked a bit casual and red flats. I decided to use a little make up adding some mascara and eyeliner with red lipgloss. Once I was satisfied with my look, I stepped out just as Kayden was preparing to knock at my door. We stared at each other for a minute and for a record time, his eyes were full of lust they took in every inch of my body. I felt goosebumps all over my body as it reacted to his intense stare. I felt my heart beating heavily in my chest as I unwillingly stepped closer to him. He held my waist and moved his face closer to mine. "Got you," Callie screamed startling us from our brief moment. My body screamed of disappointment as I pulled away from Kayden and he smirked at me as though he understood exactly how I was feeling now. "You look really beautiful in that dress," He said making me blush. "Thank you," I said blushing. "You welcome but I think you should change because we are going to be riding the whole time, I don't want to get your legs freezing. Maybe you should get something that covers up your legs and a jacket," he said. I nodded just before I asked for a minute to change. I changed quickly into pants and grabbed a jacket. I informed mum I was off and I joined Kayden. "Where are we heading to?" I asked. "No where in particular, we are just going to ride and make several stops. I just want to be with you. I have nothing in particular I want to be with you. As long as I'm with you, we can do anything we collide with. Maybe we should just take a walk?" He asked. I was really not in moods for walking so I declined. I also didn't want to get so exhausted because I knew I was leaving early in the morning since my parents were going to drop me off and they needed to get back in time. "It's ok then, we can have the most memorable ride of all times," he said. We stopped at a store and he said he wanted to pick something. I remained outside since he promised it would be quick. He returned later with a small box and I wondered what it was. I paid no attention so we hopped on the bike once again. We stopped again at a park where we got icecream and we swang a little just before leaving. Our next stop was at a valley, we left the bike below and we did some hiking, we reached the very highest top of the hill and stood there. Everything was so green and full of life. We took a lot of snaps there and we chased each other. It was so amazing to see someone like Kayden play. I often stopped and looked at him being himself and I couldn't help wondering how he could be that adorable. This is when I realized that I like him more than I'm willing to admit. "It's not love, you just like him" I muttered to myself.
That evening was one of my best evenings in my entire life. I was very happy by the time we returned home. He dropped me off and he said he had something to do and he would be back later. I spent the rest of the evening with my family just before I went to my room to pack everything and sort the things I was to leave behind. I waited for Kayden till I felt sleepy. I decided to leave my window open just in case he were to come around.
"Sorry to keep you waiting princess," I heard someone murmering from behind me. Is it a dream or someone is actually in the room with me. I opened my eyes to search the room and I felt someone touch me. I pulled myself in seating position ready to scream but he covered my mouth. "Shhh... It's me." Said Kayden. "You scared me!" I whined. "I know, I'm sorry. I couldn't sleep without checking on you. I know your leaving early tomorrow and I can't even escort you since I have something to catch up on," he explained. "It's ok, I'm really grateful you took time to check on me before you slept. I actually have something to tell you," I said. "I really want to thank you for giving the best Christmas holiday ever. I'm going to miss you everyday and I wish to see you as often as I can." I continued. "Shh.." he said touching my lips. "You don't have to thank me for anything. You deserve all the happiness in the world Harley. You deserve all the good things nature has to offer. You deserve genuine people in this world. You deserve someone who will go to hell and back for you without expecting anything in return," he paused. I felt like I would really get uncomfortable with where this was going but the words were to beautiful to listen to. His voice was calm deep and low. His eyes narrowed as he stared direct into my eyes. I could see that he was contented in whatever he saw in them. I felt like he was seeing right through my soul. "I have wanted to tell you these things and so many more things like this ever since I saw you again. I didn't want to rush you because you had been through hard times just before I showed up in your life. The first time I saw you, I felt a spark in my heart. I felt a ray of hope and I felt live again after I saved you. I wanted to see you again badly after that but I didn't want to bug you. The second time I saw you, I couldn't help but ask for your contact. I didn't want to play so many games with fate because God knows if I would ever see you again. I visited that club so many times to see if I could see you again. When I took your contact I wanted to call you every single day but I was afraid to. I was afraid you would think I'm like him. I wanted you to trust me that I could take care of you. That day at the gift shop, I saw you search for me and I couldn't help but feel like I'm the luckiest man on earth. You can imagine how such a little gesture can take me to cloud nine." He whispered cupping my cheeks and blushing away the tears that were flowing now. I couldn't help getting emotional when he was saying such wonderful words to me. "Harley, your a very beautiful girl. Everything about you is mesmerizing and fantastic. Your character, your heart, your physic. I know your not perfect but your the one person I can describe as perfect. When I found out your the girl next door, I couldn't believe it. I stayed away for days trying to come up with the best way I could meet you but you couldn't wait for it anyway." He said giggling. He stopped talking for a while and I was puzzled. I didn't know if he expected me to respond to something or he expected me to say something about him. I felt relieved when he finally continued, "Harley, to you I'm just a friend but to me, you mean everything. In my world, the sun rises and sets for you. Your the reason I get grumpy, the reason I smile, your practically the reason for everything. I can't imagine a life without you. I can take anything you have to offer me but I would be very gladdened if you agree to be my girlfriend." He paused searching my eyes as if to find an answer to it. I felt so euphoric and dumbfounded. I didn't know what to do or say. The only thing I knew is that I didn't want to disappoint or hurt him. His eyes glittered expectantly I could give up the world just to see this guy smile. There days that I wanted to know how it would feel like to be dating a guy so caring like him. I guess this was my chance to experience it but I felt like I'm not ready. I was still scared to love even though I trusted him. "Kayd...." I started saying but he silenced me with a kiss. It was a  hungry hot desperate kiss. His lips caressed mine till I opened for him. I let his warm tongue caress mine as I closed my eyes devouring his lips. I felt our souls connect with that kiss and I knew I was denying this because I've always been stubborn but this is what I wanted. He pulled back and smiled, "you don't have to say a thing. I have got all the answers from that kiss. You don't have to love me, just trust me and I'll take care of you baby. I'll never ask for anything more than your trust and later when your ready to love me, I'll only ask for that love. I know I make you happy and you like me. I can use that for the mean time until you learn how to love me." He pulled me into a tight hug and I let myself feel the rythm of his heart. I closed my eyes as he kissed my hair. We stayed like that for sometime and I almost slept off. "Thank you for making me feel like life matters again. I don't want to leave but I know you have a long day tomorrow. I promise I'm going to check on you as much as possible regardless of my busy schedule. You go to rest now my love. I'll stay here and watch you sleep. I want to keep a last memory of you that will keep me going till I see you again," he whispered into my ear. I smiled beneath his chest and he tapped me reassuringly. He adjusted the covers and placed me safely to bed and covered me. I slept off happily knowing that my knight in shining armor is watching over me and keeping me safe.
I woke up to the alarm I had set before Kayden invaded me. The memories of the previous night came rushing back, everything felt so good to be true. I recalled the words Kayden had said and I couldn't help smiling. That's when reality came kicking back in, "I'm in a relationship with Kayden. Kay is my boyfriend." I covered my mouth. "How did I even get myself in this? I don't even love him. He is just my friend," I muttered. Now I felt sick because I had made Kay think that I would love him eventually. How was I supposed to tell him that I was sleepy and I everything was like a dream to me. The last thing I wanted was to hurt his feelings and that's what is going to happen. I needed to find him and tell him that this is all wrong. I had no time to find him and tell him since everyone was telling me to be quick. I made a mental note to tell him the first time I saw him again because I couldn't do it over the phone. I needed to explain everything to him in person and that's the only way he might understand my point of view.
 

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The drive back to college was longer than usual. I was quiet most of the time. My parents thought it was phobia but I was quiet because I had no idea how tell Kayden without reaping his heart out. Mum and Callie helped me organise my things, seems Lara was already here since the room looked neat. We took a few snaps before my parents and I walked to the car. I kissed each of them good bye and I strode towards across the street to see if Sherry and Skyalar were back. It was locked and I checked where they always kept there emergency key and there it was. I got in and they were really back, there was fresh pizza left overs on the table. I think they had just stepped out, I do rather wait on from here than my room. It feels so lonely out there. I texted them inquiring where they were so that I could join them but I got no response. I wanted to talk to Kayden but I didn't know what to say to him. I searched for the remote and watched TV while having some juice. Why did I feel so lonely and miserable today? Luckily, Ellie called asking if I had arrived. I practically jumped when he asked me to join him on touring around college. As usual we got icecream and we sat on our favorite bench and watched the sun setting. "Ellie, I really messed up last evening," I began. "What, to what extent did you mess up? Is your health in danger?" He said uneasy. "It's nothing related to that. Relax no one is danger. Its just that I somehow managed to get into a relationship with Kay," I said with a plastic smile because I knew what was coming. Unlike all my friends, Ellie didn't like Kay, he always warned me to be very careful when it comes to him. He would always tell me to remember what happens when you trust someone easily. "Harley, what were you thinking about? How the hell did you get into this. I thought you said you guys were strictly friends. What changed so first. It's not like I'm not happy for you but I really don't want to see you hurt. I feel really bad when you are sad. You have no idea how I felt when I saw you weeping each and everyday. I feel like you among all people is supposed to be happy and deserves someone who genuinely loves you," he accused. "Ellie, I know why your like this but trust me Kayden is not like Austin and even if I don't love him, I do trust him," I said soothing his hand. "You don't love him? Then why are in a relationship with him?" He asked confused. "It's a long story," I sighed. "We have all the time in the world, it's not like your doing anything tomorrow so we can take all night," he said leaning against the bench. "It's really complicated, you know about how I met Kay and later found out he is Kayden," I paused looking at him. "Can we skip to parts I know, please" he asked impatiently. I told him about everything that we did, each and every time we spent together and finally the previous night. "Your so silly Harley," he said once I was done. "I know believe me I know," I said slapping my head. "I just don't know how to fix this," I said looking at him with a puppy face. "Just text him and tell him once and for all. Then he will choose whether he still wants to be friends with you or not," Ellie said. "Ellie!" I grumbled rolling my eyes, "you know I can't do that. He has been very nice to me and my family loves him too. If I do that and God forbid I lose him as a friend, it might affect our families. Ok, let's assume no family is involved, I still would never do anything to hurt Kayden. He has been there for me a lot of times already. I can not be selfish and plus he has been through so much already. I really can't do that to him," I sighed. "ok, I understand what you mean anyway. So what are you planning to do?" He asked concerned. "I plan on telling him everything when I meet him again. I just hope he understands. And for the mean time, I will just dodge the topic concerning our relationship. I just hope he never tells our parents about it. They will be so disappointed when they find out I broke up with him," I mumbled. "You can tell him to first keep it from them, I'm very sure he will respect your point of view just in case he is the kind of guy you make him seem to be," he said sounding sarcastic.
That night I received a call from Kayden and we talked about the first day that we are very far apart. He told me about work and home and I also told him about my activities. The whole time I could see myself getting used to this. It was not that bad after all, maybe I could give it a try. I was lost in thoughts when Kayden asked, "Harley, are you still there?" "Yes, Kay. I guess I'm just exhausted, you know the drive and organizing," I lamented yawning. "Yeah I understand, I guess I should let you rest. I just don't want to stop talking to you. I miss you so much already. I wish there was little work here, I would be coming over already. Goodnight Harley," He whispered. "Goodnight Kay," I said hanging up.

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