Alone 2: Bullets

27. Acquaintances

Carla

Today's Tessa's funeral and Kessa still hates my guts. But that won't stop me from going.

I'll just sit in the car and watch.

I watched as the funeral took place. Jackson went to the coffin and said a few words, then others did the same before it was finally kessa's turn.

I couldn't hear what she was saying but I knew it would be magical.

After she spoke she started crying then her mum comforted her.

When the funeral was over and the guests started leaving, I saw Kessa walking towards the direction of my car.

My first instinct was to hide but then again I didn't want to do that.

She knocked on the car window, then I told my guards to leave us alone.

She got in and sat next to me in the back seat.

"Hey kes". I said breaking the silence.

"Hi lex". She replied

"So...I ... Um". I started stuttering nonsense.

"Just don't say anything. Jackson spoke to me. All I can say is I forgive you".

"Really?!" I said and I was about to hug her when she stopped me.

"Let me finish. I forgive you but I can't be friends with you. All we are now are acquaintances. If you see me don't even wave or say hi, just walk past like we we're nothing to each other. That's all I can offer". She said then stepped out of the car.

I didn't know if I should be happy that she didn't hate me or sad that we're no more than just acquaintances.

I told the driver to take me to the office. That seems to be the only place I'm able to think straight.

I walked into the building looking fierce like I always do.

I always try to hide my emotions by being fierce. The only people who see me when I'm vulnerable are Jackson Axel and my dad.

Don't forget Cole.

Speaking of Cole. I walked into my office and he was already sitting there.

"What's wrong boss lady". He asked trying to be cute.

"Well Kessa and I are no longer friends but instead we're acquaintances".

"Ouch. That's rough".

"Yup but it's better than her hating me right".

"I guess so". He said then started arranging some documents.

Suddenly Jackson's words started ringing in my ears. Maybe I should take this chance to see where it leads.

"Umm... Cole".

"What's up?" . He said shifting his attention to me.

"Well. I've been thinking and I - I ". I couldn't say a word it was like my brain had shut down.

"Listen Alexa. I know what you're getting at but"

"But what". I replied quickly.

"It isn't real". He said

"What do you mean. Isn't real".

"What you think you're feeling. It isn't real. I know what's going on between you and Theo".

"There's nothing between Theo and I".

"Are you sure about that. The only reason you think you feel something for me is because I'm here. When you need someone to talk to I'm here. When you need someone to listen I'm always here. So your mind is playing tricks on you. You're just trying to force out the feelings you have for Theo"

"What feelings. Everything ended a long time ago"

"Then why do you get hurt when it has something to do with him"

"No way". Okay Cole was saying absolutely nonsense. He could have rejected me straight up.

"Listen that guy beat me up in high school. I know what you mean to him and what he means to you. You just gotta ask yourself". He said then he walked out of the office.

Ask myself.

I have nothing to ask.

Cole is insane.

After I got home, I sneaked out so my guards wouldn't follow me.

I had no idea where I was going to until I found myself in front of Theo's house.

Why was I here.

Then suddenly Cole's words pierced my heart. I don't know if he's right or not.

Was I really trying to use Cole to forget Theo.

And what's so special about Theo that I'm always being drawn back to him.

I looked at the necklace Theo had given me back then.

I remember the promise we made each other.

We'll always find our way back to each other.

But maybe not this time.

It's been so long since he tried to talk to me. I remember when he would call me stupid pet names and I would get pissed, but right now I would give anything to hear Theo tease me again.

Maybe I should go talk to him.

No way.

He hates me now.

And it's all my fault.