It's Okay To Be Different

Wrong words

Chapter 14: Wrong words

Annika's POV

I went home and saw Kaira working. She was sitting on the floor in front of the couch with papers all over the table. I looked at them. They were all containing a variety of outfits, beautifully designed.

Kaira looked at me and sighed. I went over and sat on the couch, folding up my legs.

"How did it go?" She asked laying her head on the couch. I tilted my head before answering.

"Well, I found him at the cliff and I wasn't the only person there to surprise him." She raised an eyebrow demanding further information.

"His uncle. Mr Haans Evans." She nodded forming an O with her mouth. I chuckled and then remembered about the moment when Mr Haans mentioned Lucas. Ryan got all tensed suddenly.

Who was Lucas? Maybe Mr Haans' son. He moved in along with him, which also means he is Ryan's cousin. Something probably happened between them, about which I have no clue. It's fine I guess.

"Oh, I didn't buy any gift for him. Do you have any idea?" I asked massaging her shoulders. Her ideas were all out of my budget. I thought to keep it simple and special.

I kept irritating Kaira until she went to bed. That's when it stroke me that G will be arriving today. Kaira and I decided to go together to the station at afternoon. I mentioned about my plans to spend the evening with Ryan. She told me it's fine as G would be tired and will be taking rest anyways.

Why do I feel like a bad friend?

Ryan's POV

My breath hitched as I read those words. Mom may not be good? Noah may not be bad? What did he mean he had less time? Did he knew it would happen? He knew he was going to..

My vision got blur as tears filled my eyes. It was like my world crashed again. It was damn difficult to control myself, but I didn't want Annika to know about this yet. Call it trust issues and call me asshole. I did because I knew it would engage her into thinking which was not something I wanted right now.

I went to my house in the morning around 5. Lucas was in the city. I was glad I never went to office. He was a business major so he probably would be there. Bumping into him was the last thing I wanted. I miss that man tho.

I stayed in my room the whole day. It was like my life was all a lie. My dad wanted me to be in good terms with Noah. He said he's nice. But he tried to kill me. But again, my dad wouldn't have said it without an actual reason.

Around 6, I received a text from Annika. I was very confused. About whom to trust and whom not to. About the letter, people around me, and my feelings for Annika.

There you've said it.

I wasn't sure of anything. Moreover, I was frightened. Frightened to lose her, to hurt her. I felt like she was already in pain because of me. The cut she got because of me. But I couldn't stay away. It's selfish but I couldn't. I would die protecting her but I can't leave her.

Free? Let's meet.

I shook my head giggling. She asked a question and then answered it herself.

What about your friend? G?

I do remember she had plans to pick up her friend today. One of the reasons why I told her to go rather than staying with me at midnight.

She's here. She's tired due to journey so I have time. Can you meet at mine in few?

Sure. Will be there in 15.

I headed downstairs. I didn't receive any wishes from anyone except Haans and Annika. And my dad. I was nervous to face mom so I quickly headed out. Near the gate, I bumped into Noah. Devilish smirk appeared on his face. My father wants me to believe this guy.

"Happy birthday."

Before I could process anything he walked past me, as if he wasn't interested in my reply. He obviously wasn't.

He never wished me in the past 7 years. But then, 18 is always special. But again, NOAH EVANS wished RYAN EVANS. I never even dreamt of it.

I shook all those thoughts and went to meet Annika. I find my sanity when I'm with her.

She was already waiting for me. Her lips curved into a smile. I got out and went over to open the door but she quickly opened it and slid in. She smiled widely looking at me. I noticed how her eyes shrank every time she did something different. Her smile grew.

I looked away in order to hide my smile. I felt normal when I was with her.

I went in and sat behind the steering wheel. I signalled towards her seat belt.

We passed the all the vehicles. I didn't know where to go so I rode to cliff.

"So you are free, right?" She asked noticing the route.

"You can't be expecting me to have plans just because it's my birthday."

She looked at me with a flat face. "I wasn't." She confessed lowly.

I nodded humming.

"Let's make tonight special then!" She exclaimed joining her hands.

"Yeah, I'm all yours." I laughed and looked at her. She froze in her seat. I then realised how we both chose wrong words.

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A/N
How they both chose wrong words ugh. Also, a little reminder that Annika might be bipolar.

I know this is short but I had to end it here. Next chapter will be out within 3 days.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Stay safe! Love P.