Three Thousand Miles(127)

“I don’t know what to think, I feel that what you’re saying could be true but I don’t know Zara. I don’t know Chad and I don’t know about their history as a couple. All I know is that she cannot be a very good person; I mean she cheated with her husband’s stepbrother. Now that is messed up.”

“There are no words on how to describe Zara. She is a straight out liar and she does not even try to hide it. What frustrates me the most is her manipulation of my brother? Chad fell desperately in love with her and she ruined him. You know when they first got married Chad wasn’t allowed near my family. She kept him all to herself and she blamed us for not accepting her as Chad’s wife. It was not until she saw Adrian that she wanted to be a part of our family. She was obsessed with him and Adrian was too desperate for love. He let her walk all over him and she controlled everything that he did. Alanna, I know that you might not want to hear this but Zara shaped Adrian into the man he is today.”

“I always feared that. Adrian as you know has major control issues and I knew that they went back to Zara. He told me that he did not really love her. But something inside of me doesn’t believe him.” Michael looks tense at my words and I feel that he might agree with me on this. I take a deep breath, as I fear his next words.

“Alanna I really think that you should stop worrying about this. Adrian loves you and I know that he is controlling. However, if you are to be with him then you will just have to accept his issues, the good along with the bad.”

“By the bad do you mean his temper?” My heart begins to race as I remember Adrian’s rage. Michael leans over and takes my hand in his.

“Alanna he wouldn’t hurt you.”

“I know he wouldn’t and I trust him completely.” Michael smiles at me and he pulls me closer to him. I reach out and hug him and I feel safe in his arms.

Michael and I relax on the sofa for what seems like hours. Now he has told me that he has to leave. I smile as I escort him over to the door. I gaze over at the sofa and I remember the fun we just had. Michael and I lazed as we watched re runs of friends. We argued on who our favourite character was and then we finally agreed to disagree. Michael wolfed down roast beef sandwiches as I watched. We laughed and argued until we were blue in face and now he has to leave. I really enjoyed spending the day with him as he took all my worries from my mind. I smile as he opens the door. Michael steps out into the hallway but he quickly rushes back into the room. I look at him in wonder as he holds a white envelope. He looks worried as he hands me the envelope. One of the bodyguards is instantly at my side and I slowly begin to open the envelope that has my name written in bold letters. I rip it open and I take out a piece of paper. I quickly unfold it and it reads.

‘Alanna take this note as a warning’

I frown at the words and I hand the note to Michael. He searches the words repeatedly in his head and the he finally turns to me.

“Alanna who is this from,” He asks firmly and I feel that is a silly question to ask as how would I know who sent the note?

“I don’t know,” Michael scowls at me and he firmly places the note in my hand.

“Alanna you have to call Adrian and tell him that you need him.”

“Why?” Michael scowls again at me as he clutches my arms.

“Just do it, okay?” I frown at Michael and I am not letting this go.

“No not until you tell me why?”

“Because I am this close to taking you away from here, you need to call him now, Alanna.” Michael’s voice is serious and tense. His eyes are bolting and his hands are shaking. I gently take my arm from him and I place my hand onto his cheek.

“Okay I will call him,” Michael maintains his stare as he moves away from me. He makes his way out the door but I shout him back.

“Michael wait,” he turns to me and he rolls his eyes.

“What is it Alanna?” I move closer to him and the bodyguard moves with me. I look at the massive guy and I force out a smile. He nods to me as he holds his position next to me.

“I forgot to invite you to my birthday party,” Michael briefly smiles.

“I had no idea it was your birthday?”

“Well it’s not my birthday until Thursday. My mom has arranged a party for me in New York. I would really love it if you could come?” Michael sighs as he walks over to me.

“I wouldn’t miss it for the world!”





Twenty-Eight





I sit nervously as I wait for Adrian to come home. My eyes are darting to the door every time I hear a sound. My heart is pounding, as I fear how Adrian will react to the note. I place it into the pocket of my jeans as I hear him walk in and he instantly smiles at me as he makes his way over.