“Hello Sophie.” He says in a light sarcastic tone. She does not reply immediately so Adrian shifts the seat around so that he is now facing her. He locks his eyes on hers and he passes a wicked smile from his lips. Sophie crumbles at the sight of him and she can no longer hold in her words.
“Hi Adrian, it’s about time you showed your face.” She says in a jokey tone. Adrian quickly responds,
“I waited until Alanna was back at college; you know that I cannot stay away from you.” I smile at the teasing that is flowing between Sophie and Adrian. I think back to how I had longed for her and Adrian to get along. I spent most of my time arguing with Sophie over Adrian. She hated him and she felt that he was overcontrolling. I had to practically beg her to see sense and conclude that he was not all bad. I could not be happier at the sight of them. Adrian gets up from the chair and he swiftly places on his coat. I rise up immediately at the sight of him.
“Where are you going?” I say in a very desperate tone. Adrian strides towards me.
“I have business I need to sort out. Do not worry I am not going anywhere. I won’t leave you again.” I smile at him and before I have the chance to respond he leans in and kisses me softly on my forehead. He nods to Sophie and he quickly marches out the door.
I throw myself onto the bed and I let out a massive sigh. I try to process everything but somehow it is not sinking in. Sophie rushes over and flings herself down onto my bed and she lays spread out next to me. I look at her and she has an enormous smile on her face. I let out a giggle.
“Can you believe that he is actually here?”
“I knew that he would come back. He loves you too much and I am so jealous right now.” Sophie gushes. I lay straight back against the bed and Sophie does the same.
“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw him. He was a dream that I had wished would come true. I never expected it to become a reality.” I admit. I hear Sophie sigh.
“Alanna, the guy wanted to marry you. Did you really think that he would just leave and never come back?” Sophie protests. I sit up onto the bed and I cannot contain my smile. I play with my curls as they embrace my face.
“All I know is that he is back now and I will never let him go again.” I get up from the bed and I go over to my dressing table. I take a seat and I lift my hairbrush. I slowly begin to brush my hair as I try to ease my tangled curls. I gaze into the mirror and I notice Sophie staring over at me. I quickly turn around and I look at her.
“What’s wrong?” I ask in a soothing tone. Sophie shifts a little nervously before she responds.
“Now that Adrian is back, where does Michael fit in your life?” I feel stung by her words and I am not sure how to reply.
“I don’t know. I owe everything to Michael and I cannot really ignore him. He is with Katharine now so hopefully everything can work out.” I say almost believing my own words.
“Alanna, Katharine is our friend and we have to support her. However, it is very hard to when it is clear to see that the guy she is dating is into someone else. Michael loves you and in his eyes Katharine will never match up to you.” I set down my hairbrush on the counter and I again gaze at Sophie.
“What can I do? I have talked to him about this and he assures me that he won’t hurt her.” I protest. Sophie shakes her head as she grazes her long black ponytail.
“Do you believe him?” She asks.
“I have to.” I admit.
“Does he know that Adrian is back?” I exhale and twiddle my fingers on the glass surface of my dressing table.
“No, I don’t think so and I am dreading when the two of them come face to face.” I clench my teeth as that thought enters my head. The love of my live has returned but the guy who saved my life could soon leave it for good. Adrian might not be as understanding as he says he will be. I fear that he could make me choose between them. I know that Adrian would be my first choice every time but I still do not want to live without Michael.
“There is a storm coming and I would hate to be caught up in it,” Sophie says and I am shocked by her words. I am confused as to what she means by her comment.
“What do you think will happen?” I ask. Sophie rolls her eyes.
“Alanna, you have to wake up. Adrian will not sit around while Michael swoons in. He will fight for you and Michael will fight back. I cannot picture this ending good Alanna and you have to make a choice. The sooner you choose the better it is for everyone.” I hold my head in my hands and I search for a reply. The truth is that I know what Sophie is saying is the truth. Adrian will not watch as Michael flirts and tries it on with me. I only want Adrian but I cannot explain the need that I have for Michael. As long as that need for him is there, then I will hold out for him and I will not make a choice until I absolutely have to.