Chapter Five.

Ayla.

Today was Friday and usually I love Fridays, you know since it's the weekend but knowing that I'm going to have Ryder in business class again is already ruining me day. Miss Morgan told us that where we are sitting now is our permanent seat.

I honestly couldn't be happier sitting next to Ryder.

Note the sarcasm.

Anywho I finished making breakfast for me and my dad, mum was still asleep and we were just talking about how the first batch of food was to be served on Costello Airlines today.

Alaia was the name of all the restaurants dad owned, he named them after mum because he loved her and her food. And yes it was very adorable of him to do that, I mean imagine having four successful restaurants named after you and dedicated to you, must be nice.

I could tell he was nervous, who wouldn't be? His food was being served on a major airline , and so to make him feel better I made him my famous salted caramel coffee. I'm quite proud of it, not bragging or anything but everyone who has tried it loves it.

I went upstairs to start getting ready and took a quick shower wanting to feel fresh. The weather was surprisingly nice today so I opted for a white top and blue jeans. But the UK had absolutely unpredictable weather so I wore a white cardigan in case it got cold. As an extra precaution I placed an umbrella in my bag.

Once I had my clothes on I put a little makeup on and left my hair down.

After checking I had everything I needed I went downstairs. Opening the fridge I grabbed the sandwiches that I had prepared. I made a few for me and Bri to snack on at lunch. What can I say I'm an amazing friend, and chef I think. I mean they are just some sandwiches but I'd like to think of them as a delicacy.

I gave dad a big hug and kissed his cheek. "Don't worry papa I promise everything will go well, the restaurant always has amazing food." He breathed a breath of relief and smiled at me "Well now that my Mija has told me this I have nothing to worry about. I giggle and give him a hug again.

I rush out and head to the corner shop, saying hi to Dev the owner I head to the drink section. Although I already had water in my bag I wanted something fizzy so I got coke. For Bri I got some gummy bears, jelly beans and cheetos.

I got some gum because I know my breath will kick after the cheetos but I loved them anyway.

After almost buying the whole candy aisle I got on the bus on the way to Bri's house. Once there I knocked and she opened the door half ready. "Jesus Bri you're giving the neighborhood a free show." I say as she walks out with just her bra, I laugh and nudge her inside. "Well I'm sure they needed cheering up." She retorts, shaking my head we walk upstairs. Bri quickly throws a light dress on and fixes her hair.

"Before we go let me grab a cardigan, forecast is saying sun but I know its gonna rain." She says, hah great minds think alike.

It was almost eight when we left her place and instead of going on the train we called an uber. The train service was busy and we couldn't be bothered to wait.

As we arrived early we walk to our willow tree.

"Here." She says passing me a sandwich, I squealed noticing it had Nutella on it. Whilst nibbling on it she tells me about her date with Myles last night.

"He's so sweet!" She says dreamily and I smiled. "I'm glad he is, where did he take you?" I asked and got out my water. "He took me to the cinema. We watched IT." She said and I frowned. I always loved horror movies because they were interesting but it would always come back to bite me in the ass because I would get so scared after. I heard IT was really scary and I wanted to watch it.

"Don't tell me what happened." I said immediately making her chuckle.

"I won't but let me tell you it was good but not as scary as you'd think it would be." She said then her eyes lit up.

"Oooh what happened after?" I asked and she lit up as if unicorns had appeared.

"He kissed me!" She squealed and jumped in excitement. "Aww young love." I teased making her slap my arm playfully.

The bell rang and we groaned.

"See you in second lesson." She said and hugged me, I nodded and made my way to form. Going inside I sit down and start reading as Sir takes attendance.

"Lois." He called out.

"Present." She answered.

"Ryder."  I looked to where Ryder sat and didn't see him. I frowned, he wasn't in?

The door opened and in came the boy from business, the boy who moved from Spain. James- that's what his name was.

"Sorry I'm new I started yesterday afternoon." Sir nodded and said "You can sit next to Miss Rose."

Oh, no one ever sat next to me before, Ryder made sure of that.

I shuffled uncomfortably and removed my bag from the sear beside me and he sat down. "Oh you're Ayla from business. Hey." He said with his hand out, I shook it and smiled. "Yep that's me." I said and looked down.

"Okay does this mean we're friends now because you seem genuine. I like that." He said and I didn't know what to do, no one and I mean no one other than Bri was my friend. I never had anyone else.

"Um sure." I said nervously. He started to talk more to me and I became more comfortable. He was really nice, he had told me that his dad had permanently moved here to expand his business and that his mum stayed back with his little sister.

"You have immaculate English for someone who's Spanish." I complimented him, it was true he didn't even have an accent he sounded British.

"Oh I'm not from Spain I was born and raised here but we left to Spain when I was fourteen because my dad's mum was sick." My mouth made the shape of an 'o' as I processed what he was saying.

The bell rang again and we headed off first lesson which was math's. I groaned, not wanting to attend, even though I was a top student in math's I hated the subject with a passion. So many numbers and signs and... You know what I mean?

"Okay class so were finishing with Trigonometry and were going to do Quadratics." I already knew everything, we all get the next years syllabus before we close for the summer holidays.So I pretty much revised every topic for each subject.

Ryder was still absent and I wondered where he was.

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The rest of the day went on, during lunch I introduced James to Bri. We all instantly clicked and I can tell he would fit right in. I told them about Ryder being my partner and James dubbed him an asshole for being rude to me.

Last lesson was business and Ryder was still not here. Everyone had started on their project leaving me alone and doing the work. James gave me pity stares and tried to cheer me up which he did. Everyone was going to each others house or to a place were they could further work on their project but I couldn't, I felt so useless.

When school finished I went to find Bri but she had told me that Myles asked to take her for coffee. She told me that if I wanted to come then I should but I definitely did not want to be a third wheel and I wanted her to have fun.

I kissed my teeth as trains were still having major delays, I would've gotten an Uber but my phone unfortunately was dead.

I decided I walk walk to the bus stop, it would take more than an hour to get home with traffic but it was my last option.

And as I predicted it began raining, heavily.

I loved the rain but this was horrible, the air was icy and it was pouring buckets. I got out my umbrella but of course the wind broke the metal that structured the umbrella. I threw it away in a nearby bin and walked fast in hope to get home quick and away from the rain.

A car pulled up beside me and I continued walking. "Ayla get in." I froze hearing Ryder's voice.

"No thank you." I said and carried on walking. Next thing you know I was over his shoulder.

"Put me down!" I shrieked and punched his back which didn't seem to affect him. He placed me in car and shut the door before I could get out the child lock was activated.

He got in and started driving not saying a word. After a while I noticed we were in front of his house, I was confused why didn't he take me home?

"I got an email from Miss Morgan saying that you had done all the work and that the class were going to each others houses. We'll do some work and then get you home." He said and got out, I opened the door and followed him into his house. ]This was weird.

He gave me a charger and as soon as my phone turned on I was horrified to see it was half four I was usually home by half three.

I had dozens of messages and calls from my parents and Bri.

I called mum first and told her what happened she sounded relieved and told my dad who was in the background, she told me not to come home too late. I called Bri and also explained to her what happened she told me to tell her if Ryder does anything.

I was soaked. Shivering like a madwoman I stood next to the radiator hoping to warm up.

Ryder returns from his closet with a hoodie three times too big.

"Wear it.  I'll tell my maid to dry your clothes." I nodded and went to the bathroom. Changing into the hoodie I instantly felt warm. The jumper came up to my knees making me feel comfortable about being around Ryder.

I kept my socks on because they weren't even close to being wet. Thank god I had worn my heeled boots.

Walking back out I sat down next to him and got the work I had done today. My business idea was a Personal shopping brand. There would be employees who would personally shop for private clients. I heard the industry was great and from the estimated costs and profit that I had calculated meant that we would make almost 1-4 million every year.

He liked the idea making me smile a little inside.

I looked at him as he worked, he could be such a good person, I know that he can. Everyone has a good heart until its been broken. I he a feeling that the reason why Ryder was like this has got to do with something bad in his life.

"Ryder?" I said out of the blue, he lifted his head up to meet my eyes, they were so beautiful, like pools of emerald.

"What." He says.

"Um where were you today?" I asked and his eyes masked themselves with anger.

"Don't ask me questions. We'll finish this tomorrow." He said getting up.

"I have to go out with James-" I explained.

"Who the fuck is James?" He said his voice low and vicious. I shivered, scared at his tone.

"He's the new boy, I'm going out with him and Bri." I said and he calmed down a little.

"I don't care, be here by three." He said and I nodded. I wasn't saying yes I just wanted to end this conversation.

"See yourself out. " He said and I quickly changed unto the dry clothes. I pass his hoodie to him but he returns it back into my hands, "Keep it, I don't want it after you've worn it." My heart twitched in pain and I sighed. Once I had everything I needed he called me an Uber and I went home.

At home I finished any work and watched How to get away with murder. Dinner was fun, everything I had promised to my dad had gone well. People loved the food and wanted more. We celebrated and eventually I went to bed. Lying in bed I thought about Ryder. He was so confusing and rude I just didn't get it. My eyes drooped as I thought more and more. All this work had taken its toll on me.

What a day.

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