Chapter 8

Alexis

Ignoring Aaron; has been the best decision I have taken in a while.

I have no drama in my love life , no Mary Hannah Brooks talking down on me , no name calling , or waking up in rooms that I don't know. I've been home for the past couple of days and the Complex I stay in has an indoor swimming pool which I haven't gone to since the fall . I was invited to a pool party but I declined because I was having nightmares about the day I fell into the ocean. Tina was getting married and Gavin her husband had planned everything except for what she was wearing on the day. Gavin was Aaron's business partner and they both ran the Sports tech company .In fact he fell in love with Tina when Aaron was travelling . Tina and I were friends and she had mentioned in passing that Aaron couldn't stop talking about me. I didn't take her seriously at first but after Cape town happened I did. Tina had asked me to be her maid of honor, and I happily agreed. I knew Bryan was Gavin's best man because they have been best friend's since they were in their dippers .I had arrived at the estate late Thursday evening and after triple checking that everything was in order I hit lights out hard .Gavin gave me a check list and by the time I woke t up Friday morning , everything for the wedding ceremony and reception was set including the contingency plan because rain was predicted for later on that afternoon ... however the reception was in the glass room overlooking the mountains so we were covered. 

Both Gavin and Tina decided to have their bachelors and bachelorette party together. They both decided that they would rather celebrate their time together before they were together for life. So instead of parties they would just break bread with their close family and friends. Sarah was my next door roommate and she was Bryan's plus one . We talked about what had happened with Simon and I. She told me she suspected something was wrong when I went missing in action for a year . Simon was also around and we barely talked to each other which was okay with me because the last time we talked I ended up in hospital. I had time to kill before the party so I decided to take a walk in the forest,before I came back to my room to get ready . I had picked out a red and black maxi dress since the theme for the night was red and black and tomorrow's scheme was silver and white . My dress was an A line backless silver dress with straps for proper support .The dress was sewn beautifully . When we did our fittings the seamstress told me she didn't have any trouble cutting it to my body shape and type .Which was my main worry because I had broad shoulders and hips , she had picked up that I was a bit insecure but what she made blew me away,and don't get me started on the wedding dress . Tina is going to look like a goddess .

There was a lake by the far end of the forest and I wanted to sit on the edge of the dock and dip my toes in the water; for fun and also to get over my fear of any body of water . I didn't feel like climbing the tree but it was quiet enough when I slipped off hiking boots and dipped my feet in the water . I had my phone with me in case of any emergency . The moment I took a deep breath and took in the mountain view I heard sniffles . I looked around only to realize that they were coming from the tree. I spotted a pair of black superger's that had a white D on the left and a B on the right foot . I knew who it was question was why was he crying ,and what was wrong?

I looked at him and saw his blood shot red eyes , he looked away and started sobbing again.

" Hey buddy ."

He looked at me and a ghost smile spread across his face.

" Hey Ali ."

" What's wrong sweet pea?"

" I am too embarrassed to tell you."

He sniffed and wiped his face with his palm.

" I know we haven't spoken in two weeks but I consider you as my friend."

" I consider you as a friend too."

" when you hurt I hurt too and when you're happy I'm happy too ."

" Did dad send you?"

" No I don't even think he knows I am here . "

DB jumped from the tree and as soon as he was stable he gave me a hug and I hugged him back I was still barefoot so I went back to where I was sitting and he sat next to me also dipping his feet in the lake .

"Ali ; I am going through something that I can't even tell dad I'm going through."

" I'm here and I pinkie swear it will stay between us ."

I lifted my hand with my pinky out and he linked his pinky with mine and let go.

" I don't feel like I belong anywhere. I am constantly teased at school because of my condition."

" You haven't told me what it is bud.."

" I'm scared you will run away like the others . "

" I promise I won't."

" So the other day at school I ran out class screaming."

" why what happened ?"

" The bang sound scared me and I ran to the boys toilet. When I returned to class everyone laughed at me. I've been called names and taunted . "

"why do I get the feeling that ; that's not all?"

He started crying again and looked at me.

" Someone found the video of the night my mother died . It was passed around school and the part where I am crying and screaming for my dad is been played on repeat. I don't want to go back . I want a new school . Aunty Mary has been unavailable and dad is hung up on you. "

I leaned over to give Dave a shoulder to cry on and a hug I was soothing him when I felt and energy I knew .

" I am so sorry angel. Is there anything I can do to help?"

David pulled back and nodded; he pulled his sleeve up showing me bruises and my heart was breaking for him.

"Please tell my dad I don't want to go back to school. I can't go back there. He listens to you ."

" Dave how did you get those ?"

"I was protecting myself when I was getting kicked around. The teacher came to my rescue. Dad has been busy with work and I didn't want to tell him. I am scared of him."

" Why angel; what did he do?"

" He has a scary temper when provoked . I was shocked he didn't beat Simon up two weeks ago. He is changing and it has to do with you."

" I've been avoiding him."

" He's trying to be the dad I knew. He was concerned about me on the way here, but I kept quiet when he asked me what was wrong. You are easy to talk to. I feel like I can talk to someone who gets me. Dad has feelings for you and I can see why..."

" Where is your dad?"

David looked up and froze . Fear set in his eyes and he gave off panicky vibes.

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