CHAPTER 10Alexa's POV A fresh start.The human world was definitely not what I bargained for. It was too much. It was rowdy and no one seemed to care about anyone here.Everyone had a particular purpose and just pushed past to get to their purposes.As I stood there, shoes stained with mud and clothes covered with leaves and dew from the forest, I was sure this would be my fresh start.I had absolutely no idea where to go. But the one thing I knew was I was going to survive and never go back to the packs.I stumbled into a shop, my feet dragging mud as I stepped in.It was a dainty little coffee shop packed full with people sitting at round tables as they sipped coffee and ate round shaped bread.The waitress scrunched up her nose as I approached her. I couldn't blame her though. I looked like something a dog dragged in." What can I get for you?" She said in a condescending voice as she eyed me up and down.I have had my fair share of bimbos, I have talked to enough to know that th
CHAPTER 11Alexa's POV The good Samaritan The door was opened by a little girl. Probably around nine. " Daddy" she yelled happily as she flew into his hands, successfully tackling him as he laughed.I smiled sadly. It reminded me of my own father. He would always show up to my room every evening with a bunch of flowers and chocolates.For a long time, he called himself my husband and I liked it. I shook my head, expelling the bad thoughts from my head. No use crying over spilt milk.The little girl's attention finally was turned to me now.On noticing me, she shyly hid behind her father's large frame, her small doe eyes peeking from behind him." It's nothing to be scared about honey. Go get your sister and your mum" the man said, as he waved me inside.I took off my shoes cautiously as I studied the environment. It was a typical family house.Portraits and pictures of the shy little girl and another older one, probably around my age hung around.There were medals and awards hung
Alexa's POV The bath water was soothing on my skin as I washed up. I just stood underneath the water, allowing it to run down my back and wash away all the dirt and grime i had gathered from the forest floors.The shampoo smelt like roses, the good kind, not the artificial ones Aries bought for me.I heard the toilet door opened just as I finally settled down to fully scrub my body." I brought you a change of clothes. They should be your size I guess, I honestly don't know " Hayley's voice said from outside the shower curtain." Thanks " I replied, waiting for the door to open so she could leave. But it didn't.I peered out the bathroom curtain to see her sitting there, just dangling her legs as she sat on the counter.She saw me looking and smiled." It's okay, I just want to get to know you better. I know it would be a whole fuss if you step outside now with mum still lurking in the room with her curious gaze." She said.I wanted to believe that was not creepy so I just turned the
Alexa's POV When I woke up finally, it was way past my regular waking up time at the pack house.I stretched my limbs lazily, feeling more relaxed than I ever have in the past three years. I carefully folded the duvet, grateful for the warmth it provided me throughout the night.Hayley was nowhere to be found. I guessed she had probably left before me.I went down to the kitchen, looking for any remote sign of life so I could finally express my gratitude.Thank you was not something I liked saying, but in cases like this, it was very well deserved." Oh hello Alexa. Do you want to walk me to school?" A cute voice said from behind me,startling me.Gem was all dressed for school, in a preppy uniform, her glasses sitting on her nose as she stared at me." Of course I would love to, but first I want to see your mum" I said to her slowly, trying to be nice. I never particularly liked children. They were too much work, but she seemed different. She was way smarter than other kids, so mayb
Alexa's POV Allison was still in the kitchen when I arrived back home. I could hear her humming a happy tune as she cleaned up.She must have heard the door open because she called out," Alexa, is that you?" " Yes Allison" I said, as I made my way towards the kitchen." Oh you are back, I set your breakfast on the table so just eat up and take a bath. I want to show you around the shop and fill you in on the daily opening routine." She said.I nodded, going towards the table to fill my stomach up with her cooking.I never particularly learnt how to cook. But my mum was a great cook. She had never really thought of cooking a big deal, neither have I. But as I took the first bite of the bacon, I wished I knew how to cook.To treat my self to good meals whenever I felt like it.I finished eating in record time, mostly because it was too delicious I nearly choked on each bite.The set of clothes that Hayley brought out was a simple pair of jeans and a shirt that said " hey momma" It w
Alexa's POV The job was relatively not hard. Although I wouldn't call it easy, it was not tasking too. It was made better by the occasional compliments that Allison showered on me as she taught me how she wanted things to be done.The only downside was the boredom. At first I had not felt it, because I had a lot of customers to attend to and could barely sit down, but when the stream reduced to a trickle, I felt it.That was why when I saw Hayley burst through the doors with three other teenagers, I was relieved.I did not particularly like her or classify her as a friend yet, but she was growing on me fast." Oh thank goodness you are here, I'm running late for my appointment and traffic would be a nightmare very soon" Allison said as she tried to fix her earrings while holding on to her small purse. Hayley rolled her eyes as she came behind the counter, flashing me a small smile and taking a piece of cake." How could I not? You threatened to cut my allowance in half" Hayley said
Alexa's POV The days were mostly the same. Boring until Hayley came along. I hated to admit it. I did not want to admit it, but she had become a principal aspect of making my everyday whole. As I sat down now on the bed, listening to her drool on and on about this girl who was trying to steal kris's ex-boyfriend from her, I came to the conclusion that she was a good person, just with the bad set of friends." And obviously kris told her how she feels about her hanging out with him but she did not listen. School was so crazy today , Kris declared war on her." Hayley said.I looked at her." So...stuffing her in a trash bin was the right way to go?" I asked.She had a bit of a conflict with herself for a while." Well she had it coming" she replied simply.A knock stopped me from uttering the next sentence that was about to leave my mouth.Allison popped her head in, as if she was shy to properly walk in." Um, hey ladies, don't want to be a bother but can you help me get groceries. W
CHAPTER 17 Alexa's POV I was such a sucker for touchy feelings. It all always just felt either unnecessary or too much. But for the sake of the spluttering mess that Hayley had become, I chose to keep my own dislikes away and not point out the fact that she was ruining my shirt with her runny make up." I don't get it. Why would she do something like that to me?" She asked, her nose buried on my flat chest." Because she is a bitch dear. Now I don't want to be that girl, but I told you so" I said.We were back in her room now. I had not bothered to pick up the groceries and had just walked straight in with Hayley basically leaning on me.Allison did not ask questions, she did not complain, she just collected the list and picked up her bag, patting me on the shoulder as I led Hayley into the room." I really liked hanging out with them." She said, she sniffed as she looked up at me." You know, when we were younger, I was so ugly. Kris did not even want to look at me. So now I put in