CHAPTER27

"Connie" "Connie!!!" I lept towards her, my heart soaring "Connie you're alive" I screamed in happiness "You think I'll die? You can't get rid of me that easily" she laughed hugging me back tightly "God I've missed you, what happened? The sisters said you died" I whispered aware of Lexis in the background. "No, but something did happen. All they told me was poison but who cares, I'm here and I'm well" she laughed lightly. "Oh God I don't care what happened I'm just elated that you're here. It's been three years" I said with tears. I wish I could say I knew why I was crying but, no I don't. I'm just very emotional. "Well, we have a lot to catch up on" she smiled gently as I admired her character. If someone ever told me that Connie was the shy and timid type, nothing will ever make me believe them; here she is being as strong as ever, it's probably one of the reasons I befriended her. "Uh sorry for being rude, hi the name's Connie" She smiled as she walked up to Lexis with her stretched forth Lexis gave her a full smile returning the gesture, his voice deep "Alexander" "Alexander. The fiancé Alexander?" She turned to me Before I could answer or even ask her how she knew about it, Lexis interrupted me "In the flesh" causing me to roll my eyes She just smiled at him politely, giving me her not-so-famous look that meant ‘You have some talking to do' as someone far off called for her, letting her know that it was time to go "Well that means my time here is over but I promise to catch up with you very soon and I definitely can't wait for you to show me around" "Anytime Connie but I still need your number though-" "Just give me yours" she interrupted, handing out a paper and a pen from her bag for me to write. After writing, she walks off to some people, presumably her friends not before saying goodbye. Not ready for anymore confrontation with Lexis, I begin to walk away to look for my friends or at least someone other than Lexis "It's so fun watching these girls flirt with me with their eyes" Carter said with pride as he put his hand around me immediately he sighted me "I'm heading home" Lexis announced as Ryan, Aiden and Carter just stared confusingly at me but I shrugged. I wasn't going to ask him anything, I might have pried too much but for some reason, I was just concerned. "If you'd just wait for us to get the girls. It's already time to go" Ryan stopped him Truth be told, I didn't want to argue with Ryan because I wasn't really feeling the excitement as before. I don't think anyone noticed the awkward feeling in the air as they left to get Melia and Brooke. I really need to talk to Ryan, at least he knows him more than anyone. I need certain information. "So, how was your day milady" Aiden piped in with a smile as we began strolling towards the car. "Meh it was bearable" I responded casually. "Sure? Seems to me like you guys had a pretty serious argument" Seriously, what is wrong with this dude? "Are you like a mind reader or something?" I inquired He laughed lightly "No, my instincts are just always right" I didn't have enough time to answer him when they all caught up with us. "Uhm- Lorrie?" Melia called out. "Yeah" "I saw someone who looks exactly like that Connie gir-" "We will talk about that later" I discontinued whatever she was about to say, earning confused looks from our friends and an odd look from Lexis. "O-ohkay" Melia drags. ......... "Ryan, can I ask you something?" I pulled him aside from the others as we got home. "Spill" Fiddling with my top, I ask "Yeah, well I happened to come across a photo of some girl with Lexis's, is she like a girlfriend or something?" I immediately felt guilty as his face became hard, his usual smile gone. But before I could say anything, his face came back to his smiley face except this one was forced. "Are you jealous? Because I'm sensing a bit of jealousy here." He teased "No, I'm not jealous, I'm just concerned" I retorted but for some reason, I felt that wasn't the only reason. "I know that's not the truth and I really do want to tell you but on behalf of Lexis, I think he'd want to tell you himself" There was something in his words that sounded so broken and sad but, I withheld myself to challenge it. "Oh, that's okay. It was worth a shot" I nod. Somethings going on and I'm just holding myself from prying too much. "Well, goodnight feisty" He said as he retreated to the next room when in fact the front door was on the other side. "Uh, that's not the way to your house" I cleared my throat, looking confused "I'm staying a night, deal with it" he laughed before entering one of the spare rooms. I scoff at him. I'll deal with him at my own time. Turning off the lights in the living room, I amble towards my room, thoughts about Lexis glaring my mind. I had to apologize for my Questioning earlier though I already know how our conversation will end but either way. I didn't want to check up on him to avoid any more arguments but my feet told me otherwise. I popped my head inside his room without knocking and oh my I wish I didn't. There he was, about putting his shorts on with his butt facing my direction on full view. "MY GOD!" I screamed and slammed the door shut, my heart racing. Soon after, I found myself laughing uncontrollably. I don't know what prompted me to do that but I guess that would relieve some tension. I can't believe I saw Alexander butt naked. He'll never be able to live this off. I'm going to torment the living day out of him. "Are you done cackling like a fool?" Lexis asked as he came out of his room, looking uninterested but a glint of embarrassment. No, give me a minute" I rose a finger up as an indication whilst I continued laughing. "Why the hell didn't you knock" he asked in irritation. "What are you?. My grandpa" "I see that you don't understand the true meaning of privacy" he walked back into his room. "Oh no, I do but seriously, that was priceless" I burst into laughter "I really don't want to have a conversation with you this night" he grumbled. "Aww that's cute but I'm not interested in doing that too" I took my two hands up. Scowling, he sat on his bed "Why exactly did you come to my room?" "I don't know, ask my feet" I smiled at him He looked at me like I just grew a lion's head and a horse's body. "Fine, I wanted to know how you were doing and also to apologize for my inquisitive habits" I gave in. "Oh wow, what do we have here? You. Apologize?. I'll be damned" I roll my eyes at him and he chuckles "You remind me of a girl who is everything you are, she's very inquisitive, smart, childish, funny, cute, caring-" "I really do hope you know that you're complimenting me" I laugh "- frustrating, annoying, irritating, and most importantly very stupid. She was my first love, first kiss and before you say anything no she was never my girlfriend, she loved with no bounds no matter what has been done to her, which is exactly why you're like her" his smile begins to falter "Well, she sounds lovely. Who is she?" I implore gently "Robin. My best friend, practically the only real friend I had, well apart from Ryan" I feel there's a huge but to it "So what happened to her" "She died. In her sleep and I was beside her when it happened and I didn't even know." he sniffed and my heart broke a million times hard at the sight of Lexis breaking down in front of me I don't say anything, I just allow him to pour out his heart more as I placed my hand on his, giving it a little squeeze reminding him that I was there for him. "She stood by me and for me, every single time and I couldn't even save her when she was dying in her sleep. She told me to wake her up at some point but I decided to allow her rest for a few more minutes, little did I know that I only gave her a few more minutes to die. To die" he sobbed. "No matter how much you say it, it doesn't change the fact that it wasn't you who made her die. You were just being a friend and no matter what it is, you didn't cause anything" I reassured him "How would you know, I caused it for all I care cause if I had woken her up, she'd have been alive" he continued weeping in my arms. I looked at the mess that was Lexis. He showed me this vulnerable side of him that gave me an understanding of him. He allowed me to see that friendship meant a lot to him. It told me how much of a caring man he is and I just wished I found the right words to say to him but I just stay there to comfort him. It took a short time for him to calm down and gain his composure. He let go of my arms and I suddenly missed the warmth of his body. "I'm going to leave you now to be alone" I mumbled, getting up to retreat to my room when he held my wrist back. "No. Stay. I need a friend at least" he uttered "I'm flattered thanks. Now scoot" I joked, lightening the mood. For some reason, I felt all giddy like I was in a story. I climbed the other side of his bed and laid next to him, my back to the wall. "Thanks Princess" he whispered "No problem" I replied back "And yes, not one mention of this evening especially the butt thing" he warned as my eyes began to droop. "Not one mention" I chuckle The last thing I remember before falling asleep was a soft kiss on the side of my forehead.