Chapter 5 1 took a deep breath when I unexpectedly ran into Ales on the plane .
How did Lend up meeting him here ? He was Austins smete arel Raphael In the Herrer a family , he was the one eve everyone leated especially Growing up .
Alex was molded to be someone the entirety .
When I first heard hic name , I pictured a woman , but instead .
I found this incredibly handsome guy more stunning than most women I know Not only did be love looks , bill Hous had also got this air of sophistication shout him .
At a young age , he was already seated as the president of Though he won only six years older than Austin .
Austin had to call him unde , and I was dating Austin , an Id been doing the same , Hut now that Austin and I were officially done , it felt silly to still call himalai Did you and Ausim have a falkout ? Ales asked , bicvoice lowered as he crossed his legs , a .
wing mile on his fare No , Its a breakups I said , trying to sound confident .
A breakup ? He looked surprised , still smiling , but I could tell he didnt boy it .
I mean , who could blame him ? Being married to Austin , a rich young man from the Herrera Camily , seemed like a dream for most women .
Besides , after six years six years together , how could I possibly just walk away from that ? Hack then , I was all in on Austin Everyone thought I was just lucky to be with him , and honestly , if hed revealed his true identity back in school , I might not have been has pick in the first place Now , I was nearing thirty with nothing to show for it who was to break up with him ? Even Austin assumed I was head over heels for him and that suggesting a breakup was just me throwing a fic .
Yeah , 1 said , taking a deep breath to steady myself , trying my best to keep it cool , I saw your Instagram Alex looked up slowly , his voice still calm and soft It felt like the way an elder talked to a younger person , but the light in his eyes slightly remmiscent of Austins hit me with a mix of panic a I honestly hadnt expected Alex to keep tabs on my Instagram , and fid even forgotten he had an account .
He rarely sand much online , just a few holiday photos now and then .
I seriously wondered if he even used it himsell As long as youve thought it through , he added .
I was taken aback for a second , waiting for Alex to drop some words of shame or caution about being impulsive .
Instead , be surprised me with his response .
slay smile and nodded silemly .
The tension in my chest vanished instantly as I managed a shay I didnt breathe a sigh of relief until the plane touched down and I watched Alex stand up and grab his luggage Although he wasnt as intimidating as I had imagined , he still had this unshakeable aura that felt heavy .
As I stepped out of the airport , a black Alphard suddenly pulled up right in front of me .
d process it , the driver came over and said , Ms.
Parks , Mr.
Herrera asked me to give you a ride Before I could I opened my mouth to decline , but when the window rolled down and I saw that gorgeous face , words just vanished .
At that moment , it hit -Austins fear of Alex was totally justified .
The guy had such a strong presence that I fch too timid to say no .
Get in the ear .
Its going to rain soon , Alex said , glancing at me with that cool gaze .
I found myself sliding into the car without a second thought .
Sitting beside him , I quickly masked my emotions .
My face was calm , but inside : Lieli After all , I had just broken up with Austin , Why would Alex bother giving me a ride Was it just because of the ran ? Or maybe he felt sorry for me ? Trying to figure it out was a lost cause , especially since Alex and I had only crossed path , a few times 1/2 3.35 PM Chapter 5 It was not like a guy like him would focus on someone like me .
Maybe it was relationship Honestly , I decided not to overthink it cas just pity , some kindness for someone who had just got out of a serious Where to ? Alexs calm voice pulled me out of my thoughts .
The hospital , I replied almost automatically , without thinking twice .
Honestly , I felt a bit awkward saying that , but I was already thankful that I kept my home address under wraps .
All of a sudden , it started pouring rain .
It didnt even register with me that it was actually raining Half an hour later , we pulled up outside the hospital .
The driver got out , grabbed my luggage from the trunk , and strolled over with an umbrella in hand .
As I stepped out, I glanced back at Alex , who was sitting in the car with his eyes half closed .
I swallowed my thanks and left .
Taking my suitcase and turning my back to the sleek black car , I finally let out a long sigh of relief .
In my mind .
I couldnt shake the image of Alexs striking profile .
He was clearly in his early thirties but carried an air of maturity that made him scem older .
It was a shame , too , because , with a face like that , Alex would probably attract a lot of young admirers .
As I walked into the hospital and fished out my phone , a call came in from an unknown number .
After a brief moment of hesitation .
I hit the answer button Laurel , what the heck is wrong with you ? Do you even realize that Rosemary is sick because of you ? It was Amanda Herrera .
Austins mother , and her angry voice echoed through the line .
I stood there for a second , stunned , gripping my suitcase tightly .
Laurel , you need to come back right now and apologize to Rosemary .
Clear things up online and say you posted that video by accident .
Well let this slide ! Amanda demanded I instinctively ran my fingers over my throat , which still felt a bit sore .
I was relieved that I hadnt gone through with getting a license with Austin .
Honestly , I was grateful for the last three years of not marrying him .
It took me a while to truly see how ridiculous I was being .
Looking back on the past six years , it felt like Id thrown a piece of my heart to the wolves .
I looked at her and said , Mrs.
Herrera , Austin and I are through .
So , do me a favor and dont bother me again .
Laurel , enough already ! Youre really crossing the line here .
My mom called you so what the hell do you want from me ? Austins voice came through , sharp and frustrated .
