And I Fell

Oh my God, I'm late!

I scrambled down from the bed rushing to the bathroom but not before casting a deadly glare at my alarm clock.

It had just one job!

I quickly brushed my teeth and sniffed myself- shower could wait. I picked up whatever my eyes landed on and wore rushing downstairs while struggling to zip up my jeans.

With occasionally tripping, i made it down the stairs, the smell of a concussion hitting my nose.

Great. Gramps was cooking.

I straightened my face and rushed to the kitchen, seeing the old man pouring his heart into the pot. The huge smile in his face brought a smile to my face as i placed a peck on his cheek. "Morning Gramps'' I quickly grabbed an apple.

Gramps turned to me his smile still in place making his dimple visible. Tho Gramps was old but he still had his youth features. Most people usually say that i got my facial looks from him and i don't disagree. We both had brown eyes that tinkled whenever we were happy, a dimple on the left side of our cheek, and dark black hair except his was now turning grey. Aside from that, we were practically twins.

"Aren't you staying for breakfast?"

Oh no.

"No Gramps, I'm really late" As much as i hated to disappoint him, my workplace's bathroom was disgusting and almost unusable, and i was indeed late. So....

"Are you wearing that to work?" I heard Gramps ask as i picked up my purse form the couch. With furrowed brows I turned to him before looking down at myself.

I was wearing s brown T-shirt that had a big middle finger at the middle, a slightly baggy jeans and a white sneakers- It looked cool. Okay maybe the shirt is a bit outta place for someone who's going to work buh i can't really go back to change so...

I shrugged with a grin in my face "See you. later Gramps. Love you" I heard Gramps yell something i didn't quite understand as i rushed out of the house. I'll ask him when I get back.

I've been searching my purse for 30 seconds now and still can't find any money. My brain clicked when i heard Gramps yelling something earlier... oh Gramps, you should have yelled louder. I blew out air as i looked back at where i came from and where i was going. I wouldn't make it if i go back to get my transport fare, but i also wouldn't make it in time if i walked there.

If i walked there....

Taking a long deep breath, i dashed into the wind. I don't know how long I've been running but my lungs were on fire.

Remind me to join the jogging crew later.

I sighed in relief when i sighted my workplace, it's light illuminating the word 'Old Manor Dish'. It gave me the strength i needed and i pumped my legs faster, earning some really nice words from people i bumped into. When i thought I would make it successfully, i heard something snap from beneath me and i froze.

Oh God please let it be my bone...

I prayed silently as i looked down raising my foot and to my utter dismay, i watched as the sole of my shoe separated from it's body.

Well fuck being late now

People were staring at me as I entered the restaurant. I wouldn't blame then too, i would also stare at someone who wore one shoe while holding the other on her hand, drenched in sweat, messy hair and let's not forget the big fuck you t-shirt. I ignored all the stares and walked towards the counter.

"Rory!!!" My best friend screamed as soon as she saw me "Where the hell have you been?" She paused as her eyes raked over my body "You look like you ran a marathon"

Oh she had no idea

I changed to my apron and joined her behind the counter. "Costumers are swarming in here and you left me all alone" I looked around and indeed customers were much than usual. It just have being hectic for her to have handled all the orders alone, since just the both of us were responsible for the day shift.

"I'm so sorry Chloe, trust me it was never my intentions" I said while serving someone who ordered for black coffee. I always wonder how people drink those, I've always preferred tea.

"Well thank you lucky ass that Mr Looney is not here yet" She was referring to out boss. She hated him and so did i- he was an asshole.

By the time costumers stopped swarming in, my entire body was sore. I stretched as i looked at the, it was past 5 already. Thirty minutes until my shift's over.

"I'm glad this is over" Chloe said as she served the last person who smiled and winked at her before going towards his table where another girl was. I scowled at him as he held the spoon to her mouth while acting like he didn't just flirt with someone else.

"I can smell your distaste from here" Chloe chuckled. She knows how much the idea of love creeps me out. "Don't blame me, they're being too obvious and it's disgusting" She looked at me with a smile in between pity and amusement.

"You know you could always move on"

"I can't" I knew where this was going and i wasn't ready to ruin my mood. Chloe got the hint and patted my shoulder before entering on of the doors. She was always like that, few words, reserved, and knew when to stop. It made me like her even more.

I remember the first time ever we met, we were very young and i had run away from Gramps again and was crying at the park after my dad got arrested. She came to me and sat beside me.

"Mom said crying makes you weak"

That was what she said to me. We just sat there in silence until two men in suits came to pick her. The car they entered, looked expensive which made me wonder why she was working at a restaurant. She never talks about her parents or family and i didn't want to ask her.

"Mon chéri" I would recognize that voice anywhere. "Jace" I turned and met his smiling face. I met Jace 4 years ago and since then we've being really close friends.

"Great timing Jace" Since I didn't have a car, he was my driver whenever he was around. "I didn't know you came back?"

"Ow!" He was reaching for the cupcake on the counter when i slapped his hand away. "Came back earlier today. Had things to run if not, i would have come earlier" He said rubbing his palm with a hurt face making me shake my head but gave him a cupcake nonetheless. "Don't expect another one"

He took a bite of the cupcake closing his eyes and humming a sound of approval. Chloe came out of the room, making us bother turn to her. My best friend was a beauty but with her hair down, she looked like a goddess. She had taken off her apron, her white t-shirts now in view.

"Jace"

"Chloe"

Both of them stared at each other while i looked between both of them. They were always like that, i had no idea why they disliked each other and I've asked so many times but they just shrug it off.

We need to have a meeting.

"Okay..." I said pulling my apron and looking at Chloe "We're heading out. Want to tag along?" I asked already knowing the answer but hoping for a different one this time.

"No. See you tomorrow Rory" She casted a look at Jace before leaving the building. I turned to Jace as he watched her with a look on his face. "i don't like her"

I picked my purse and started walking out "Yeah you've already made that clear. But why?" he followed right behind me. "She's hiding something"

I gave him a look of 'are you serious right now' but his face was dead serious making me sigh "Chloe is my best friend, i know her. If she was hiding something, i would know" Well that was a lie. Though Chloe was my best friend, i didn't know that much about her. Come to think of it, i don't even know where she stays.

I should definitely ask her.

I noticed Jace was no longer beside me and i stopped turning back to see him standing at the far end with a rigid look on his face. "What wrong?" I asked and at the same time, i felt a presence behind me and i turned my face connecting with a strong surface. I stepped back rubbing my nose.

"Sorry about that..." My words caught in my throat when our eyes met. Blue orbs were staring back at me with such intensity that i felt my knees wobble.

"Do you need something?" I asked when he kept staring at me. I looked past him and saw an expensive looking car with someone standing beside it. I looked back at the person in front of me. The way he stared at me, made unease grow in my stomach. He took one step towards me and i casually dipped my hand in my jeans pocket. He leaned down so he was the same height as me and i tightened my hand around it.

He reached out to touch me and then i yanked my hand away from my pocket holding the container to his face and pressing it. The sound of the spray filled the air as he staggered back his hands on his eyes.

I ran towards Jace, grabbed his hand and dragged him, running to the direction of the road. I heard a growl behind me but didn't dare slow down. I looked back and a bunch of guys were after us.

That's weird. I didn't see them earlier.

What i didn't expect was for Jace to wrap his hands around mine and lead the run. He was now in front of me, our hands interlocked as we breezed past the shops. He was fast and I.... well wasn't entirely athletic. My legs were screaming by the time we came to a stop and a bunch of men surrounded us.

I and Jace stood back to each other and we looked around. Blue orb walked majestically to us, the flesh around his eyes red but he was very calm like tho he wasn't in pain. He looked like the boss of them as they made way when he approached us.

"Jace" His voice made the hair on my neck stand in but that wasn't all. How did he know Jace? I turned to Jace for explanation but saw him staring at me with strange look.

No no....

Jave lured me here, he knew about this. My face contorted to that of disbelief. The next thing I knew, my legs got weak and i was falling to the ground, but strong hand wrapped around me and i was pressed to a hard chest. The last thing i heard before i lost consciousness was,

"I'm sorry Aurora"

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End of chapter babies ❤️❤️

How did you enjoy the first chapter? I'm not going to write much because at this juncture it just feels like I'm talking to ghosts👻👻.

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