A Girl’s Diary novel Chapter 45

The clock stopped ticking.

The world stopped moving.

No one breathed.

The jumping kid faraway paused mid-jump...

Okay, I was being dramatic now! But I meant it, it felt like my whole world stopped.

"Hey," I waved a small wave. "Sorry, but can I steal Tommy for a sec," I pinched my fingers together, giving Tommy something more surreal than a death glare.

He smiled awkwardly and we both took a few steps away from everyone. If anyone saw this scene, they'd think we were pretending to be ninjas or something!

"What the fuck?" I hissed crossing my arms.

He rolled his eyes. "First of all-"

Oh hell no! He wasn't about to do this. Not on my watch! "Don't try to convince me this is a normal situation and I'm overreacting." I narrowed my eyes.

He sighed. "Twinkle, we don't want unwanted attention, remember." He whispered making me clench my fists. We couldn't really cause a commotion in a place like this... again! "Anyways wasn't Desmond your boyfriend?"

If this was a cartoon, you'd see smoke going out of my ears, that was how furious I was. "Your point?"

"You were the one who broke it up."

"So?" I knew I was acting difficult, but really I was so tired of not being told anything. Everyone thought they knew what was best for me. Well, guess what?! I decide what's best for me!

"So, why are you mad now?"

I narrowed my eyes more. He knew why and I wasn't about to give him the satisfaction of being right or whatever.

He groaned. "Elena."

"Fine." I felt like scolding him. "I'm calm so tell me why the fuck should I stay here or I'll kick your pathetic little ass." I smiled innocently.

He started murmuring so I wouldn't hear him, his brows were pinched together, he was rolling his ring over his finger... that was how I know he didn't want to confess whatever bomb he was about to throw. "I talked to my dad about the notes..."

"WHAT?!!!" My heart raced. This couldn't be true. We said we'd never mention them again. Now, my whole family will know and I... I can't leave. Not again. Not after everything. Not after I got all those friends here. Not after... I sighed heavily.

He scratched his neck awkwardly "We had to do something, Eli!" He huffed. "Look, this guy there at our table was our only option as a guard. He's young enough to pass as a student so he can protect us 24/7, especially you."

I raised a brow. "He's three years older, you idiot."

"Yes, true but he can still do the job," He put his hands on my shoulders looking deep into my eyes. "You just got out of an accident! Also, he can be our hot undercover bodyguard, you should see him training!" He winked making me shove his arms away!

Tommy, always the voice of reason! I hate him so much but I really love him. Did that make any sense?

No? I thought so too!!