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!!

Note to self: Never ever dream of privacy if you were going to school... especially if you had a friend like Sky.

Thank God I had a full day with no free hours. Sky tried to talk about he-who-shall-not-be-named but I brushed it off. I didn't want to think about him. Out of sight out of mind, right? No. So not true.

Every second during each and every lesson, I found my thoughts drifting back to him. I was utterly in love with him that I wanted to forgive him, even after everything that happened. Maybe I was a stupid girl after all.

Even during lunch break with all the drama happening, I couldn't get him out of my mind. My heart was aching so much that I just wanted to hide in a corner but I had to be strong. Even if I didn't feel strong, fake it till you make it.

Oh, what drama you were asking? Imagine a table with Mr. sexy ex watching your every move while girls flirted with him. Gross. Also not any of my business. I made small talk with people on our table every now and then but I wasn't really interested. It felt better to just listen to their bickering...

"Elenaaa!!!" I blinked. "Can I talk to you?" I turned to Louis and nodded. He got out of his chair so I followed him. I really wanted to get out of there anyway.

I got lost in my own mind again that when Louis actually stopped I bumped right into him. Whoops!

"I wasn't going to ask but what's wrong?" I gave him a blank look followed by a shrug. He huffed. "Oookay! I won't push it but..." He paused.

"Louis, what is it?" I urged him to continue.

"I know there's no reason to do whatever I say but please be careful from Desmond." His eyes were urging me to trust him but he didn't know Desmond like I did. I mean they just met today. Right? Righhht?!!

I was about to complain when Louis pulled me into a nearby closet. "What are you doing?" I whisper shouted. He put his finger over his mouth making me shut up then pointed at the creak of the door.

Desmond was standing there looking around him making sure no one was there before answering the call.