Saved from an angel

Chapter thirteen - Feelings and confusion

Bri's POV:

For the past couple of days, I have been feeling weird. I don't know what is going on. I think Chase has a lot to do with this. He wanted to stay with me for the night. I shouldn't let this happen, but I couldn't say no. I have no idea what happened to him that day, but he wasn't in a good mood. I felt horrible for him and let him stay with me. Sometimes, I don't understand why he does all this. The boy has a house that looks like a mansion. The thing is that he still slept in an old caravan with me. Honestly, this felt good. That's why the problem is that this can't happen again. The other thing is that I like him. At least, that is what I think. I'm confused. I like being around him, but I don't know if it's something more. It's better if I don't think about this. We are too different. His dad will never approve of this if it happens. That's why he shouldn't know about me. I don't want to get in trouble. I understood that he was a powerful man. I have no idea what he can do, but I prefer not to know. Once I mess with this, there will be no way out. I might not live well, but I'm happy with my life. I prefer to have a few things, but to be with a peaceful mind. There is only one problem. I can't stop thinking about him. He started coming to see me every day. It's not like I mind, but I don't want him to think something might happen. I stayed at his house only one night. That was. It won't repeat. I might have to agree again. Well, if he doesn't stop asking me the same thing. I appreciate it, but I don't want to change myself. I have to think about this a lot. I never thought I would be in such a situation. That is the last thing I wanted. My life was peaceful before that. Now I feel a bit happier. I hope that this won't end badly.

Something is happening to me, but I don't know what. Lately, I feel weird. Maybe I have too many things in my head. Honestly, it's only one, and it's called Chase. I need to stop thinking about him, but I can't. He makes me feel good. I wasn't upset before, but thanks to him, I feel better. He did something that no one else could. I have new clothes and better food. I have no idea why he did this for me, but I appreciate it. No one else would've done it.

I woke up and looked around. It's not like there will be someone. Since Chase showed me the caravan, I had been sleeping here. It's far from the people, and no one will see me here. As usual, I checked the time to be sure I wasn't late. When I was ready, I went to the local bathroom for a shower. Maybe I can start training like the other people. The thing is that I don't have time for this. It's a whole marathon when I wake up late. I was at work on time.

- Hi, Charlotte. How are you today?

- I'm good, thank you. I had a date night.

- How did it end?

- What do you mean?

- With a kiss only, or was there something else? - I asked, whispering

- No, no. It was only a kiss. It's not like we haven't done it. Well, that was before the breakup.

- He didn't want it.

- I know. Adam is proving it to me every day. I don't know what to do with him.

- Be happy that someone loves you that much.

- I am. You have no idea how great it feels.

- I can feel it.

- What is going on with you and Chase?

- Nothing, why?

- Don't lie to me, Bri. I saw you two together.

- What? Where?

- So you were with him?

- Shh. Nothing is going on, ok? I don't know if we are friends.

- Well, he does. The answer is no. Bri, I saw the way he looked at you.

- So?

- How can you be so stupid? Chase Wilson is in love with you. - she said, and I laughed

- Nice joke. I liked it.

- It wasn't a joke. I'm serious. He loves you, Bri. I think you do, too.

- You think wrong.

- Really? Are you sure?

- I am.

- Ok, then. Describe him with one word.

- What? Why?

- Do it.

- Nice.

- Only.

- You said only one word.

- What do you feel when you are with him?

- What is this? An interrogation?

- Come on, Bri. Don't be blind. Make a move. Do you know how many girls would want to be with him? You have him on his knees.

- That is not true.

- Should I call him to find out?

- You have his phone number.

- No, but I can find it online. It's on the website of the company. Oh, here it is.

- No! - I said and grabbed her phone

- So it's true? You love Chase.

- I don't. Stop acting like a kid. It's getting annoying.

- Ok, then, but you should know I always get what I want.

- I don't care. I have to work now.

I didn't talk with her until the lunch break. I have nothing to tell her. She only wants to help, but that is the last thing I want. I'm not ready to be in a relationship. Also, this is not for me. Soon, the door opened, and Chase walked in. I told him to stop coming here. I have no idea how to say it more clearly. It's visible that he won't listen to me.

- What are you doing here?

- I got a call that I have a free coffee. I have thirty minutes after the lunch break has started to come and take it.

- What? You don't have a free coffee. You can have one, but it won't be free.

- I don't understand.

- Was it a female who called you?

- Yes, why?

- Charlotte! Come here right now!

- Here I am.

- Did you call him about a free coffee?

- No.

- Charlotte! I told you I didn't need help.

- Yes, you do.

- No, I don't. I'm sorry about this. You can go.

- It's ok. I will see you later.

- About that.

- I will leave you. - Charlotte said and left

- What?

- I think you need to stop coming that often.

- Why? Did I do something?

- No, but she keeps bugging me about this. At least don't make it that obvious.

- I have no idea what you are talking about.

- She saw me with you and probably many other people. I don't want them to start talking about you. If your dad finds out about this, you will be in trouble.

- I don't care.

- But I do. I don't want to have problems with the boss, ok?

- So you don't want me to come anymore?

- No, I didn't say that. Don't come every day.

- Fine. This will be our last meeting for the day.

- Thanks, and I'm sorry.

- It's ok. Maybe I shouldn't have come in the first place. - he said and left

I know why I did it, but I feel terrible. That doesn't matter. I think it's the right decision. Maybe I should thank Charlotte for bringing him here. I don't know how else I can talk with him. I don't have a phone.

The rest of the day I spent working. Charlotte and I talked for a while. When I finished here, I went back to the caravan. It feels weird when Chase is not here. I got used to his company. Let's not forget that it was my decision. I shouldn't complain about this. I stayed here for a while and then went for a walk. I passed by a park and decided to eat my dinner there. I saw Chase with a boy sitting on a bench. I should ignore him. That was until I heard my name.

- What is going on with you and Bri? You don't tell me anything.

- I have nothing to say.

- What do you mean?

- She doesn't want to see me anymore.

- Where did you find her? I haven't seen her around you before.

- It's better if I don't tell you. Otherwise, my dad will understand, and I will get in trouble.

- Now you got me interested. She is not rich, is she?

- Nope. It's the opposite.

- I understand why the mystery is. How bad are things?

- No home.

- But she has something since you chose her.

- She does.

- Come on. You should give me a whole sentence, not two words.

- I don't want to talk about this, ok?

- Ok, don't get mad.

- Then stop asking.

- Why she doesn't want to see you anymore?

- It's not forever. She only asked not to go that often.

- But you can't stay away from her, can you?

- No, I can't. I have tried to tell myself I shouldn't do this, but I can't.

- Maybe you don't have to. Hey, if you want to keep her, you have to fight.

- Fight for what?

- Her.

- We are too different.

- But you love her, don't you?

- No, I don't.

I won't lie that I didn't like this. I shouldn't expect something else. The thing is that I thought we were getting close. Some things are not meant to be. Also, he is right. We are too different. I finished my dinner and walked away. That's when someone grabbed my hand. I don't need to look up to know who this is. I can recognize this grip everywhere. He lifted my chin and made me look at him. I can't do this. Otherwise, I won't be able to say anything.

- Bri.

- I have to go. I'm sorry.

- No, please. You can take me with you.

- I told you something. Stop chasing me.

- I'm not chasing you. I was with a friend when I saw you.

- So what? You could've stayed with him.

- I want to know what I did. Why don't you want to see me?

- I told you what I had to say. You can let me go now.

- That is not a valid answer. Please, tell me.

- Because that way is better. You and I are different. Our worlds will never blend. It's better for you if you forget that you met me.

- But I can't. I tried to do it, but it was impossible.

- Try harder.

- Please, listen to me.

- I don't have time. I'm sorry. - I said and left

That was for my walk. It's better if I go back to the caravan. Right now, I don't want to be around people. Maybe I made a mistake, but he will thank me later. Chase needs to be with people like him, not like me. When I arrived, I saw the door open. Did I leave it like that? No, I don't think so. Soon, someone came out of it. What is he doing here? I thought I was clear. He came closer without taking his eyes off of me. I was about to say something, but he covered my mouth with his hand. Then he slowly removed it and kissed me. I have no idea what is happening. He pulled away and looked at me.

- Please, don't do this to me. I tried. I tried, but it's not working. I know you don't want me here. The thing is that I feel the need to keep coming. Please, don't take this away from me.

- Why are you here?

- Because I want to tell you the truth.

- About what?

- You. Us.

- What are you talking about?

- I like you, Bri.

- What? Are you serious?

- I am. I know it doesn't seem true, but it is. It took me some time to realize it, but you should believe me. I will never lie about something like that. Please.

- I don't know what to say.

- Permit me to come to see you often.

- You know what might happen.

- I don't care.

- But I do. I can't let this happen to you.

- Please, don't make me go. I don't want to do it.

- What exactly do you want?

- To be with you.

- You know this is impossible.

- That's what you think. I will quit my job and give all my money away.

- What? No, don't do that.

- Give me a chance.

- I will think about this.

- Do you promise?

- I do.

I don't know if I have to believe this. It sounds perfect, but I don't think it's real. Look at me. Chase can't be with such a girl. He needs to be with someone that has class and manners. Also, a girl that doesn't live on the streets. I can't give him anything. I appreciate everything he did for me, but this is too much. I can't go there. Maybe I have to give up and forget about him. This won't be easy, but I should try. That is the only thing that has left me. I can't do this to him. The thing is that I care too much. I don't know what happened, but I think I'm falling too quickly. I hope that I won't do anything stupid.