She's my mystery

...The ex...

Layla's P.O.V.

After Ethan confirmed that it was Alex that he had seen by Mille's car, my brain then totally shot off after I had asked Ethan to drive me home.. My body felt numb from fear, why is he here in Greentown, and how the hell could he get out of jail for good behavior..

I faintly heard Jackie and Mille talk from the backseat but it all sounded muffled to me as I just watched the trees and houses fly by the window..

When Ethan pulled up to my house and stopped the car, I didn't wait for the others before I got out and got inside..

"LAYLA WAIT..!" Mille yelled after me and then she stopped me in the living room, "Hey look at me..! We dont know where he is, for all we know he could be hiding in here somewhere..!" Mille said and tried to keep herself from not ripping my head off, because I wasnt being very carefull about entering my house after knowing Alex was in town..

"Wait here with Jackie and let Ethan and I make sure that no one is here.." Mille stated and left me in the living room with Jackie..

I dont know how much time passed before Mille and Ethan came back after checking the house, but they came back and said it was safe and then the doorbell rang.. Outside was the police and the officer talked to Mille because I wasn't able to form words.. I just wanted to crawl into my bed and never get out of it..

After having talked to the officer, Mille then came over to the rest of us sitting on the couch...

"Okay, the officer is going to have someone watching the house because Alex could show up here, and have a car circling the neighborhood to hopefully scare him off if he tries to show up.." Mille told us, "Your parents are going to be home tomorrow afternoon and have asked me to stay with you in the mean time.. Not that I would have left anyway.." Mille said, almost mumbling the last part..

"C-can I g-go to bed then..?" I stammered, and Mille nodded and with that I headed straight to my room..

I faintly heard Mille saying goodbye to Ethan and Jackie before she joined me in my room..

When she came in, she laid down next to me in bed and pulled me into her and put her arm and leg around me, and not being able to controll my feelings I bursted out crying..

Mille didn't say anything and just let me cry, and hugged me tighter when she felt me tremble a little.. I ended up crying myself to sleep..

I woke up to the smell of food, my body felt so heavy as I was getting out of my bed.. I really hoped that it all was just a bad dream, but when I looked out of my window I saw the cop car parked in front of my house and when I passed my mirror I saw how red and puffy my eyes were from all the crying..

When I walked down into my kitchen I found Mille cooking some food..

"Hey your up.." Mille said surprised when she noticed me..

"Yeah.. What time is it..?" I asked, my voice sounding so hoarse..

"Well it's 4 pm... and its Tuesday.." Mille said and watched me carefully..

"I slept a whole day..!?" I exclaimed and looked at her like she was crazy..

"Yeah.. I tried to wake you up but you were not responsive at all.. It was a little scary to be honest.." Mille confessed and seemed relieved that I was finally awake..

"Thanks for staying with me and comforting me yesterday when all I did was cry.." I thanked her..

"Of course, you would do the same for me.." she stated, and she was right. I would have..

"I hope you have some appetite after sleeping so much..?" Mille questioned as she pulled out a dish from the oven..

"Oh I am..!" I said as the smell of bacon wrapped chicken hit my nose as Mille put it down on the counter..

Mille plated up the food for us and handed me a plate, and it looked so freaking good.. Chicken with some rice and a simple salad on the side..

After we finished eating, I helped with the cleaning and as we were doing the last of the dishes, my parents came home and they threw their luggage at the door and ran in to find Mille and I in the kitchen..

They both engulfed me in a hug and when Mille tried to slowly walk away to give us some space, my mom grabbed her and pulled her into the hug aswell..

"Hi Honey... Tell us what happened.." my mom said, and got us all seated in the living room where Mille mostly filled them in because I had totally shot down when Ethan confirmed that it was Alex he had seen, but I told them how I had felt like someone had been watching me at lunch, but we didnt see anyone..

The Headmaster had looked at the campus surveillance with the police and seen that Alex had been looking in on me from the skylight windows on the roof above the cafeteria..

"What I don't understand is how he could get out 7 years early on good behavior..?" my dad questioned, to no one in particular..

"His dad has connections everywhere so that probably plays a part in it.. But I'm scared as to why he is here and stalking me.." I said and curled my legs up to my chest and rested my head on my knees..

"We are going to find out..! This jerk is not getting anywhere near you again.." Mille stated with a determined look in her eyes..

"Thanks Mille.. I just hope the cops catch him soon.." I said with a sigh..

"Of course they will, sweetheart.. You and Mille should get some sleep, also your dad and I need sleep so we can fight the jetlag.." my mom said and my dad nodded his head in agreement..

"Okay goodnight." I said and got up, hugging them both and then went to bed with Mille sleeping next to me, like old times..

Mille usually takes the room next to mine when she's over, but neither of us wanted to sleep alone tonight..

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Ethan's P.O.V.

Leaving Layla after knowing her ex had been watching her was horrible. I really wanted to stay but I knew she just needed her family and friends for now.. I thought about texting her just to let her know I was thinking about her and if she needed me, I would be there as soon as I could, but I didn't want to bother her after seeing her so out of it..

At night I slept like hell and kept thinking about her and Mille all alone in the house, even if the cops were outside watching, it still didn't sit well with me..

The next morning I woke up early and went for a run to work off some of the nervous energy and get to campus for my classes, even if all I wanted was go and see if Layla was okay.. When I got back from my run, I quickly showered and headed to campus.. Just when I parked my car I saw Jackie walk by..

"Hey Jackie, wait..!" I yelled after her, making her stop and wait for me to get out of my car and catch up to her...

"Hi Ethan.. What's up..?" she asked when I reached her..

"Hi.. Um, have you heard anything from Layla or Mille since yesterday..?" I questioned..

"Not much.. Mille texted me when Layla finally fell asleep, but I haven't heard anything yet today.." Jackie said with a faint smile, because she also worried about her friend..

"Okay, thanks.. Ca...can you maybe let me know if you hear something..?" I asked and didnt think she would..

"Sure, but how about I just give Mille your number so you dont have to track me down around campus for an update.." she said with a chuckle..

"That would save me some time.." I said as she handed me her phone so she could have my number to give to Mille..

"Aaand there.. Now she has your number, but it doesn't seem like she's up yet.." Jackie said and put her phone back in her pocket..

"Thanks Jackie.. I'll see you around and have a nice day.." I said..

"You to Ethan, bye.." Jackie said with a quick wave as she walked away and headed to her class and I headed to mine...

The day felt slow and I couldn't really concentrate on classes. My mind kept drifting off to Layla's ex and how badly I wanted to get my hands on him for what he did to Layla back when they were seeing each other..

As I headed to my last class of the day, I got a text..

Unknown Number - Hi Ethan.. Jackie let me know about you wanting an update: Layla is still sleeping. Last night was rough on her but she managed to fall asleep from exhaustion, so nothing much has happened, and the cops checked the house this morning but, luckily they didn't find anything.. -Mille

Me - Hi Mille, thanks for the update, I hope she feels better.. I hated leaving yesterday and I worried most of the night...

Mille - I hope so too, but I worry that it doesn't happen before Alex is caught and behind bars again..

Me - I'm crossing my fingers and toes for it to be over soon.. I have to go, the last class is starting.. Tell her I said hi, when she wakes up..?

Mille - I will..

I put my phone away and felt a little better just knowing a little about how she was doing..

But my mind still wandered off to think about why her ex was here and what he wanted and before I knew it, the class was over..

It was nice and sunny today, so Max and I headed to his house to hang out after our last class. We grabbed some beers and got into the pool to cool off..

After fooling around in the water for a bit, we sat at the edge and cracked open a beer and I almost shugged all of it..

"Woah.. slow down E.." Max said when he saw me almost downing the whole beer, "Something's bothering you..?"

"Rough night and long day.." I shrugged and kicked my legs in the water..

"Mystery girl..?" Max questioned..

"Layla.." I corrected, "But yeah.."

"Her and her friend weren't at campus today, has that anything to do with it..?" he asked jokingly as he took a big sip of his beer...

"No... After driving her and Mille back to her house and checking it to make sure her ex wasnt lurking around, I then left but I felt off ever since.. I just want her to be okay.." I confessed..

"Does she have any idea as to why he's here..?" Max asked and gulped down the last of his beer..

"No.. But I think it might be revenge because she got him put in jail for what he did to her.." I said with a snarl..

"What did he do..?" Max asked, concerned now..

"He pushed himself on her.. Taking her verginity.!" I growled and shugged the last of my beer and opened another..

"What...!? Why the hell is the guy out then..?" Max questioned, destirped by my answer..

"I dont know.. And I'm only just getting to know her, and with all that happened yesterday I wouldnt ask.. Just seeing her so out of it when she found out it was him, was horrible.." I confessed..

"I can only imagine..." Max said as he started out at nothing..

"I wanted to chase after him when the girls said that it was 'the' eks that Layla had told me about on our latest date.. If I would happen to see him myself, I don't know if I would wait for the police.." I confessed and clenched a fist..

"Dude.. You can't go after him yourself, you dont know who this guy is or what he's capable of.." Max said and grabbed my shoulder to let me know he was serious..

"I know..." I said with a sigh..

My phone buzzed with a text from Mille..

Mille - Hey.. Layla is finally up and getting some food in her stomach.. Police still haven't found anything about Alex but they told us that they are questioning his old cell mate to see if he got any clues..

Me - Good and thanks for still letting me know.. Still crossing everything I got for this guy to get caught as soon as possible..

Mille - No problem.. We all do. Her parents also just got back and are getting caught up at the station before coming home..

Me - I filled Max in a little because he could sense my frustration, I hope its okay..?

Mille - No big deal the whole school knows by now, or atleast that Layla is being followed.. And Max is your best friend, so of course you should tell him. It's a lot even for me, and I have known about Alex a lot longer..

Me - Okay I just didn't want to overshare what isnt mine..

Mille - Your a good guy Ethan, have a nice evening..

Me - You too, bye..

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