The Alpha King's Mate

Chapter 6: MEETING HIM

It has been a couple of weeks since I was discharged from hospital. After few days a started going to school again but couldn’t go back to the restaurant yet. But something strange is happening. I can feel it. I feel like I am being stalked by someone but not someone who means any harm. It feels like that person is protecting me or I am fooling myself into believing so. Who would protect me? I don’t have anyone. No matter how much I think about it. I think that is stupid nobody cares about me. I better not be stalked by a serial killer but my senses say otherwise. I can feel the presence. It feels the same as on that day in the woods. I still can’t seem to forget about it. Many people asked me what happened and I lied. But I Know the truth and I know no one’s going to trust me. It is frustrating. Very frustrating when nobody believes you. When they termed you a delusional teenager. But how can I be angry that nobody believes me. I would not believe someone in my position either. What are the odds of wolves saving a girl in the odds. It is still higher than what I saw. Not wolves, werewolves. Yep, sounds like a fantasy story a teen wrote in their free time.

Maddy keeps calling me asking me how I’m doing? Whether I need anything blah blah blah. I know she is concerned but it is making me angry. Every time I see her name on my phone I lose it completely and yes, I have been ignoring her calls for the last two days. I really can’t deal with her. Her concerns and being caring reminds me of my parents and I HATE it. I hate being reminded of them. I’m trying to get used to my life without them. Trying my best and she is ruining it. Nobody cares about me and I like it this way. I don’t deserve the care and love. She keeps calling and at the end I have no option but to pick up the phone. “Hello, yes Maddy I’m fine you don’t need to worry” I say in one breath. “ I’m sorry. Am I calling at a bad time. You were not picking up your phone, I got concerned” she says. “I know I was a little busy with school and everything. I’m okay. No need to worry” I reply.

“Glad to hear that. Are you going to come back to the restaurant. I mean if you are fine with it” she asks. “Yes, I’m thinking about coming tomorrow. See you there, bye” I hung up.

I put my books in my bag and start leaving for school. As I come downstairs my Aunt is sitting on the couch, sipping her coffee. She gives me a side glance but does not say anything. I leave quickly as I am in no mood for dealing with her right now. I start walking to the bus station. It is sunny today but the weather is cold due to snowfall two days ago. It feels pleasant and warm. Everything shining in the sunlight. I love a sunny day after snowfall. It makes everything so much beautiful. Even the roads and buildings are shining. As I’m walking towards the bus station busy admiring the scenic beauty. I feel the hair on my neck standing up. It always happens when I think I am being stalked. That person has this effect on me. I can’t explain my emotions. But it is a mix of terror and excitement. I don’t know how to put it in the words. I look behind me there are few cars in the parking lot in front of some apartment buildings, a couple of cars on the road and very few people walking towards their destination except for them there is no one. I keep walking. The feeling gets stronger so I start walking as fast as I can. When I reach the bus stop there is no one there. I stand there waiting for the bus. I pull my phone out from my pocket, looking at nothing in particular. Suddenly my heart starts beating very fast. I am sweating too. Something is clearly wrong with my body. I get this urge to look in front of me at the other side of the road and I do. There he is standing next to a door. His back is leaning against the stem. My eyes lock with his. Grey eyes. Beautiful yet terrifying. I stare at him for a good minute. A tall man, not very big but lean and muscular. If I say he is the most beautiful man I have ever seen in my life it would still be an understatement. He is looking at me attentively. Then smiles. A small smile. I am not certain but it looks like a nervous awkward one. Nothing about Him looks nervous though. As I am still in my trance the bus arrives and blocks my way. I move quickly to the end of the bus so I can see him again but he is gone. It makes me sad, very sad. I stood there for a while before remembering about the bus that I am about to miss. I ran back and got on almost on time. On my way to school all I am thinking about is him. Who is he? I know by my gut feelings that he was there that night. But who is he actually and why I feel a strange connection with him.

I couldn’t concentrate at all in the school. I don’t remember a single thing a learned today or someone I met. As soon as the bell rings I run straight out of school. I am standing at the gate looking around anxiously. To be honest I knew he would not be here but still some part of me wanted him to be here. Some part of me wanted to see him again, meet him…. Talk to him. But sadly he is not here. I start walking towards the bus. I have to reach home on time. I am going back to the restaurant today. Just the thought of going on the same road, the same street scares me but I have to go. I don’t have a choice. I need the money.

When I reach home, my cousin is already there, eating a burger. “Are you okay,” Chloe asks. “Yes, I am, why ”I say. “Just asking, you looked very strange today” she replies. “Well, it makes sense since what you got through but I thought you were holding it well. You look like a mess today. As if you saw a ghost or something “ she adds. “I am totally fine, thanks for asking “ I answered. Am I that obvious? I thought nobody could know what was going on with me but guess what I am wrong. I really need to work on myself .

I go straight to my room to change. After taking a shower, I pick my stuff, go downstairs to grab a sandwich and leave for work. As I am walking towards the bus station, my mind is replying that night. I wish I could forget about it. I know that man can’t attack me now. I saw what happened to him. What they did to him. I am surprised that the cops did not find a corpse. I take a deep breath, reminding myself that I will be fine. It is not something new. I am not going somewhere new. I have worked there for a while. I will be okay.

When I get into the restaurant, it is almost full. After the snowfall I guess everyone wanted an outing. All the staff are on their toes. Maddy sees me and greets me, I smile back and run to change my clothes. It is so busy that I did not have time to see the clock. 30 minutes till our closing. It was good to be back. I could finally forget about that night for a little while. I know everyone here is concerned about me. They all ask me about how I am doing and all but thankfully nobody wants details or press on me when I say I am fine. We have few customers left now and everyone can relax. Maddy comes near me and gives me a hug. “I am so glad to see you. I missed you so much” she says excitedly. “ I came to visit you but your aunt did not let me see you ”she says. “ I am sorry for that and I missed you too. How are you and how is your Dad ”I say. “He is fine and I am fine too. Very much looking forward to the holidays” she answers. “Me too” I lie, knowing well how much I hate holidays. That means spending full days with my aunt. I can barely tolerate the few hours we have together.

The restaurant is almost empty at this point. I am clearing a table and I suddenly get goosebumps and my heart starts beating at an abnormal speed. The moment I turn around to see what is happening behind me. I see him. He is here in the restaurant. Maddy walks towards him and leads him to a table near the windows. He looks at me and keeps staring as he is walking towards the table. Who is he and what does he want from me?