In Love With The Enemy

Chapter 7

Hello Lovely readers! Tristan's Pov will not be too long, because Chapter 7 will be focusing on where we left off on in Chapter 6.

Also: Things will start to get more intense after this chapter.

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Tristan Pov: 

After getting more information on Alina, and George's company, I finally decided to go through with my plan.

It's time to come face-to-face.

I am tired of waiting, I need answers, correct answers, and I have waited too long.

It's time to finally meet Alina Maddox.

I want to ask her in person, to get the truth.

I need her to look me in the eyes and tell me if she is behind this or not.

Only the truth, no lies.

I will be leaving Chicago early tomorrow morning to set up and plan the gathering that will be held in one of my mansions, back in Los Angeles, California.

Everything needs to be perfect, and I know my planners will do a perfect job.

Over 200 people will be attending the gathering, with the explanation of just meeting and having a good time.

Arthur will be helping me as well.

As far as Alina, she is the main priority of this gathering, and she has to be there.

I think this is the perfect time to get the truth from her.

I need to finally find out who's been slowly creating my downfall.

I don't fall down, I rise up, and I will not start now!

I told  Arthur to convey my Invitation to Alina, and make sure she attends.

This is the nicest way to ask her.

Although, if she decides to reject my invite, I will have no other choice but to force her to come.

Whether she wants to or not, I will make sure she attends the gathering.

If she is behind this, she will face retribution for her actions.

If not, I will stop wasting my time here.

 Even though I am not positive she is the one I'm looking for, I really hope she is.

If she is behind the attempt, it will be easier to put an end to this.

Alina's Pov:

"Alina" My boss came to my office to ask me.

"Sir?" I asked

"Have you finished the schedule for today?"

"Yes sir, here it goes" I handed him the schedule that I made for him today.

"Thank you, get back to work. Once you have finished all the paperwork for today, you may leave early." He told me

"Yes, Sir"

I got back to work, and finished all of the paperwork my boss asked me to do.

Almost 5 hours later, I finished the work and brought it to my boss's office.

"Sir, I have finished" I told him

"Great Job today. You may leave" He responded

"Thank you, have a good afternoon Sir"

"You do the same" He told me before I walked out of his office.

Once headed out of Mr. Black's office, I went to mines to collect my belongings.

I headed to my car and went straight home.

The first thing I plan on doing is going to bed. It wasn't my exact plan first, but I am exhausted. I

t's not everyday my boss let's me leave work early, so i'm definitely thankful. 

"Home sweet Home!" I shouted.

I went straight to my room and threw myself on my bed, not even bothering to change out of my work clothes.

A few minutes later, my phone buzzed, showing a notification that I have recieved a message.

When I opened my messages I noticed this number was not saved in my phone.

Who's this?

Everyone who contacts me most likely knows me.

I wonder how this person got my number.

Maybe it's just someone I know that changed their phone number?

I don't know.

I viewed the message sent:

'Nice to talk again, Alina. I am texting you to inform you of a gathering you absolutely have to attend. No saying No. You might be wondering who's texting you. Don't worry, we met last night (Wink emoji). Sending you the info right now.'

Back when I was at work, I decided to enjoy my life and forget all the worries that continue to stress and bug me like crazy.

For a moment, I really was extremely confused on who I met last night, thinking this person just has the wrong number or something, until all the unwanted memories started to flood back into my mind, making me aware of the person who sent this message to me.

Arthur Sanchez.

The guy I met last night, who introduced himself as Tristan Turner's cousin.

Not only does he decide to show, he is also the one who told me my father is Alive.

The news made me out of place and my nerves were going crazy. Not knowing how to feel, what to do or say.

He did it.

He helped make me worse.

Just when I thought I could get a break, that I could actually live and be happy for the first time in 5 in a half years, he decides to remind me of the things I tried hard to forget.

Why the hell would he text me?

And better question, how the hell did he get my number? I wonder.

I never gave him my phone number, so how could he possibly have it?

If I find out any one in my contact list gave my number out, they better pray I take it easy on them.

I hate getting random messages, having to figure out who I'm talking to. Everyone I text or got a text from, they are either in my contacts, or they are blocked.

I should block him.

He has no reason to be texting me, and why the hell is he acting like we are best of friends after what happened last night?

Maybe he forgot exactly what happened.

Maybe he hit his head in the last 24 hours.

I have no clue, but I do know that we are not friends. I hate him and his family.

I decided to ignore his message, and before I could block him, I received another message from the same number.

'This gathering you will attend will be held at a mansion tomorrow. The address is: 10697 Somma Way in Los Angeles California. It starts at 1 PM, but you should be there for 12:30. If you want I will pick you up, and drop you back at home. Your choice, but just know your going. Don't ask questions either, it won't be as fun. It's a surprise!'

Wait what?

I'm not going to this stupid thing.

I don't care about the place, time, or people.

 I don't know what the hell this is.

Who does he think he is to tell me this?

We only met last night, unexpected, and we are nothing close to being friends.

I don't have anything to say to this man.

Why should I trust him?

And why should I go with him when I just met him last night!

Plus, I will never ever, I mean never trust him!

He is the nephew of Xavier, and cousin of Tristan.

He shares the same blood as the devils who killed my father.

My father did nothing wrong, he way loyal and kind, he was fair, he didn't deserve to die like that.

They took my once upon a time bright soul, now dark, and crushed it underneath their feet the moment they crushed my father.

I have to live with that, but they didn't care.

I will never trust anyone who shares blood with those kind of people.

I decided to text him back with a cold response:

'No! Who do you think you are to tell me what I will do. I barely know you, I know enough not to trust you. As long as I don't trust you, there is nothing you can do to make me do anything, and guess what? I will never trust you. Not in this lifetime or in the next, if there is one. I would rather die than be told what to do by you or any one of your relatives. I hate you, and don't ever text me again!'

After sending this message, I got a phone call.

The phone call was from the same number I continuously have been trying to block.

Every time I get so close to blocking him, there's always something stopping me.

Why the hell is he calling me?

I thought I told him how I felt, how come he still hasn't gotten the damn message yet?

I am not picking this call up. I have nothing to say to him!

Every single time my phone rings, I continue to press red.

No matter how many times he calls, I will not answer.

He is wasting his time here.

Once my phone finally stops blowing up from his unwanted calls, I finally went to his number and blocked him.

Ha! No more contact from him. 

This time, I am not even mad. I am just relieved my mind hasn't started going crazy.

Even though his presence through a text message reminded me of what he told me last night, it didn't bother me.

I don't feel sad or happy, I just feel relieved.

I feel like a heavy weight was pulling me down in a dark pit, and I am finally finding my way back up to the bright light.

I am not there yet, but I am getting there.

I feel like I was Far away from home, lost, couldn't find my way back to where I belong, and when I thought i'd be lost forever, I found the path that leads to my home.

Walking down the path, still far away from home, but walking back to it slowly.

With a relieved mind, and a bitter sweet soul, I decide to take a long nap, and ease the rest of my body.

*Almost 4 hours later*

When I woke up from my wonderful nap, it was 7 PM, and I was energized and happy.

I haven't sleep that peacefully and long since I was in college.

Nightmares would always wake me up in the middle of the night.

There wasn't one night since after my father passed, that I have not had them.

I am as active as a little kid. Wanting to do things, and just have fun.

Something I haven't done or haven't felt like doing in a long time.

It was such a long time since I had actual fun, and I would like to appreciate every second of my free fun time.

Since I haven't been the best of a friend to my friends, I decided to give them a text in our friend group chat and see if they were busy or not.

Hopefully not, because I would really like to hang out with them.

'Hey guys, I'm feeling great today. Down to hang out?'  I messaged them.

'Yes sister! We would love to'   Rachel replied.

'Of course Alina! You have been gone too long, glad your back!!'  Maxwell said.

'Oh we are so down!'  Carla Replied.

'Let's Party guys!!'  Anastasia responded.

'Ana, you already know how the pubs get. Let's not start this again (Rolling eyes emoji)'  Romelo Replied.

I am in such a great mood, but there is no way I will be going to any clubs anytime soon. I am not ready for the big crowds yet, maybe someday. I texted my friends and suggested something just the 6 of us could do.

'Guys, how about we just spend time together at my house. Food, Movies, Drinks, and friends time. What do you guys think?' I asked them.

'Yea let's do it!'  All of them replied.

'Okay, come by in an hour. I will be waiting for you guys (Excited emoji) I told them.

After agreeing and making deals with my friends, I got up and dressed into a Pink Patchwork 2 piece Pajama set. It had a v-neck and Bow Adjustable-straps.

I loved this night outfit. It fit perfectly on me, and complimented my curves, but not too much.

I went downstairs and noticed my house looks neat, but boring.

I decided to make lot of food and treats, since I know that most of us doesn't get full easily.

I don't have any type of alcohol stored in my home, but I already know my friends will bring more than I can count.

I have a lot of money, and a home that comes with a theater.

I haven't used it in almost 2 years, but now It can finally come to use.

My house isn't gigantic, but it is a two story home with just enough space for at least 5 people.

I mostly felt lonely in my home, mostly because I live alone, with so much room.

By the time I know it, an hour has passed, and my all my best friends came just in time.

They acted like wild animals seeing me, and I didn't mind today.

I enjoyed the company for now.

Tonight was a nice night, from the beginning to the end.

We ate lots of food, danced, watched tons of movies, gossiped, and sang songs.

We all ended up getting drunk before even an hour passed, and they didn't leave till almost 9 in the morning.

My boss called a few hours before 12, letting me know everyone had this week off.

I didn't ask why, I just thanked him and kept having fun with my overly dynamo friends.

* The Next Morning *

Waking up, I tried to raise my head, but instantly laid back down.

"Urghhhh my heaaaddr" I slurred.

My head was pounding, and getting worse by every second that passes.

This is why I don't drink!

When you are in your drunken state, nothing matters, your numb of most things, and everythig is amazing.

But once you wake up, the side effects of all the booze makes you want to regret drinking in the first place.

Last night, I had so much fun with my friends that I didn't think of or process what would happen after I drank so much.

Now I really wish I did reconsider my decision. 

I barely remember much after drinking, and I don't even know how much Alcohol I consumed.

For all I know, I could have mixed every single intoxicant I got my hands on.

I don't know how I thought I would feel today, but this definitely wasn't it.

All of a sudden, I started feeling extremely nauseated. I just know I will be sick.

With an excruciating headache, weak body, and my drunken state, I got up and hurried to the toilet to release every single drink I consumed last night.

"I am never drinking again!" I groaned again.

After I finished releasing everything in my stomach, I went straight to the shower and cleansed my mind & body.

I stayed in the shower for over an hour, not having the energy or strength to move my body any more.

Eventually, I got out of the shower and put a pair of comfortable clothes on.

I dried my hair, put it into a low ponytail, and made my way downstairs.

A part of me, doesn't even want to know how my downstairs look after last night.

Once I got all the way down the stairs, it was a mess!

They had liquor bottles and glasses everywhere, snacks and food were scattered all across my downstairs, and everything seemed out of order. 

I hate when places get messy.

I have no clue what I was thinking last night when I suggested my friends come to my place, but I can't believe I allowed my home to look like this! 

It took me almost 2 hours to finish cleaning my entire home, and make it look like it was before I had company over.

I went to the kitchen and got a glass of water to cleanse my insides, and I settled myself on the couch with one of my favorite books.

I haven't read in a while.

Reading used to be one of my favorite things to do, something I wanted and needed to do.

No matter what happens in life, no matter how long of a break I take off, someday, I will always find myself back to my books.

There's something about them, that soothes me.

The energy of a good book, washes all the negative energy away for me. 

I have been reading for a while now, when suddenly I hear someone knocking on my front door.

I put my bookmark in my book, so I can find where I left off, and made my way to the door.

When I opened the front door, the smile on my face instantly vanished.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him in a cold voice

"Well maybe if you would have answered the phone and accepted the invitation, I wouldn't be here would I? He asked me with a huge smirk on his face.

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