Unlawfully His

CHAPTER 2- STRANGERS

Everything felt unreal looking out the plane windows. If someone mentioned I’d have been considering the thought of flying to another state cause of a heartbreak, I’ll have laughed it off, but here I was taking the first trip to Seattle.

Three months had passed since my confrontation with my ex-Damien, over at the bar and the best part of me hadn’t still moved past it. I knew we were done and it was the best for both parties, but I still felt bad.

The look on his face when he had come back to the apartment that night had said it all, he was a wreck that couldn’t be saved. Damien had been so caught up in his obsessive world that he even rigged of more alcohol.

“Sienna…you need to hear me out, it’s not what it looked like”. It was too late though, keeping my face stern but with a heavy heart full of betrayal and shame rising each moment. Each breath felt shallow, as if the air itself felt pity for me.

Without a word, mustering what was left of my strength, I proceeded to the bathroom to pack the remnants of my toiletries along with my rest belongings. I didn’t belong to this world…I deserved better. To be loved better.

Damiens voice piercing through the air, “Sienna, Sienna” calling out my name in desperation and exhaustion, I didn’t flinch for a second.

The sounds of a blaring engine and a beep on my phone alerted me that my ride was here and that was the last straw to accepting my new reality, pushing past what was left of Damien. I tugged my bags alongside myself out of the house that was once my home.

Getting into the cab, reality hit me and I couldn’t stop the tears from pouring down. Heart pounding in my chest, my once perfect life was now turning into a nightmare.

Having no idea of what to do, with the stunt Damien had played returning back was far from my options. I didn’t want to face him anytime soon, he made me feel sick to my guts. Sighing deeply, I had no choice other than to accept I was back to being single and without a man I once called my forever.

The cab man threw me random stares, one you gave someone when in pity but didn’t want to say a word, I was grateful for that because the tears could have been worse.

Getting to Isabels apartment and seeing her I couldn’t hold it anymore; everything had been so overwhelming. I couldn’t help but wonder if I would ever find peace that could heal the heart Damien had shattered.

Deciding to follow Isabels advice and go on a little trip, Seattle was the best pick for some odd reason. I didn’t care at this point I just wanted to fade all memories of him away from me, the man I had once vowed to love so innocently.

Getting off the plane, my thoughts seemed to be spiralling around, almost making me forget why I was here at the end of the day. Mr Fisher had been helpful and offered me a stay at one of his apartments close to the office but I had to decline. Damien had never liked the man and even though things were different now, there were still some boundaries I didn’t want to consider crossing.

“Ivy’s Courtyard”

The ride to my already booked resort apartment was a long one, the driver was calm and didn’t try sparking up a conversation. I was grateful for that. The city also looked lovely, with the green landscapes, it seemed like a perfect spot to escape from reality.

I wondered what my next few days had to bring forth, I had never been a solo traveller except work reasons but having to do it alone this time around, I could already feel the signs of boredom kicking in.

This was meant to be a trip of self-discovery, but what if there wasn’t anything much left to discover? I feared the hidden truths that laid in store for me…what if I weren’t ready? Would I ever be.

My ride informing me of our arrival, I took in the beauty that lay before me. Working in a real estate firm gave me the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful properties in the city, but this looked surreal. It was a work of art.

From the numerous water fountains I had sighted, blooming garden of roses and ancient Japan exteriors I was in love already. Allowing the steward lead me to my suite, I barely listened but rather used the time to take in what was my new environment.

Everything was perfect to my taste. “If you ever need anything, please do well to let us know Ma’am-”

“I’ll be fine but thank you”. If there was one thing, I needed it was the solace of being alone, I didn’t need interactions with anyone except necessary.

Finding my way over to the bathroom and taking in my look, I would have passed for normal and having a perfect life. If only they could see the pain that laid behind those eyes. My oh so perfect life wasn’t anymore.

Feeling like I was trapped in a world of chaos, my breaths shaking with every second I spent in front of the mirror, I decided I couldn’t stay in anymore. I was going nuts. I needed to breathe a little.

There was only one way then, I was attending Rave.