The Chosen Mate

CHAPTER 5 |

“Oh… I- I'm sorry I thought it was … Henry.”

He doesn’t say anything. He just looks at me with those eyes.

If only there were some feelings in them, I think it would appease my broken heart, even for a little. I wish I could see an ounce of sympathy in his beautiful eyes. They have this deep shade of blue, like the color of a stormy night. I don't think I’ve ever seen that color on anybody.

I have never been this close his face, now I can really see how much freckles he has. It’s really adding something adorable to his face...

No. No. Let’s not go there. I might meet my mate tonight Goddess! Mavis stop!

I feel Serena taking a little control over me and I know she is right.

“Stop hurting yourself like that. You’re not gonna get anything from this.”

I know that. “Then stop making us suffer like this !” I feel my eyes changing color, they change from my hazel eyes to this grey shade. Serena is taking control because of me getting weak, because I can’t take this.

No, she is right. My eyes shift back to their original color and I take full control again. 

I try to reject his face and presence from my mind, from my whole being.

I turn back and say platonically “Well, see you around then.” and start to walk towards the bikes.

I hear the bell ring for a second time and Henry finally comes out.

“You’ve taken your time !” I say in a strong tone. “Anywhere you want to go before I head home ? I think I still have three hours or so before getting ready.”

“Want to go to the lake ? The weather is nice, the water might not be that cold !” He says with excitement, sparkles in his eyes.

“I don’t have clothes Henry.” in a platonic tone.

“You can just take my hoodie after ! Come on let’s go ! Let’s race, let’s say the winner gets a free … hmm we’ll see the prize when we get there ‘kay ? I mean, when I get there first of course.” he says with a sarcastic smile.

I pretended to think for a second, then run to my bike and pedal as fast as I can.

He gets it and follows me.

Exiting the dinner parking lot, I see Cole near the entrance, still looking at me. His eyes darker than minutes ago. I see arms wrapping around his chest and see Isabella come out from behind.

He lips turn upward into a warm smile and … no I don’t want to see it.

I pedal even faster. I see a little blurry for a second. My heart aches so much. The cut in my heart is getting deeper every time I see him. It’s not even a cute little crush now. It’s really eating me from the inside.

What was that even about ? Why did he come out ? Maybe he was searching for Henry but what for ?

Once at the lake, I take a very deep breath and lie down on the grass. The sun is gently caressing my skin and I yell “Henry you have to get me the new scarf I want ‘kay ?” while he’s putting our bikes in a somewhat safe spot.

I enjoy the birds chirping and the sound the fish make swimming near the dock. I hear a large SPLASH and feel some water on me.

“You i***t ! HENRY !”

He just laughs his heart out and I can’t do anything apart from laughing with him.

He gets out of the water and comes near me. He takes me by the shoulders, starts to pull me and tries to push me in the water.

I keep yelling “No” again and again but I end up in the water.

I am soaked, from head to toe.

“HENRY ! Come here you little ass !”

I swim back to the dock and run after him. We keep running until I can’t no more and just lie on the grass.

We’re out of breath. We’re tired.

“What’s the prize then Mavis?” 

“There’s a huge penalty for throwing me in the water, you gotta get me the limited edition shoes I want, plus a free lunch.”

He groans but what can he do ?

“You lost, gotta take your responsibility buddy !” I think. I laugh at my own comment. “What time is it by the way ?”

“Uh seven thirty-seven to be precise miss Mavis.”

“Shit.” I get up fast and realize that my clothes didn't dry from all the running.

“s**t Henry I was supposed to be home by eight. And my clothes are wet. Give me your hoodie I’ll just wash it. At least the top will be dry.”

He gets up and gives me his hoodie.

I go behind a tree, take off my wet sweater and shirt and puts on the hoodie.

Henry puts on his jacket and tries to hurry with me.

“f**k I forgot I have to be early because of father ! Okay let’s go let's go !” He says as we hop on the bikes and pedal the fastest we can for the second time today.

With some miracle, we make it in thirty minutes instead of forty. The lake was even farther than the dinner.

We parted ways near the end and I’m home at eight twenty-ish.