Faded Hope

Time To Go

DAEMIEN POV

    Pulling in the lot to the diner, I see Dani dragging Lexxi inside. What the hell? I wondered. The look on Alexxia's face is pure rage. What happened, in just the couple of minutes we were behind them? Or did Danielle piss her off? Darius must have been trying to figure it out too because the next thing I heard was, "Oh boy, what happened?"

    "Do we have to find out?" Jazmin asked as confrontation is NOT her forte.

    I retort, "Somehow, I think this is gonna be interesting. Does Alexxia normally get like this?"

    "She has a quick temper now, She's not like she was when you left. No offense bro, but you broke her. When the pieces came back together, well it changed her, and she don't back down often, at least not anymore. She's more like a firecracker now. Blows up fast and usually, it's over faster. Well, most of the time anyway." Darius told me.

    "That's definitely not the Alexxia I remember." I remark. Thinking about all the times she had been so timid and shy and did everything for everybody, to the point that it made her forget to take care of herself. I guess things really have changed since I have been gone. I'm having a hard time reconciling the new Lex, with the old one. The laidback one that took what everyone dished out to her, myself included. Darius said I broke her, I thought, is that true? How could I have done that? I mean yeah I was possessive, cranky, and controlling, abusive even. But did that mean she cared for me more than I thought she did? That would be the only possible way to break her right? Or was it almost dying by my hand he was talking about? Now the guilt was rolling in again, I never would have hurt her like that, not on purpose. She was my world, that's why I reacted like I did when other guys looked at her or even talked to her. That and the look on the guy's faces, almost like they wanted to keep her. I know I should have trusted her, but my jealousy got the better of me every time.

    Darius opening the car door yanked me out of my thoughts. I opened my door and got out. Jaz was behind Dare. I walked behind both of them into the diner, and we sat down at the table with the girls. Lexxia still looked red in the face, but at least she was laughing at what Dani had said to her. Dam she looks beautiful, I thought. But then I have always thought that.

    Just then the bell above the door rang. I couldn't see who it was as my back is facing it, but if the color draining out and the smile dropping off of Lex's face is anything to go by, It's not someone she wanted to see. I didn't dare look, I was sure it would make me want to kill them, more than I already did, just from her reaction. I was her self-appointed protector when I lived here. I know that's not my place anymore, but I can't help it, I wanted it to be again.

JACOB POV

    I stepped into the diner. I knew she was here, Twyla made sure to call me and tell me, but what she hadn't told me was that the Night boys were with her and Danielle. I knew I could talk with Dani there. She was the most laid back of them all, but Daemien and Darius wouldn't let me within ten feet of her. I went to a table, hoping they would leave before she did. I figured it was in vain, but I had to try anyway. Or maybe if she went toward the bathroom I could catch her there. I had to fix this, I needed her more than she'll ever know. 

    Watching her I noticed she was also keeping a close eye on me. Like she was afraid I was going to do something while they were here. I could tell she was relieved when I didn't try. Probably because of her argument with Twyla. The dumb broad had told me what she had done to Alexxia when she called. She also warned me Lex knew that her birthday party wasn't the first time I had cheated on her. Now I have to convince her Twyla lied, that she wants me and will stop at nothing to have me. That she planned all that s**t out to separate us. God, I wish that b***h would quit trying to help me, she seems to be making more work instead of fixing s**t.

    I wasn't naive enough to think Daemien couldn't win her back, I was just confident that he couldn't do it before I got married to her and got what I needed from her first. If Twila could keep her nose out from Lex and me, and keep her part of the bargain with getting Daemien sidetracked I knew I could do it, without that it was gonna take a lot more work, but I can still do it, I'm sure. My first step is apparently going to be in California, as I don't see a way of getting close to her here. 

    The group I'm watching are almost done eating now, I can see by the looks on Daemien and Darius' faces that they're not leaving until after either I do or the girls do, so I might as well leave now, I have my stuff packed, in the truck already. I head to the airport, boarding the plane when it's called. Once I touch down I will find a way for tickets into the arena. Or wait just to the side of the doors in, either way, I will get to talk to her.    

ALEXXIA POV

    The plane is waiting for the rest of the group to climb the steps into its luxurious body. It's a private jet, perks of being one of the best and sponsored by a huge sports equipment company, that loves the free press. I don't care for the attention, I just loved the game, but it got lonely real fast. The spotlight was never what I was after, I just loved the game. I was grateful to have my friends with me this time, though.

    I couldn't help but laugh as Danielle was the first to board, and if her squeal of excitement was anything to go by, she was ecstatic about what it looks like inside. All the seats are bright blue, plush, and soft almost like fluffy pillows that cradle you. Darius and Jeremy right behind her. They were hooting an' hollering like they hit the jackpot at the casino. Jazmin, when she boarded she was still her quiet self, but I could see in her eyes she was just as excited as the rest of them. Daemien called and said he was not going to make departure time. He did however say he would make the tournament, and asked what hotel I was in so he could catch up to us. 

    I was disappointed and upset as I boarded the plane to leave. I wondered once again if he was trustworthy, or if I was in for another rude awakening from him.