6 Chapter 6
The redhead stayed 5 days at Hailey's house; who let her use her bed and she slept on a mattress or the couch, she had an extra room but because she put in some things that she thought to sell and to top it off she lost the key she couldn't sleep and didn't want to take out the girl who was like her sister. She was also there in case something was offered to her and Alan slept on the couch the days he stayed, although their back hurt it didn't bother them. They had to tell Ruben that they wouldn´t rehearse those days, the redhead turned off her cell phone because, in a long time she had not changed her phone number, WhatsApp messages from Yahir had arrived, she blocked it and told her mother that she would be busy for a few days at Hailey's house and at some point she turned off the cell phone ignoring her boyfriend and her other friends. That way they wouldn't bother her. Lying on that bed with her eyes swollen from crying every night and memories of the past, she hugged the pillow she had.
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Ruben was worried, it had been 3 days that Mariely didn´t go to school, and there would be no one when he went to look for her at home, he assumed that she had gone with her mother on a trip or something like that, although it didn´t remove his worry or anger with his girlfriend…
She knew Yahir would go looking for her, it didn't take a genius to figure out that it was he who had been following her for weeks, and she didn't want to talk to him. She didn't even know how she would tell her boyfriend.
Hailey was worried since she heard her crying in the 5 nights she stayed at her house and Alan also heard her but no one dared to ask but her dear vocalist friend didn't say anything either.
At lunchtime, the handsome Alan cooked something, sat with her at the table taking advantage of the fact that it was his day off, and finally decided to ask her: Mariely, do these people want to hurt you? Are you in trouble? - The redhead just looked at her plate and had that puffy look
–It´s my ex-boyfriend ... It turns out that he wasn't dead, his mother found out recently and I found out the day she came to see me- She told him and the tears came more strong- He faked his death and ...
Alan's jaw dropped, he stopped eating and felt a chill run through him from head to toe as if he were in his friend's shoes, Hailey was entering when she heard the story and her face was open-mouthed and surprised, she threw the bags he was carrying. ..
-I'm very sorry to cause you problems, but I know that he will look for me at my house at some point or school and I know that he was the one who was following me during this time. I promise I'll be leaving soon ...
-Don´t say that. You can stay as long as you want. No problem… But what will you do, Mariely? - Hailey bent down and put her hands on the teenager's legs.
-You can't run from him for long- The tall young put his hand on her shoulder and she turned to see him.
-But I don't want to see him or talk to him right now ... I don't know how to do it-
-Whatever you need, we are with you- the two said and hugged Mariely, who reciprocated.
There was a loud knocking on the door and the blonde from the band got up because it was demanding knocks-
Ruben, what are you doing here?
-HOW WHAT DO I DO HERE? WE CANNOT REST AND BESIDES WE HAVEN´T MADE THE REHEARSALS, SO WE WILL NOT MAKE ANY PROGRESS ... I HAVEN´T HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT MARIELY FOR DAYS, CALLED HER AND ... Please, help me look ... - He entered desperately, but I keep silent when he saw his girlfriend with that long face and hugging that boy, felt jealousy stabbing- MARIELY WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU FOR DAYS AND YOU DON'T ANSWER ME WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? - He shouted
-Didn´t we tell you? Mariely is been here for a few days- Hailey scratched her head giggling nervously
-NO, YOU DIDN'T TELL ME ... AND YOU 2 SEPARATE, OR ARE YOU HAVING AN AFFAIR? - They both separated- What's wrong? - He approached, seeing her with her eyes on the floor.
-A-Alan, come with me to buy ... buy ... Beer- Hailey got nervous; since she wanted to give them some space.
-Yes ... I love beer- He raised his thumb nervously.
-What are you hiding? - Ruben, turned to see them
-I want my beer ...- The two left nervous.
-Tell me what you have- He calmed down- You haven't been to school and you can miss important issues, you don't answer me and ... I probably shouldn't have yelled but Alan was very close ... What's happening? ... You worry me- He said stroking her head and Mariely only kissed him passionately and although Ruben didn´t react for the first few seconds, he let himself be carried away after that, closing his eyes for a few minutes.
-It's nothing ... I've been stressed, it's all- She smiled- I know I should have told you and I'm sorry I worried you, but I didn't think about it ... I'm a bit silly sometimes- She wanted to hide it but noticed it but decided to let it go this time until the girl told him.
-But you must go back to school- He smiled at her.
-Mmm- She nodded- But I'll stay a few more days here ... And I'll go back to school after those days.
-Do you want me to ask any of your classmates to lend you their notebooks to get you up to date?
-If you could do that would be great ...- She tried to hide her obvious nervousness.
-But where are your books and notebooks?
-I think I left them at home.
-Mariely, you're acting very strange. School is important to you. What is it you don't want to tell me?- She just looked at the floor.
-Mariely, remember that you have to clean up here, please- Hailey arrived- You have to learn to play the drums well, too- The couple returned and they were calm. The teenage couple mopped the floor, the girl did it to distract her for a while and in the process saved herself from doing the cleaning.
Alan's gaze seemed lost when he saw those 2. Something was happening and they were covering it up. They were too obvious and the teenager would discover them. They knew it.
They were chatting all afternoon but the tension was in the atmosphere.
-We have to go to your home to bring your things from school.
-NO- She said excitedly.
-Why don't you want to go to your apartment? You have to study and do your homework.
-But I don't want to go ... I Fought with my mom ...
-It was for us? -
-No ... It's for something else ...
-Mariely, show me that new melody you're composing- Said the band's drummer and took it to the room- Excuse me.
-What's going on?- He questioned Hailey.
-She should tell you ... It's something difficult to digest ...
-Why don't you tell me what she has? - He said worriedly
-It's something that she has to solve ... I don't think it's convenient that ...
-If she doesn't tell me, promise that you will tell me. Please.
-I promise- She said shaking her hand, although she shouldn't have.
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-My God, what did I do?- Yahir said while looking at the ceiling of his room and thinking about the idiocy he had done. Things had changed a lot ... He didn't want to go with his friends yet. He wanted to hug Mariely, kiss her, explain to her and make love to her but that seemed impossible now.
The next day he spied on his friends, smiled although he kept his distance. He saw how Ruben entered the place where he used to rehearse with them, he stood in a window and the boy began to play the guitar excitingly, it was an incredible guitar solo and he opened his eyes surprised by how great it was, he got well the hood and just listen in silence surprised by the vocal talent of Hannah and Savannah began to dance, remembered that they were fooling around and having fun. He was dying to hug them again ...
He went back to Mariely's apartment after a while, probably nobody wouldn't open it. He hoped their reunion would be different, like those in the cheesy movies or dramas his mother used to watch, confessions, hugs, kisses, and cheesy things they used to say and do.
-Mariely, I'm not leaving until you hear me. Please, just give me a moment- After a while of knocking and pleading, an approaching car caught his eye. They all saw up and Yahir also although he couldn´t see them very well.
The redhead gulped looking up. She needed to see him, hug him, and know-how to feel him even though she wouldn't admit it. Her heart was pounding for him but when she saw Ruben she knew he felt the same, and she didn't want to lose him.
-Someone is at the door of your apartment - Said the black-haired man.
-Yes- she said getting out of the car and seeing her boyfriend for a moment, confirming her feelings, but knowing that old feelings for her first boyfriend could resurface- It's important. You wait for me here- She gave him a sad smile.
Yahir stayed at that door waiting for his beloved to go up the stairs. Alan got out with her and touched her shoulder; Hailey tilted her head as if to say yes. They could already sense what was coming ...
