Chapter 22: Welcome To The City

I hit my head on the side of the car and woke up. I got up and realized we weren’t near grassy fields or the woods no longer. We had just entered the city. I must’ve been asleep most of the way here.

But we finally made it, and safely for the most part.

“Welcome to Portside, Paige!” Caleb exclaimed, while slipping up my name.

I immediately got anxious.

“Who’s Paige?” Alex questioned immediately.

“I meant Bella…I have no idea where the hell Paige even came from…” Caleb tried redeeming himself.

I also played along, looking confused. Alex was staring down at Caleb, trying to catch him in a lie. I knew I had to say something.

“Caleb had met a random girl throughout our journey, who was named Paige. He had a huge crush on her.” I chimed in.

“Oh, is that right?” Alex tried teasing Caleb.

“It’s nothing, just drop it,” Caleb started getting defensive.

“That’s good for Caleb. He hasn’t been out there since his last breakup…” Alex announced, looking towards me.