Alana novel Chapter 32

Alana's POV

Not today Satan.

Peeling open my eyes, I look around the hospital room and sigh. With my line of vision, a head full of curly hair is seen.

I smile softly, and place my hand in his hair, massaging gently.

He groans, shifting a little, while his eyes were still closed.

"Aiden..." I whisper and he stirs.

"Sunflower?" He breathes and I smile. "Great now I'm seeing things." He murmurs getting up and I frown.

"Wait no. I'm alive." I tell him...

He turns and looks at me carefully.

"I'm not seeing things?" He asks and I shake my head. He stares at me for a second before slowly moving his hand over his other hand to pinch himself.

"You're not dreaming either." I deadpan.

"How are you alive?" He asks suspiciously and I roll my eyes at him.

"Are you happy or not?" I snap and he grins. Walking towards me, he nearly breaks my arm as he engulfs me in a hug...

"I was so worried. I... you're alive. You're alive! It's not over." He yells to himself and I raise an eyebrow at him.

"Long story." He mutters and I smile. "I missed you." He whispers and I smile softly.

"I know you did." I wink and it's his turn to roll his eyes.

"Now, what did you eat?"

"Poison!" I yell at myself as we walk out of the hospital. "Someone tried to poison me!"

The doctor told me this earlier but I was still in a state of surprise.

"I had chicken soup! I don't even know the people over there. What in the world."

"Alright, babe calm do-"

"Don't tell me to calm down! I am perfectly calm!" I yell and he raises his hand in a surrender motion.

"I can't freaking believe this." I huff, walking away.

"Where are you going?" Aiden calls after me.

"To the restaurant!"

Arriving at the restaurant my jaw ticked. I walk towards the cashier, it was the same one from yesterday, ignoring the complaints of the other customers, I find the door that leads behind the counter and I slam it open, grabbing her by her uniform collar I pull her towards me.

"What did you try to do to me?" I speak dangerously low and she was shivering with fear.

"I...I don't know what you're talking about. I d-don't even remember you." She lies and I narrow my eyes at her.

"Look, I don't cook okay? I cash. If something happened to you go to Ashley." She was still quivering when I dropped her.

Ashely?

Don't tell me...

Walking into the kitchen, I spy a familiar figure laughing it up with some coworkers. I was so elated that Aiden wasn't here. I sent him to tell my workers that I was okay and I would be coming soon since the pastry shop wasn't too far from here.

"Poison? Really? You had seven years and you came up with a coward, behind the scenes move." She spins around at my voice and her eyes widen for a bit.

Soon her face hardens and I tilt my head.

"Ashley..." I walk away with my hands out.

"Not so cocky now are you." She laughs maniacally while licking the knife and I raise both eyebrows at the crazy girl.

"You need help," I tell her and she grins.

"We're all crazy Alana, some of us just haven't unlocked it yet."

Koo Koo.

Koo Koo.

I hit a wall and I stare at her wide-eyed as she walks towards me.

I try to throw a punch but my whole body hurts.

Lord, I'm asking you please forgive me for all my sins.

"Ahhhh!" She yells charging at me and I scream.

A loud sound is heard and Ashley's eyes widen as she stops. She stares down as blood pours from her stomach and I gasp.

She stares at me one more time before hitting the ground.

Looking up, I find Aiden holding a gun to the exact spot where Ashely was shot.

He quickly walks towards me and pulls me into his chest.

"You shot her." I murmur at him and he sighs.

"It was either you or her sunflower."