Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 1

Welcome to Melview High School

"Get the fuck out of the car."

I flinch, swinging my eyes over to her. She inhales, her cigarette between her lips and she raises her eyebrow when I don't move.

My thumb runs over the scar on my wrist.

"Get the fuck out, Alina."

I swallow, grab my bag and get out of the car. I don't say anything, not even a goodbye. The hatred in mother's eyes has gotten worse over the last few months. It tears me apart.

But I don't blame her. It was my fault. I killed them. She has every right to be mad at me. To hate me.

Hell, even I hate myself.

She speeds away, blasting her music as I turn to face my new school. Mother couldn't live in our old house, and I couldn't either. When she announced one random Saturday morning that we would be moving across the country, I didn't object.

It's a fresh start.

No one knows me here, no one knows what I've lost.

I run my thumb over my scar again, and force myself to walk into the front office. The AC blasts into me and I wrap my arms around myself as I approach the desk.

"Hi," I whisper.

The lady behind the desk holds up a finger as she finishes typing something out. "What can I help you with, my dear?"

I look over her shoulder to the motivational posters hung up behind her. They sour my stomach, and I blink away the tears. "I'm a transfer student."

Her face lights up. "Oh. Alina? Alina Hanson?"

I nod.

event and sports information, along with prices for lunch items

you as I take it. I look at my

in there for you, as

you again when a deep, panty dropping voice drawls, "Good morning,

look to the door, spotting the person that just spoke and my mouth dries immediately. I blink, turning back to look at the counter as

eyes beaming as she looks at him. "Aiden Matthews, late again

him. "You know our game was really intense last night, didn't get home until

before her. I

I was there last night. You really pulled through in the last quarter. You saved us."

me. "That's my

from your father that your tardiness is

He leans over the counter, and I catch sight of his sandy brown hair. "He just left for the city. He'll be there a few days. You

if she can't help the charm in his voice. "Fine. I'll write you a pass if you show Alina around today. She's a new

looks to me and I widen my eyes, trying to tell her that I'm fine and do not need a a tour guide. I don't want any attention drawn to me, and by the way Aiden carries

to me, giving me all

drink in those perfect amber eyes

that makes you feel like you are

two deep dimples pierce

"Well, hello there."

manage in

smirking at me. I can feel my cheeks heat, the teasing look on his face is too much for me. He's god-awfully handsome and it hurts me to look

have to take this, but be nice

through me. Cheryl

huh?" Aiden raises his

I tighten my hold on the straps of

Melview, fresh