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.

ready for you here. Your schedule, event and sports information, along

and I offer her a thank you as I take it. I look at my schedule, twisting my lips together as

a campus map in there for

you again when a deep, panty

just spoke and my mouth dries immediately. I blink, turning

up, her eyes beaming

don't dare look up as he stands beside me, warmth radiating from him. "You know our game was really intense

high schooler before her. I press my lips together,

the last quarter. You saved us." She rests her chin on her hands and I twist my

chuckles beside me. "That's my signature move,

I do need word from your father that your tardiness

come on Cheryl," 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

charm in his voice. "Fine. I'll write you a pass if you

fine and do not need a a tour guide. I don't want any attention

me, giving me all

drink in those perfect amber eyes of

a way that makes you feel like you are the only person

eyebrows, and two deep dimples

"Well, hello there."

I manage in

look on his face is too much for me.

rings and Cheryl sighs. "I have to take this, but be nice to her, Aiden. For

spreading through me. Cheryl

Aiden raises

yeah." I tighten my hold on the straps

Melview, fresh