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 with prices for

as I take it. I look at my schedule, twisting my lips together as

map in there for you, as

you again when a deep,

immediately. I blink, turning back to look at the counter as if it

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

look up as he stands beside me, warmth radiating from him. "You know our game was really intense last night, didn't get home

schooler before her. I press my lips together, attempting

there last night. You really pulled through in the last quarter. You saved us." She rests her chin on her hands and I twist

chuckles beside me. "That's my

I do need word from your father that your tardiness

left for the city. He'll be there a few days. You know what a busy man he is, I would hate to

as if she can't help the charm in his voice. "Fine. I'll write you a pass

tour guide. I don't want any attention drawn to me,

turns to me, giving me all of his

in those perfect amber eyes of his. They're warm,

like you are the only person he sees. His hair

eyebrows, and two deep dimples

"Well, hello there."

manage in a

cocks his head to the side, smirking at me. I can feel my cheeks heat, the teasing look on his face is too

have to take this, but be nice to her, Aiden. For

my wide eyes, shock spreading through me. Cheryl picks up the phone and

huh?" Aiden

yeah." I tighten my hold on the straps of

to Melview,