Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

My Favorite of Aiden's Girlfriends

I laugh at something Nikki says, throwing my head back.

I'm elated, excited and the ends of my fingers tingle from the rush of emotions that have been passing through me all night.

The night air is warm, and yet cool with slight breeze. We're standing outside the gym, waiting for Aiden and Parker to finish showering and changing in the locker

room.

The energy from the game is still in the air, and we can hear music blasting from

cars as

they pull out of the parking lot.

"That game was insane. I mean, Parker was so good, and then Aiden? That was awesome,"

Nikki squeals, her eyes sparkling as she looks at me.

I nod, trying to focus on the conversation. "They were both amazing, I didn't realize

basketball games could be so exciting."

"Girl, wait until they start getting closer to state."

"I can't imagine."

The lights from the gym cast long shadows on the ground and I wrap my arms around

myself. The noise has quieted enough for me to start getting nervous. We're probably the

last ones here apart from the team.

I glance at the doors, eager for Aiden to come out so we can get out of here and do

whatever they have planned to celebrate.

Nikki starts to say something, but my ears stop working. Her voice is muffled as I focus on

the figure that emerges from the shadows, rounding the corner of the building.

"Alina," Jake's voice cut through the night, making my heart race.

Nikki chirps from beside me,

his gaze returning to me with a heated glare. He

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wave of tension crashes over me and I try to steady my breathing as

and he shrugs. "I just wanted to thank you for coming

my mind as it practically shouts out

marathon with.

to be

big game." I tuck my hair behind my ear and step

glances between us, her eyebrows slightly frowned. "Uhhh, how have you

away from me, the struggle evident in the way

have you

with school and everything, you

and it doesn't reach his eyes. "That's good to hear. Like

I remind him every day how he fumbled the bag

want the floor to open up and

"Oh, trust me, Alina is perfect

good together,

body feels like it's going to fall apart from how nauseous

My eyes flutter to Jake, and there is nothing but

"Sure," He mutters.

hands turn sweaty and I offer Nikki as much of a smile as I can muster. My composure is holding on by a

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finger across my scar.

keep you," Jake says, his eyes lingering on me for a moment longer

necessary.

breath and Nikki turns to me with wide eyes. "That was hella

I nod.

said that about me and Aiden. I don't know why he

head. "It's not

did that on purpose. Either to hurt me or to ease his hurt. Still, it's

makes me

heart drums in my chest from

asks, concern in her voice and

back.

stand up straight, trying to act natural. "Yeah, I'm fine. Like you

bangs open.

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