Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

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.

chirps from beside me, smiling

me with a

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of

steady my breathing as much as possible before speaking. "Mr. Matthews, what

he shrugs. "I just wanted to thank you for coming out to support Aiden.

can't read my mind as it practically shouts out that I'm standing in front of the man

marathon with.

happens to be

my hair behind my ear and step back, closer to the

us, her eyebrows slightly frowned.

peels his eyes away from me, the struggle evident in the way his jaw clenches.

How have you

with school

stiffly and it doesn't reach his eyes.

of Aiden's girlfriends. I remind him every

the floor to open up and swallow

my arm. "Oh, trust me, Alina is perfect for Aiden.

good together,

apart

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 thread and I hate the feeling of my control slipping away.

2/4

of Aiden's

finger across my scar.

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

necessary.

walks away, I let out a loose breath and Nikki turns to me with wide eyes.

I nod.

me and Aiden. I don't know why he

my head.

on purpose. Either to hurt me or to ease his

it makes me glad that I ended

in my chest from the

you okay, Alina?" Nikki asks, concern in

back.

force a smile and stand up straight, trying to act natural. "Yeah,

door to the guy bangs open. Aiden and Parker step out, laughing