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.

Matthews," Nikki chirps from beside

his gaze returning to me with a heated glare. He takes in the jersey I'm wearing

1/4

of Aiden's

and I try to steady my breathing as much

throat moves with his heavy swallow and he shrugs. "I just wanted to

unease, hoping she can't read my mind as it practically shouts

marathon with.

to be my boyfriend's

game." I tuck my hair behind

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

away from me, the struggle evident in

How have you

Busy with school and everything,

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

been my favorite of Aiden's girlfriends. I remind him

want the floor to open up and swallow

"Oh, trust me, Alina is

good together, don't you

to fall apart from how nauseous I feel

Jake, and there is nothing but anger

"Sure," He mutters.

composure is holding

2/4

of

finger across my scar.

you," Jake says, his eyes lingering on me

necessary.

and Nikki turns to me with

I nod.

sorry he said that about me and

my head.

to hurt me or

makes me glad that I ended

drums in my

concern in her voice

back.

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

open.