path of redemption

chapter twenty eight.

-Estella romano.

i can feel him everywhere. Tingles and warmth erupts in my stomach. My throat dry and my hands clamy and sweaty. I wanted him to feel the same jealousy i felt when cindy kissed him , i wanted that stupid smirk wiped off his face. I wanted to play.

"What do you want zaid ?" I sigh defeatedly. He furrows his eyebrows seeming suprised at my question. I watch the wheels turn in his head. When he doesn't answer i continue "...because i know what i want. I want to go home. I wanna go back to my life . I wanna go back to before i met you"

He lets go of my hoodie strings as he rubs his clenched jaw. He ignores my rambling words"why the hell were you at an illegal race estella?"

I scoff "Thats a bit hypocritical , dont you think?"

He pushes his hair back with his tattooed hand making my mouth water "I can fucking handle it" he points to me "...you cant. Do you know what would've happened if we didn't show up? You'd be drugged in the boot of their cars and then what? And then what huh? " he says loudly . His deep voice ringing out in the car.

"Good riddance to me then" i mutter under my breath.

He intakes a huge breath "look at me"

I bite the inside of my cheek as i stare out the window "ESTELLA ! " he says louder this time making me flinch. I snap my head in his direction "what do you want"

He stares deeply at me "you won't go back there"

I throw my hands up "I dont take orders from you control freak"

Next thing i know is im right infront of his face. His hand clenching my hoodie making me gasp loudly . His eyes darken as he bites the inside of his cheek. His brown whiskey eyes more visible now. He has a few dots of freckles just above his nose. And a small mole right under his left eye" watch how you speak to me . I said you're not going back there. I wasn't asking . Are we clear?"

I gulp as i stare at him. The side of zaid makes me feel a bit more intimated by him but i have to admit. Its hot. When i dont answer he asks again "Are we clear estella?"

I sigh softly "crystal"

"good girl" he whispers as he lets go of my hoodie making me slump in my seat. Deep blush coats my cheeks as i clench my hands into fists.

The questions I've been dying to ask comes to my mind. Now is a good time. I dont care if he ghosts me again tomorrow. I just need to know.

"Why have you been avoiding me?" I whisper. He stiffens in his seat. He shakes his head as he starts the car again and drives "I wasn't" he says keeping his eyes on the road.

"Don't bullshit me. I don't see you in two days . Which is suprising since you manage to always annoy me everyday since we met. Dont let me mention you not showing up for english. Zaid i need to pass. You can't just not show up and expect me to work on the project alone. I don't care if you're avoiding me . Just put your priorities first and help me with it" i fold my arms looking out the window watching the trees and cars pass by.

The sound of his finger tapping on the steering wheel is the only sound heard.
"We're you really gonna let one of that guys take you home?"

i turn my head to him as i blow out a puff of air "Maybe" i let out nervous chuckle "...maybe i just wanted to be appreciated for once. That guy was into me. That doesn't happen much with me" i mutter as i turn my attention back out the window.

"Are you fucking dense?" He snaps making me clench my eyes shut.

"I dont know what you mean" i whisper still staring out the window.