Second Choice

Chapter 16

Melissa was deep into telling some story, and he listened intently, of course, being the gentlemen that he is.

His eyes flickered to me, as if noticing I was staring and gave me a small smile before returning to paying attention to her.

I put aside my book and got moved to the edge of the bed, getting off to head to the bathroom.

Halfway there a voice spoke up, breaking from the conversation, "Now where do you think you're going?" Alexander said coming over towards me.

"I need to use the bathroom," I explained.

"I told you to tell me to help you," He said getting ready to bend down and pick me up but I quickly stopped him.

"Don't," I said quickly my hand on his, "Really I'm fine and you've already helped me many times. I'm not even putting that much pressure on it," I said with a small smile and quickly rushed to the bathroom as he made a sound of protest behind me.

I closed the door and locked it before heading to do my business.

Once I was done and was washing my hands, I took a moment to look at myself in the mirror.

My cheeks were a bit pink.

'This is stupid.

And it needs to stop.

Eliana, you can't do this to yourself.

You saw how they were around each other you're a total outsider.

A third wheel.

Don't do this to yourself.

You need to look out for yourself no one else will.'

I reminded myself, splashing some water onto my face and closing the tap.

I limped to the door, opening it and getting out.

By this time, thankfully, Melissa was gone but Alexander was still there.

"Where's Melissa?" I asked.

"She had some important stuff to do so she had to go," Alexander explained coming to my aid and walking me to the bed.

"Oh, the doctor finally sent these for you so you can move around easily," He said bringing to me crutches.

"Oh thank god, I don't think I can stay here any longer or I'd die from boredom," I said relieved.

Being stuck in a bedroom for a lot of time is not so fun.

I mean sure it's nice to not be in contact with many humans and just keeping to myself but it gets stuffy. And I need to able to move around to help myself.

"And here I thought my books were helping with that," Alexander said with a mock pout.

"Oh they are, I just want to be able to move around without being a burden to others," I clarified.

"I know I'm just teasing. And you weren't burdening anybody I enjoy your company," he said grinning at me and I smiled back.

"Well come on, let's test them, you need some practice," He said handing them to me.

"Oh, I'm sure they couldn't be that hard," I said getting up and trying to move around with them, "See? Not so bad."

I walked back and forth, getting the hang of it.

"Yeah walking around is easy, but it might be a bit difficult on the stairs," he said.

"Oh shoot, you're right. With my clumsiness I'd probably fall and land on my face," I replied.

"Nah, don't worry, I wouldn't let that happen to you. I'll be right in front of you making sure you get the hang of it," he assured me with a smile and I felt my heart skip a beat.

"Oh you don't have to. You're probably super busy. Really I can manage. I could ask Lisa to help me," I rambled.

"I insist," he said leaving no room for discussion.

"Lead the way then," I said giving in.

He complied moving towards the door and opening it, walking out followed by me.

I took in a deep breath, hoping I don't end up harming myself further or embarrassing myself through this practice.

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A/N

So lol I wasn't planning on ending the chapter there but in the light of resent events (me accidentally posting it instead of saving lol) I'm going to have to end it there and continue on a new chapter I guess since quite a number of you have already read it xD

Other than that hi guys! Did you miss me? I know I take forever but as you all know I'm crazy busy.

Literally I'm on spring break but still have to study like crazy cuz two weeks till my mocks and a month till my AS exams like so exhausting.

So I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter!

QOTC!
What is one book you're really anticipating the release of or just got released and you were really anticipating this year?
For me I'm dying for The Rose & The Dagger by Renee Ahdieh the sequal to The Wrath & The Dawn which I adored.

Love you guys!
~Fawzia <3