Running Away - Conor Maynard

Part 14

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Conor’s POV

Things with Lexi and I were tense. I could use other words, but I’d rather not. I know it has something to do with the theory of the other Alexis being Alaina and all this other baloney, but like, we can’t exactly prove that theory. If we did try, she’d be onto us in two seconds flat and then Braden would be here and we couldn’t protect Lauryn. If only Lexi could see it that way, if only she could see that I’m trying to protect her, trying to protect our daughter.

    My birthday party was awkward too because mostly everyone wanted to know how things were with Lauryn and Lexi. They also wanted to know how I managed to bang such a hot girl like Lexi and blah de blah. The questions were annoying so I drank to blank them out. It wasn’t wise but it did get them to shut up.

   As I walked round our quiet house, I realised something. Maybe, it’s wrong to be icing her out sometimes but as I walk, I feel like she’s going to leave me, leave with Lauryn. I can’t let it happen, I really can’t. I need them here with me because I’d be lost without them. Maybe I am the jerk and maybe I am the loony but when your family is on the line, you have to be drastic. Lauryn is one of the best things to happen to me, along with Lexi and I couldn’t handle not being around them.

   As I walked into our bedroom, Lexi was laid there sleeping. I know she’s been up most of the night with Lauryn but seeing her laid there all happy and content, it relaxed me. Maybe, I was being creepy but when your girlfriend and the one you love is turned away from you every time you look at her, it’s hard to forget their features.

   I sat down on the bed, next to her and held her lifeless hand. She was still sleeping and not dead, her chest was rising with every breath.

“I know you hate me for not believing what you’re saying, but I don’t want to believe it. Because if I do and we confront her, then I’m sure Braden will come. For all we know, he could already know everything. However, Lex, just to let you know, I love you and I love Lauryn, there’s no changing that. Nevertheless, I do stand my ground when it comes to confronting her.

    “You’re my world and my star and my biggest influence in the things I do. You’re the one I’m able to protect and love in a completely different manner to what I love my birth family in. You’re the one who I’m able to confide in and you the same with me. Well, it was the same but I guess things have changed.

    “We might not see eye to eye but I’m there if you ever need anything. Just say the word and I’ll be there. However, for now, I think it’s best if I move out.  I need to give you space to be with your friends and to recover from what’s happening. I know you may decide to confront Alexis or Alaina on your own but please reconsider. Anyway, I love you and be careful” I whispered softly. I kissed her forehead and walked off. Doing that has to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life and there’s no turning back right now.

Alexis’ POV

I felt strange when I awoke. It was as if someone had ripped out my soul and fed it to the ghouls. No idea though.

   As I came to my senses, I began to notice that Conor’s stuff wasn’t around. It was as if he’d just given up and moved on. But, why am I still in his house? Shouldn’t I be the one that is kicked out? Not him. I wasn’t properly healed yet either. The six weeks were up but I still wasn’t properly healed. Although I didn’t feel much pain right now, I was still sore. Therefore, instead of giving up, I had to grow stronger and protect my daughter. Conor wasn’t here anymore and I had to do everything in my power to stand up for her.

    I looked in Lauryn’s room and noticed she was still sleeping. Something I was thankful for. It’s not that I was giving up on her, I just needed a few minutes peace to figure out what was going on. My friends were due today and I didn’t even know what to say to them. They’d been expecting the happy and loving couple that Conor and I were supposedly like. However, when they come they’ll be angry that we’re not. What can I do though? Nothing. We both have separate mind sets on how to deal with something serious. Yeah, I’m accusing Alexis of being Alaina but when her name isn’t showing up on a security check, how are you meant to feel? Happy? Sad? I don’t know.