Chapter 33: Chapter 33

"No one." Alex turned away and it ticked me off more than it should.

"Really? You called me by someone else's name by mistake. You want to believe it?"

"It's not like that-"

"Then what? Who is Rihana?" I asked as he gave me a long look before walking away from me. He left just like that.

"Alex, are you just going to lea-" I bit my bottom lip angrily when he disappeared out of my sight. I am so confused. Who is Rihana? Did he meant to say Rihana or my name? Why? Who is she? His girlfriend?

I stared at the bracelet and let out a deep sigh, right now, I want to run into my mother's arm and hug her tightly. Maybe that's what I needed right now. A comfort from someone I loved. Things have been difficult for me these days. I am continuously having weird feelings around Alex lately.

I decided to visit my parents. What worse can happen? Alwx will as usual be mad at me.

"Katy, hey." I cringed a little when I heard David's voice and loosened the grip I had on the main door before turning to face him as he suddenly appeared in front of me. I blinked innocently as he eyed me suspiciously.

"Are you-"

"Yes, I am." I cut him off, folding my arms across my chest. "And don't stop me or I swear, I'll kiss you and get you in trouble."

"Really? That's the best you can come up with?" David chuckled before shaking his head.

"Alright, I was just kidding."

He took a step forward, scanning me from head to toe. "So, what's going on with you and Terry?"

"How am I supposed to know, David? You should know better, considering the fact that you're Alex's brother." I grunted, moving past him and marching my way to the dining room, giving up on my attempt to sneak out from the main door.

I moved past him and towards the door when David suddenly appear, making me gasp before shooting them a glare.

"Move," I pushed him and opened the door to leave. "And don't follow me!" I snapped and started to walk faster before hearing the sound of few footsteps as I knew it was no use.

"Seriously, Katy, you cannot just leave like that. It's dangerous" Joey wrapped an arm around my shoulders, causing me to halt.

"Now let's go back inside."

"Will you get your hands off me?!" I huffed, turning to face David, Danny and Franklin who were also following me.

" Where are you going in the middle of the night, anyways?" Franklin asked as he ruffled up his hair.

"You do understand that Alex's going to kill us if anything happens to you right?"

"That sounds more like a "your" problem." I emphasized them.

"God, will you guys leave me? I am just going to see my parents." I lowered my voice a bit, now that everyone was here. Danny walked towards me and about to grab my hand.

"I swear if you touch me, I'll tell Alex that you tried to hurt me!" I don't know where the threat came from but it somehow seemed to work on Danny, who immediately took a step back from me and pulling his hands away.

I turned and started making my way outside, ignoring them calling me.

Just as I reached the gate, a car stopped right in front of me and I took a step back, narrowing my eyes as the window slid down to reveal Alex's face.

"Oh, very funny. You guys go around in cars when you have super speed?" I muttered under my breath as they huddled around me.

"What's going on?" Alex asked softly, furrowing his eyebrows in confusion and I folded my hands across my chest, turned away. Honestly, seeing Alex just pissed me off. I don't really know why, but ever since he called me " Rihana", it's been bothering me a lot.

"She's been messing around again. " Danny spat with venom in his voice and I scoffed in annoyance. I didn't even bother to look at him and instead I said the most ridiculous thing that came into my mind.

"Well, Danny tried to kiss me." I said bluntly and for the next few seconds, silence clouded the atmosphere before Alex snapped.

"The fuck did you do?!" Alex asked angrily

"Alex, she's lying! Seriously, Katy?" Danny defended himself and I couldn't help but smile inside a little before the guilt kicked back in. Maybe I took it too far. It took a few seconds for the boys to calm Alex down and actually convince him that I was lying, making me slightly regret that petty move.

"I don't have time for this, Rina, get in the car." Alex raised his voice slightly and I watched him grip the wheel before I averted my gaze again. "Rina, get in the fucking car!" he suddenly snapped, making me slightly jump a little before I glared at him.

"Make me, Alex Ivanov!" I tried to hold back the anger but somehow I couldn't anymore.

"Gladly." He mutter as I started walking away, ignoring the sound of the car door slamming.

"Get in." he grabbed my wrist and I brushed them away. "Rina-"

"Last I checked, my name wasn't Rina," I watched him flinch a little at my words. "Now if you'll excuse me-"

"Is that what you're mad about?"

"No. I'm just mad because you keep getting pissed over nothing and ordering me around." I regained my composure, trying to hide the lie I was telling myself now and he let out a small sigh, a muscle on his jaw line flickering before his expressions softened.

"Fine, can you get in the car now?" he questioned and I raised a brow at him. "Can you please get in the car now?" He asked as the guys were already went inside the house . I got inside the front seat before slamming the door shut.

"Where are we going?" I asked, staring out through the window.

"Just wait." He mumbled, leaning closer against my seat and reaching his hand to pull on my seatbelt. My breath hitched when he finally pulled away, returning back to his seat and I inhaled deeply as we finally drove off. The drive was quiet, I took a glance at Alex every now and then but his eyes remained on the road, as if he was lost in his own thoughts .

"So who is she?" I broke the ice and he raised a brow, his eyes not leaving the road for even a second. "Rihana, is she like your side chick or something?" I asked with no emotion in my voice .

"It's none of your concern."

"None of my concern? It's not that I care or anything but-"

"Then let it go."

"It bothers me because you called me by a whore's name." I continued and gasped when the car came to a sudden halt, causing my heart to almost rip out of my chest.

"Don't you ever disrespect her." He spat with so much venom and for the first time, his words actually got to me and I pressed my lips together into a thin line before turning away, blinking away the tears. What was wrong with me? Why do I keep acting out like this?

"I'm sorry." His voice was barely above a whisper as we drove off again. When did I stop hating him? I used to loath his existence but now, I am getting worked up about some girl. Do I really have feelings for him? No way, right? When and how? Who in their right minds would fall for Alex anyways?

"Rina?" he finally called but I ignored him, swallowing down the lump in my throat. I didn't want to have these feelings for him but I can't be in denial forever either. I definitely had something for him or else I wouldn't be hurt over some dumb shit like this.

"Are you upset?" he mumbled, cutting off my thoughts and I regained my posture before shaking my head.

"What's there to be upset about? Obviously I'm at wrong here, so forgive me. I forgot that I was just a blood-bag to you." I blabbered out.

"You really think that's how it is?" he asked, glancing at me and then back at the road every once in a while.

"Your words, not mine." I decided to end this conversation . I stopped when we suddenly came to a stop and before I knew it, Alex was already getting out of the car and opening the door for me. I hesitantly got off the car, slightly afraid that I might have pissed him off even more .

I stared in awe as he motioned me to follow him ahead, towards a beach, and for the first time in a long time, I smiled a little. The crescent moon shone over the dark sea and the white beach as I followed him behind, a breeze brushing against my legs as I fastened my pace behind him.

"Why are we here?" I asked finally, suddenly feeling a bit scared that he might have other intentions besides going for a walk.

"Chill out, I just brought you here so that you can relax." He came to a stop before sitting down and edging a little closer towards the sea.

"How nice." I tried to sound polite but somehow, ended up being sarcastic instead.

"I'm a nice guy, Rina."

"Oh, nice is a strong word for you." I made a face and he's laughing at me, showing off his pearly white teeth and my heart skipped a beat at the sight.

"Sure it is," he stretched one of his leg and I went silent. "About Rihana-"

"I don't really want to know." I interrupted him and I heard him let out a sigh before shaking his head impatiently.

"She was my ex-girlfriend. The one I told you about," he said softly and my eyes widened in surprise. "Her name was Rihana."

"You mean the girl your best friend kill-"

"The girl Terry killed," I froze at his words and I could feel the knot in my stomach tighten as he continued. "And he's not my best friend. We're past that point."

"Wh-what are you saying? I don't really-"

"I'm telling you that Terry killed my ex-girlfriend, Rina. Simple as that." He said bluntly but I could see the hatred filling in his eyes and I gulped softly, trying to puzzle the pieces together.

"So-so let me get this straight? Your ex-girlfriend, her name was Rihana and Terry is the best friend you were talking-"

"Yes, Rina."

"You're lying...it can't be." I stood up straight as soon as realization came crashing down on me like waves.

"Rina...?"

"I have to go." I turned around and started leaving when Alex appeared in front of me and I gasped before taking a few steps back.

"Why? Where are you-"

"Just don't, okay? Everything you said doesn't make any sense. You're telling me that all this time, I've been hanging around with a Killer? A cold-blooded murderer?!" I raised my voice, hugging myself tightly.

"And you didn't tell me? After everything he did, after everything he tried to do to me, you couldn't even give me a hint?!" I snapped at him.

"Calm down, alright? I didn't want you to know-"

"Of course you didn't, Alex. Because you obviously couldn't care less about me or what happens to me and that is exactly why you kept this from me!"

"I couldn't care less?"

"I don't care, just leave me alone! And from now on, whatever's between you and Terry, stays between you two. I don't want two murderers on my case and-" I froze when he suddenly wrapped his arms around me, pulling me into a hug and burying his face in the crook of my neck as I squirmed to break free from his tight grip.

"Let me go," I spoke harshly and he didn't even budge. " just let me go, Alex!" I snapped sharply, grabbing the back of his shirt and attempting to pull myself away.

"Let me go-"

"No." he barely whispered and I let out a huff in frustration before gripping his shirt even more. With another frustrated sigh, I pulled away with all my strength and just as we slightly pulled apart, Alex pulled me back in, making me growl in annoyance.

"Just for tonight, stop," I stiffened when his voice barely choked out and I could feel my heart racing faster as he buried his face even more. "Please..." his voice sounded so vulnerable and weak, almost making me feel bad for him.

"Alex, let go." I demanded this time.

"Come on, Barbie doll" before he could finish, I jerked myself away and shot him a glare as he took a step forward. "Look, I'm exhausted . I can't fight with you right now, not tonight, so please, just hear me out." His voice remained surprisingly soft and it bothered me that he could be so soft with me when I'm giving him so much attitude.

"Why are you exhausted?" I finally mumbled out, folding my hands across my chest and brushing a few strands of my hair out of my face.

"Because I've been looking for him for the past few hours and he's already gone." His tone became colder and I narrowed my eyes at him.

"You mean Terry? So what, just let him leave then." I shrugged it off but I knew the situation was a lot more complicated than that.

"No, you don't understand, alright? If he's gone, then that means that he's planning to do something." Alex took a step forward, his eyes boring into mine, causing a shiver down my spine.

"And he will come for you again, Rina. He will try to get to you again."