= Chapter 45 =

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"Even a broken heart can beat again, just let me love you in a different way."

-Jeremy Lockhart
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SKYLAR⚓️

"So I'm supposed to believe that Jonah is alive?" I chuckled lowly.

Glaring at me, he stood up abruptly and left to his room before coming back with a box. Removing its lid, I noticed many photographs.

"What are these photographs? " he passed me one specific photo.

"I've been tracking him, he's for some reason in this neighborhood, look at that picture. " he pointed out.

Scanning the picture, all I saw was a boy in a hoodie.

"What about him? You can't assume he's Jonah!" I accused, but he shook his head.

"Look closer, see that shining ray at his chest?" He moved closer. Indeed, he was right. Despite the dark alley background, his chest shimmered familiarly with the lighting of the picture.

"The necklace..." I trailed in realization.

"Yup, the pure diamond pendant you gave him on his last birthday." He smiled at me in approval. I couldn't believe it. All this time, he could have been alive. Breathing.

"How are even tracking him?"

"I quit my job and I'm spending every day tracking until I find him. I will never stop looking for my baby brother." Determination shone in his eyes.

"You dropped your job as a cardiologists? Wow. "

"Do you believe me now? Why would I drop my job for nothing if it would be all fake?" He held my hands together in hope that I'll believe him.

"You didn't kill him Skylar...don't you feel relief?" He looked into my eyes, searching for the emotions he hoped to find.

"But why would he do this whole stunt? He broke me, you know that?" Anger surged through my veins. All those nights I cried my lungs out, all those tears I spared for him, all those nightmares that kept me up were all for for a person who I thought was dead.

Moving away from me, a wide smile took over his features. "That's the reason why I think he's in this neighbourhood...he's looking for you Skylar. He wants to explain." His eyes held truth.

Jonah and explaining never go together. To break it down, Jonah was the life of the party—chugging alcohol down and dancing under the flashing lights with blasting music. Grinding up on girls while being the center of attention–he was always in the limelight. He was wild, maybe that's what drew me to him. We were alike, maybe that's why I don't believe that opposites attract...

"Say something Skylar, please." Milton interrupted.

"I have no words to say. It's unbelievable, I just wish I could know why...I  really feel like to going home to digest everything." My brain was drained from emotion. Nodding understandingly, he led me to the door.

"You're the only one that knows about this, and I trust you. I'll call you if I find out anything new." He gave me a small hug, before tapping his number into my phone.

With the shut of the door, I was standing alone, hearing the leaves sweep across the street. Checking my phone notifications, my eyes widened at the numerous number of calls from Kai, Gabriel and Jeremy.

Goddammit, now they all know I'm missing. Another message added itself onto the list.

"Surprise darling, he's alive! Now you know half the truth, don't be too relieved. Sleep tight and don't let the clues get in. -3W! "

How did 3W! know about our conversation? Was he watching? What does he mean by don't let the clues get in? It doesn't make sense and worst part is that I only know half of what I should know.

Taking a deep breath, I answered the next call which just had to be Jeremy.

"SKYLAR!! Oh thank the fucking miracles god can do!" He screamed out.

"Hi." I said in a bored tone.

"Don't hi me, WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!" His replied in sass.

"Sorry what did you say? I can't hear you, there's a really bad connection. Skrrr-rrra-" I screeched into the phone, trying to imitate a bad connection sound.

"Skylar Torres don't play games with me, don't you dare test me." He said sternly, but somehow it just made me giggle to myself.

"Sorry, due to bad connection, your line has been cut. Please leave a message, beep! " I spoke poshly.

"IM SO GONNA KILL YO—" I put down the phone before he could finish.

Shrugging, I made my way back home with my skateboard. I began to get a sense of fear just by thinking about Jeremy's words.

He's definitely raging at this moment, and I was actually regretting my actions of not telling him about my whereabouts.

The entrance of the penthouse came into view, and goosebumps danced across my skin. I hated how the way Jeremy felt affected me. He is going to be so mad at me, what if he doesn't talk to me anymore? What if he shouts at me? Or worse, throws a chair or table at me?

My thoughts were becoming unrealistic by each passing second, they were becoming so ridiculous that I forgot the truth about Jeremy—he would never hurt me.

I kept telling myself that he wouldn't shout or scream but it was just so hard to believe. Raindrops rolled down my face, as it begin to drizzle gently. The rain perfectly matched my mood—gloomy, depressed.

Ringing the doorbell, I cursed that there wasn't any shelter at the entrance of the penthouse. If there was a shelter, I would have just stayed standing at the door.

The door opened wide so quickly with so much force that the door squeaked, and there he stood—his sandy blonde hair messy as if it was run through many times, his cheeks red as if he had just ran a mile.

We stared at each other in silence. Kai and Gabriel were at the back, waiting in anticipation. What was going to happen now? Isn't he going to let me in?

Catching me off guard, he cupped my cheeks with the palms of his hands, coating his lips over mine.

Pulling my face closer, he deepened the kiss, savoring every inch as if it was his last. Gabriel and Kai were gleaming with joy but I couldn't bother the least bit because now, the only thing that was on my mind was us— him and I.

Nothing could break this moment, not Gabriel, not Kai, not the rain and not even 3W!. Pushing me backwards with his lips still on mine, he stepped out of the house. Now, he too, was drenched under the rain that escalated quickly.

His arms circled around my waist, pushing my body closer towards him. My fingers raked through his wet blonde hair, playfully tugging them causing him to smirk against my lips. Biting on my lips gently, I opened my eyes to meet his dangerously blue ones that I allowed myself to get lost in.

His eyes told a apology without words, and I was mesmerized by how his kiss didn't express anger but instead, possessiveness and a feeling that made me feel like I was the only beautiful girl in the world.

As cliché as it sounds, we were kissing under the rain, I guess some dreams do come true...

Pulling away, both of us were breathless and despite the cold wind blowing against me, I felt hot all over.

"Skylar, you're safe." He kissed my forehead and I looked up into those dark blue eyes—I wish I could paint the whole world the color of his eyes, they were just absolutely beautiful.

Wiping away the drop of rain that rolled down his nose to his lips, my low spirits vanished.

"Skylar, I was so scared...I thought I lost you. I'm so sorry about everything, and I perfectly understand if you hate me or..."

"Want to kill you?" I suggested playfully.

"That's too." He chuckled with the bucket of water pouring down on us.

Sighing, I felt like I was on cloud 9.
"God, sky...I..I lov-" he paused and my heart was begging for him to finish those last three words.

"Where did you go?" Concern laced in his voice.

"...I had to handle some things." He nodded, realizing that he had no right to ask me about my whereabouts because he don't do the same.

Recovering with a million dollar smile, he tugged my hand towards his car. Looking back at the wide open door confusion, I noticed how Gabriel and Kai were closing the door with a wave.

"Why aren't we going into the house?" I queried.

"We got our third clue, and all our bags are already in the car. " his eyes lit up.

Giving him a questioning look, we stood at the door by the car.
"what's the clue? "

"He told us to head to Miami, but I think he can learn how to wait." He smiled mischievously.

"What do mean?" I played along innocently.

"Well, it takes about 4 hours to get there so we can maybe take a few breaks...which can involve me spending more time with you and if I'm kind then maybe you'll be able to steal a few kisses." He trailed his finger down my jawline with a glint of desire in his eyes.

"If you are kind? More like if I allow you cause we both know that you can't keep your hands to yourself when you're around me." I leaned against the door of his Lamborghini.

"I'm not going to deny that." He admitted before placing his lips onto mine, caging me with his arms at either side.

This was going to an interesting roadtrip...

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