Unchartered Waters ✅

Chapter 4: The Confrontation

Alex's POV

Tuesday, March 23 – Charlotte, North Carolina

Knocking. Actually, scratch that – it sounded like pounding. One after another. Who the hell is at my door? I swear I didn't invite anybody over. I swear I didn't make plans with anybody. Actually, I was looking forward to a quiet night of just relaxing.

So who was absolutely ruining that – and very rudely at that?

I open the door, ready to yell or vent at the fact that I had a headache now, and I freeze immediately. I wasn't expecting to see him at my door, especially after the discussion with Chase just two days ago. What was he doing here?

Part of me want to smack him silly for his actions the past couple of weeks. How could he avoid Chase? What was he doing with Isabelle? He didn't deserve a sweet guy like Chase if he was going to him so wrong! That's why the other part of me wanted to pin him against the wall, pound the bloody truth out of him. I wanted answers already!

"You should've come talk to me first," Ryan spits out, practically shoving me out of the way as he enters my house.

Do you recall me inviting him in? I opened the door to see who it was – not for the person to just waltz in my house. Maybe that's why CJ keeps telling me I need one of those video door alarms.

Though if he was talking to me like this, it could only mean one thing.....

"May I ask how the conversation went?" I ask, curiosity getting the best of me. Considering he was in my house right now and in a fit of anger, I could probably say not well.

"We haven't talked yet, but I know you were over at his house," he replies, causing confusion to hit me immediately. Did he have someone spying on Chase? How would he know who was at Chase's place if he was out celebrating his win? "I texted him Sunday night to see how he was about the engine blowing. He told me not to worry as he had company in the form of you."

"So you just assumed that I told him and came bursting in my house?" Can I please slap him silly, pretty please? I mean, he is certainly earning his right.

"Considering you asked how the conversation went, I'd assume that you did...." Well, I did walk right into that one, but again can you blame me considering the way he was acting? If there was nothing to worry about, there'd be no reason to give me a headache right now.

"How do I know you're telling me the truth and not a tale? I told Chase so he could talk to you, because he knows you." That's why I kept telling Chase to not make assumptions, to reach out to Ryan and see what he has to say about everything. That's why I kept repeating that I didn't think or wanted to believe something happened, but damn, I actually regret that now considering his attitude.

"You told me you'd think about it. Do you realize what you've done?" If nothing has happened between Ryan and Isabelle, then what have I done? The only way this is a mess is if in truly Ryan did something with Isabelle – which would explain his attitude.

"Yes."

"Do you regret it?" Even if there was rough waters ahead due to questioning theories, I would not because in the end, I'd want the same in return if there was potential of someone cheating on me.

Frankly, if they're as strong as they appear and may claim, it should be easy to work through – probably already worked through if you ask me. Hell, I would've been calling his ass right after I walked out if I was Chase. Damn, I wonder how Chase is doing actually. he seemed fine during a our team meeting, but I know he can be good at hiding those emotions, too, and it's so hard to tell over video versus in-person.