𝓜𝔂 𝓼𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓲𝓯𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓫𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 | Enemies to lovers | 18+

Chapter eleven

Azalea's pov

It's been 20 minutes since his father left after telling his damn son that his mother just died.

I carefully look at Aiden because I didn't dare to yet.
And my sight shatters me.

I know he's trying to be strong but there're silent tears making their way down his cheeks.
His fists are clenched but they tremble.

I know how it feels to lose someone.

"Love?" I say but he doesn't look at me.
I slide closer to him.
And I put my arms around him, and pull him into me.
At first he doesn't react but then he puts his arms around my waist and puts his head on my lap.
I automatically put my upper body protectively above him.

"It's okay baby." I kiss his head.

That's when I feel his shoulders shaking.
And my heart breaks as Aiden is sobbing on my lap.

I just try to silently comfort him, because I know no words could make this easier for him.

I myself experienced it with my little sister.

I put my hands in his hair and massage his scalp, soothing him with little words.

After some minutes he calms down again and I kiss his forehead.

"I'm here okay?" I just want him to know I won't leave him alone.
"Do you wanna leave? I wanna show you something."

He nods but stays quiet.

I take his hand, squeeze and then walk with him to his car.
I don't know if he's okay with me driving-
He open the door to the passenger side and gets in. That's cleared.

I get in behind the steering wheel and start the engine.
Goddamn I'm scared to damage this car in any way.
But I think that's the least of his problems right now, so I just start driving.

The drive is around an hour.
I stop at a gas station and get us some food.

He looks out the window the whole drive but doesn't talk, and I totally don't mind.
I hate forced talking.
If there's nothing to talk about, just shut up.
I'm only a little worried that he'll get too lost in his thoughts.

We arrive at the little cottage in the middle of the forest, that belonged to my grandma.

We both get out of the car, I take the snacks and food with me and unlock the cottage.

I feel Aidens presence behind me.

The first step into the little house feels incredible weird.
"I um went here often after my sister passed. I just needed space from everyone.
You can stay here as long as you want."

"You're not staying?"

"I-if you want to? I just thought you'd want to be alone."

"Please stay."

"Okay. Yes, sure I'll stay." I smile a sad smile at him. "Okay, let's get you out of your suit."

I nearly died when I saw him in his suit.
He looked so fucking good in it.
I was jealous of everyone at the wedding who was allowed to see him like that.

I show him the bedroom and go to the closet where some of my dads clothes still are.
I pull out a simple white shirt and jeans.

"I hope this is okay. It's my dads stuff but well I guess he'll never come back to wear it anyway." Aiden nods.

"That's fine. Thank you."

"I'll make us something to eat, you can shower or take a nap. Whatever you'd like. And just call me if you need anything."