Chapter 10

they were at the mall shopping for new clothes. While Riley searched for the outfit of her choice, Aiden left to get something. Riley had no idea what it was. she grabbed black jeans and a simple white T-shirt that says ' I 💜 BTS '. it looked so cute, then a pair of black sneakers. she quickly went into the dressing room to change

" Finally something decent," she said to herself while staring at her reflection in the mirror

" you look cute " Riley was taken by surprise by the voice that interrupted. she turns around and it was the last person she expected to see

" you?" she was in complete shock to see Anthony, the delivery guy

" yes, me " he smiled. it was strange that his presence which felt so amazing to her last time, no longer felt that way. it was like she was just talking to an ordinary good looking guy " you don't look happy to see me " he spoke " did I offend you the last time " there were worries in his tone

" hmm. no, not at all I was just in shock that is all " she explained sincerely and he nodded in understanding " so, you came shopping? "

" yeah " he replied " I didn't expect to see you here " Riley shrugged

" I never thought I will see you again," she said

" why is it so " with an eyebrow raised

" you delivered my pizzas ones, anyone will think the same " Anthony smiled

" understandable " nodding his head " well I went to your house last night and I met a lady" Riley's heart stopped for a few seconds after hearing his words," she said you no longer lived there " She knew who it was, it was no doubt Mrs Oliver " you moved ?"

"yea..yeah," she said trying to put herself together " yeah. I kind of sold the house, I am moving to London," she lied. there was no way she was telling him the truth

" London?" he saw in shock " why so sudden"

" things happened " she shrugged " a lot " Anthony looked into her eyes for a while, he was hoping to get more detail from her, but he got not. Riley wasn't going to tell him anything more

" When are you leaving," he asked

" Hmm. " saying anything that comes to her head " Tonight " she lied again

" can I come to see you off " she raised an eyebrow at him

" why would you do that. I am just meeting you for the second time now, we don't know each other " her words were unexpecting

" hmm. Right " nodding " you are right " he smiled " but I would love to get to know better," he said

" Really" with an eyebrow raised, Riley didn't believe

" Yeah. if I can have your number " at that point, she realized that she didn't have a phone. she left it on the table beside her bed the night she was taken. what would she do? what should she tell him

" you can't " that familiar voice suddenly interrupted. they both turn to see Aiden and he was angry, very angry. " you can't have her number"

' why was he so angry ' she wondered. " Aiden " his name escaped her lips like a whisper

" and you are?" Anthony had confusion in his tone

" Aiden " there was a little sign of surprise in Anthony's eyes and Aiden saw it.

" ok " trying to put himself together " and what is your relationship with her"

" he's my friend" Riley replied with a smile hoping it will brighten Aiden up a little but her smile had no effect on him

" oh, I see " he gave a nervous smile and Riley noticed

" Are you ok?" she asked worriedly

" he's alright " Aiden replied not taking his eyes off him for a second

" yeah am fine" nodding "I should be off now, still got work to do " with that, he ran off "

" what's with him," she asked in a very low tone but Aiden heard

" you shouldn't be talking to him," Aiden said. Riley turns to look at the angry guy

" and why are you angry? " she asked curiously

" I am not angry I am upset " he corrected making her roll her eyes

" Is there really any difference" he began walking away ignoring her question Riley followed behind him as she notice he was holding a small bag " what's in the bag?"

" a wig " he replied sounding calmer than a few seconds ago. like all his anger disappeared

" a wig? " she was confused, why will he buy a wig. " why do you need a wig?" she asked another question. Aiden was already paying for the cloth she bought when she asked so he didn't reply. he turns to Riley when he was done

" it's for you. you need to disguise a little" he explained. Riley watched quietly as he brought out a black, straight wig " here, put it on " handing it over to her. she took it from him obediently and wore it then smiled

" how do I look " Aiden suddenly reached for her hair, slowly adjusting the wig while Riley stood patiently

" you look beautiful," he said when he was done " but more beautiful without the wig " Riley blushed at his compliment. immediately she looked away

" you are not nice, you know that right," she said not looking at him and he gave a confused look wondering what he said wrong

" I don't understand"

" you don't have to," she said walking away "let's go, I am fucking tired "

" language " he corrects behind her and she only rolled her eyes

Aiden has been driving for a while and Riley was getting too tired and confused. they drove past several hotels and Riley just keep wondering why they didn't stop yet " I thought we are going to a hotel " she asked, raising her voice so he would hear but he didn't reply.

they drove out of the city into a small town. it was a quiet town. the town had very simple small houses. they drove past a few people on the street and children playing, some shops and small restaurants. it was a friendly place, Riley could feel it.

they finally stopped in front of a house. it was looking old but well kept. it looks like the people that own the house has been living in it for a long time. she got off the motorcycle not taking her eyes off the house then she turn to Aiden who was now standing beside her " I thought we were going to a hotel " there was confusion in her tone

" change of plans " he replied before making his way to the doorstep