CHAPTER 53

　　My eyes widened a bit. What was he doing here? How did he know I was here? Jesus, I wasn't prepared. I didn't want to see him anymore... Seeing him brought lots of unwanted memories.

　　The good and the bad ones. I guess Austin did tell him after all, that jerk. I looked back at the man I was talking to. "Uh, I would be going now, see you later?" I don't know why I said that but I just felt the need to go immediately.

　　He nodded with a smile and I walked off, ignoring Jake. This is not just a great time to talk to him, I wasn't ready. Heck, I'm not sure if I'm ever going to be prepared.

　　"Tessa." I heard him call, and my heart raced increased. I increased my pace and before I knew it, he held my arm. He sure does have long strides.

　　He stepped in front of me as I tried to keep a straight face. He breathed out in relief. "It's really you..." He said.

　　I gave him a pointed look. What? He thought I was a ghost? "What do you want here?" I asked.