Nonstop To Nowhere - Fallen Angel (Tome I)

He was about to ask if everything was alright, when the young woman got up and went straight into the bathroom. Andy got up and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

Skylar, on the other hand, ran a hot bath and went inside. She lay down and closed her eyes a few seconds and when she opened them again, a tear beaded down her face. He knew where she lived and had her number. How was that possible? Maybe he goes to the Rouge Burlesque and asked to be able to contact her pretending to be her boyfriend? Skylar sighed, realizing it was probably what Mike had done. She blamed herself for having to hide that from Andy, but how can she tell him? But most of all, she was afraid that he wanted to confront Mike or even worse that he leaves her.

Leaving the bathtub she observed herself in front of the mirror and stopped on her belly. Her baby should have celebrated his 3 years today. Yes, you read well. When Skylar made the decision to leave Mike, it was also to protect their baby. She was then two weeks pregnant. Only at that time Skylar turn a blind eye. She didn't want to admit to being pregnant because first she was too young to take the responsibility for being a mother, but secondly because it was just selfish to raise a child in a home where only violence reigned.

Skylar finished getting ready, wiped the last tears that were beading on her reddened cheeks and put on her makeup. Leaving the bathroom, she was attracted to the kitchen where a good smell of breakfast was smelt.

- Have you prepared everything? Skylar asked as she entered the kitchen.
- Well yes, you didn't believe that I was going to twiddle my thumbs and you do everything?

The young woman smiled and thanked him.

- Anyways, did you sleep well? She asked him.
- Yep but you on the other hand ...
- Yes, I have a nightmare.
- Nightmares, you should say. He answers accentuating the "s".
- Yes ... It's ... It's complicated ... Anyway, we could do something today, what do you think?
- Yes it would be nice. We could go to the beach and enjoy the beautiful weather. He offered, smiling.

In the excitement, Skylar accidentally knocked over her glass of juice on the table, which dripped on her boyfriend's jeans. Panicking, the young woman apologized a good fifteen times and immediately sponged the tablecloth and his jeans, overcome by fear of receiving a remonstrance. As for Andy, he was surprised by Skylar's sudden anxiety attack.

- Skylar, it's just a little fruit juice on jeans, no need to panic like that.
- I am really sorry. Said the young woman, lowering her head.
- It's nothing, I'll put it in the washing machine on the way home and it will be clean again. He laughed.
- I am sorry.
- Are you sure everything okay?
- Yes, yes, don't worry. Skylar answered with a smile.
- Don't lie to me Skylar, between your nightmares, the message of this morning that makes you grown pale, not to mention your reaction that is more than surprising, I see that there's something wrong.
- I ... I can not talk about it yet ...
- It's nothing serious ? He asked worriedly.
- Hmm ... Not really, well, at least I hope so ...

Skylar then realized he was really worried about her but felt unable to tell him the truth. What was he going to say? She sighed and kissed him, promising that everything was fine.

***

At the end of the afternoon, Skylar suggested that they go and have a drink at the Baja Sharkeez, the bar where they first met. They sat down at a table near the window and began to chat. The evening looked pretty good. The good mood was there, or at least it was until a man in his thirties, with a style and a look straight out of a western movie, style dress crossed between a rocker and a biker, face burst at the table.

- Skylar, it that you? What a surprise ! It's been a while since we hadn't seen each other! How are you ? So then you leaved Warsaw for Miami? He said while playing the comedy.
- Yes, I moved here some time ago now. She smiles falsely.
- You know each other ? Andy asked.
- Oh yes, Skylar and I are very close, very good friend. Well, can I borrow her from you for a few minutes?
- Not really. Andy replied curtly.
- Baby don't worry it's just a few seconds. Skylar replied, kissing him.

The blonde got up then and Mike discreetly took her arm and squeezed it hard. The young woman knew that he wouldn't do anything in this bar because, or should I say, thanks to the many people present. But the firmness with which he held her give a foretaste of what could happen if she didn't go in his direction.

- Who's this guy ! He said angrily in Polish so that nobody could understand what they were saying.
- Mike, you hurt me!
- Answer me !
- He's my boyfriend. She said, smiling tenderly.
- You're mine ! He breathed as he tightened his grip around Skylar's arm.
- Let me go please, you hurt me! She pleaded.
- I love when you beg me, I find it so exciting ...
- Please Mike, please ... she said, stroking Mike's cheek with her free hand.

He released his grip on this gesture and his look softened. He stepped forward a bit more from Skylar's face and got ready to kiss her but the blonde pulled back.

- You'll never escape from me. He slipped into the hollow of his ear before leaving.

He left the bar, letting her go back to her boyfriend with a big smile as if nothing had happened. Over the years, Skylar had learned to lie and hide her anxieties, although this morning, Andy had guessed that something was wrong.

- Who was this guy?
- You know you're really cute when you're jealous. She said kissing him.
- I'm not jealous !

Skylar tilted her head slightly to the side and smiled.

- I ... Ok, yes a little. But it doesn't tell me who he is. He replied.
- We met in Poland, in Warsaw. He's a friend whom messed up with me, and he suggested that we should turn the page but I refused.
- Why ?
- I don't trust him anymore.

As he was about to answer, Skylar's phone rang. When she saw Jenny's name appear on the screen, the dancer knew already what her friend was going to tell her.

- Hi, Sky, did I bother you?
- Hum, no, but ...
- How are you feeling ?
- Jen 'I'm fine, I'm with Andy and we're having a great evening, even though Mike almost fucked up ...
- Excuse me !? Jenny yelled at the other end of the line.
- Listen, it's a long story, we'll talk about it when we're together, but not for the moment.
- Sky ...

Skylar hung up the phone and sighed loudly. Her eyes filed with scared ans sadness.

- I think you should really explain to me what's going on.
- Fine, but I'll tell you once we back home.
- OK.

The young couple then returned to Skylar's apartment. Besides, she didn't really want to talk about Mike and her past, but she have no choice telling him a part of it if she wanted him to trust her and stop worrying. So they settled on the couch and Skylar turned to her right side to face him.

- I warn you what I'm going to tell you is hard to hear but that's why I'm weird since this morning.
- It's nothing serious reassure me? He asked worriedly.
- Yes, it was, but I'm just asking you for one thing, or rather two.
- Which ones?
- You don't talk about it to your friends or to anyone AND, please, don't judge me.

He nodded, his eyes filled with worry. Skylar then closed her eyes and exhaled a good blow.

Notes

Hey everyone ! I hope you still enjoy reading my story !
So what do you think she's going to tell him ? Will she revealed all her past ? Will she tell him all the truth ?