Ailin's POV
I groaned when I heard the sound of my ringtone, who the hell calls by- i checked my wall clock- 2 in the morning.
I picked up my phone and answered the call.
"Hello"
"Hey, sorry did i wake you up" he said
"Yeah" i sighed.
"Well let me leave you to have some rest then"
"No it's alright" i quickly said before he could end the call.
"Cool"
"So why did you call anyways" i said stifling a yawn.
" Couldn't sleep "
"Oh okay " i said turning on my lamp at my bedside.
"You know i really tried thinking and i figured out i dont know you at all" he said chuckling.
"You are one to talk" i said with an eye roll.
"Hey , im a pretty honest guy, you just choose to ask the wrong questions"
"Sure whatever helps you sleep at night"
I heard ruffling at the other side of the door, and muffled voices. In a matter of seconds he spoke up.
"Sorry about that , dad came for his nightly check-ins". I hummed not really knowing what to say .
"You wanna go for a walk" he asked
"It's two in the morning" i said in a duh tone.
"Is there any specific time for a walk" he said sarcastically.
"Whatever , meet you outfront in 10 " i said ending the call.
I sighed and got up from my bed, i walked into the bathroom washed my face and brushed my teeth. I walked out and threw on a black hoodie, grey sweatpants and black Louis Vuitton slides. I walked into my mum's room to inform her about my whereabouts for the safety of the society.
"Mum" i whispered as i opened her door slightly.
"Yes sweetie, everything okay" she asked in a sleepy tone , rubbing her eyes.
"Yeah just heading out for a walk" i said
"Okay, dont stay out too long" she said as she rested her head back on the pillow, her soft snores where heard indicating she has gone to sleep. I dont blame her anyways, she works herself so much she deserves the sleep.
I took the keys and walked out the front door ready to wait for Vaughn to get here.
"Its not even up to 10minutes how did you get here so fast" i asked as i saw him sitting at my door step.
"I don't leave far " he said shrugging.
"Everything okay" i asked, he seemed pretty ...tensed.
"Yeah , its just my father, practically forcing me to participate in things that i dont have interest in" he said as his shoulders sagged.
"Would you rather sit here and talk about it" i said taking a step down.
"No , wouldn't want to wake your parents up" he said dusting himself as he got up.
"Where do you want to head to then" i said as i turned to look at him
" I don't know , just not here" he said shrugging.
We walked to a nearby park and sat on the rusty swings, he looks far away his body may be here but his mind isnt.
"Look, you want to just go for a walk you dont seem fit to talk" i sighed.
"No its alright, my dad and i aren't on good terms lately" he said hesitantly.
"He wants me to take over his company, which i really dont want to , i have other dreams you know , i see myself in College not in a company as the CEO or some shit like that. I dont know , rightfully my sister is meant to be the CEO but he wants his 'son' to be the head" he scoffed.
" Someone who he merely treats like a son , all he cares about is his company his money , his fame, bullshit" he said raking his hands through his hair.
"What has your mum said about this" i asked
"She has nothing to say , she doesn't like the idea tho, but whatever her husband says she obeys . My sister went to college to study business, but got disappointed when dad says she isnt going to take over, i tried pleading but he kept on refusing, i really don't know what to do" he said in a defeated tone.
"Maybe he is doing it for your own good , im not saying he's right because i dont like the idea of a parent choosing your future path for their kids , but you've got to sort things out with your dad you know." I said , hopefully he is listening to every single word im saying.
"Its not fair the way he is forcing but at the same time maybe he knows what's best for you" i said shrugging.
"He doesn't know what's best for me , he knows what's best for his Company." He scoffed.
"I think what you need is a good rest to clear your head a little bit" i said getting up from where i was sitting and pulling him up with me .
"Where are we going" he asked as i kept dragging him out of the park.
"You'll see" i said grinning.
He tried pulling his hands from my grip a few times but gave up after i gave him a million glares.
I dragged him to a pond and sat down beside the pond. I looked up and saw him standing, i tapped the spot beside me for him to sit , he sighed and obliged without any questions.
We kept on staring at the sky till the sun began to rise, only then did i realize how long we have been outside.
"I guess I'm gonna head back , mum would be so worried" i said standing up from the grass. I tapped my pocket for my phone and realised i left it at home.
"Sure ill walk you back " he said standing beside me .
We began our journey back to my house in silence. I could say it was a comforting silence, no sound heard from the neighborhood only the chirping of the early birds were heard.
When we got back to my front porch , he turned to look at me
"Thanks for all this"
"I believe you are thanking me alot lately" i said chuckling.
"No seriously thank you, you're always there for me when i need to clear some shit out. " He said smiling.
"Its not a problem" i said shrugging .
He nodded his head, probably not knowing what to say at this moment, well im that situation right now. He looked at me one last time with a smile etched on his face and walked away, i watched his retreating back leave my driveway before turning around and unlocking the door.