The two of us started to walk back in absolute silence. Nothing but the sound of our footsteps in the mud or our breathing could be heard.
I was so exhausted however I forced myself to keep walking. The idea of falling asleep in the comfortable velvet carriage was the only thing keeping me moving.
The longer it stayed quiet the more awkward it became so I decided to speak up.
"Do you know where we are?" He did not respond.
"Are we lost?" I asked while trying to pull up my wripped dress so I did not trip.
That would be even more embarrassing than the silence which followed every time I asked him a question.
I get that Axel is mad. He has a right to be. I ran away from him and he spent the entire night looking for me. In some kind of way I do have sympathy for him. When he asked for my hand he probably did not expect me to disobey him constantly. However he should of expected I would run. I had just left the scene of a dead body to find where he was then he proceeds to yell at me. He has given no reason for my trust and he definitely has not earned it. So why do I feel sorry for him? I can't even think of an answer after many minutes later.
The walking continued. I had not realised how far I had run into the forest yesterday but now that we are walking back I wished I had ran less. My feet are killing me from walking around in the forest and sitting in that wierd position up on the tree.
Again I am regretting my previous decisions.
"Axellllll answerrrr meee" I said getting annoyed at his behaviour.
"Alright I'm sorry for running away but I'm not sorry for yelling at you. So if you could speak to me like a grown ass man then we could stop arguing like children."
He stopped in his tracks and turned to face me. Examing me as I looked back at him.
"We are nearly there" he said.
For the hundredth time the silence became deafening.
And I could not think of anything to say to help. Nothing at all.
The sun had started to rise behind the trees as the carriage came into view.
My eyes brightened up at the sight of the orange sky. It reminded me of the day I left home. The day that changed the course of my life because of a decision my father decided to make without informing me.
Axels POV:
We had been walking and walking none stop for 20 minutes. To be honest I have no idea where we are but I'm not going to admit it to Aleena for her to look at me like I am a fool.
All my worries wash away as the carriage appears into the distance. Her face lights up as she notices the sunset behind the trees.
Mabye marrying her won't be a horrible decision.
You see I was forced to pick a wife. My biological dad passed away and I would only inherit his fortune and business if I was married by my 20th birthday. My mum and step dad (Mr Jones if you are wondering) really did not like the idea and did not want me to "rush my youth" however I don't mind. It's not like I was ever planning on getting married anyways.
We finally walk up the steps over the carriage, me slightly behind her incase she slips. She makes her way and sits in the corner. The furthest away from me. She might be pissed at me for not answering her but I'm pissed at her for running aways and for her half apology. She could of just said "Sorry not sorry" and walked of. I het she was doing that mentally.
Authors Note:
Hi I am back. Do you like the new cover? I think it's better than the previous one. I'm going to have to apologise for the short cahoter but don't blame me it's almost 11 and I am tired. However we do get the first Axel POV. Do you like seeing Axels POV or should I stick to Aleenas. For future reference if it does not say who's point of view it is assume its Aleenas.
Anyways make sure to eat, drink and sleep xx.
-Caroline xx
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