Chapter 24

Cecilia knew exactly where our room was which was weird but when she busted in Alex’s face completely fell. “Alex!” She said grinning bigger than a bear in a beehive. “Um hi! What are you doing here?” He asked still looking at me funny. “Your friend said I could join you!” She said. He looked at me with wide eyes and I mouthed “no I didn’t.” He nodded. “Alex! Can I talk to you? Outside? Now?” I said nodding to the door. “Oh yeah! Of course!” He said, then he mouthed “thank you!”

We went outside and Alex let out a sigh of relief. “Ok so how do you know her? And why does she think she’s your girl because based off your facial expressions she’s obviously not.” I said kinda confused. “We went to school together and she decided she wanted to be with me. I said no but she didn’t listen so now we have.....this.” He said. “Oh that is complicated.” I said. “There’s nothing we can do about it though so I would just let it be.” He said sighing. “Ok.” I didn’t know how to help him. I knew I wouldn’t be able to make it better even if I tried.

The night came by so slow. It was also incredibly awkward. Cecilia wouldn’t give Alex a break and Cal and Micheal caught up. Which left me alone listening and watching. Owl hooted clearly just as annoyed as I was. I finally got tired of it and went to walk around town again. No one even saw me get up which was kinda annoying but kinda nice. I decided just to ride Fidella instead of walking mainly cause it was so dark so early. I rode for a while and Owl flew with me. “We are leaving tonight. I can’t stand it any longer. I am itching to get out.” I told Owl and Fidella. She shook her head and Owl hooted disapprovingly. “Look I know you don’t agree with me but if we have five people we aren’t gonna be able to get anywhere!” I said.

Once we got back to the hotel it was 8:00ish and they were playing some kind of get to know you game. “Cassandra where did you go?” Micheal asked standing up. “To walk around I haven’t even seen this whole kingdom yet.” I said harsher than I meant to. He looked at me worried but said nothing. Later that night when everyone was asleep I got all my stuff together and quietly snuck out. Once I got out I hopped on Fidella and looked at the hotel one more time before leaving. "Sorry Micheal.” I said then we went off.