Chapter 177 Hitch hike
Alessias POV
I walk between them quietly, my father on my left and Alex on my right. Once we arrive at the road we pause as Alex scans the road and my father leans on a nearby tree to catch his breath .From the looks of it it seems to be an unpopular road , there are no passing headlights ,sounds of nearby cafes or trucks and no movements. My heart sinks in my chest this is the part we didn't factor in because we didn't know we will be rescuing My father and escaping via another route .
After watching the road for a few minutes Alex breaks the silence. “We will need a getaway vehicle if the road remains deserted.”
“I know” I reply shakily
My father straightens from the tree and walks towards us slowly. “I know of another service road close by.” he says
“How far away is it?” Alex asks
“Ten minutes walk tops”
Alex nods "It's better than standing around here waiting, let's keep to the shadows.”
Good idea you can never tell who is lurking around.
My Dad leads the way as we walk quickly through the over growing bushes ,branches snagging on my arms as Alex pulls them away .My body still feels broken after last glamour change it will take some time for me to recover. Every single step is a sore reminder of how I used magic to push my body to its very limits . I do not want to think about how long I was Miranda for.
It must have been at least forty five minutes!
Has anyone ever achieved that magical feat?
Has Frederick my so-called teacher?
Shaking my head to dispel my wandering thoughts I keep moving until I spot the road ahead. It looks narrow and barely used but wide enough for vehicles .I do hope my father is right .What might have been a service road fifteen years ago might be out of use now…
Alex steps to the front and looks at both sides.
“Let's wait and see how long it takes for a car to drive by ..”
My father watches Alex closely “You are my daughter's chosen mate.”
Alex faces my father “I think it's more like, we damned the consequences and chose each other.”
\-My heart fills with love because his words could not be closer to the truth.
\-I was a Maid running from my former employees and He? A Ruthless Mafia billionaire who owns the Night Club I walked into looking for work.
\-It is true what they say,what is meant for you will never pass you…
My father nods “You both risked your lives to save me..”
Alex answers evenly “After she had seen you and I told her who you were.” Alex paused shifting on his feet “We had to make a detour plan for your extraction she would never have left you there.”
\-My throat tightens but I do not say a word. This is their moment between the two men in my life and I let them have it .
Turning back to the road headlights appear in the distance and relief fills me. Alex walks towards the road waving down with his arms.The truck comes to a slow stop and the driver slides his window down .He watches all three of us suspiciously.
“Are you folks lost?”
Alex answers calmly “Our SUV stopped a few miles away.”
The driver then turns to my father and then me.He sighs loudly “Where are you going?”
“District transportations Geneva branch.”
The driver nods “I won't be going up to there but I can drop you off two drops before it.”
“That is perfect thank you.”Alex says
We all climb into the back that is loaded with hay. I sit on one comfortably as the truck pulls away. Excitement fills me as it looks like we are going to make it out alive. The wind pushes my hair all over my face as I reach to push it back Alex beats me to it staring into my eyes for a moment .
“How do you feel?” he asks softly
“I feel much better.” he says nothing for a while as he continues to watch me.
“Alessia it's me ,I can feel you .No pretense.”
Mind sharing has its moments…
I turn away facing the passing scenery which comprises of dark trees but it's still better than facing Alex right now. After a while I let my shoulders relax. “I know you can feel it."
“But perhaps I don't feel like saying it out loud.” I mind link him
“Just feel it and be here for me, I tell him.” He squeezes my hand quietly responding in his mind.
"That I will always do "
Turning to my father his eyes were on us quietly as he held on to his railing . I feel a pang of sadness for him he is probably thinking about my mother and wondering why she is not with me . That is a conversation for another time not now. The truck drives for a few hours that feel like a decade . Finally it comes to a stop.
“This is my stop," the driver shouts and we come down . The men jump off and just as I am wondering how to get down Alex reaches for me carrying me off like a Baby! My cheeks warm up instantly but I say nothing.We walk towards the front of the car and Alex hands over some cash to the driver .
“We appreciate the lift.”
The man grins from ear to ear “It's my pleasure best of luck.”
Then he drives off . We take the road ahead and walk for a few minutes, it leads to a high fenced compound that has dim lights and a metal gate with a signage out front.
"District Transportation"
Alex let's out a deep breath “Dios we made it out.”
But I can already hear something else whirling around approaching headlights from an adjacent road.
A black SUV .
It seems familiar but I am not sure…
“Alex.” I pull on his sleeve he exchanges a look with my father as they step in front of me. And Alex reaches for his gun in his holster.
Gun clocked
Shoulders rigid
Fists clenched
Ready for anything
The car comes to a stop a few metres away and I hear the doors open as my heart races.
\-Dios Did we just survive La Geneva to be caught at the transportation company gate?