Forever SoulMates by Selena F. (best ereader for graphic novels TXT) 📖

to the house?" I asked as I ignored his question.

"Sure." Lucas went to a guy and told him to take over the bar. When he said yes, Lucas led me out the club. He led me to a Jeep. When we got in the car, he drove off. I told him the direction back to the house. When my cell phone rang, I look at the caller ID. It was Drake. I ignored the call. "Did you find Drake?"

"Yeah... He was making out with a red haired chick... In the girl’s restroom." I was so frustrated. "All this hard work and this is how he repays me. I tried to help him find a right girl, but he’s just not listening. All he cares about is himself."

"Lea..."

"No Lucas. Everything I do is never good enough. What is wrong with me?" Tears start running down my cheeks. 

"Lea... don't think that." Lucas stops at a stop light.

"It’s true, Lucas. Every single day, I feel like I'm letting Mom down."

"No you not. Drake is just one person. You got many more people to help. Don't let Drake mess with you. He is a jerk for doing this to you. Your Mom is very proud of you... No matter what." I wiped my tears away.

"You really think so?"

"Yeah... To make you feel a little better... I think you are awesome." I couldn't help but to smile.

"Thanks Lucas."

"You welcome.” He says as he starts driving again. “What are you going to do now?"

"I'm going back home to Dad and the company. There is nothing more to do here. Drake made his decision."

"Oh." Lucas looks disappointed. He stops in front of a small diner. “I at least want to buy you dinner.”

“Lucas…”

“I know. I know. I’m not your type. That’s why this is just friends eating dinner and getting to know each other.” I laugh.

“If you put it that way, then okay. Besides, you did say you was going to pay.” Lucas smiles

“Come on then.” As soon as we got out the car, we went inside and sat down.

“Wow, everything smells so good in here.”

“Yea. I love going here.” A waitress came over to us.

“Welcome to Parkway Diner. My name is Denise and I will be your waitress for this evening. What would you’ll like to order?” she said

“I would like a double cheese burger with fries and a large strawberry milkshake.” Lucas said. After Denise writes it down, she looks at me.

“What about you?”

I look at the menu. “Um… I would like fish and chips with Coca Cola.” She wrote it down, then left.

“How you doing right now?”

“I’m a little better. I really want to thank you for getting me out of that club.”

“No problem… Can I ask you something?”

“Sure.” Denise came over and sat down our drinks, then left.

“Why you decided to come here?”

“What you mean?”

“Well, if you knew that Drake was always like this, why did you decide to still come here?”

“I thought I wanted to help… but I don’t know anymore. I thought it would be easy, but it’s not.”

“Did you always wanted to take care of your Mom’s business?”

“Not really. What I really wanted to do was travel the world, but I wasn’t able to. I start running Mom’s dating business at the age of 18. I just became so busy. A lot of people quit because they didn’t think I could run it, so I had to hire more people. I had to bring my A game.”

“What about your Dad? Why don’t he help out?”

“He’s in a coma.”

“Oh. Things must be really hard for you. How you deal with it?”

“With what?”

“Everything in your life.”

“I keep myself busy.”

“Do you ever want free time?”

“I never have the time for free time… well…until now.” Lucas smiles

“Good.” As soon as Denise bring us our food, we ate and got to know more of each other. I felt comfortable talking to Lucas. After Lucas pays for our meal, we left out the diner and he drove me back to the Knights house. He stops the car in front of the house.

“I had a lot of fun tonight. Thanks for dinner.”

"You welcome. I had fun too…Will I see you again?"

"I don't know. You can call me some time. You got a piece of paper?"

"Sure." Lucas took out a receipt and gave it to me. I wrote down my cell phone number and gave it to Lucas. Lucas smile. "Thanks. Talk to you soon."

I smile back. "Yeah." I took off my seat belt, lean over, and kiss Lucas on the cheek. "Thanks for driving me to the house and for the talk."

"No problem. Stay safe. Okay?"

"Yeah." I left out the Jeep and went to the house. As soon as Lucas drove away, I look under the mat in front of the door, but it wasn't there. Crap. Maybe they don't have an extra key. I knock on the door. A few second later, Gabriella opens the door. She looks shocked. 

 

"Lea? What are you doing here? I thought you were with Drake." she said. I walked past her in the house. 

"I was, but I got a ride here." I said as I walked upstairs to the room I was staying in. Gabriella followed me. 

"Why?"

"I caught Drake making out with this girl at the bar. I thought he needed some privacy." I took out my suitcase. 

"What are you doing?"

"I'm leaving."

"Why?"

"I can't stay here. All I'm doing is wasting my time. I can't help him find a soul mate if he don't cooperate."

"Come on Lea. Think about this for a second."

"I did. I can't take it anymore, Gabriella."

"So, you are going to give up. Just like the rest of them."

"What you want me to do? I tried. Drake doesn’t want a soul mate. He just wants to have sex with girls, then erase their memories of ever seeing him. I'm not going to stay here and watch." Gabriella look into my eyes and smile.

"I know what is going on."

"What?"

"Even though I'm dumb, but I am not stupid. You like Drake." I frowned

"No I don't."

"Yes you do."

"You can think whatever you want, but I am still leaving."

"Lea…"

"I'm sorry Gabriella." Tears ran down my cheek. 

"Fine. Do whatever you want." She left the room. I wiped my tears away and went back to pack my bags. I paid and print out a train ticket. Then, I call for a cab. My train leaves tomorrow morning. I still need to get out of here. When I brought my suitcase downstairs, I turn on the light and see Drake in front of the front door. 

 

"Hey." he said

"Hi." I said as I put my purse on the couch.

"You left the bar."

"You needed more privacy. Where is she?"

"Who?" I was pissed.

"Don't play dumb with me Drake. Where is the girl?" Drake took a step toward me, but I step back. "Tell me." Drake smooth his hair back.

"She is at home."

"Did you..." I just couldn't finish what I was saying. Drake sat down on a recliner chair.

"It doesn't matter."

"You right. I'm done. You got what you always wanted. Are you happy now?"

"Lea, what’s that supposed to mean."

"It means I'm getting the hell out of here." I grab my suitcase and purse and start walking toward the door, but Drake got in front of me.

"You don't mean that. Just think about it."

"Why people keep saying that?! I did think about it. I'm getting sick and tired of you and your games. Coming here is a mistake. I’m not doing that anymore."

"You are the one who came."

"You think I want to be here! No! I should be at home with my father who might be dying. But I can't because I have to help you. You keep treating this like it’s a joke. You just don't want a soul mate."

"I didn't even ask for your help."

"Then, don't sign the damn contract! I told you not to waste my time. Just because you’re Aunt Maria was killed by someone she love, doesn't mean you can't love."

Drake eyes gotten darker with anger. "Who told you that?"

"That doesn't matter! You know I'm right." I took a deep breath to calm myself. "Drake, I hope you get your act together because if you don't, then you going to be alone... forever."

"Where did you get this from? You’re Dad or your Mom?"

"Neither of them. Just me." I heard a car honk.

"What's that?"

"A taxi. Bye Drake." I roll my suitcase out the house and put it in the trunk of the taxi. When I got inside, I told the taxi driver to take me to the nearest hotel to the train station. While he drove off, I look out the window and I see Drake outside watching. 'Sigh' I look away and put my hair in a ponytail. I felt bad for leaving, but it was a right choice. I can still remember what Gabriella said.

'So you are going to give up. Just like the rest of them.'

A tear ran down my cheek. Gabriella is right. I did give up. It was my choice. It was the right thing to do... Right?

 

Chapter 9

 

Things have been going by fast for me this morning. I have called Sarah to pick me up from the train station. Since I have to be at the train station at 10:00 am, I decided to wake up at 7:00 am. I know it’s early, but I want to get to the train station on time. After making up the bed, I took a hot shower, brushed my teeth and got dress. I decided to wear a white strapless shirt, black work pants with a grey jacket and flat shoes. I brush my hair back into a pony tail to keep it out my face. When I check out the hotel, I stood outside as I look at my phone. I groan as I see 10 messages from Gabriella. Most of them said “Please come back!!!” I was still wondering how she got my number.

 

I took a taxi to the train station. My train supposes to be here in 30 minutes, so when I got into the train station, I sat down outside on the bench and took out my book to read. I was reading Pride and Prejudice. It was my first time reading it. The only reason why I am reading it because Sarah suggested it. I was swept away by the witty developments as Elizabeth Bennett and Darcy struggle to love. I was getting to the good part, until someone came to me.

 

"Can I sit here?" he asked

"Sure." I said. I didn't even look up. I just keep reading, but I feel the guy looking at me. I save my book page and look over. I was about to say something, but I recognize him. "Drake!"

"Hi to you too. I thought you might want this." Drake gave me a warm cup.

I look at Drake suspiciously. "What is it?"

"Your favorite. Since you had to come here early, I thought that I can bring you something."

"Oh... thanks... How did you know I was at this train station?"

"You left the computer on."

"No I didn't. I turn it off... Did your parents tell you to get me? What about Gabriella? If they did, then tell them I won't change my mind. I'm still leaving."

"They didn't send me. I came by