Chapter 46

Ella

Upon reaching the spa, the strange feeling I had been feeling since our departure only seemed to increase the longer we were away from the house and slowly I began to think that maybe I was just being paranoid after all those strange texts from yesterday.

Keep it together Ella… you're just being paranoid, I scold myself, my eyes watching the outside as we drove. Kris talking about random things with Mr. Gray as he continued to drive us.

“Alright ladies, we’re here” calls Mr. Gray, pulling his black Audi Q3 to the front of the building. The spa, Aeranas, was one of the most prestigious spas around. Only the rich came there.

Snapping from my thoughts I move to look over at Kris, her eyes now watching me silently, her eyes silently asking me if everything was okay, having been mostly silent since our departure as I rarely spoke during the whole car ride which wasn’t typically like me to do.

Nodding my head in silent reply, I hope and pray that Kris takes my response seriously, not wanting to explain to her about my random texts or the uneasy feeling I was suddenly getting as if today was only the beginning of something terrible.

Please, Please, don’t let anything bad happen to us while I’m out with Kris… I don’t want to have to worry about her being in danger too, I silently pray, my body slowly sliding out from the car once Kris does.

“Shall I wait here until you're done?” asks Mr. Gray.

“No, that’s okay. The movie theater is only a block or two from here, we’ll be okay to walk. And once we’re done we’ll call you, Grant or Hayden to come get us” smiles Kris, not wanting to keep him waiting for us while we had our girl day at the spa.

“As you wish” bows Mr. Gray, his eyes watching ours until he eventually turned to leave, his body slowly climbing back into the car before turning around and heading back the way he came, officially leaving just the two of us alone.

Once gone from site do I slowly turn my attention over to Kris, her eyes quickly on her phone, her hands texting, a small smile on her face which indicated it was either Grant or Hayden or possibly both.

Someone’s been awfully happy lately, I muse, unable to feel anything but happiness for her, glad she had finally found someone who made her happy.

Just then, I’m pulled by my thoughts when Kris moves to speak up, “You ready for our spa day?”

Giggling, I nod. “You bet.”

Returning the smile, Kris moves to link her arm with mine before moving to lead us inside, a small bell ringing to those inside that people had entered the business. A lady smiling at us upon entering the establishment.

“Hello and welcome to Aeranas. What can we help you with today?” asks the young girl who stood before us.

“Yes. We have a reservation. Each for a pedi and manicure” answers Kris.

“Of course, name?” asks the girl as she moves to look us up in their system.

“It’s under the name Kris, Kris Ryan”

“Ah yes, right this way please. Please choose your colors and someone will be right with you shortly.”

“Thanks”

Leading me over towards the nail colors that were over by the wall, Kris and I slowly began picking out colors, colors that we thought would look nice on our feet and fingers as we waited to be served.

“Excited?” whispers Kris.

“Definitely” I whisper back.

Grinning, we finally manage to pick out our choices before moving to sit down in the empty chairs, waiting for the next available person to come and collect us.

Here’s hoping that Reece, Dylan and Caleb will like what they see, I muse, unsure if my brothers would like this new side of me once I managed to get home or not, this being the first time in a while that they would be able to see this side of me. Having only ever gone with my mom until I just couldn’t continue doing it.

-2 Hours Later-

After finishing up with our spa appointment, Kris and I slowly began heading towards the movie theater that was just the block or two away. Having decided on seeing Deadpool and Wolverine, we knew we had to be quick if we wanted to stock up on popcorn, candy and of course soda.

“This movie is going to be awesome” squeals Kris, the both of us having a thing for Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, but for obvious reasons. Both were really good actors and if I was being totally honest, Ryan Reynolds was fucking hot. He was every girl's wet dream come true.

But…

So was Channing Tatum and Chris Evans but I would never voice those aloud. Besides, I was perfectly happy with my drop dead sexy as hell brothers who weren’t just drop dead gorgeous but also easy on the eyes, and they were absolutely amazing between the sheets too and that alone spoke volumes for me.

Fuck…

Thinking of them like that was enough to make my panties wet. Damn it! I was definitely going to need some kind of sexual release later, because if not, I was probably going to explode or combust into flames but then suddenly as if my sixth sense was kicking in, I suddenly feel like I have eyes on me yet again.

Pausing, I try to scan the area prior to reaching the movie theater. Clearly still on edge from all the text messages from the night before along with being paranoid. Realizing that I hadn’t bothered to check my phone at all since leaving the house.

Too scared to see if anyone had actually texted me or not.

Easy Ella, no ones around you. Don’t panic or else you’ll end up scaring Kris. Just try and act normal. At least until the end of the movie, until then we need to keep a cool, I suddenly think, my mind attempting to talk some sense into my already panicked state.

Scanning the area again, I again see nothing, at least it’s what I keep telling myself. Not wanting my sixth sense to be true. The need to run should anything happen to us in full swing.

Please… Please be wrong, Please…