Chapter one
AURORA'S POV:
Amid the flashing lights,thumping music and the cheering voices of the crowd.I couldn't focus on my favorite band's performance as it felt hollow ,and the bass synchronizing with the frantic beating of my heart.
I tried to process the news that had just been broken to me,my mum had just been diagnosed with stage four cancer and my worst fears had been realized.
My hands trembled as I held on to my phone,my mind racing through worst-case scenarios .
I pushed through the crowd hastily making my way towards the exits
The blur of the underground parking lot's lights made me realize the tears that had been falling nonstop from my eyes down to the corner of my lips .
I could feel the salty taste But I couldn't care less.'I need to get the hell out of here!'
I screamed in my head.
I started walking towards my car and the cheering crowds faded into the background with each step I took.I fumbled for my car keys with trembling hands,and pulled out of the parking spot.
A thud jolted me.
'Oh no,not now ' I thought in my head
I blinked,my eyes focusing on the dashboard.
Looking up,I could make out the silhouette of a tall frame alighting from the car I had just bumped into from my side mirror.
The knock on my side window jolted my memory
My face twisted with irritation,I lowered the window "watch where you are going"the tall figure bellowed at me.
"Maybe you should have had your brake lights fixed! "
I shouted back in anger.
In a swift motion I tossed my business card at him and said "call my insurance"and sped off almost immediately.
LIAM'S POV:
I stood at the edge of the crowd humming along the melody
'The thumping bass vibrated through my chest and I let the lyrics take over,letting go of my worries momentarily'.
Then I sighted her
A young woman stood out in the crowd,her fitted jeans hugged her curves,paired with a crop band tee and canvas sneakers which gave her a more effortless IT girl vibe.
Her hair was tied up in a bun and silver jewelry hung loosely on her tiny wrist as she gripped her phone.
With a sudden movement,she turned and walked toward the exit.
Without thinking, I trailed after her our paths leading us to the parking lot.
I headed to my car,parked nearby hers.
As she reversed out of her parking spot,her car bumped into mine the impact jolting both vehicles.
"Looks like someone misjudged the distance"I thought,chuckling to myself.
I stepped out of my car and walked towards hers,expecting an exchange about the minor collision.
I knocked on the window,as soon as she rolled down the window, I said bluntly 'watch where you are going'.
I tried to sound stern but a hint of amusement crept into my voice.
As she rolled down the window,her irritated expression caught me off guard.I had expected an apology not annoyance.
"Maybe you should have had your brake lights fixed!"she shot back,catching me off guard.
She tossed her business card at me,accompanied by a curt"call my insurance!"
With that she sped off,leaving me standing there,card in hand with a feeling mix of surprise and curiosity.
'Interesting',I thought to myself with a weird smirk spreading across my face.