CHAPTER 136
AUTHOR'S POV
Alexander turned around, while Wilson kept a straight face, "Hear what?", Alexander asked confused.
"I heard…", Zendaya was going to say but thought about it. Maybe she made a mistake, or it was just her werewolf hearing, she did not want to be suspicious, "Nevermind, I guess I was wrong", she let out a satisfied breath.
"Hmm, okay," Alexander agreed.
"I should get going, it's getting late, I don't want my family worrying about me," Zendaya informed them.
"Of course," Wilson said and then proceeded to give Zendaya the bag he was holding in his hand, "A gift for your family, food, I packaged some barbecue and all that, just spice it, make it hot, and it's good to go, plus other things and fruits too. Thanks for coming, it was really great having you around."
"Thank you for having me and making me feel so welcomed", Zendaya smiled widely as she took the bag, "Thank you for this too, I will enjoy it a lot, hehe."
"Take her home and make sure she reaches safely," Wilson said to Alexander on a serious note.
Alexander ignored his father and just took my hands in his, "I will drive you back home."
"You have a car?", Zendaya asked surprised.
"Of course I do, my Dad has his and I have mine. We may not look like we are wealthy, but we are, don't worry, with time you will learn more about my family and me", Alexander muttered to Zendaya as he opened the passenger door for her.
"I will be longingly expecting that," she said before getting in and Alexander closed the door, going over to the driver's side and getting in.
Zendaya was actually surprised though but if she thought about it, their house was simple, yet expensive. It was like they did not want to draw much attention to themselves and just wanted to live a simpler life or something.
Well, that's still good, though.
"Your car is lovely and comfy too", Zendaya complimented.
It brought happiness to Alexander's face, "You know, you are the first girl I have let sit in it since I first got this car."
"Oh please, don't flatter me", Zendaya chuckled while putting on her seat belt.
"Seriously. You are," He said, and it made Zendaya turn and look at him, the car was quiet, and it was only their breathing that could be heard.
But before Zendaya could respond, Alexander put on the car, breaking the silence and put on some music for them to enjoy and vibe too, "You like this one?" He confirmed it with Zendaya and then played the one they both liked.
Zendaya hesitated a moment, she did not want to tell him her exact address as they drove but accepted his offer, nonetheless, so instead she just told him, she would tell him when to stop.
They made small talk through the quiet streets, after reducing the music a bit to have a nice conversation, the hum of the engine filling the air.
As they approached Zendaya's destination but not too close, far behind, she then asked him to drop her off there, at a spot
She laughed nervously as she explained that her parents can be a bit strict and protective, which was true, especially if they find out he is human, she wondered what they would do.
Alexander looked a bit worried though, leaving her all by herself this late, "Are you sure? I don't mind dropping you off at your house."
Zendaya smiled, genuinely grateful for his concern, "No, really, it's fine, you are brought me so far and treated me well today, I am super happy, but I had rather not risk getting in trouble with my parents, I just need some time to get it to them," she said, "They can be… unpredictable sometimes."
Alexander let out a breath and nodded, he still did not want to let her go all by herself but since she insisted, "I get it. Parents can be like that sometimes. Alright, fine", he finally accepted, "Just promise me you will call me when you get home, okay? I want to make sure you are safe."
Zendaya's heart skipped a beat at his concern, and she got down, blushing hard but not wanting him to notice, "of course I will. Thanks for understanding."
With a final wave goodbye, Zendaya closed the door, urging Alexander to go first.
When he finally left, she turned and walked by herself too, it was a great night, actually.
As Zendaya walked through the streets, all by herself, she could not shake the feeling of being watched. She glanced over her shoulder, her sense on high alert.
She noticed a group of men trailing behind her, their footsteps even echoing ominously against the pavement. It now seemed like they wanted her to know she was being followed.
But were they not following her? Or are they just harmless men doing their business and going their own way.
Her heart raced as she quickened her pace, just in case they were following her, she hoped to lose them in the alleys and side streets. She could not possibly let them follow her and risk finding out something's they should not.
But no matter how fast she moved, how many twists and turns she took, the men remained hit on her heels and that was when she concluded, they were indeed following her.
"Can't they just see something in a skirt and close their damn eyes. What do they want now?", Zendaya whispered to herself as panic set in, her mind raced with fear and uncertainty.
She ducked into a narrow alley, hoping that the darkness would hide her, but the men did now stop.
Desperate for escape, her mind raced for a plan, something that could help and with a steely resolve, she turned on her heel and headed towards the woods.
That was a part she can use to get home, and she also knew she would have an advantage.
As Zendaya disappeared into the darkness of the forest, she could hear the men follow close behind, there were three of them. Even if they had tried to make less noise with their footsteps, she still heard them.
Zendaya was one step ahead and with a swift motion, she ducked behind some trees, waiting for the men to draw near.