Darling Unexpected - Sequoia Gallatin (summer reads TXT) 📗

you. You know that's the funny thing about soul mates. But," She leans in closer to me. "Sometimes someone has more than one soul mate."
"What do you mean, soul mates?" I ask her, shocked.
"Emma," Nick whispers. "I learned something while I was gone. You know anything about reincarnation?"
I nod. "I've heard stories."
"Well It's real. We've lived other lives, and I mean MANY other lives! And so has Leslie." He says, finally looking at me.
"What do you mean, we've lived many other lives? You sound insane, Nick."
He nods. "I know you don't believe me now but please, come with me. I need to show you something."
I look at him, uneasily. Why should I trust him anymore? He cheated on me.
"Please." He pleads with me, holding out his hand. I hesitate but finally take it.

. . .
"Where are we?" I ask, looking around. We were in a cavern, it's dark and cold. I shiver. Nick squeezes my hand.
"Here." He says, pulling me to where there's a river. I'd say it was just a regular river but it's different. I can't explain it. "Look in the water." He tells me. I look at him, unsure. Is he planning on throwing me into the water or something? He squeezes my hand again. "Please Emma. I swear, I won't let anything hurt you." I take a deep breath then nod. I trust him. I creep over to the edge and peer into the water. At first, nothing happens but then I feel dizzy and faint.

. . .
I'm standing on the top of a mountain with the other girls from my school. We are taking a school trip to Mount Peters. I go to the Santana All Girls Academy. My parents are very rich people and you have to be the richest to be able to go to this school. We're all laughing when we spot a group of young men walking towards us.
"Hello Ladies." Says a very handsome young man. He has longish black hair and is wearing all black. He has a nice smile and seems to have taken a liking to me.
"Ah, Sir William." Says Trisha, giving him her most fascinating smile. "It's so nice to see you again."
"You too, Miss Trisha." He says, bowing down to kiss her hand but he keeps his eyes on me. "And who are your friends?"
"Oh yes. This is Rose and Madeline." She gestures to me and Maddie. "Girls, this is William Morangue."
"Pleasure to meet you." He says, kissing our hands. He kisses mine a little longer. I can feel the heat run up to my cheeks.
"Hello Sir William." I say, curtsying to him.
"What are three beautiful ladies like yourselves doing in a place like this?" He asks, smiling at me.
"School." Trisha says, looking completely swept away by him.
For the first time I noticed the boys with him. None of them were particularly as good-looking as him but they did seem to be gentlemen. Then I notice a boy leaning against the mountain, watching us. When his eyes met mine he gave me a smile that took my breath away. William seemed to notice him too.
"That is Alexander Foster." He explained to me. "He's the bad boy in school. You don't want to go seeking his acquaintance." He assures me. I nod. But there's something about the boy. Something familiar.
"Excuse me for a moment." I say.
"Rose." Trisha warns me but I've already walked away.
"Hello." He says smiling at me as I approach.
"Do I know you?" I ask.
"Not in this life." He says, smiling at me.
"Rose!" I hear from behind me.
"One minute!" I yell back to them.
"So you know William Morangue?" He asks me.
I shake my head. "My friend does. I just met him. Are you sure we've never met?"
He laughs. "I think I'd remember. But just because we haven't met in this life doesn't mean we haven't met before. Have you ever heard of reincarnation, Rose?"
I shrug. "I've heard legends."
"Well they're true." He looked me in the eyes. I can't help getting lost in those gorgeous brown eyes. "I have had more lives than I can count. And so have you."
I stare at him. "How do you know?"
"Because you're my soul mate." He tells me.
"Soul mate? How am I your SOUL MATE?" I can't believe what he's saying.
"We have known each other for MANY years, Rose. I know you better than you know yourself." He told me, smiling as I took a step towards him. I was being drawn to this boy that I barely even know. At least in this life.
"Rose! It's time to go! Hurry!" Trisha yells, frantically. I stare at Alex.
"Will I ever see you again?" I ask him. He smiles and nods.
"We will meet very soon, Rose." Before I know what I'm doing I kiss him on the cheek then turn and run off to join the girls. I look back to see that he was gone. Was he just my imagination?

. . .
A few days later I was walking home from the store when I see a young man surrounded by a few boys I recognize.
"William?" I ask, approaching them. I realize that the young man in the middle is Alex. I gasp. "What are you doing to him?" I rush toward them, worried. What if he was telling the truth? What if he really IS my soul mate? I'm not gonna let them harm him! "Leave him alone!"
"Rose." William looks at me. "What are you doing here?"
"More like "What are YOU doing here? And what are you doing to HIM?" I practically scream.
"Mr. Foster owes me a little bit of… Shall we say pride?" He laughs.
"He took away your pride?" I laugh. "That is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard!"
He looks hurt and I feel a bit bad but I don't care. "Leave him alone." I growl.
William smiles at me. "What ever you'd like milady." He bows then nods at the others. "If you'll excuse me, I must get going. It was a pleasure to see you again, Miss Rose. I hope we shall meet again soon." He leaves. I run to Alex.
"Alex!" I cry, trying to lift him up as he crumples to the ground. "Are you alright? Did they hurt you?"
He smiles up at me. "No." Then he laughs. "I told you that we'd meet again, Rose."
"I'm sorry." I whisper as he buries his head in my hair. "I love you."
"I know. I love you too." He tells me then he pulls away and looks at me. He stands up, smiling as he pulls me to my feet, then pulls me into his arms. "I knew I'd find you again, Isabella." He whispers as he kisses me. He pulls me closer against him as his lips meet mine. His lips are moist and they taste like, I don't know, like everything. He buries his hands in my hair and I kiss him back, wrapping my arms around his waist. He pulls me tightly against his body. Opening my mouth with his. My hands slide up his waist and over his shoulders as he lifts me up and I wrap my legs around his waist. When we finally pull away, my breathing is really rough and my legs are still around his waist. He smiles at me and pushes a lock of hair back from my face. "You don't know how long I've been wanting to do that." He whispers, his forehead pressed against mine. I just smile and thank the world that I found him.

. . .
I open my eyes to find myself laying on the cavern floor. I look up to see Nick leaning against the wall. He steps towards me when our eyes meet.
"You were Alex." I say, seeing the same boy in him. He nods. "Then, it is true? I really was Rose?" He nods again. "What happened after that?" He nods to the river. Why isn't he speaking? I think. I look over at the river than back at him.
"Go ahead." He tells me. "Remember that I love you. No matter who or what you see."
I nod. "I love you too." I tell him then approach the water again. I look in it then collapse again.

. . .
I look around. I'm