6. Text messages

                                    

                                          
   I had slept over. I woke up to find myself alone in the room. I put my legs down from the bed as I sat. I searched for my phone only to see 16 missed calls from Gabriel and two from Mrs Fidelia. My eyes widened. I had an SMS from Abel and twelve from Gabriel as well. I looked at the time, it was 12:05pm. 
" Oh my God" I literally screamed. I tapped on Abel's message and it read
Hey Egg. You're now in Uni. What should I call you now? Boiled egg or chicken? 😁
   I chuckled and replied. I texted back as I said it out loud.
" Call me.... your royal highness. Empress of the whole world" I said and added a blushing emoji at the end of the text then sent it. I and Abel were like best friends. I clicked on Gabriel's message afterwards, my heartbeat quickening.
   Good morning. Hope you've settled in and you're okay
                                           8:10am
Text me back when you get to see my messages... Please.
                                          9:16am
God Liela. Are you there? I'm worried asf. Where are you? Please reply me.
                                          9:53am
I know you're mad at me but don't ignore me like this please. I'm willing to apologise. How do I make it up to you?
                                         10:21am
Fuck. I've been calling. Pick up the phone at least.
                                        10:33am
I can't focus on anything. Please pick up my call or text me back at least.
                                       10:45am
Liela.
            10:48am
You have no idea what you're doing to me right now do you?
                                            10:50am
Come on.. just send me something. Anything. Even if it's an angry emoji. Let me know you're okay please. Please.. I'm begging.
                                         11:00am
Damn
           11:16am
I'll do anything you want. Please.
                                        11:20am
Fine. I'm on my way to school. I'm coming to get you.
                                        11:37am
      That was the last message. I liked that he was stressed out because of me but I got anxious knowing he was coming. It was currently 12:13pm. I quickly stood up and removed my hair from a bun and quickly brushed it. My phone started ringing, causing my heart to beat faster. 
I just watched it ring not knowing what to do. As the call ended. An SMS came in and I read it.
I'm in front of your dorm right now. You better come down before I come find you.
                                          Just now
     I threw the hair brush in my hand aside and quickly wore my flipflops. I grabbed my phone and hurried out of my room, still in my pajamas. I ran down the hallway because I'm not about letting Gabriel come in here and let everyone know stuff about us.
I climbed down the three rows of stairs till I reached the last floor then ran to the dorm entrance. I stopped at the door, not wanting to step out completely. Gabriel was standing there with a deep frown. He was on a black button up shirt. The three first buttons loosed, showing his toned chest. 
He looked at me and started walking towards me and I stepped back into the building a little. I was scared at how angry he looked.
" What do you think you're doing?" He asked raising a brow. I didn't say anything.
" Come here" he said firmly. I bit the inside of my lip but did not move. There were a few people who walked around the premises. I didn't want anyone to carry rumors.
" God! Liela, you've become so stubborn" he said angrily and started walking towards me again. Before I could run, he lifted me from the ground in bridal style like I weighed nothing and I just froze in his arms, but quickly regained myself and hid my face in his chest just in case anyone sees us, I wouldn't be recognized.
He carried me to his car that was parked just by the corner. He opened the car door and put me on the passenger seat then slammed the door shut angrily, making me flinch in my seat.
Why is he so angry? I only didn't pick his call or reply his texts. It wasn't like I did it on purpose. I thought.
He really hasn't let go of his anger issues. He walked around the car to the other side and pulled the door open. He entered and closed the door hard again causing me to flinch a second time. I didn't dare to look at his face. 
He soon started the car and started driving out of the school. I kept my head low. I wondered where he was taking me to but didn't have the courage to ask him. I stole a glance at his face and he still had a deep frown on. His brows were pulling together causing a slight crease between his brows.
I wanted to use my hand in smoothening them but I didn't. That was something I would have done back then without thinking. We were now outside the school and in the highway. Gabriel's hand clenched and unclenched on the steering wheel. The tension in the car was making me uneasy. I wanted him to speak to me, anything but this silence.
" Why weren't you replying to my texts?" He asked. I pressed my lips together.
" I didn't see them" I said truthfully. I was asleep when he sent those texts. He clenched the steering wheel, his jaw tightening.
" And my calls?" He asked, his voice strained.
" I...." I started.
He didn't even believe me.
" I didn't see it too" I said and I could see his knuckles turning white on the wheel. He didn't believe me, he thought I was ignoring him. Well.... I have planned on doing that but I didn't ignore his texts and calls on purpose.
" Gabriel......" I tried to speak, maybe explain myself but I didn't know what to say. We've been apart for a very long time and he seemed to have changed a lot.
" Gabriel. I really didn't mean...." I was saying..
" Stop talking" he cut me off and I frowned.
" I'm just trying to...." I tried to speak again.
" I said stop talking Liela. We might get into an accident if you keep talking" he said raising his voice. I went silent seeing that he was going on a very high speed.
I looked down at my laps. I was still on my pajamas and flip-flops. The only thing with me was my phone. I had not even taken my bath or brushed my teeth and Gabriel was taking me to God knows where. 
The rest of the drive was silent. Soon, we diverted from the straight road into a street, there were houses by the sides. Some big and some small. The street looked very clean. There were flowers and small trees in front of some houses, it looked beautiful.
He drove further into the street and Gabriel stopped the car in front of a tall building. I randomly counted the storeys and it was just 6 storeys. I sat in the car not knowing if I could speak now. He stepped down from the car and I watched him walk to my side. He pulled the door open, he was still frowning but not as much.
Just as I tried to move, he lifted me out of the car, carrying me bridal style again. I yelped since I wasn't expecting the sudden action. He adjusted me in his arms, holding me closely to his chest. I blinked trying to comprehend what was going on. He closed the car's door and turned walking towards the building with me in his arms.
I decided to remain quiet, seeing he still was in a bad mood. I wanted to wrap my arms around his neck but I didn't, I was mad at him too, although I loved the feeling of his body against mine.







Okay. So Gabriel seems to not be taking No for an answer. What do y'all think. And where do you think he brought her to?
Please........ Let me know if you guys would prefer me to name the chapters like I used to or I should continue with this new style.
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