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Chapter Nine

ALEX

The wind blew on my hair and I squint my eyes for I don't want dust getting in it. I pulled out my handkerchief and tied it around my neck. Caiden looked at me and laugh.

"Why are you laughing?!" I asked while looking at him incredulously.

"It's just, you look like a cowboy, with the wind effect, the handkie and your hair…" he said between fits of laughter. Well, I just brush him off and look at the sceneries as we passed by.My feet were sore because of standing too long in the back of this jeep. In the corner of my eyes, I could see Caiden leaning in the back of the jeep, probably dozing off.

The reason why the two of us was here is because we picked the two short sticks and all I know is that it is planned.

I wonder where we are going, Brighton beach was not far from here but we are travelling for about an hour already. The jeep stopped in front of a regular beach house which was designed with a very homey feeling.

I jumped off and got my duffel bag. I traile