Fate's Chance

44

This book is slowly coming to an end. Book 2?

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I sighed as I packed the last of my items "Damn it, where is that jacket" I sniffled as I scanned the room for my favorite heather grey jacket.

I couldn't fight the tears as I prepared my luggage for the flight I have to catch in the morning. Although, I was still processing what just happened about an hour ago, I still had to get this done. If I'm being quite honest, I thought it could distract me from what I was feeling but gee golly was I wrong. Here I am folding clothes to pack as I wipe away the tears that trickle down my face looking pathetic as ever

"Bella!" A soft gasp escapes my lips hearing that he made it back home. I gather the sleeves of my hoodie to quickly wipe away the tears or any evidence of it as I soon hear his footsteps approach. "Bella?" He questioned once more before opening the door

"Hey.." I smiled softly at the handsome man that stood in the door's frame. He simply gazed at me with a soft smile before sighing in relief "What's up?"

"Bella..."

"Yeah?" I chuckled at hearing him call my name for the third time. He was acting a bit strange "Justin's wha—" My face was suddenly burying into his chest as he pulled me into a bone crushing hug. Usually I would try to squirm away from such a tight embrace but I actually really needed this right now. This feeling of comfort was all I needed and it feels so right being provided by him

I'm shocked at his sudden affection if I were to be quite honest. As I was in the taxi on the way here, I realized I hadn't replied to him today and even left him on read at one point without even trying. I was sure he'd be upset but he holds me with such warmth instead

"I missed you"

"I missed you too, are you alright?"

"I always am, with you by my side" My cheeks began to warm up as I blush at his sweet corny words. He finally pulled away with his eyes fixated on mine as his arms rested on my lower back "What's going on with you?"

"What do you mean? Nothing I was just packing for the flight tomorrow"

"You've been acting distant since I left this morning. I can also hear the hoarseness in your voice that you're trying to cover up"

I sighed pulling away from his embrace "I hate it when you observe me"

"I don't mean to but I can't help it. If I don't study you, I'll never know what's going on in your head so could you just tell me? What's wrong?"

I shook my head "you wouldn't understand" what would an A lister such as himself, know anything about the family issues that I go through? He's never had to deal with strict parents or fighting with his mother every day.

I've opened up about this to a man I once loved before and he just threw it in my face. I couldn't imagine Justin doing the same but I can't risk it.

"Then help me understand. Even if I'm not able to relate, wouldn't you feel a bit better getting it off your chest? " he sat on his bed and patted the empty seat next to him. Hesitantly, I sat near him with my eyes glued to the ground. One look in his eyes and I would be bawling my eyes out and I didn't feel like explaining the reasoning behind my tears

"So what exactly happened when you went to visit your friends?"

"Nothing much we just..." I began to think about the promise we made to each other the day we decided to see where this relationship could go. Lying to him would be very hypocritical of me and I couldn't bring myself to do it again. If I wanted this relationship to be like none other, I would have to be honest with him "I lied I'm sorry. I didn't go see any friends"