They don't know about us (A Drew Chadwick love story)

One - It Happened for a Reason

* Grace P.O.V *

I was on the phone as i walked through the airport. I had to hurry to catch the flight. 

"Laci-Rae, you're a life saver" i spoke into the phone tucked against my shoulder. "This is seriously amazing"

"One of the few perks of working for an airline" Laci responded "It took a while, but I finally managed to find two flights almost in your price range a week apart, and with my employee discount, it's not so bad at all."

"Seriously, you have no idea how much I owe you for this. It's been six months since i've seen James, and there's no way i could have afforded this trip without you"

"No problem, I'm happy to help. I can't believe it's been that long since you've seen him!"

"I know, right!  I can't wait to see the look on his face when I show up. He's going to flip"

"He doesn't know you're coming?"

"I wanted to surprise him. And you know why i have to do this" i said. "I know his schedule and I have the address for his apartment, so I figured I'd just show up, give him the shock of his life"

Now boarding all rows, flight 1743 to Huntington Beach

"Oops, time to go" i said.

"Call me when you land. And have fun!" Laci replied.

* * * * *

I took a deep breath and double checked the address. I was on the second floor of James apartment. I looked at the number on the paper once again, confirming it was the right door.I held my breath, excited to see the look on his face when he opened the door. This was it. I knocked on the door.

I heard the lock click as someone came to the door, and I straightened up, smoothing my hair and putting on my best smile. 

But to my suprise, a pretty brunette opened the door. She was wearing a man's shirt and not much else. Was i in the wrong apartment?

"You're not my chinese food" the girl said, looking at me up and down.

"I'm sorry, I must have the wrong place, I'm looking for-" i started, but a shout from the other room cut me off.

"Julie, get back in bed!"

I immediately recognized the voice. I wanted to run away but instead I walked past the girl and into the apartment. I came face to face with a very naked James, who looked like he had seen a ghost.

"Surprise" i said weekly, tears beginning to form.

"Grace, I can explain" He started.

"Seriously? Don't bother"

"No, wait. Grace!" He shouted.

"What? What could you possibly have to say to me, James?"

"This isn't..."

"Are you really going to try to deny it? I'm not stupid enough to believe any lie you could come up with"

He just looked down.

"How long has this been going on?" i asked.

He shook his head. "Grace i-"

"How long?"

He looked at the girl who was shifting uncomfortably in the doorway to the bedroom, trying to cover up a bit. She looked more guilty than upset. She must have know he had a girlfriend the whole time.

"How long, James?"

I shook my head, disgusted.

"I'm sorry, Grace" he said "I'm sorry! I never meant for you to get hurt. It wasn't supposed to be this way."