Hi everyone! Chapter is actually updated at a reasonable time! Please take the time to read the stuff below!
I'm really sorry but I will not be able to update for another two weeks from now at least. I will still be on my ask and twitter a bit but there won't be a new chapter until the end of the month. Sorry :(
BUT.................
Since there is going to be an inconvenience, I have come up with a COMPETITION for you lovelies! I was thinking of putting up a bonus chapter like I did in my last story but I want one of you amazing readers to write it!
So heres the details!- must feature (be about) Ruby and Luke
-doesn't have to fit into the current storyline
-must be at least one page long
-you must choose your characters and setting from the current ones in only Meant To Be?
-your chapter will be published as part of Meant To Be?
-you will of course be given full credit, your wattpad name, twitter etc.
I thought it would be a fun and short little comp! They can be like imagines or scenarios whatever you call them :)
-you have until the end of September to send me your entry
-you can send it over ask, inbox, link- whatever is easiest for you
I will read ALL of the entries and determine the winner on the first few days of October.
Have fun and good luck! Anyway I hope you enjoy this chapter :)
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2 MONTHS LATER
I tapped my desk with my pen. I was so so bored and assigned to doing paper work all day. I was literally miserable. I looked out the window into Melbourne city. It was beautidul but I just didn't see it in the same light as I used to.
"Ruby can I talk to you?" My boss Katrina said popping her head around the corner. I got up and walked switly into her office as curious eyes followed my every move.
"Take a seat please," she instructed as she sat in her office chair. I obeyed her and sat nervously. Had I done something wrong?
"I've noticed over the past months you haven't been at all yourself."
"Sorry I've had a lot going on personally." I apoligised and sat up straight.
"I've heard." she said. "I don't know what I'm going to do about it. I can't have an unsufficient worker in the office" she continued. I froze. Was she firing me?
"I'm very sorry I promise I will work harder, I'll do anything to keep this job."
"You just need a break." Katrina told me.
"I understand why you're firing me but I-" begged, close to tears.
"I'm not firing you?" she said confused. Now I was puzzled. "What about that offer I have talked to you about before.
I'd never told Luke about this. When I first arrived in Melbourne I was asked by Katrina to do exchange work in America for a period of time, but I declined so that I could settle down into a constant job. A while later I was offered again, but I couldn't leave, Luke was unwell and not in a stable state of mind. I couldn't abandon him. Maybe that's what made me so mad when he left. I had turned down this amazing offer for him, but I was dropped over his offer almost instantly. But his circumstances were different, I now understood why he had to leave- there were four other people in the equation, he just didn't have to be such a prick about it.
"Ruby," she interupted my thoughts. "I think now would be a good time to embrace this offer. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I don't want to see you turn it down again."
"I don't know. If I go to LA I'll be even closer to the boys. I don't know if thats a good or bad thing." I was talking about Luke specifically.
"Stuff boys! Do something for yourself. Think about it, your dream job in a dream location and everything provided for you. How can you turn that down?" she persuaded me. Katrina was right.
"I can't turn that down." I answered, smiling in her direction. She grinned back at me.
"Is next month too early?"
I was so nervous but completely over the moon. LA was going to be amazing. And the best part- I was doing it for me. I had called my mum after I had made my decision and arranged to go to Perth to visit before leaving. I was on 'job exchange' so I didn't know when I could be called back to Melbourne. I walked along the street happily and knocked on Gina's door. She answered to door in her work clothes about to leave. Out of everyone in Melbourne Gina was the only person who knew about this offer and that I'd turned it down multiple times.
"Guess who's moving to LA!" I exclaimed. Gina screamed with excitement and gave me a huge hug. I didn't want to leave her by herself but if she was able to take some time off work, the boys would happily move her over. After much celebration I now had to tell Jake. I didn't know how I should feel.
"Jake!" I called as I opened my front door hoping he was there.
"You're home early" he said as he walked towards me. He held his hands on my waist and pecked my lips.
"I have some news. I don't know what you'll think of it but it's a definite decision I've made."
"Ok, go. I'll handle it. We'll handle it." he emphasised making me want to gag.
"I've got a job offer in LA and I'm taking it." when he didn't answer for a while I continued to speak. "I leave next month."
"I knew this would happen." he scoffed.
"I doubt you did seeing as I didn't even know this was going to happen?"
"Work my ass. You're going for Luke" Jake said his name like it was filth.
"No, I'm going for myself."
"It will always be Luke won't it?" Jake yelled. "It's been six months and you still sleep with a photo of you two next to your bed."
"Just stop it Jake, you are such a drama queen."
"At least I'm not someone who can't get over the fact that their ex-boyfriend doesn't want them anymore. Move on and get over it." he said going to the fridge. "Luke is a prissy bitch that can't do anything better with his life except annoy people professionally." he told me. That was enough. I looked at this guy with utter disgust.
"Don't talk about Luke like that in his own house." I shouted.
"He doesn't even live here, he's in the past now Ruby. Why can't you focus on us?" he tried to reason with me, putting his hand on my hip. I slapped to off and glared at him.
"Get out of my house and don't ever come back. I don't want any contact with you so stay out of my life. I really hope you grow up." I said as calmly as possible as I led him to the door and shoved him out. Before I could even hear what Jake had to say I slammed to door in front of him. Luke was right. He was a jerk.
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I had just landed in LA after a torturous 16 hour flight. I felt disgusting and was so tired. Once I had got all my stuff I went to the meeting place I was told to go. A man awaited who helped me with my luggae to his vehicle.
