Chapter 23
Maya’s POV
“W_wow.” I managed to say under my breath, unable to make sense of what was happening right now. My mouth was still open and i was still trying
steady my breathing. Maybe it wasn’t as complicated as I thought, I thought to myself.
be that.” She said.
Bella hit me softly in the side, pulling her phone away. “You’re already starstruck by him, aren’t yo
you? You shouldn’t look at him like that.” playfully. She was still smiling widely and I feared that she was going to him herself.
1 laughed wryly, and tried to keep my voice steady. “He isn’t even here. You’re obsessed. I said, pushing her softly and trying desperately to maintain the playful atmosphere
Bella giggled and walked back to the couch, holding her phone close to her chest like a teenager who just got asked to prom
“Didn’t y
I you say you had a different bow?” I asked, trying to understand how everything was connected
“Yeah, but Mr. Gayman is the CEO and the general manager, he’s the main boss, not Richard. She explained excitedly, I could tell that she was really into him, with the way she spoke about it as how happy she seemed.
“Oh I muntered softly, feeling uny stomach twist inso discomfort. This was insane
You should know him, Mays. You were there during the event we had, the one I took you alongside as my plus one.” She continued.
My head was already aching as 1 thought of how all of this could okay out and I wanted it to stop. “Mmmhmm.” Thammed, nodding my head
I remembered dearly, if it wasn’t that night, Derrick and i wouldn’t be dating and all of this probably wouldn’t be affecting me the way it was
1 tumed to face Bella, taking a break from my thoughts and I saw that she was staring at me, her face folded into a playful frown.
“You’re not happy for me, are your She asked, despite how playful she sounded. I was tempted to think that she really meant that question.
I quickly forced a smile and waved my hands at her. “No, no, Bella, He’s definitely blind if he don’t notice you soon.” I said with difficulty,
She blushed, obviously satisfied with my answer. I gulped and wiped the seat off my face. I stood up and removed my blouse,
“I need a shower. It’s been a long day,”
Before I could escape into the bathroom, Bella spring at me and grabbed my arm gently. “Wait” She exclaimed. “You didn’t tell me how your day went with your BOYFRIEND” She whispered, emphasizing on the “boyfriend”
“Are you scared that I’ll take him from your She joked
1 swallowed hard, her comments hit me like a dagger to the chest, but I kept it hidden. “No, Bella.” I said firmly sounding more serious than 1 had anticipated
“I get it. But don’t worry, Ilready have my own crush who I hope will notice me soon enough and ask me out?
I forced another smile, feeling a pang of guilt. Tm really happy for you, Bella. I hope everything works out.”
She smiled and let me go, still unaware of the memories she had unboxed, my memories.
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I miered the bathroom and shut the door behind me, turned in the shower and stood under it
I could feel the tears filling up in my eyes and 1 leaned against the wall, allowing the sears in flow freely. My body shaking with silent sobs. Why the fuck would he say that!.
1 had never been so conflicted loved Derrick and everything about us had grown so much over the past few months. But Bella’s excitement about him seemed to have quenched part of that fire and I could see the complications that all of this would cause in the future. How could I tell her the truth without breaking her hean, I would sound like a slut and a Bar.
I turned off the shower and wiped my face, took a deep breath and composed myself. I couldn’t stay inside the bathroom forever, even though I was both confused and hurt it the same time.
The room was quiet when I came out. I took a deep breath and walked towards the wardrobe, trying not to think of it too much. As I put my clothes on I could see Bella from the comer of my eye, standing by the door.
“Maya.” She called out and I turned towards her, her shoulders were slumped and her face had suddenly changed from what it was earlier on
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“Yea?” I replied, and continued dressing. I didn’t want to sound like I was offended, and even if I was, it wouldn’t change what bad already happened.
“I shouldn’i iwe poked about that? She said softly, walking slowly rewards me
I forced a smile and walked towards her, but took a small turn to where the mirror was. “It’s line, Beh. Really”
She knew everything that happened and to be fair, I wouldn’t have thought that she would joke about how Celens took Hunter away from me. Everything about what she said, broach back the most painful memories and feelings that I had.
She shook her head. “No, it’s not. I wasn’t being sensitive enough. I wasn’t supposed to joke about something like that.”
I was already growing tired of everything and all I wanted was for her to stop
“It’s not your fauli,” I said, trying to urge her that I wasn’t offended. “What’s happened, has happened, and you didn’t know better
She walked up to me and placed her hand on my shoulder. “I just want you to know ilst I would never do anything to hurt you. You are my best
Gend
“I know, Bella.” I said, ing voice treating as I tried to hold back the tears that were now coming back. I could feel it threatening to spill and I knew I needed in leave or else I was going og break down. As I couldn’t show that I was still hurting from what happened ages ago.
“I think I need some fresh air,” said grabbing my back and headed towards the door
She let go of me and placed her hand over her moul. She was now almost crying, and I didn’t want that to happen.
fre going to be fine?” She called out
“Are you sure you’re
“Mismhmm.” Lhummed and hastily rushed our of the door 1 increased my step and got in the elevator and as soon as the doors shut, I burst out
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