She found her way to the bed and sat down. She ran her hands through her hair. This wasn't good. She has to figure something out. She looked for her phone and opened the group chat created by her friends.
Avery: Please tell me you guys didn't sign up to go to France.
There was a long pause before she saw Suzzy typing.
Suzzy: Heck yeah! Can't wait to go.
Her breath caught in her throat.
Avery: Something happened. It's kinda complicated.
Erica came online.
Erica: Spill, girl
She took in a deep breath and told them what happened. The chat was silent.
Avery: Are you guys still online?
Erica: Hold on. We are processing what you just said.
Suzzy: Are you funking kidding me! Are you insane?
Erica: Relax Suzzy, we can't attack her yet. But damn.
Avery: Let's talk tomorrow.
Suzzy& Erica: Sure
Averelaid on the bed when her mind drifted to things that had happened over the past couple of months. Lost in thought, she drifted to sleep. The door opened slightly, Alex peeked his head through it and sighed. He walked towards the woman who wasn't in the right position. He lay her on the bed and covered her with the blanket.
"I hope you change your mind, beautiful." He said before kissing the crown of her head.
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The trip to France was something she was still amazed she had made. She was in France, despite all the tantrums she made. Alex was fed up with her and carried her like a bag of rice. She was on his shoulder until they got to the car, and when she refused to get to the plane, that was what he did. Bodyguards approached them when they got off the private jet.
" Please behave my aunt has eyes everywhere." Alex pleaded.
Avery scoffed and rolled her eyes at him.
Erica has been avoiding Stefan since the incident that happened in the club. She couldn't bring herself to face the man who still has her heart.
" Erica, wait. We need to talk. Please." Stefan called out to her.
" I'm busy Stefan," Erica replied.
He brushed his fingers through his hair. With the other hand on his hip. He stared at her silhouette. His eyes lit up when he saw the men's washroom. Stefan fastened his pace and dragged her to the men's washroom.
Erica's eyes widened.
" Are you insane?"
" Yes! I'm insane, Erica. I'm insane for you to let me in. I'm insane for your forgiveness, I'm insane for your love. In fact, I'm going crazy for you, Erica. Please, give me another chance and this time I will make things right, Rica"
Erica looked away from him, she hugged herself and said;
" Don't call me that, Stefan."
" What? Rica?"
Her breath got caught in her throat. How does she explain to him that the nickname makes her giddy inside?
She cleared her throat and looked straight into his eyes. She has to let go of everything. He betrayed her.
"Forgiveness isn't something I can throw in your way, Stefan Mckenzie. The fact that you betrayed me means you would do it again. How stupid was I? Melting into your sweet nothing. What happened to death do us part? You freaking asshole of a liar."