He told himself he was just borrowing and was not stealing.
If Lucas did not have the balls to do it he was going to, and he was ready for the worst.
Jay careful not to wake Lucas, got up from the bed and walked towards him.
Lucas moved but did not wake up.
Slowly jay, took Lucas phone, holding his breath as he unlocked it.
Lucas password was not difficult it was his birthday.
And right there was a folder named rooftop.
He clicked on it and all the images of Elena popped up.
Images of Elena when she was about to propose, one of when her cap fell to the ground, one of when she had tears running down her cheeks and so many others.
This was it he said as he swallowed hard.
His hand shook as he sent the files to his own device.
He turned to look at Lucas who was still sleeping soundly, unaware of his best friend's betrayal.
Jay placed the phone back on Lucas' palm and whispered to him.
I am so sorry man, but I have to do this. You will thank me later when we are both popular.
But deep down in his heart he knew Lucas was going to be really pissed at him and might not forgive him.
***
Elena woke up from the loud noise outside her apartment.
Her head was pounding, she pressed her hand to her forehead, trying to steady herself.
She burried her face into her pillow.
The room was still dark, curtains still drawn, even the tiniest morning light that managed to enter the room felt like it was stabbing at her eyes.
At first she thought the noise coming from outside, was a dream.
But as she fought sleep the sound became more louder.
She groaned putting the duvet over her head.
Not now, not today. Not after what happened last night.
Her body was aching from last night, her throat sore from crying too much.
She moved holding the pillow tightly, forcing herself back to sleep.
But the noise would not stop, instead it grew louder.
She tossed and turned in her bed, at some point she sat up halfway, then fell back on the bed with a groan.
Maybe it was the traffic, or some construction site doing their thing she thought to herself.
And then...
Bang!!
Bang!!
Bang!!
She sat up right with her eyes now fully opened.
Someone was banging at her door.
She winced holding her head in place, which was too heavy to move.
Her heart began to race fast.
Do not ell me this building is on fire.
The banging did not stop, instead it became more urgent.
And then she heard the beep of her lock being inputted.
Her breath caught in her throat, what is going on someone was trying to open her door.
She staggered out of bed, almost tripping on the bed sheets wrapped around her feet.
Her apartment suddenly felt too big, too opened.
Who is there Elena demanded for the second time.
And just then the door burst opened
Elena.
It was someone she knew.
Three of them, crashing into her living room.
Lucia, Lilo and Hannah, their hair was still very messy, concern was written all over their faces.
She suddenly felt a sense of relief upon realizing it was her friends.
She rested against the wall pressing her hand to her chest.
What the hell is going on, you all nearly gave me a heart attack and why is there so much noise outside the apartment.
***
They exchanged nervous looks, but remained silent.
By the way we found this bag outside your apartment Lucia said waving the bag in the air.
Elena blinked, what is that?
Medicine Lucia replied bringing out the hangover pill from the bag, looks like someone knew you had need it.
Who Elena asked confused.
We should be asking you that, by the way who were you with all through the night?
I can not seem to remember, they all looked at her, without saying a word.
When the noise outside did not stop Elena spoke up again.
Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on, Elena asked her voice softer this time.
She wrapped her hands around her tiny figure, suddenly feeling self conscious of the fact that she looked like shit.
She was still putting on the red gown from yesterday.
Nothing is going on, lilo said too quickly, dragging Elena back to her bed, you did not pick up your phone so we decided to rush over.
My phone, it should be in my car.
Her head was still pounding from last night's hangover but she could tell something was wrong, she had a feeling they were keeping something from her.
She turned to look at Hannah the worst liar in the group and sure enough, Hannah's facial expression betrayed her, her lips were shaking as if she might spill the truth.
Why are you all looking at me like I grew a second head.
Silence.
Or did you already find out Ethan turned me down.
she said her gaze shifting between them.
Elena forced out a small laugh.
They remained silent.
Relax you all, I didn't jump off the roof even after he impregnated someone else.
She forced a small smile expecting their reaction.
Lucia looked down at her shoes. Lilo looked everywhere but at her, Hannah pretending to check something on her phone.
Someone say something what the hell is going on.
you need to sit first Lucia said
Elena crossed her arm on her chest.
No just go straight to the point, you all barged into my apartment like the whole word was coming to an end just to remain silent.
With shaking hands lilo finally brought out her phone from her pocket and handed it over to Elena, showing her the trending videos.
Her eyes widened in shock.
The picture was of her on the rooftop, where she was at the most vulnerable moment of.
The video was of her when she opened her hands for a hug he didn't give her.
Another video of her holding the ring, video of him pushing her away.
And under the picture was a bold caption
"Hollywood Actress rejected on the rooftop proposal".
"Imagine proposing to a man who doesn't even want you".