Chapter 44: Chapter 44

Heather

I was in the hospital, besides Chris. Doctors say that his nerve was not okay. It was gonna take a lot of time for him to become like before.

I looked at him. He was awake, but still numb by the pain I guess. He was looking at me and smiling and then closing his eyes and drifting to sleep.

I stood up and walked out of the ward. I was sitting there for an hour and I needed something to distract myself.

I left the hospital and sighed. The wind touched my skin and I felt better. This all is so tiring. I am completely frustrated. I don’t even know why he got himself in this mess. Why did he go there? He didn’t even tell me. I remember we were in the room and he was suddenly like, I will be back in a minute. I, um, actually didn’t care much about where he goes so I didn’t bother to go behind him, and then I heard this from the Police.

I know he didn’t shoot himself, definitely that Vincent shot him. But I wonder why will he do this? Why will he go into the room of his ex and her boyfriend? Does he not love me? I mean, I don’t know.

If he had to do something, why would he hide and go there? He would have told me.

Ah! These thoughts are driving me crazy. I sighed and went back.

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Ashley

There was a knock on the door so I opened it. It was Vincent. I got aside when he entered and he ignored me too. I didn’t say anything but closed the door behind him.

He went inside and sat on the sofa.

“Let me remind you who I am” he looked at me and I looked at him. “I am the biggest Mafia boss”

“I know,” I whispered.

“Why aren’t you scared of me?”

“Because you love me”

“You sure?”

I looked at him and suddenly anger filled in me. Everything up till now was okay. I mean literally. Okay if you are angry, wanna punish me or something. But really? You stopped loving me?

I nodded. “Just say you don’t love me once”

He looked at me and sighed. “Are you showing me anger?”

“Just answer me! Do you love me?”

“I do…” he stopped. “not” he completed.

“Fine” I searched for my phone and made sure it had enough battery, because duh, that is the most important thing. I went out of the door without looking back. Luckily, he didn’t stop me. Well, to be honest, not luckily… at these moments you want them to stop you… but he didn’t say anything.

I went out and then down… and then out of the hotel and none stopped me. I mean, of course, why would anyone stop me, but shouldn't he stop me? Did he really mean his last line? That he didn’t even love me?

I stopped thinking about it but my tears were not stopping. I can’t believe this. Well, I am free now I guess. He is out of my life right? What is better than that! I mean he was always an unwanted thing in my life!

But… but I loved him…

uh.

I kept on moving when I didn’t know where I should go. I didn’t even know a place in Paris. I just knew that… Palace of Versailles? yeah, the one I studied in History? But I really don’t think I will be allowed to stay in that! So see! As I always said, History is of no use!

I kept on moving and then decided to go back to Los Angeles. Maybe this is the only thing I can do to escape this mess. Or maybe to some other place because I don’t… and I really don’t wanna meet him ever again!

I booked the flight tickets online. I had at least that much money on my card. I had much more because I had earned and saved all this time.

I never thought this was coming but I saved this money for our future… Vincent and… mine. Like maybe if we ever need money. But…

uh.

Not again.

The flight was the next day, so I searched on google and booked a cheap hotel. Even a cheap one was expensive!

Well, I went inside and settled.

No matter what happens now, no matter how many difficulties I face, I am never ever going back to that bastard. No matter what life makes me face, but I know I will be and am strong enough to overcome it without him. I know I can do anything and I will.

I kept my things in place and sat down on the bed. I know I miss him, the way he treated me… till yesterday and all, but if that all was fake, I would just sit here and do what I have to, and that is move on and forget him.