The Eternal Rose-Forever and Always.

Chapter 39.

~I wish I was better at telling people how I feel~
Crystal'sPOV.

I am completely unaware of what Brent has planned. I am utterly confused and have no clue as to why he was so nervous in the afternoon, and on top of that, he acted possessively. 

But the thought of Harry seems to never leave my mind. It's-Its like a part of me wishes that everything comes back to the way it was before and a part of me wants to stay away. It's like that part is hinting me that something is again going to damage everything… forever.

My bell rings and I am back to reality. Must be Brent.

I open the door to find Brent, looking formal, but still hot. How does he even do that?

"Are we going somewhere fancy tonight, Mr. Crawford?"

"Why would you say that, Crystal?"

Why was he so nervous?

"I've haven't seen you in formal wear much, you know."

"I wanted to look dashing. jealous already?"

"In your dreams," I say, rolling much eyes.

"I forgot to tell you how beautiful you look tonight, Crys."

"Thank you. Should we get going or are we gonna stand here all night?"

"No, not at all. Let's go."

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Le Petit Bistro was the most beautiful and elegant restraunt I've ever seen.

"Wow," I exclaim in astonishment.

He chuckles before replying, "Let's get inside, shall we?"

"Yeah. Isn't this too expensive?"

"Crystal, it doesn't matter. Let's get inside. I've heard it serves the best French cuisine in Los Angeles."

It was even more beautiful from the inside. It's polished dark wood furnishings and old French paintings were perfect.

"Brent-"

"It's fine. Let it be a once in a lifetime experience for you." He chuckled.

I rolled my eyes.

"So, how are you, Ms. Turquotte?"

"Perfect. Any reason for you being so formal?"

"Not at all."

"Well, I have a question for you, if you don't mind?"  He asks and for some reason I know what he's going to ask.

"Yeah?"

"Why were you in the hospital?"

"Well, um… yesterday, while at work, I wasn't feeling well and everything is still quite blurry to me, but I think I fainted…" I reply.

"Oh, God. Nothing serious right?"

"Yes. The doctor said I was okay, but I am supposed to give some tests."

"Okay," he pauses for a moment, like contemplating his thoughts, before he continues, "Why did you lie to me?"

"I just didn't want to stress you over something so unimportant," I say, shrugging.

"Your health is important to me, Crystal. Don't ever think otherwise."

"Thanks a lot." I smile genuinely.

He starts to say something, but stops as the waiter arrives with our food.

"Another thing…"

"Just ask it, you dork." I roll my eyes.

"Why was Harry with you?" He asks cautiously.

I stiffen a bit in my seat as soon as I hear Harry's name.

"He helped me," I say, my food suddenly becoming the most interesting thing in the world.

He understands that I don't want to talk about it anymore, and doesn't push it.

An awkward silence envelops between us as we silently eat our food, the noise of out spoons hitting the plates the only noise being exchanged between us.

"When is your work with One Direction ending?" He asks, finally breaking the silence.

"In about… 2 days."

"Oh. How was the experience?"

"Like the old times." I say, reminiscing the last time I worked with them. It was a really good time. Unfortunately, good times end.

"Speaking about leaving… I-uhm… planned this date to tell you something im-important…"

"What?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.

"I-I am leaving LA soon…"

It felt like the world stopped. Like time had suddenly frozen. Brent was leaving?

"Wh-When?" I asked, feeling tears welling up in my eyes.

He was the first and my only best friend in LA. What would I do without him?

"In about a week…" He replied, looking down as if ashamed at himself.

"Wh-Why? Any reason?"

"My parents are expanding their business to London and-and want me to move there."

"But-"

"I am not in favour of all this at all, Crystal. I rejected their offer in a heartbeat. But they blackmailed me, said they wouldn't support me anymore. I had no other choice but to oblige. Please don't cry, Crystal."

I hadn't realised I was crying until he told me.

"No-no" I scream as loud as I can.

I get up from my seat and storm out of the restraunt and run as fast as I can.

I hear Brent calling my name but I can't.....stop.

But suddenly I feel my knees go weak and I fall down.
 
I start sobbing. I can't let the most important person in my life to leave me alone battling with the world.
"Shh. Crystal. I am so sorry. I am sorry baby. Please forgive me" Suddenly out of nowhere I hear his voice. 
I turn around to see a crying Brent. He takes me into him arms and sob again his chest.

"Please. Don't. I-i c-ccant af-afford t-to l-lose y-you" I tell him , stuttering. 

"If only I could do anything about it , I would never ever leave you. I love you Crystal. I love you so damn much and it hurts to see you like this. Please don't make me feel guilty. Please!" I look upto him and the sadness filled in his eyes hurts me as if I have been hit by a car. 

"I-i" I struggle getting the words out of my mouth.
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A/N
As promised , here's an early update.
I really wanna thank kritikagupta21  who helped me in writing this chapter. Thankyou and loveyou!!! 
And its  a bit sad that Brent is leaving ,isn't it ? Well there has to be some twists and so enjoy this one.
Any mistake , forgive me! Lol.
Thankyouall!
Kiarateenxx~