the twisted truth C.B

10

Chapter ten

I walked back to my old apartment, knocking for curtsey. After a week more of just working and looking at Wren and his youtube videos..I got a bit nostalgic, so I decided to finally come speak with him. The door opened and he stood there, a soft smile warmed my heart, "Hi Iris. Come in.." He opened the door further, i slowly stepped inside, I glanced at the place, it looked the exact same as it always did, im surprised its actually clean..without me here. I made my way to the island chair, seating myself, Wren leaned against the counter, staring at me. "So..?" I mumbled, "I'm glad you called.." He looked down at his hands, then back up at me, I nodded, "I am too..I guess..the place is pretty clean.." I avoided an actual conversation..My heart was sinking just thinking about what I walked into, "Iris..I'm sorry..I love you, you know that right?" He spoke as he made his way to me, seating himself on the chair beside me. I shrugged, "I don't know that.."
"Well im sorry I made you doubt it..but I promise you I do.." He stared into me with his dark brown eyes, making me feel so small again, I honestly feared him.. "If you love me so much..why do you always say that I wont find anyone to love me..shouldn't you think im amazing?" I swallowed, looking at the living room, not wanting to face him.
"That's what you're thinking about. Someone else loving you, for fucks sakes Iris. I just love you so much, I know no one could as much as me.." He switched from an angry tone into a meaningful one, making me almost believe that he could hold back his anger. I turned to look at his eyes again,
"Maybe you do love me.." He nodded, his hands reaching for mine, "I do..I do.." I smiled and he leaned in, pressing his lips onto mine, kissing me roughly, I pushed him away, "Just give me a bit more time for that kind of stuff.." He rolled his eyes, ripping his hands away from mine. "Fine. Are you moving back in or what?" He scoffed, I nodded,
"I am."
"Great. I'm going to the gym. Ill be back later.." He grabbed his water bottle from the fridge, I eyed him carefully, "Have fun.." I sighed, he stepped out of the apartment and I felt myself get disappointed in myself.

My phone chimed as I begun to grow sad, I slowly picked it up out of my pocket and my mind drifted elsewhere.

colby: Our video is officially posted check it out😌

Iris: is it?! Didn't even get me to edit it 🥲

colby: Next time. Definitely.

Iris: Are you thinking differently of me since last week?

I shut my phone, looking around at the bland apartment, nothing about it felt like home anymore. All I could picture were the bad times here..I looked over at the couch and begun to lose myself in a memory...

"Wake the fuck up Iris!" My body began to be pushed, I opened my eyes, looking up at Wren above me. I sat up, wiping my eyes, "What's going on?" Wren laughed hysterically, sitting on the couch beside me, "What do you think, you slut. You think I wouldn't see these texts you're receiving from this random Paul? Who the fuck is Paul." He spat harshly, I rolled my eyes, about to respond but he cut me off, "You know you're lucky to have me, you won't find shit out there. I'm the only one who's ever loved you, not your family, nobody." I furrowed my eyebrows, "you're truly going to bring what my family did to me into this? Seriously? That's my fucking cousin, he just came back from living in France. Im sorry i freaked you out Wren..we've talked about Paul before..Im sorry.." I pulled him into a tight hug and he pet me softly,
"Thank god babe..im sorry i freaked out. I was just scared.."

I shivered at the memory, getting up from the chair, not wanting to think of it again, I made my way into our old bedroom, and then I got hit with another memory.

I stepped into my bedroom, my high heels clicking on the floor as I glanced into the mirror. I was wearing a tight black dress, getting ready to go our with Wren and his friends..I pursed my lips, was this good enough? I questioned. Wren then walked in, I turned my gaze to him, a smile on my face,
"You ready?" He asked with uncertainty. I nodded, "Of course. Let's get going.." I picked up my purse, Wren then raised an eyebrow, "Like that?"
"What's wrong? It's not a nice dress is it?" I looked into the mirror again and Wren shrugged,
"It's a nice dress, you just don't look great in it. Try something else. I think you gained a bit of weight. Make sure the next outfit looks good though, I don't want to be late again, so hurry up." He stepped out of the room and I grabbed my stomach insecurely, I felt myself tear up as I looked into my closet, not wanting to go anywhere now.

I blinked my eyes rapidly, looking at myself in the mirror, I looked good now..Wren was probably just looking out for me back then..Just to be healthy. My phone chimed and I picked it up eagerly, not wanting to be left with my thoughts for much longer.

kat: hi it's me! I was thinking we should be better friends. What do you think?

me: Smooth way to slide into my insta dms 😏
I would love that Kat..<3

kat: yay! Im so excited. Are you free tonight?! Let's go out for dinner and drinks!

me: I am. Lets do it! What should I wear?

kat: ANYTHING. You look so good in everything.
Ill come pick you up in an hour and a half! 😚

me: great 🤗

I felt myself grow with happiness, Kat was interested in being my friend, it was truly refreshing to know that someone was interested in my company, besides Cassie..I made my way to my unfamiliar closet and began rummaging through to pick something to wear.