Ruthless

Chapter 2

Shailene Point of View

It's a Wednesday. For some unexplainable reason, Wednesdays are always pretty good days for me.

I wake up and as before I even open my eyes, he's the first thought.

Theodore.

It's also Februrary 1st. This whole 2015 year is flying by way too fast. My mother says it's because I sit at home doing nothing. I guess she has a point but I'm actually enjoying spending some time by myself. Some well needed Shailene time.

I start the day by making french toast and as I sit at my kitchen table eating, I watch E News. I find that a lot of people assume that because I'm not on any social media, I'm completely unaware of what's happening in the world.

Totally false.

As I'm sipping on my lemon water, Theo's face pops up on the television.

Giuliana Rancic starts talking, and I find myself highering up the volume.

"Breaking News!" Giuliana announces dramatically. "Theo James and his longtime girlfriend of six years, Ruth Kearney have broken up. Ruth Kearney was seen in Downtown Los Angeles getting quite cozy with her costar last night, and we're assuming Mr James doesn't approve."

I sigh loudly.

Bloody hell here we go again. I find myself saying bloody a lot more often, thanks to Theo and his British Wittiness.

Giuliana continues. "It is possible however that the couple are still together. Taking into account that James is known to be quite touchy-feely with his Divergent costar Shailene Woodley. Maybe polygamy is an inter-"

I shut off the tv, not able to listen to anymore. What a load of crap. Polygamy my ass.

I wash the dishes quickly and efficiently and text a few of my friends inviting them over. All but one can make it.

I get dressed, just a crop top and a pair of jeans and decide to text Theo as well. No doubt about it, he's going through a breakup, he's obviously going through a difficult time.

My phone vibrates signalling a new text message.

T: what?

I frown. Wow. He's obviously not in a good mood. But it's going to take a lot more than just Theo snapping at me to make me turn my back on him.

S: Good morning to you too. I'm guessing you're having a pretty shitty time. Be at my house at 5 tonight. NO ARGUMENTS. You;re gonna get shitface drunk with me and we are gonna have an amazing time.

He doesn't text back straight away. Which is weird for Theo. Twenty minutes pass and just as I'm swearing to myself that I'm gonna show up at his hotel room, I get a text.

T: fine, 5 it is.

I smile. I succeeded. I win. And then I throw on my jacket and drive to the supermarket to buy booze.

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XX Thank you to everyone for reading.