Falling (Stefanielle)

Chapter 2

Stefania: We shall. I have to go now though, I'll call you later?  

Danielle: Stop no, we're acting like a couple. Don't call me later, that sounds too official.

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Stefania bought a beautiful white suit along with a red pocket square as they had decided. It was already late by the time they were done with the shopping, so the two decided it was best to go home. After all, the Italian had something planned for tomorrow morning that she was quite nervous for.

Danielle was laying down in her bed, debating her next move. She really wanted to call her boyfriend and explain this mess of a situation to him, but she wasn't even sure herself how she was supposed to explain it.

The blonde wasn't left with much of a choice when her phone started to ring, and deep down she wanted it to be a certain someone with brown eyes. But when the screen displayed "Babe<3", she couldn't help the pit from forming in her stomach. She picked up the call, putting it next to her ear;

Nathan: "Hey baby!"

Danielle: "Hi Nat. I'm sorry I couldn't call you all day."

Nathan: "Yeah, I was just about to ask you if you were busy all day cause I didn't get any call or text from you. Is everything alright?"

Danielle: "Yeah,um, e-everything's fine."

The blonde took a pause, she knew she had to tell him and there was no best way to ease into this topic. So she decided to rip the bandage off.

Danielle: Actually no. Nothing's fine. I'm getting married...this monday.

There was a moment of silence on the other end making Danielle check if the call was still on, and it was. The next thing she heard was loud laughter.

Nathan: Th-Ha, you got me there for a second. That was a good prank, baby.

The boy said in between his laughs. Danielle felt herself getting teary eyed, she knew he didn't deserve this;

Danielle: Nathan...p-please, l-listen to me. I am getting m-married.

Nathan had stopped laughing after hearing his girlfriend's voice break like that.

Nathan: What are you talking about, babe? I don't want to get married so soon—Like we haven't even talked about it yet...what?

Danielle: I'm marrying...someone else, Nat—

Nathan: Someone else!?? What the fuck do you mean someone else!? Are you cheating on—

Danielle: No, no! I love you, Nat, trust me. It's just...

Danielle explained the whole agreement as best as she could, the boyfriend listening to her as tears welled up in both of their eyes.

Nathan: So...what's going to happen with us?

Danielle: I don't know, but Stefania did say it was okay with her if you come over to our house, as long as the media doesn't find out.

Nathan: Okay. You should rest now, we'll talk tomorrow.

Danielle: Yes. I love you.

Nathan had already ended the call without saying the three words back. This hurt the blonde so immensely that she couldn't help but breakdown. Soon her eyes grew tired and she fell asleep, with many thoughts running through her mind.
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Stefania turned off the engine of her car and stepped out of it, growing more nervous with every passing second. She took small steps towards the porch, with two bouquets in her hands.