Falling Stars [h.s]

Chapter 65

Aurora

I awaited my turn for a response from him but it didn't seem like he was going to give me one. I bit the inside of my lip unsure what to do or say anymore.

Odysseus was upset with me. I know that. It wasn't fair of me to come to him for help with my issues after I hurt him. There was no one else I could go to. I wasn't comfortable speaking to Odyssey at the moment. Not after finding out she had been with Harry while we were engaged. Of course I will forgive her sometime in the near future because it isn't something I want to hold a grudge over. What else can I possibly do besides forgive her? It happened. I can't change that. I don't want to be upset with her because of it.

I couldn't talk to Harry about my problems because he played a big part. Lately he seems to be the main source of all the problems I am currently facing. I really tried my best to ignore it and give him the benefit of the doubt or at least give him the chance to bring it up so we can talk everything out. But him like me, was one to avoid talking about anything and everything. All I needed right now was space and time. Space and time to really think everything through.

"Please say something."

"I honestly don't know what you want me to say Aurora. I'm sorry he wasn't able to love you back the same. You deserve to be treated better than that. I'm sorry he hurt you, but I did warn you. I know I said I would be here waiting for you, but I don't want anything that isn't genuine. You know how much I love you Aurora. If you can't love me the same please save me from the pain you are currently going through."

I took his words into consideration. I don't want to put him through anymore pain then he is already going through. I knew what it felt to have someone not love you back the same. My feelings for Odysseus at the moment were uncertain and I don't want to give him false hope or lead him on. Those are not my intentions.

"Did you know about Harry and Odyssey?"

"I didn't."

"I don't know why I'm so surprised. I'm almost certain Odyssey isn't the first person he's been with behind my back while we were engaged. I really tried to give him the benefit of the doubt. It just keeps backfiring on me."

"You saw the good in him. That's not a bad thing. It's just who you are. Keep being who you are Aurora, but also be aware of peoples real intentions."

I thought I knew Harry's real intentions. He made me believe his feelings were genuine. He made me believe he wanted a future with me. He made me believe he could possibly love me one day in the near future. It was my own fault for falling for his lies again. I should've seen the signs. They were all the same as before. His actions spoke louder then words and his words never matched his actions. I should have known. He was never going to leave Priscilla. No matter how many falling outs they go through. No matter how many fights they have. He will always be by her side. He will always stick with her. He will always love her. She is his family.

I reached into my pocket, taking out the small envelope with my name on the front. I extended my hand out, holding the envelope to Odysseus. His calm expression turned into one of confusion.

"The Disney tickets. It's not right for me to have them."

"They were a birthday gift Aurora. I know how much you want to go to Disney World. I'm not going to take that opportunity from you. I want you to take Layla and go have a good time."

"Will you still come with us?"

"Only if you want me to."

"I want you to."

"Then I will."

I looked out into the view again. Taking in a deep breath of the fresh air. "Thank you Odysseus. For everything. Especially for being present in Layla's life when he wasn't. She adores you so much. And she misses you. Please don't let me stop you from seeing her. You can stop by anytime you want you know that don't you?"

"I'm sorry I haven't been around lately. I wasn't purposely trying to distance myself from you or Layla. I just wanted to give you space. It seemed like you needed it, but I promise to come by and spend some time with Layla."

"Thank-you."

"Of course."

I stood up from the chair, turning to look at him once more, "I should go. I have work in the morning." He stood up as well and followed me back into his house. Once we reached the front door I turned around so I was facing him. Odysseus stood against the door frame with his hands in his pocket. He eyed me carefully, taking in the ambience. He wanted to say something. He was hesitating.

"If you change your mind about us. If you are truly no longer with him and you want to give us a try, I'll be here. Waiting."

I took a step towards him, unsure of what I was doing, but certain of what I wanted to do. I took another step until there was no longer space between us. Carefully getting on my toes, I gently pressed my lips against his. It was over the second it happened. I stepped back, giving him a small smile

"Have a good night Odysseus."

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