Escape (UNDERGOING EDITING)

Make it

"I know you acted all happy for the sake of the others which was very righteous of you to do but you know that you don't have to keep up the act around me."Michael said coming up behind me in the mirror as I finished my hair. We were going out with my dad, Calum, and Olivia to this nice restaurant my dad insisted on taking us to. Although it didn't seem like the funnest thing to be doing, with Michael and Calum together, I don't think things will lack entertainment.

I sighed and brought my hands down from my braiding. I then pinned two braids that went around the back of my head and let the rest of my dark hair rest wavily down my back. "I know that and I will be forever grateful to you for that. I just don't like walking around feeling I can't live without Luke. We broke up. I need to move on with my life you know."I said dismissively. I began walking over to my closet again to put on some shoes."Jasey."He said sternly but pulling me back gently.

I shut my eyes sighing and turned back to him slowly on the heels of my feet. "It has been only been about a week. A little less even. I understand you want to move on and be an independent black woman like people are saying nowadays or other. And that's beyond great that you have gotten to that point of this process.

I'm just saying that if you want to actually move on, you have to do it on your own time. Not because anyone else thinks you should or is pushing you to. Yes everyone deals with situations like this differently. But with you and Luke, I can't explain it but you guys are something different.

I guess whether that different is a good or bad thing is still being determined at the moment but which ever it is, it can't just be put behind you in a matter of six or seven days."He said softly. "Then let me try to do exactly what you're saying and handle it how I think I should. I know you're trying to help me and have my best interest in mind. Despite what you think, I feel like I am handling this on my own."I said kissing his cheek and walked away without letting him respond.

I knew he was right. Hell, he knew he was right. But that doesn't mean I have to listen to what he's saying. Denial is such a wonderful concept isn't it? I picked up my black high heeled boots and as I zipped them up, I was reminded of the last time I wore them. It was when Luke and I went to the doctor's.

I hoped he was taking care of himself and taking his medicine more importantly. Maybe I should call Liz to check in on him just to make sure he's not lying in a ditch somewhere. As I thought deeper, I began realizing what I was doing. Quickly, I shook the worrying like thoughts out of my mind. I can't be thinking about him like that or anything associated with him. No mater how much I hate to do it.

I sighed while walking back to Michael. "Beautiful."Michael said as his eyes widened. I internally winced at his compliment thinking of Luke but tried my best to not show it. I smiled bashfully and even felt my cheeks heat up a bit. Now, I didn't forget that he had pronounced his love for me before he left. I just wasn't sure what to do with it. I wasn't ready to even think about the idea of another relationship right now or anytime soon really.

Although, he didn't look bad himself. He actually looked kinda hot. He was wearing a white dress shirt paired with a black tie, a leather jacket with the sleeves rolled up, black skinny's, and black combat boots. One would think his red hair clashed with his outfit, however I thought it was the complete opposite. It stood out from his outfit but it suited him. And of course his 'scary' eye brow piercing as the finishing touch to his so called bad ass punk rock look. "Let's go."He smirked when he noticed me checking him out and then took my hand.

I rolled my eyes and grabbed my bag off my vanity. I shut the door behind us and when we made it downstairs, Olivia and Calum were waiting. "You guys ready?"Calum asked once he sensed our presence. "Yeah. Where's dad?"I asked.