My Best Friend's Brother (Completed)

Chapter 21

Zachary's meeting did not last very long. Maybe half an hour. Even though I knew I should've been paying attention, especially since he wanted me there. But for some reason, I could not. My mind is still on Anthony.

I wanted to see him. Even though I keep telling myself that I need to close the door, for some reason I can't. I need to take my mind off him, but no matter what I do, I can't seem to do so.

I miss him. And after seeing him in the coffee shop, I knew he had changed. But at the same time, he was still the same person that I fell in love with. But he was still the same person that broke my heart into 1 million pieces.

I'll be honest, it did make me feel 1000 times better than the kid was not his. But, he still slept with her.

He still lied to me. He still broke my heart. I honestly wish that we could go back in time, and none of that ever would've happened. But honestly, I'm almost thankful for it.

I was lying to Maggie for years. Letting her believe that I was her best friend. Maybe in my heart, I was, but I was making stupid decisions. As her best friend, I should be able to tell her everything. And I wasn't.

How can I have not told her all that? Honestly, I was very lucky now that she knew everything. She can help me. But at the same time, I felt like the shittiest friend for doing that to her. I'm just lucky that she forgave me for everything. Her not knowing killed me for years.

She's a lucky person. She met her soulmate. Very early on. I don't believe that she's ever had a true heartbreak. I mean other than the stupid middle school romances that nobody ever actually gets together during. But she's happy with her boyfriend, and I'm very happy for her. I just wish I had the same luck as her.

I still sometimes wonder what would've happened between me and Anthony. Would we have gone off to college together?

Would we have potentially gotten engaged? So many what if's. But those that if's will never come true. And I need to stop thinking about them. I need to stop wondering about what could've been or what could've happened. I need to focus on my life.

I never realized how much falling in love can screw with your brain. How it will mess with every decision that you ever want to do. Or how you think.

Zachary just ended his speech and ended the meeting for the day. I quickly grab my phone off the table and a few papers that I had brought with me. I stood up from the chair and started to walk out. But I was stopped when Zachary said my name.

"Marissa? Can I talk to you for a minute?" Zachary asked me. I turned around, and looked at him, adding my head, and gave him a small smile. I let everybody else exit the room, and then I took a seat back down at the boarding stable.

Zachary waited for everybody to leave and then closed the door. And then took a seat in front of me.

" so, I figured Samantha spilled the beans?"

" she did," I replied, " I didn't know that's why you were here. But I'm kind of glad you didn't tell me. I would've been a nervous wreck. But, I'm grateful I'm not losing my job."

Zackary chuckled, " well, everybody's pretty lucky that you kind of saved the day with that. I mean you have your job, and so does everybody else. But, I think in general, all this is going to be a good investment on my part. I assume you don't know a whole lot?"

I nodded, Zachary was referring to why we were going bankrupt.

" well, the person who used to own the company, wasn't making the best business decisions. Gambling away the money, and doing some pretty stupid stuff. I don't wanna go into too much detail, because for legal reasons. But, it looked like an interesting buy. But I was unsure after the meeting. I was leaning more towards not offering a deal. Just didn't feel right. Not that it's Samantha's fault, but I just didn't feel like there was know connection? Something that wanted me to buy the company."

" But, as I was entering the elevator, I was honestly getting ready to message the seller that I was not interested. But then I met you. You told me all about your work, what you do. And honestly, you made me wanna buy. But don't think I did it just cause of you. You made me feel like this was good company. Or at least the people that work there were amazing."

For some reason, I felt really good inside. I was telling him the truth that day, the company was amazing. I love what I did, and I love the people I worked for, and worked with. They were hard workers, and they knew how to do their job correctly.

And I'm very grateful that we all get to keep our jobs, rather than all of us losing our jobs, and having to find something to pay the bills. We were well paid, and maybe that's another reason why we're going into bankruptcy. Or should I say, were?

" well, I'm glad that you went through with the deal. On my end, and yours. I think it'll be a good investment for you. Whatever the plan to do with it is." I said.

Zachary nodded, " I hope it is. It seems like it, and that's what all my lawyers told me, but everything looks good. But who knows? Anything could happen. Anyways, sorry I don't wanna take up any of my more of your time. I should get back to work anyways. I've got a lot to do!"

I said goodbye to Zachary, and then got up from the chair, and walked back to my office. It was good that I and Zachary were somewhat friends. That I had a good relationship with my boss. I didn't want to start on the wrong foot, and clearly, I started it off on a very good one.

I never really spoke to the owner of the last one, it was a good thing too. I kind of heard he was a bit of a pervert. And Zachary seems the type to not be so.

I walked back into my office and took a seat at my desk. I opened my laptop and saw that I had a message from Maggie.

Maggie: Hey, I need to tell you something. Before you see it yourself. And freak out.

Freak out? What is she talking about?

Marrisa: what's going on? Is everything OK?

Maggie: sort of. I mean nobody's hurt, or dead. But, I'm not sure if it matters to you or not. But Anthony's with a girl. I guess he started dating some girl.

When I read the text message, it kind of hurt. It hurt to know that Anthony was with somebody. But honestly, why is it bothering me? Maybe it's because I know that I closed the door, and maybe he could get married to her. Or even just be happy with her in the first place.

Maybe he would be happier with her than he was ever happy with me?

Stop it!

I shouldn't care. I was the one who closed the door. He came after me, and I told him no.

Marisa: Hey, thanks for telling me. But, I don't care anymore. He can do what he wants. If he wants to date another girl, so be it. If he wants to be engaged to another girl, so be it. If he wants to be married that is fine. If he wants to have a life with somebody else other than me. That is fine

Marrisa: Anthony and I are over, we have been for a very long time. He decided to cheat on me, and I decided to leave him. Do I still love him? Maybe. But I probably always well.

Marrisa: he was my first everything. And he does mean a lot to me. But we both have our own lives now, and I want him to be happy. And I bet he wants me to be happy.

Maggie: all right. I just wanted to let you know. I felt like it would be better coming for me, than somebody else. Or you finding out if they ever were to get engaged. Anyways, I'll talk to you later. Have a good day at work.

I exited the messages and started to get back to work. Maybe this was the time that I need to move on as well.