Meant To Be?

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Josh's POV:

Jennifer and I walk into my house and I found something that surprised me beyond belief. 

Claudia is on the couch making out with another guy.

Claudia breaks away from the guy and stands up, "Josh I can explain!"

"No you can't, who is he anyway?"

"This is my old friend, Carlos."

"How could you do this to me?"

"I'm sorry! Can't we just forget about this? It was a dumb mistake!"

"No Claudia! Nothing you can do can fix this. We're over!"

"But Josh..."

"Here," I say while throwing the engagement ring at her, "I was going to propose tonight but that's not happening."

I grab Jennifer's arm and turn out towards the door.

"And by the way, get out of my house."

I run out the door with tears in my eyes as we get in my car.

Jennifer's POV: 

I can't believe Claudia cheated on Josh! Inside I felt bad for him, but I also was happy that I had a chance with him. I know that I love him and I can't keep it inside for much longer.

I hug Josh as I tell him, "It'll be okay. She didn't deserve you anyway. We'll have fun without Claudia at the Mockingjay Part 2 premiere."

"Wait when's the premiere?" asks Josh.

"Tomorrow."

"Oh okay. I'm fine, really. Thanks for making me feel better."

"Your welcome."

I pull him into my arms again once more and when we release I look right into his eyes and he looks back.

I lean in and so does he, but he backs away.

"Well anyway, I should probably take you home."

"Okay."

As he drives me home, my mind is racing.

Why did he lean in and then back away?

"We're here. Jennifer?"

My mind snaps back into reality as he calls my name.

"Oh okay. Thanks. I'll see you at the premiere tomorrow!"

"Okay."

Josh's POV:

I drive back home and when I walk in, I find Claudia's stuff gone and the ring back on the table with a note attached to the box.

Josh-

I'm so sorry. I know what I did was wrong. Please, have your ring back and give it to the right girl.

-Claudia

I pick up the ring and examine it as I try to get my head straight.

Why did Jennifer try to kiss me? And why did I lean back? I need some help.

I text Sam and ask him to come over.