A Tough Choice

Chapter Fifty Eight

I jumped as I heard a knock at the bedroom door.

"It's Kirstie." I heard her say.

I silently groaned before opening the door.

"I made you a cup of tea, thought you'd need one after the long shift." she said.

"Thanks." I smiled.

"Are you okay?" she asked as she perched on the bed next to me.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" I frowned.

"You seem sad about something." she stated.

"I'm here if you want someone to talk too." she added.

"Thanks." I said quietly.

"You don't work weekends do you?" she asked.

"No, why?" I frowned.

"I thought maybe we could go wedding dress shopping tomorrow, Ethan suggested it." she grinned.

"Sure." I sighed.

I knew that I had to give her a chance, after all it could be fun.

"Do you want to come out with us?" she asked.

"Now?" I said quietly.

"Yeah we're going to the pub for dinner." she stated happily.

"Probably have a few drinks too." she winked.

I coughed on my mouthful of tea.

"Ethan doesn't drink!" I spluttered.

"I'm probably a bad influence." she chuckled.

"I think I'll stay here." I said quietly.

"Are you sure?" she asked sadly.

"Yeah, I'm quite tired." I whispered.

"Okay, see you later then." she said.

I nodded and smiled falsely. I drank my tea quickly and took my cup downstairs.

"Why aren't you coming with us?" Ethan questioned as soon as he saw me.

"I'm not in the mood, I just fancy a night in." I told him.

"We'll stay in too then." he said.

"No, I'll be fine, go and have fun." I insisted as I pushed him out the door.

"See you later." he said as he pecked me on the lips.

"Just you and me Koda." I sighed as I closed the door.

I curled up on the sofa and switched on the tv. I jumped as my phone buzzed. It was a text from Caleb:

Can I pop round?

I sighed and quickly replied.

Yeah sure

To be honest I was quite looking forward to having some company. Half an hour later, I heard a knock at the door.

"Hey." I smiled as I opened the door.

"Is she here?" he whispered.

"No, she's gone out with Ethan." I sighed.

He breathed a sigh of relief and followed me to the living room.

"Is she staying with you guys?" he asked.

"Yep." I said.

"How long for?" he questioned.

"I don't know." I sighed.

"You must know." he insisted.

"For god sake what the hell has gotten into you?!" I exclaimed.

"Nothing!" he said defensively.

"You've been acting weird since she got here." I pointed out.

"Just leave it." he said quietly.

"Fine." I sighed.

"Anyway, how are you doing?" he asked.

"I'm fine." I whispered.

"Emma." he whispered softly.

"What?" I asked him.

"You're not fine." he said quietly.

"It's driving a wedge between us, he knows something is going on, but I can't bring myself to tell him what it is." I admitted.

"I don't like seeing you hurting." he sighed.

"You know that I'm here for you right?" he added.

"Yeah I know." I whispered as I curled up and rested my head on his lap.

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I jumped as I awoke, I slowly rubbed my eyes and saw that my head was still in Caleb's lap.

"How long was I asleep?" I asked as I slowly sat up.

"An hour or so." he said.

"Did you have a nice dream?" he asked wiggling his eyebrows.

"What are you talking about?" I frowned.

"You were saying my name." he grinned.

I stared at him and felt my cheeks flush.

"I didn't have a dream." I said quietly.
"Are you sure?" he asked.

"Pretty sure." I said hesitantly.

"I'm only kidding." he laughed.

I glanced at him and threw a cushion at him.

"You should have seen your face." he said still laughing.

"You're an arse." I said trying to glare at him, but I couldn't help smiling.

I turned around as I heard a car pull up.

"I guess they are back." I sighed.

"Shit!" he exclaimed as he lept off the sofa and quickly walked into the kitchen.

"Where are you going?" I asked as I followed him.

"Sneaking out the back door." he stated.

"Don't be daft." I sighed.

"I can't face her." he said quietly.

"They'll see your car anyway." I pointed out.

"Taylor has the car, I got a taxi." he stated.

"I'll see you Monday." he said as he quickly hugged me and went out the back door.