No Trivia - THE CONTINUATION

Atonement

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No Trivia – The continuation

Chapter 6 – Atonement

No one's POV

Jade's POV

It occurred to me right then and there, that what we had just said to each other, was very much like wedding vows. I pledged my love and officially committed to her as one and only girlfriend. Thinking of that I suddenly felt giddy and happy.

"You're grinning." Noted Tori with a smile.

"I don't grin." I snapped back, with a distinct scowl.

Tori quickly shrugged. "Well, that was fun while it lasted."

"Shut up."

"You were grinning Jade. You were grinning because we've...." Tori retorted as a smile came to her face.

"Said our vows." I said cautiously and nervously. I couldn't assume Tori would think of it exactly like I would. Nevertheless, I had to say it.

For a full three seconds, Tori looked at me with awe. Then she pulled me close and whispered. "You may kiss the bride."

This was no official wedding, there was no minister, no marriage license, no anything but I felt warm, wonderful and very happy. This one moment, felt more special and loving than my wedding to Beck. Moving in I kissed Tori tenderly. It was a long and perfect kiss and she returned that tenderness tenfold.

Once the kiss, broke Tori hugged me and whispered. "I love you."

The sound of the door opening, broke the spell and I turned to see Tori's parents cautiously walking into the room. On their faces were looks of obvious skepticism.

Atonement. That word suddenly ran through my head, seeing them there. I realized that both Beck and Tori had done something to atone for what they had done wrong. Beck, by telling Tori I was here, essentially giving me up and Tori, by cutting Beck some slack.

Only I hadn't done anything to atone for what I did. Sure, I committed to Tori and told her I loved her and that's wonderful and perfect, but I had to do the same. I couldn't avoid it. If I tried, the result would be nothing I wanted to face.

I wasn't sure what my atonement would take, but I knew one thing at this very moment. I had to swallow my pride and apologize to Tori's parents.

Turning towards them, I took Tori's hand and faced them. My sense of nervousness suddenly jumped off the charts, but being the actress I was, I acted confident.

"Mr. and Mrs. Vega. Thank you for giving Tori and I that moment alone. I have something to say, If I may?"

Waiting for a response, I looked to Mr. Vega who gave me a cautious nod, followed by Mrs. Vega.

"You both have every right to not believe me. You have every right to hate me. You have every right to assume that Tori is lovesick and not seeing reason. Not seeing that I'm a cold and heartless bitch."

"Jade, you're not...." Tori started to protest, but I quickly shook my head, causing her to fall silent.

"I have been a bitch, a cold and selfish one. Tori and I have been carrying on since high school, all the while I had a boyfriend who later became my husband. I could say that simply cheating on Beck was the worst think I had done."

I paused for a moment to collect my thoughts. "No, the worst thing I had done was deny my feelings, deny the fact that Tori was the best thing that ever happened to me, deny the fact that it tore her apart every time she saw me with Beck. Most importantly, ignore the simple fact that she was my true love. For that and all the other things I did, I apologize to you and to Tori. I am very sorry."