Reflections-C.L

2026

2026

(In a different universe where our characters couldn't let go of the past)
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Charles and Lydia's apartment, Monaco
Tuesday 1st of June 2027

Charles was passing up and down the living room. His heart pace started going quicker, he felt like his heart was going to explode out of his chest. For the past two days he has been feeling that sinking feeling in his stomach.He was going to tell her. He couldn't hold it anymore. When she came back she immediately was going to tell her. He was-

He heard the keys getting into the lock. Then the door opening and closing again. He heard her getting into the house and leaving her keys on the table beside the door.

And then he saw her. He saw her taking off her jacket and hanging it. He saw her getting her shoes off. He saw her lips forming a smile as she saw him.

Oh my god.

"Lydia can we talk about something?"he said.
"Yes actually I also wanted to talk to you about something" her smile still on her face.
"Can I start first?" he said. His voice quick and sturdy.
"Of course. Go ahead" she told him. Her eyes where shining with happiness when she looked at him. That stupid, beautiful smile still on her face.
"It's better if you sit down first" he said, taking her by her arms and guiding her to sit on the sofa.
"You are scaring me Charles" she said laughing.

He didn't reply. He just sat on the table in front of her. He looked her in the eyes. His green eyes reflecting into her brown. He wanted to kiss her and hug her and hold her and never let go off her. He took a deep breath.

"So two nights ago that I didn't come here to sleep after the party, you know that I went to Pierre's place." He looked away. Looking outside of the window, trying to hold back her tears.
"Yes. Is Pierre okay?"
"Yes.Yes. Pierre is okay."
"That night I drunk a little too much. I don't remember much"
He looked at her again and then looked down. He couldn't bare to look in the eyes. He couldn't.

His hands were trembling. He felt weak on his knees. His legs were shaking.His body was giving up on him.

"I was too drunk and at some point I started getting really dizzy." His eyes were red by now. A tear fell down from his face as he took one last breath.
"I- I thought she was you. I was drunk. And she took my hand and we went to the bathroom and we drunk more while we- while we- and I thought it was you- I really-" His body was fully shaking. The hot tears were burning on his cheeks. He felt dizzy, like he was going to puke.  He felt guilty, like trash.

But he felt the worst person to ever exist when he saw that pretty smile on her face fading away. He wanted to scream. He wanted to return back to team and never go to that after party. To stay at home when she told him that she didn't feel well. He should have stayed at home. He was stupid, an idiot.

"Charles" she said looking down. She felt like she was going to explode.
"Did you cheat on me Charles?" she said now looking straight at him. Face dead serious, expression emotionless and eyes staring at him blankly.
"I-" he couldn't speak.
"Tell me Charles. Did you cheat on me?" she asked one more time, raising her voice.

But he didn't answer. He was unable to speak. He opened his mouth to speak but no voice came out. His mind was a mess, unable to form any words. He just kept looking at the floor.