Vaughn POV
"What did I ever do for you to leave me?"
I felt my eyes start to water as I turned my back on Alec, yet I never felt his eyes once shift off of me as I walked through the entrance.
I quickly rushed to the bathroom to compose myself - which turned into beating myself up over why I didn't stay, especially since it was a question that I really did want answering. I never understood why, or what I could've done differently which might have allowed me to keep my two closest friends - who I know can't even face without tearing up.
I really was pathetic.
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Once I had finally composed myself, I left the bathroom back to my 'office' for the day. I really hoped to finish the first painting and receive my first paycheck today. I sat down across from the picture and continued painting each small, large, complex stroke needed to add enough detail to the canvas. I really wanted it to resemble the photo I received to work with, which was difficult due to the light skin tone of the man and the texture of his skin, which required multiple shade matches across the face.
It was about two hours later when I had finally finished - at which I was told to take a break so that they could collect the next reference and allow them to get ready for our first meeting before I begin. I made my way towards the break room, thankful for the early break I was able to receive on top of the paycheck that was currently being transferred into my bank account.
Maybe life isn't so bad.
I walked into the break room, expecting my day to be spoilt by a certain someone, however the breakroom was practically empty and Alec wasn't to be seen.
I let out a sigh of relief, while I felt a pit in my stomach open as I stepped through the door.
What do you do when Alec isn't here to ruin my day?
I collected my snack and a Dr Pepper as I went to sit down alone. It felt like I was back in school again. Everyone had their own group while I was sat alone in a corner, trying to seem invisible to everyone else.
It felt like forever for me to finish my snack and through that time I felt myself oddly missing the presence of Alec, despite how unwanted his presence is when he's near me.
I was probably missing how we used to be.
As it hit 11:45AM, I took myself into the room - which took me an embarrassing amount of time to find.
"Sorry I'm late", I explain as I walked through the room, "I wasn't sure whe-"
I paused.
What the fuck.
What is he doing here?
"Ah, Jaden! Just in time." Nick greets me, "Jaden, this is Alec. Alec, this is Jaden."
Alec's eyes widen slightly.
"That's Jaden?" He askes, "...He's the illustrator?"
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Desolate Love
Roman d'amourThey had always been together through everything. The Trio of Love was their name. Yet, maybe the love wasn't as deep as it seemed when the trio soon became a duo. Can they bring themselves back together years later or will they remain separated in...
