If It's Meant to Be, It Will Be.

Chapter 15

After I received the simple I miss you text from Alex last night, I was a bit satisfied even though I was quite bugged because he didn't reply anymore, but at least it was something.

Anyway, I was currently on my laptop, editing the reports I've done for the incoming issue of our magazine and some of my editors' work. While I was typing on my laptop, the sound of someone ringing the doorbell made me stand and peeked through the hole on my door.

It was Stefan.

I unlocked the door and greeted him with a hug then invited him in.

"What's up?" I asked as I sat down on the couch.

"I'm going back to New York tonight." He says as he sat on the seat across the couch.

"Already?"

"Yeah. Emergency back at the office. Did you want to come back earlier than your dated flight? You could join me if you want."

I smiled and shook my head, "No. I still have to finish a few more work here."

"Alright then." We were silent for a while after my reply. I was in my seat fidgeting, I just realized I was just wearing my robe and my night gown, and my night gown was a bit visible.

I blushed then quickly tied my robe. He must've seen that because he coughed then sat up straight afterwards.

"So," I began trying to break the awkward silence.

"Mia I have to tell you something." He looks at me intently which only made me nod in response.

He sighs then rubs his face, he was about to speak when the timer of the oven in the kitchen dinged.

"Just a sec." I say as I stood up and went to the kitchen. I took out the tray of chocolate chip cookies and sighed in content as I grinned and took one piece using a table napkin since it was still hot.

"That smells nice." Stefan said from behind.

"You should've just waited in the living room." I rolled my eyes and put the tray on the counter. He grabbed one but dropped it. Hah, serves him right for not asking permission.

"You don't have to be so mean." He said.

"I said that out loud?"

It was his turn to rolls his eyes and chuckle. He took a table napkin as well and took the cookie he dropped then takes a bite, "Tastes good."

"Thanks." I grinned. "So, what were you telling me earlier?"

He suddenly stops eating his cookie then wipes his mouth. He stands in front of me and sighs again,

"Mia, for the past two and a half months I've known you, I've developed feelings for you."

Stefan's POV
She stood in front of me looking beautiful even though she was just in her robe and her hair was in messy. She looked radiant to me.

She waited for me to continue as I pressed my mouth in a thin line. She wasn't saying anything, she looked like she wanted me to go on but she kept quiet.

It was now or never.

"It's funny actually, ever since I saw you in the men's washroom I knew there was something about you," she giggles lighthly which brought a smile to my lips then I continue, "You were different, I knew it from the moment you started being so boastful about your career, I actually found it cute honestly. When we danced and talked and drank champagne, it made me happy, I was happy with a lady I just met and that was a first after a year of avoiding women but apparently it was you trying to avoid me and I was basically the fly who was caught into your web. And then Alexander came and I wasn't able to ask for your number. It was easy getting a contact number of yours though because there were people from the event who gave me a calling card of yours, I wanted to give you a ring but I decided against it because 1) you and Alexander had something, he was possessive and I knew then you were off limits 2) I thought it was just a silly infatuation because who wouldn't be infatuated with your beauty? And third well, there's no third reason. I didn't bother thinking about you anymore because it was just a stupid crush I had on you at that moment, but then, I saw you again. It was when I picked up my sister at the airport. Call me silly but it was as if it was fate and I felt like we were meant to be, but I let that thought go because you were still with him."

"But over those two and a half months I've spent with you, I just couldn't help myself. I couldn't stop liking you and the fact that Alexander being shitty with you made me want you more because he's missing out on you, he was stupid because he was letting you go."

"He's not letting me go." She quickly replies.

I held a finger up signalling her I wasn't done, "I'm a man. I know when there's something. And Mia there is something wrong. I didn't tell you because I hated seeing you down, I hated seeing you frown and always deep in thought and stressing over someone who probably doesn't care."

"He cares."

"Which person cares but doesn't even in try in almost three months?"

"He texted me last night."

"Mia, I like you. I really do." I looked at her in the eye ignoring the tug at my heart when she said he texted her. She looked like she wanted to believe me, but she shook her haid then replied, "I'm sorry Stefan. I can't like you. Even if you are very likeable, I can't. I like Alex, he trusts me and I trust him. I can't say the same with you but I hope you find a wonderful girl in your life who would be better than me. I don't want to lead you in. I see you as," she clears her throat then continues, "A friend."

I bit my lip then nodded. At least I didn't have to keep my feelings in me. I just had to tell her because I couldn't keep it anymore. My feelings were getting stronger for her and I needed to know if there was something.

And there was. But she's choosing him over me.

"I'm sorry, I--"

"It's alright Mia. If it makes you feel better we're still friends, if, that is what you want."

She smiles, the genuine smile I have grown attached too, then nods, "I'd love that."

"And hey, if you ever need me I'll still be here for you. As a friend. You know, friend duties."

She laughs lightly, nodding, " I will keep that in mind."

She packed some of the cookies in a zip lock and gave it to me. "To keep you company."

We talked a bit until I had to leave. I wanted her to come with me because I bet when she goes back to New York, I wouldn't be able to see her again. Not because of her work but because of Alexander.

Mia's POV
As I closed the door, I couldn't help but sigh. I don't know if that was a sigh in relief or sigh in grief because right now, my feelings were all over the place and I don't know what to think. I was confused.

I don't like Stefan. I like Alex.

But that was before. Stefan was right, having spent those two and a half months with him, well not the whole two and a half months, some part of it, I have come to like him. But I tried stopping myself because I knew Alex trusted me. It would feel like I was cheating on him if I liked Stefan.

You're not even together how is that cheating? My subconcious says.

I rolled my eyes mentally then sighed, I've been sighing a lot lately and I don't know whether it's a good or bad thing.

I decided I was done for the night. It could wait 'til tomorrow. I kept my laptop in its bag and head over to the bedroom, lying down on the bed then closed the lights.

Who would've thought I'd have a complicated love life? And who would've thought I was capable of having someone like me?