Saved by The Bad Boy

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

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Cadence's P.O.V.

"I don't want to talk about it." I say, facing the wall all while cuddling my blanket. I'm not planning on getting out of bed anytime soon.

"Come on, honey." Jane says, sitting down on my bed and rubbing my back. "I know that I'm not the best aunt-slash-mom in the world, but I really want to help you! And I can't do that if you aren't going to talk to me."

I sigh and roll over, facing Jane. She rubs her thumbs under my eyes, probably smearing my make up around. But it's comforting nonetheless.

"He's just so... complicated." I say, screaming at myself to not cry.

Jane looks at me, concerned. "Boys will be boys."

"That's not helping Jane."

She has a small smile playing on her lips when she says, "Go get him, girl."

I scoff. "I can't just 'go get him'."

Jane squeezes my arm. "Do you still want him?"

Do I? I've been sulking all this time, but I haven't really thought about that. Sure I do. But I just don't know how he would heal the wounds he made. I don't know how he would get me to trust him again.

"Yeah." I say quietly.

"Well then let your heart lead you." She says, giving me another reassuring smile before walking out.

How am I supposed to let my heart lead if it's completely shattered?

I decide it can't hurt to talk to him. So I get up and grab some clothes before walking into the bathroom.

It's the first time I have seen myself since yesterday, and I look horrid. My makeup is literally covering 70% of my face. My hair is in a huge rats nest, and my eyes are bloodshot.

I grab some makeup remover pads and start scrubbing at my face. By the time most of it is off I feel like someone just cut the skin off my face. My cheeks are red, which doesn't help me much. I shrug it off and decide to take a quick shower.

When I'm out the redness on my cheeks is barely visible.

I sigh and start to put a light layer of foundation on and call it good. Since I know with out a doubt that I will be crying again, I go without any mascara or eyeliner.

Before I head downstairs I take one good look at my outfit and self. My black leggings are snug but fashionable and my long sleeve Pink shirt matches perfectly.

When I go downstairs I note that it's raining. Perfect day to describe my mood.

Jane's face lights up when she sees me. "You cleaned up well." She says, while flicking the big fluffy bun on the top of my head.

I smile. "Thank you. Did you make anything to eat by chance?" I ask, rummaging through the fridge.

"Here." Jane says while nodding to the dining room. "Your brother is here by the way." She adds before we enter the room.

After a meal, fake smiles, commenting about the baby, and cleaning up, I finally have time to call Penny.

"Penny! Thank god you picked up. I need someone to talk to who actually understands what I'm going through." I say in a hushed voice, until I'm upstairs and my door is securely shut.

I can practically see Penny rolling her eyes. "Tough day, huh?"

"Tough sounds accurate."

"Tell me all about it."

I go on to explain how I finally got up and then boring dinner. Now visiting him...

"Wait, hun, it's called space for a reason. So that you get some space." She exclaims.

"I know, I know! But Jane sounded so sure and-"

"Sure doesn't solve heartbreaks. I've been through plenty, and trust me, the best thing you can do for yourself is stay away." She says, making me sound like a complete fool.

I fall onto my bed with a small sigh. "But I want to see him. No matter what my mind is telling me! I can't just let that be! I mean what if it is like in all the movies? And I'm missing my chance?"

This time Penny sighs. "I don't know girl. Maybe. But if you do go you have to bring me with, okay?"

I nod, but then remember I'm on the phone. "Yes, of course."

"So when are you planning on going?" She asks, I have a feeling that she is eating something, I can hear her chomping on something through the phone.

"How about... now?"

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"No!" I say, swatting Penny's hand away. "I don't want any eyeliner! It'll probably just be running down my face anyways."

Penny frowns. "Where's your hope?"

I raise my eyebrows. "It left me. Just like he did."

"Aw, come on. Stop feeling bad for yourself and get back out there."

I stuck my tongue out at her before standing up and gesturing at my outfit. "Good?"

"Perfect."

"Okay, let's go."

The drive is relatively quiet. Only a few words exchanged here and there.

When we arrive at his apartment I nearly have a nervous breakdown, which makes me happy that I brought Penny with.

"Okay, you can do this! Just go in there and tell him how you feel. And don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. You may have to fight it out before you finally get to find that fire!" Penny encourages.

I smile sadly, knowing this probably isn't going to go down well, but is hopefully worth a try.

I open my door and take one look back before entering his apartment. Knowing his number by heart I slowly make my way to his door. To my surprise the door is slightly ajar, I push it open a little and take a peek inside.

I don't see anything so I take a step in and scan the room. I'm afraid to call out hello, since this seems like a horror movie scene, so I just stick to slowly creeping around.

By the time I get to the living room, I know this was a terrible mistake. Partly because women's clothes are scattered on the floor, but mostly because a topless Lacey is sitting on Axel's lap.

Making out with him.

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