Not for a Single Second - [Elizabeth Olsen]

Chapter 49: Closing Cycles

Ooo, what am I gonna do?
I don't like to lose
You're not making sense
Cause this may be your last chance (your last chance)
That you get (that you get) to love me (to love me)

Last Chance - Maroon 5

Lizzie's POV

August 25th, 2022

Guess what?! Today I'm seeing Y/N since that awful day at the golf club. The problem is, she exactly doesn't know we're meeting yet. You see, today is the wrap-up party for Y/N's movie and since Scarlett wants to get drunk tonight, Colin offered to watch the kids and Scarlett needed a plus one so, she invited me. I'm also going as the responsible driver for her and Chris.

I hesitated to accept her invitation at first, but then I remembered I was going to see my Angel, so I made the obvious choice. Now, I don't know how she'll react. Is not like I'm stalking her or something. It's just that one of my friends happens to be in her movie and decided to invite me to have a good time, nothing else. She can't get mad at me about that, right?

I decided to put on something nice. I rarely go out and I should take advantage of this opportunity to the fullest. I make sure everything, from my hair to my makeup and my dress is perfect. I of course had to add my favorite piece of clothing I own, Y/N's leather jacket, before grabbing my keys and driving to go pick up my friends.

As I'm reaching the front door of my home, the sound of someone clearing their throat startles me and I stop in my tracks. I turn around carefully and meet a rather unexpected sight. "Mom? What are you doing here?"

"Can I not come see how my Lizard is doing?", my mom asks me softly and I let out a forced chuckle before walking closer to her.

"Yes, you can. But a warning would be nice next time", I tell her while we share a short hug. "Now, I really have to go"

"What's the rush? Where are you going this dressed up? And so late?", my mom asks me with a raised eyebrow while she scans me up and down. She used to do this a lot whenever I would go out to a party or a date during high school. This is bringing a lot of PTSD.

"I was invited to a movie wrap-up party. I actually have to pick up Scar and Chris before we meet everyone else at the club", I explain to my mom, hoping she won't ask more questions.

"But you're not drinking, are you?", my mom asks me worried.

"No, Mom. I'm not drinking. I'm actually driving both of them back so, I have to stay sober"

"Alright then. Hey Lizard, is this movie the one Y/N is directing?", my mom asks innocently but I know she did it on purpose. She has been meaning to make me talk about what happened between us, but I've just avoided it every time she tried to.

"Yes, Mom. Why do you ask?"

"Oh, nothing. I was just surprised you didn't mention her before. But anyways, make sure to say hi to her for me and to tell her we should meet up while she's still here in LA", my mom tells me easily and I just bite the inside of my cheeks. She knows how to trigger me, but she won't break me, I won't let her.

"I will, Mom. Now, I really have to go", I say and start heading towards the door again. "Are you staying over?", I ask her before officially leaving.

"Are you kicking me out?"

"NO! Of course not. I was only making sure. I will get home late though so, don't wait for me. Robbie said he's staying late at the studio again so, I don't expect him to be home tonight", I explain to my mom, a little bit sad towards the ending and she just smiles at me before walking to the door.