Hosie~ One Shots

Loving You From Afar Part 4

When Josie's honeymoon continued for over a month, she and her husband traveled the world. They visited romantic cities like Paris, Venice, and Tokyo, immersing themselves in the beauty and culture of each place. They created memories that would last a lifetime, sharing laughter, adventure, and the joy of discovery.

Upon returning to Mystic Falls, Josie and her husband visited Lizzie and her husband, MG, at their home. Lizzie greeted her sister with a tight hug, and MG welcomed them both warmly.

"It's so good to see you both," Lizzie said, beaming.

Josie smiled back. "It's good to be home."

They settled into the living room, and Josie began to recount the highlights of their honeymoon. She described the breathtaking views from the Eiffel Tower, the serene gondola rides in Venice, and the culture in Tokyo.

Lizzie and MG listened attentively, happy for Josie but also harboring a shared concern that lingered in the back of Lizzie's mind. Lizzie remembered the conversation she had with Hope on the day Josie left.

As Josie continued her story, Lizzie finally mustered the courage to ask, "Josie, have you talked with Hope recently?"

Josie's smile faded a little. "I've tried calling her, but she hasn't answered. It's strange."

Lizzie nodded knowingly but chose not to press further. She sensed there was more to Josie's feelings than she was letting on.

Their conversation was interrupted by a call from Josie's mother. Josie excused herself and stepped outside into the garden to take the call, talking animatedly about her honeymoon.

Meanwhile, her husband excused himself and went to the bathroom. Lizzie seized the moment and gave MG a look, signaling him to follow her into the kitchen.

"What's wrong?" MG asked, concerned.

Lizzie took a deep breath. "The day Josie left for her honeymoon Hope visited me and told me about her feelings for Josie."

MG smiled knowingly. "I knew it. I knew Hope had feelings for her. She's terrible at hiding it—the way she looks at Josie and smiles whenever someone mentions her name."

Lizzie smiled at MG's reaction. "But there's a problem, honey. Josie's married now. She seems happy. We can't ruin her happiness. She gave up on her feelings for Hope because she thought they could never have a chance together."

MG nodded thoughtfully. "But Josie doesn't know Hope's true feelings. Hope needs to talk to Josie. She needs to confess, for her own happiness and for Josie's."

Lizzie sighed. "You're right, MG. I'll talk to Hope tomorrow."

What they didn't know was that Josie's husband had overheard their conversation from the hallway. His expression darkened as he processed the implications of what he had just heard.

Josie returned to the living room, a bright smile on her face. She kissed her husband on the cheek, but he couldn't shake the uneasy feeling growing inside him.

"Everything okay?" he asked, trying to keep his tone light.

"Yes, just catching up with Mom," Josie replied, sitting back down.

As the evening wore on, Lizzie and MG tried to keep the conversation light, focusing on Josie's honeymoon adventures. But an unspoken tension lingered, and Josie couldn't help but notice the occasional worried glances exchanged between Lizzie and MG.

After visiting Lizzie and MG, Josie and her husband drove home in silence. The weight of the unspoken tension filled the car, each of them lost in their own thoughts. Josie couldn't shake the feeling that something was off with her husband, but she didn't want to press him in front of Lizzie and MG.

When they finally arrived home, they went through their usual routine of getting ready for bed. Josie brushed her teeth and changed into her pajamas, stealing glances at her husband, who seemed deep in thought.

As they climbed into bed, Josie turned to him, her concern evident. "Is everything okay? You were awfully quiet on the ride home."

He looked at her, trying to smile, but it didn't quite reach his eyes. "Yes, everything is fine. It's just... I learned something about someone, and I don't know how to feel about it."

Josie sat up a little, curiosity piqued. "Care to share your thoughts?"

He hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"I know someone who is married, and he has secretly found out that another person is in love with his wife. And he's afraid that his wife might reciprocate those feelings. He doesn't know what to do about this new information."

Josie frowned, processing his words. "Oh wow, that's a lot to take in. He should definitely talk to his wife about what he heard and find out how she feels, whether she reciprocates the feelings or not. Even if it will hurt, it will give him closure."

He looked at her with a light smile and nodded. "You're right."

They settled into bed, but sleep didn't come easily for either of them. Josie lay awake, her husband's words echoing in her mind. She couldn't help but wonder if there was more to the story than he was letting on. Meanwhile, her husband stared at the ceiling, the conversation he had overheard between Lizzie and MG playing on a loop in his head.

There will be a Part 5