Stars on Broadway - Morgan Wallen

Chapter 44 - Georgie's Side

The silence between them was louder than any of the music she had been working on. Georgie had always known that the media would eventually catch on, but it didn't make the articles any easier to read. Every day, there seemed to be a new headline questioning the status of her relationship with Morgan. The fans weren't far behind, their comments filling her social media feeds, speculating, analyzing, and, in some cases, accusing her of letting him go.

At first, she'd tried to ignore it, telling herself that focusing on her music was the best way to cope. The collaboration with Luke Bryan was moving forward, the song was performing well on the charts, and every milestone in her career was a reminder of how far she'd come. But it was hard to celebrate when the emptiness in her heart overshadowed everything.

Georgie scrolled through her phone, her fingers hesitating over the comments on her latest Instagram post.

@FansReacting:
Georgie, we miss you and Morgan! Please tell us everything is okay...

@CountryRumors:
Haven't seen any TikToks from Georgie and Morgan lately... are they done for good?

@SupportGeorgie:
You're strong, Georgie! We support you no matter what!

The comments were a mixture of concern and speculation, but one thing was clear—the fans had noticed. It had been weeks since she and Morgan had posted anything together, and the absence was starting to create waves. The media picked up on it, and every time she opened her phone, there was another article questioning their relationship.

Georgie sighed, setting her phone down. She hadn't wanted things to get this far. When they had agreed to take a break, she'd told herself it was temporary, just some space to figure out what they both wanted. But the longer the silence stretched on, the harder it became to imagine what it would be like to go back.

Her collaboration with Luke was a success, but with every interview, every red carpet appearance, she couldn't help but feel Morgan's absence. They had always been each other's biggest supporters, celebrating every victory together, no matter how big or small. Now, she was navigating the highs and lows of her career on her own, and it felt hollow.

One evening, after a particularly long day in the studio, Georgie sat alone on her couch, her thoughts racing. The emptiness of her apartment seemed to echo around her, amplifying the ache she'd been trying so hard to ignore.

She missed him. Missed the way they'd laugh together, the way he'd tease her about her love for Dolly Parton, the quiet moments they'd share after a long day. She missed being able to lean on him when the pressure of her career became too much, missed the way he'd remind her that she wasn't alone in any of this.

But what hurt the most was the uncertainty. She didn't know where they stood, didn't know if Morgan still wanted to fight for them the way she did.

Georgie picked up her phone, her thumb hovering over his name in her contacts. She thought about calling him, about breaking the silence that had grown between them. But the fear of rejection held her back. What if he didn't feel the same anymore? What if their break had only pushed them further apart?

Her mind raced with a thousand what-ifs, each one more painful than the last.

The sound of her phone ringing startled her, and for a moment, she stared at the screen in disbelief.

It was Morgan.

Her heart pounded in her chest as she hesitated, her fingers trembling as they hovered over the answer button. Finally, she swiped the screen, bringing the phone to her ear.

"Hey," she said softly, her voice shaky.

"Hey," Morgan replied, his voice just as quiet. There was a long pause on the other end, both of them unsure where to start.

Georgie's heart raced, the silence between them heavy with everything they hadn't said. "I wasn't sure if you'd ever call," she admitted.

"I wasn't sure if you wanted me to," Morgan replied, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "But... I've been thinking about you. A lot."

Georgie closed her eyes, the weight of his words sinking in. "I've been thinking about you too."

For a few moments, neither of them spoke, but it wasn't the uncomfortable silence they had grown used to. This silence was different—filled with the unspoken emotions they'd been holding back for weeks.

"I hate this," Morgan said finally, his voice raw. "I hate how things have been. I miss you, Georgie."

Her chest tightened at his words, her own emotions bubbling to the surface. "I miss you too," she whispered. "I didn't want things to get this far, but... I didn't know how to fix it."

Morgan sighed on the other end of the line. "I don't know how to fix it either, but I don't want to lose you."

Georgie's heart swelled, the vulnerability in his voice hitting her hard. "I don't want to lose you either. But... I don't know how we make this work with everything going on. Our careers... the distance... it's been so hard."

"I know," Morgan agreed. "But we've always found a way through before. I don't want our careers to be the reason we give up on us."

Georgie bit her lip, her emotions swirling. She wanted to believe that they could find a way, but the reality of their lives—of the demands of their careers—loomed over them like a shadow.

"I don't either," she said quietly. "But we need to figure out what that looks like. I can't keep doing this halfway..."

Morgan's voice softened, filled with a new determination. "Then let's stop doing it halfway. Let's figure this out, Georgie. Because I don't want to be without you."

For the first time in weeks, Georgie felt a glimmer of hope. The road ahead was uncertain, but if Morgan was willing to fight for them, then so was she.

"Okay," she whispered, a tear slipping down her cheek. "Let's figure it out."