Two Worlds Collide [3]

Part Four

On the drive home, I am as ecstatic as I was last night. Tate and I have been speaking on Instagram since she messaged me last night but she's currently on her flight to Paris for her next 2 shows. I need to speak to the girls for advice because part of me wants to follow her around the world and make her fall in love, but I am convinced that it is impossible to love me after all of the drama in the past. Tate doesn't deserve to be involved in all of that. 

LW- Girls, I need your advice

Their reaction was quite similar to one you'd get if you said 'walk' in front of a dog. It's like their ears pricked up, and I had all of their attention. Nobody spoke, but they were listening and wanted me to continue. 

LW- Erm... basically

B- Spit it out Cap, what's going on?

LW- Tate followed me on Instagram last night, I got the notification before I went to sleep

All of their reactions were picture-perfect, I wish I recorded them. I hadn't even said the main part about the messages yet and already they were so excited.

LB- Did you follow her back?

Lucy hesitates as she finishes her sentence.

LB- Actually you definitely already followed her

LW- Number one, I did not already follow her and number two, I followed her back yes but that's not the main part of the story yet.

G- Hurry up then, the suspense is killing me

LW- After she followed me, she sent me a message

All in sync: WHAT

For the rest of the journey, I explained the conversation to them, and at first they thought I was lying but once I showed them the messages on my phone they believed me and were saying that maybe my dream would come true and I would marry Tate. But they had no idea how torn this had left me. The sight of my house was warm, and as much as I loved Manchester I have a feeling the events of that trip would complicate my life somehow. The girls came in to help me with the next steps.

B- Okay so what are your options? 

LW- The way I was thinking was either I follow her around the world and fly out to Paris and see if she'll let me take her out or I could forget about it and keep it short and sweet. 

G- Which one are you leaning towards?

LB- This is Leah and Tate McRae Georgia, of course, she wants to go to Paris

LW- That's true, I am thinking of it but I'm scared. The last time I made a big effort with a girl, well, we all know how that ended. I never want to experience that again, nor do I want that for Tate. 

G- If you think there's a slight chance you could be happy, you have to try. If it goes wrong, at least you know you tried. You've been sad before so you'll be able to cope with it, but if you don't take the risk, you'll never get the reward.

Georgia was always right. She always came out with her stupid sayings and poetic words. But taking risks is something I used to do before Bella, but I guess just because that one didn't work out I shouldn't give up. I guess I'm going to Paris. That's if my mum can get me a ticket to the Paris show. 

*texting mum*

L- Hi mum, I need another favour. You have missed SO much.

A- What city do you want tickets for Le?

L- How did you know?

A- I knew one night watching her wouldn't be enough for you.

L- Paris please, tomorrow's show

A- That show has a few tickets left, do you want a hidden spot or the same as at the Manchester one?

L- Same as Manchester, please

A- Done, book your flight and get on over there lover girl.

A- Also what did I miss???

I explain it all to my mum and she is just as gobsmacked as everyone else was. She said I need to Facetime her when I am with Tate if she agrees so that she can say hi. I think it's cute that my mum likes to build a relationship with the girls in my life. But over the years, I think she has become just as cautious as I have. 

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10 pm hits and I'm sat in Heathrow Airport waiting to board my flight. I have that nervous feeling in the pit of my stomach. This could either be the biggest blessing or the biggest mistake and I hate having no control over that outcome. Tate has been messaging me all evening but I chose to not reply so that it will be a better reaction when she realises I am there in the flesh.

*announcement* Flight BA195 To Paris Charles De Gaulle now boarding

This is it. In 2 hours, I will land in France and I will have a total of 16 hours to plan the most romantic night of both of our lives. 

Wish me luck!