I'll forgive when I forget ✔️

Chapter Twenty-Two

"I saw her today." I stated walking though the front door. My penthouse was big but I knew she heard me. Kate came out of the kitchen and to the hallway. "Who?" She asked confused. I rolled my eyes. Who else?

"Alexa." She should know this. She's the reason we are here in New York. A look of shock crossed her features.

"What happened?" She asked surprised. I shook my head disappointed with myself. I was a coward. "I chickened out. She looked so good. Like she doesn't even miss me. It doesn't make since."

Kate hummed in response and came closer. Then she kissed me. I stood there shocked for a moment then pulled away. "Kiss me back." She pleaded. "We both need it."

I shook my head in disagreement. "No Kate. I love Alexa. Not you." Anger clouded her eyes. She backed away and screamed, "She doesn't want you Ace! She moved on! So why can't you? I've been here for you. As a shoulder. I've told you everything you wanted to know. I even told you about Alexa and yet your still in love with her. What about me!" She was right. We had been with each other for awhile and she did answer all my questions. I now knew everything about Alexa. Kate knew she was only here to help. I thought she missed her sister as much as I had. But I guess I was wrong.

"Kate." I called to her softly. I massaged her upper arms slowly trying to cool her down. "You know my heart belongs to Alexa. If she won't have me then I will have no one. She's all I want." I told her truthfully. Even though she is her twin she could never fill the hole Alexa had. She could never compare to the love of my life. I hadn't met Kate at the diner. I didn't have that spark when she touched me. Her kisses weren't as perfect as Alexa's. No matter how much they looked alike, they weren't the same.

"I wish I could have what y'all have. Maybe that's why I'm here. Because I wanted something that wasn't rightfully mine. Give Alexa my best wishes. I hope you find her again Ace. I hope that you will never mistreat her and love her like the fragile woman she is. Don't hurt my baby sister." And with that said, she left. She walked out of my life like her sister had asked me to do.

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How will I find her again? It was pure coincidence I ran into her at the park. I've checked every boxing place I know of, even the illegal street fighting. I decided I didn't care if she fought as long as I had her for a little while. I understood why now. I understand her family and that piece of scum Blake. How could I have called him my best friend? Everything made since now. She left her life because of him. She feared his name and that small town. She was a scared girl just trying to prove to herself that she was strong. How could I come between that? I love her. She knew that. But I left her. Who does that to the person they are in love with?

I've tried to be with other girls. Tried everything possible. Even her twin Kate and I tried it out but it wasn't working for me. Maybe it was my fault Kate got attached to me? I shouldn't have made a move. The only girl I want is Alexa. I chickened out though. I was afraid of rejection. If she rejected me again I don't know what I would do. She was a stranger now but a stronger one. More put together. I needed her.

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Alexa's POV:

Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months. It was now Christmas Eve and I was walking through the big piles of snow to my car. I had went shopping for gifts for my friends and forgotten what time it was. I needed to head home because it was late and the streets were clear.

I piled all the gifts into the trunk and closed it. Suddenly I felt warm air hitting my cheek. I spun around and came face to face with Ace. He was wrapped snugly in coats like I was.

"I know."

I quirked up an eyebrow. What is that suppose to mean? I guess he understood my hidden question.

"I know about Blake." All the air left me at that point and I was just staring bewildered at him. How?

"You don't know anything." I stated. How could he? The only person that knew was myself and him. I turned to get in my car but he stopped me by caging me to the car with his arms.

"I know the scar on your hip was because of me. The gashes on your as$ was from being punished for stupid things and I know that you put up with it for four years and I was just making it difficult. You loved me then and everything I did to flirt or get your attention came back on you. Blake saw it all. He hurt you because of me. I'm so sorry Alexa. If I had known I would have taken you away-" I put my finger to his mouth. I didn't need his apology.

"No. Ace. You saved me. If you hadn't come into my life I would still be there. You made me see that I wasn't in love with Blake. That I didn't want anything with him. You made me realize that I was better then that. So I thank you. Thanks for being there when I was lost." I looked up to him this time. His eyes were cloudy like he was thinking about something hard. I was curious though. "How'd you know?" I asked.

He chuckled to himself. "Your sister told me a few things so then I went to give the best friend a visit." I have a feeling the visit didn't end well, for Blake that is. I nodded slowly trying to get all this information into my head.

"So is that why you caged me to my car?" I asked sarcastically with a giggle. I was trying to lighten the mood but he took me by surprise when he answered.

"Actually no. Your trapped so I can do this." And that's when his lips met mine. The Sparks of electricity flowed through him to me and I was selfishly accepting the warmth he brought me. My hands flew to his neck and I brought him closer. He pulled back and finished, "without you running away again."

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