It Will Always Be You

Chapter 17~ The Truth Hurts Pt. 1

{This is a TWO PART CHAPTER! So don't get all mad😂. Enjoy though..}

Like Meek said.. Ya'll gone have to cut him a check to stop😂 he does this battle rapping shit. Drake & Safaree fucked up... on everything. But Enjoy😊😂

I was quiet and distant as we checked out of the store. Ryan hadn't noticed so far but I was going crazy. I was frantically looking for Layla, but she was no where to be found. I'm guessing what she said was true, when she approached me, she looked terrified.

Never would I let a man put his hands on me without fighting back, but one thing is, I'm not that strong compared to Ryan. If he ever tried something, fighting back would be hell.

I won't even think that far. Maybe he's changed. Maybe I should just quit worrying.

"Baby," Is what brought me from my trance.

I looked up quickly, "Huh?" The lady at the cash register smiled at me.

"We're done... let's go." He grabbed my hand and I flinched a bit. He looked at me confused and I tried to play it off,.

"Why you acting so weird? You sure you alright?" He asked and I nodded. I hadn't noticed that my nailed were being bitten off. I was worrying myself to much.

"& stop biting you're nails.... what you worried about?"

I looked up at him as we headed out to his car.
"Nothing.. I'm fine." I said quietly.

"Alright..." He left it alone. For now.

We approached his car and I stood off to the side as he placed all the bags in the back. Once finished, he opened my door and helped me get in.

"You know you can tell me anything right?" He said as he got in and cranked up the car.

"I'm just not ready to open up yet."

"Why not, Nic?" He began driving towards my house.

"Because.. opening up to men always led to getting my heart broken." I said truthfully. I dazed off straight ahead.

"I'm not those men..."

"Are you sure?" I asked quietly but he heard.

"What?"

"Nothing... I'm starving though."

"Yeah.. I know. We'll be there in 5 minutes." ..."Just relax." He placed his hand on my thigh firmly, occasionally rubbing it.

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I was becoming exhausted and I was still waiting on Ryan to finish cooking. It was going on 9:00 and at this point all I wanted to do was sleep.

"Baby!" Ryan yelled out and walked down the stairs, seeing his tall figure standing right at the bottom step.

"I'm coming.." I said quietly as I quickly made my way down the steps.

after changing, I was clad in some PINK shorts and a black tank. My curls were flowing freely. I felt a little better after dressing into something more comfortable.

"You ready to eat?" Ryan asked and I nodded.

He led me into my dining room before coming out with a plate. It smelled good. Once he sat it down, I immediately began digging in. Chicken Alfredo was one of my favorites.

"You like it?" He asked as he said next to me, laughing.

"Oh my god.. this is SO fucking good." I took another fork full into my mouth.