Two Worlds Apart

Chapter 99

Eric's POV•

I was speechless

I can't explain the emotions Courtney's speech stared up in me but I felt something.

My heart ached at every tear that rolled down her cheeks. I felt goosebumps just saying hear speech, her mixed emotions clear in her voice and the fact that I played a huge roll in her loss, but nothing in her gain.

I saw when she wrapped her hand round the necklace I got for her. Should I take that as a sign of hope? Was I being selfish for wanting her back? For wanting another chance? I kept hoping for a chance to change the image she had of me. I felt she saw me like a huge part of her pain and I want to change that more than anything, but in everything....I feel so proud of her. The fact she proved everyone wrong and got the life they never thought she'll have

That's something only Courtney can do.

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Courtney's POV•

"Oh my God" Morgan lets out a sigh of relief as we all step out of the venue.

"Is this really over?" I ask

Morgan chuckles "it's over, My love" she looks at her phone screen

"It's past 10pm"

"Tom will be dropping you home, right?" Clinton turns to me

I take out my phone "yeah, he should be here any moment"

"We should be going out to celebrate though" Morgan points out

"Nah, I'm done for today. I need to get Natalie home"

"Oh Courtney, can I sleep over? I can't let go of her yet" Gloria pouts

A small smile forms on my face "that's not a problem"

A limo pulls up.... I'm guessing it's here for Morgan

"I'm off guys" Morgan opens her arms up for a hug from me, placing a kiss on my cheek

"You made me so proud today, Courtney"

I can't help the grin forming on my face

She hugs Clinton and then Gloria before heading off

I get a text from Tom that he's 5 mins away. I can't wait to get out of this dress.

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"Sweet Jesus"

I collapse on my bed as soon I entered my room. Who knew attending a fashion show would be so stressful.

"Oh c'mon, this is where you live?"

I sit up "yep, isn't it beautiful?"

She seats beside me, placing Natalie's carrier on the floor while she holds on to her

"Of course it's beautiful. It's most definitely an upgrade"

I start taking off my shoes, getting up and heading towards the bathroom to take off my makeup.

We had passed by Gloria's hotel to pick up some of her clothes which tells me this is going to be a long night of catching up.

Morgan informed us that we're going to have a meeting tomorrow and I just hope I don't sleep forgetting that because I'm so exhausted.

I freshen up and let Gloria do her thing, which took almost an hour but she finally comes out. I turn off the AC before heading to my bed to meet my mini me who I had changed into a fresh onesie.

"You do know we have a lot of catching up to do" Gloria lies beside us

"Starting with you though. How's LA been.... truthfully"