Fix Our Love [Sequel to Pretty Love]

Chapter 39- Sadness = Come Back

[Julia's POV]

"I still love you. And I always will..."Pete's words ran through my mind as I drove away.

I was slamming my hands on the steering wheel every now and then for what I did. Yes, he might still love me, but did he really? And if he did, I had a good reason to not forgive him. All I want is him back, but him to know what he did wrong, not just loving that girl, but to know how I felt when I saw it. Because it tore me apart inside. And my eyes and heart screamed it.

I pictured the way he stared at me not too long ago before I left. Hie eyes were filled with sadness and begging for forgiveness. But something told me not to forgive him. And I think it was for my own good..

As I drove, I heard my phone ring. The touch screen radio on the car showed that Pete was calling. I began to cry and kept staring at it, staring at his name. I reached over, thinking about picking up, but I didn't. I screamed and hit cancel. He's broken, I thought. But Pete, you hurt me first...

Not too long after I hit the cancel button, I received a voicemail. I thought about deleting it, but changed my mind. I decided to listen to it, knowing it was going to tear me apart inside, but I had to hear his voice once more.

I began to listen to it, hearing him choke on his words. I could tell he was crying.

"J-Julia..."the voicemail began. "I-I know you're mad. I know you don't want to forgive me. B-but I'm sorry. And I won't stop being sorry. Hurting you, breaking us, it was a big mistake. J-just if you can, and if you want, call me. I love you. I-I need you..."

Him saying he loved me, I couldn't get over it. It meant something, with so many meanings, but was it enough to bring me over to say I wanted to forgive him? I wasn't sure. And probably never will be sure.

I wanted him to come back to me. My head had his actions replay over and over. They were saying three words over and over, echoing till I had enough. Baby. Come. Home.

"I-I need you..."

I couldn't go those words out of my head. If he truly needed me than why did you let me go, Pete? Cause if you need me and I need you, why are we apart? Those are the questions I need answered. I need to know why. And I need to know now.

I soon arrived at Starbucks and dried my tears. I couldn't let anyone know I cried, know I was broken. Only Joe. I got out the car and went is inside. Once I entered I saw Joe as he was at a table near the door. Two cups were on the table and he smiled at me.

"Hey, Julia,"he said As he waved.

I put a smile on my face and wiped the rest of my remaining years. I walked over to where Joe was. He watched me as I sat down.

"You look bumped...you look down. What is it?"He asked as he slid one of the cups to me. "Caramel Latte for you..."

I smiled once more. "Thanks..."I took a small sip and spoke. "It's Pete again..."

"Wanna talk about it?"Joe asked. I looked at him. "Well, you don't have to unle-"I cut him off.

"No, it's fine! Plus, I just need cheering up and to forget about him for a while,"I explained.

Joe took a sip of his coffee. "Well, alright. What about Pete is bothering you?"

I held the coffee cup in my hand, slowly trying to tell Joe. I wanted to tell him, but the words barely wanted to come out. But I forced them to.

"He came to see me before I left...wanting me for forgive him."I began.

"And...?"Joe said, waiting for more.

"And I didn't. But I don't know if that was actually the right thing to do."I sighed. "I want to forgive, but I refused to. And I don't want to forgive cause I want him to realize what he has done."

Joe stared at me as he nodded slowly. "You're confused aren't you?"he asked.

I put my head on the table. "Yes. Should I ever  forgive him...or not?"I asked.

I felt someone tap my shoulder. I looked up and Joe was looking at me. He made a funny face at me, making me laugh.

"Joe, I'm serious here!"I said laughing.

"I know, but I felt like you needed to cheer up..."He told me.

I looked down with a big smile on my face. "Thank you..."

"Anything for you!"he said.

That's when my smile disappeared instantly. He shouldn't have said that. No. There he was again. Pete was in my mind again. I shook my head.

"What?"Joe said. "I didn't mean it that way... I meant it as a friend."

"No..."I spoke. "I'm fine with that."

"Oh..."

"It's just, Pete always said that to me."I told him.

I lifted my head and saw Joe nodded slowly.

"Oh. I'm sorry I said that then..."he said with a frown.

"It's not your fault. It's just..."I paused. "I want Pete to come back."

[Pete's POV]

It was 6:00 in the afternoon and I was making dinner. It was pizza, of course. But it wasn't the same without Julia. She would always steal a pepperoni slice from the pizza and I would chase her, telling her to give it back even though she already ate it. She would laugh as I chased her and hear her say,"stop it Peter!" once I grabbed her. Her body would fall into my arms as we laughed. My lips would touch hers as she smiled. But now, that memory it's just left behind. It's left behind because of all my mistakes...

Melody was in the dining room as I cooked, coloring. As I waited for the oven to finish pre-heating, I went to go see her. Long, brown, curly pigtails were in Melody's hair. She was messing with them as she stared at her drawing.

"What did you draw, Princess?"I asked her as I walked by her.

She handed me the picture. A woman with a man stood next to each other holding hands.

"You and mommy..."she said. I sighed with the thought of Julia. I began to shake, trying to forget that I was about to cry. "Can you give it to mommy?"

I looked at her. I smiled and but then frowned. "I-I don't know..."

"Why?"she yelled. "I want to see mommy!"

I watched her eyes begin to be filled with tears. That's when I knew I had to tell her what happened. I sat down next to her.

"Melody..."she looked up. "I don't know if mommy will ever come back..."I said.

"What do you mean?"she asked.

"Me and mommy...well, we got in a fight. And you see, she was mad at me, causing her to leave. I thought it was only for a day, but I'm not so sure know. But, I'll try my hardest to give her this. Okay?"

Melody nodded slowly. "Okay..."she said.

I sighed and looked at the picture again. Remembering what I just told Melody made my heart break. I wanted Julia to come back. But, will she?
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Omg! I'm sorry for not posting in a while!😭 I've been so busy! Plus, Happy Late Thanksgiving!❤️🦃 Next chapter will be soon! Love you all! And goodnight!😴💙🌛✨🐑