Liars Best Friend

Chapter 33

The phone started to ring, so I got up answered. When no one said anything, I hung up and began to make dinner.

There was a knock on the door, but Joe answered it before I could. I was concentrating to much on dinner, so I didn't hear who it was.

Hands covered my eyes, causing me to jump in my place.

"Guess who," a voice said laughing.

"Hanna!" I exclaimed turning around, hugging her. "What are you doing here?"

"Well, I just happened to be in the area," she started as we sat at the table smiling. "You know, because someone's getting married in a month!"

"I can't believe you're here. This is amazing. We have so much to do together."

"Hey, I'm jet legged, I need at least an hour nap," she joked.

"Well, you can sleep later," I smiled. "We have so much to catch up on. Like-"

"Candice, I'm going out with the guys tonight," Joe said interrupting us.

"Okay," I replied standing and walking towards him. "Just please be safe and make sure you take a taxi home."

"I promise," he smiled then kissed me.

He left soon after that and I continued with dinner. Hanna and I made little chitchat as I cooked.

As we ate, we talked about everything, that we both have been doing the past three years.

"So, what has Caleb been up to?" Hanna asked as we sat on the couch.

"Actually, he's been volunteering, and working about everyday. Of course, I sometimes am able to stop him from working himself to hard," I explained as she took a sip of wine.

"Thank you, for taking care of him."

"Well of course. Enough about me, what about you? Miss I live in New York," I laughed.

"Well, my fashion career has started. My boss is very impressed and promoted me to be in charge of first look before we put the clothes in store," she said.

"What about your love life?"

"Well, I've been dating this guy for almost a year now. I won't give you his name just in case it doesn't work out."

"Hanna! You have to tell me now."

"I'll tell you when I know I'm going to be with him," she said smiling. "Now, how did you find your guy?"

"We met on the plane over here," I explained. "And just stuck together ever since."

"How romantic," she cooed.

The rest of the night we just talked and watched a movie. Eventually, Hanna fell asleep so I covered her with a blanket and went to bed.

The next morning, I woke up alone in bed and frowned. I walked out of my room and started to make breakfast for Hanna and I.

After making a glass of water and grabbing Tylenol, I set it on the table across from Hanna.

She woke up a few minutes later and took the medicine. Hanna walked in the kitchen after making herself presentable and sat with her head in her hands.

"Rough night?" I asked setting breakfast in front of her.

"Shut up," she said making me smile.

"Eat because we have a busy day ahead of us."

"You hate me, don't you?"

"Your fault for drinking that much," I said then left to get ready for the day.

The entire day, we were shopping and having a great time. When we returned, Caleb walked out of his apartment and stopped when he saw us.

As the two of them began talking, I walked into mine, to see it was a mess.

Looking around, I see Joe in the corner and walk towards him. I kneel beside him and placed my hand on his arm.

"Joe?"

"I couldn't stop, I'm so sorry."

"What happened? Joe, tell me, please," I begged.

"I came home and saw-saw a guy in the bedroom. He said he knew you, that he was your ex. He kept packing your things, but I shoved him," Joe started. "I told him to leave, but he wouldn't. We started fighting and he eventually left, but he told me to give this to you."

"Let's get you to bed," I replied grabbing the note and leading Joe to the bedroom.

After he laid down and I cleaned the place, I opened the note and began to read.

Candice,

I have found you. Ali showed me the wedding invitation and I immediately flew here.

I'm still in love with you, and I know you still love me. Please meet up with me, I need to see you.

I'll never leave until you come and talk to me. I'll be at the Italian restaurant at 8. Come, please. Then decide if you never want to speak or see me again.

Love,
       Jason