After 2

Chapter 17

3 weeks later

James POV

As I walk up to Stephines door my heart begins to race.

I knock.

I've been preparing this whole speech for days and I have now ony just worked up the courage to speak with her.

"Hello" her face drops. She looks so different.

"Hi" I breath out "Can we talk?"

She crosses her arms over her chest. She does not look like my sister.

As Stephine contemplates my offer she walks back inside her dorm and shuts the door..

"Okay?" I start to walk off but when I hear the door open and close again I turn around and see Steph walking towards me.

"Ready?"

Michelle's pov

I've been waiting around for over half an hour and he still hasn't showed up. I let out a sigh as another waitress comes over.

"Are you ready to order yet?"

I shake me head no. They've been really patient with me so I flash her a smile.

I look down at my phone and text James for the millionth time. He promised me that we would go out for lunch today because he wanted to tell me something but I've been waiting around for too long and I'm over it.

Thanks for lunch James. I had a great time eating by myself

I stand up and make my way towards the bathroom just to check my hair and makeup before leaving. I walk out of the bathroom and see a girl and a boy walk in. I love her shirt. As my eyes wander up to her face I smile a little, she has nice hair and skin too. I start walking and my smile fades. I stop dead in my tracks and my heart begins to race a little. I turn around and see the girl and boy again. A lump in the back of my throat forms.

James and Stephanie

They both notice me. James' face drops whereas Stephanie looks as if she has seen a ghost. I scoff, shake my head and walk out of the shop. I can't believe James did this. Actually, no. I can believe it.
I storm down the street and as I'm walking I hear footsteps run to catch up.
"Michelle" James yells but I ignore him. "Michelle please" he grabs my arm and turns me around.
"What James?" I sigh. He looks taken back at my calmness.
"I'm sorry, I forgot that I had made plans with you. I promise I'll make it up to you"
I look around, contemplating whether or not to forgive him or hold a grudge.
"It's fine really, family first right?" I walk off leaving him standing there. I'm really hurt that he forgot about me.