Stupid Seconds *Sequel to TLF* (Luke & Jai Brooks Fanfic)

Chapter 38: Echoes of Pain

* Andrea’s POV *

I woke up with a really bad headache. Jai wasn’t here anymore. He must have gone home when I fell asleep. Honestly, I don’t really remember anything from last night after I told him some things. I was pretty shocked at myself too when I suddenly felt guilty. Maybe there’s still little care for me in my heart.

It was Sunday and I didn’t have any plans. I wanted to be alone and rest for a bit. Well, actually I do have plans to go out alone and think about stuff and talk to Jai. I know how much I have been treating him badly and he doesn’t deserve any of that. He doesn’t deserve to be blamed. Luke’s and I’s relationship faltered on its own.

Quickly, I dressed up and went out to the grocery to buy some apples. I don’t know, thought it would be nice to bring him something after what happened last night. I did feel guilty and I was so sorry about it.

It was kind of weird because I haven’t been here for a long time. I was so scared of seeing Luke. I wish he wasn’t home. After ringing the doorbell, I was relieved when Beau opened it up. “Hey, long time, come in.”

“Are you here for Jai or for Luke?” He asked and made me a bit uncomfortable. Luke came out from the hallway and saw me in their house.

“I actually just want to drop these apples for all of you. I have to go.” Beau got the apples and I hurriedly went out of the house.

I know Luke might be home but I thought I would be okay. I wasn’t, and felt like crying again. I remember when he said he was good whether or not I went after Jai. And here I was in the Brooks’ house about to talk to Jai…

“You didn’t have to leave.” That familiar voice spoke up as it sent shivers all over my body. After all that happened, he still had this strong effect on me. As I looked back, I saw Luke coming after me. “So you’re here for Jai.” It felt like I was stabbing him and he’s playing it cool.

“I just want to know if he’s okay.”

“He’s not okay. Stop blaming him for what happened, Andrea. You know it wasn’t his entire fault. You have to realize what you’re making my brother feel.” He yelled.

“I’m sorry I know that’s why I’m here… sort of.”

“Sort of…? You were about to leave!” He shouted.

“I’m sorry, Luke. I’m really sorry.” I cried.

“And now you’re gonna cry?” He snickered. I don’t know what to say. He changed so much.

“You changed…” I uttered.

“If you’re thinking I’m still in love or crazy about you or even care that you’re here because of Jai, well then I’m not. I don’t love you, Andrea. I don’t love you anymore. I’m just pissed off at how you’re treating Jai.”

I was shocked at what he said. It felt like I was injected of pain and I just exploded in tears. He didn’t stop nor say he was sorry. He didn’t even cheer me up. He was so mad at me. He really wanted to forget me and he did. “Don’t treat my brother like how you treat other guys. Don’t treat him like trash.”

I slapped him. It was some sort of a reflex, but I instantly regretted it. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s fine. You’re nothing to me anyway.”

“Don’t you say that, Luke.” Jai yelled and pushed him out of the way. “You have no right to tell her that. You have no idea what she’s going through and that’s not helping her!”

“Stop it, Jai.” I surrendered.

“Stop? Didn’t you hear what he told you?”

“I heard it loud and clear. I’m not worth it to have your relationship broken because of me. I’m really sorry for how I’ve treated you lately, but that’s how Andrea will be. I guess this is goodbye… for both of you. I’m sorry, Jai, but Luke is right. You shouldn’t love a trash like me.” I ranted and ran away.