Perri and I- The sequel to romantic 'Perri and me' about Perri Kiely

Chapter 2 Part 9

Nobody actually comes in- i could just hear the door twist. It gives me time to roll off Freddie. I think I'm a little drunk. The door is just there half open. I look outside the window. Whoever is here they forgot something in the car. Looks like Perri's car.

Crap.

I hide all the drinks then straighten myself out.

"Why are you hiding!" Freddie asks.

"Get in the cupboard!" I hiss.

"Okay...okay. You were the one that was on top of me..." He hisses back.

I start to panic. I am such a cheat. He hobbles to the back door and I lock him outside before telling him to be quiet. I knew this was a bad idea. I run back into the living room and grab a book. Then I run up to the door.

"Sorry to scare you..." Perri says. "I twisted the door stupidly then realised I forgot something in my car."

He fiddles in his pocket. The guilt is killing me. It's another necklace and he folds it in my palm. I look at him hopelessly before taking a glance at it. It's a beautiful necklace from Glasgow.

"Read what it says..." Perri says.

I want to cry.

"Together forever..." I say, trying not to break down. Perri and I. It's so sweet."

I put it on but I feel like I'm not deserving of it.

"Are you okay?" He asks.

I nod, but I'm finding it hard to swallow.

"I just missed you." I say, fiddling with it.

He pulls me into a hug.

"What were you going to tell me?" He says, smiling.

I don't even want to think about Freddie.

"It really doesn't matter.." I say, trying to stop the tears from falling.

"Of course it does. Is that why you're upset?" He says.

I shake my head.

"Pel..." I say.

"Yeah?"

I can't get the words out of my mouth. Freddie's list. Our stupid plan.

"Well Mum and Freddie's Dad are getting married..." I say.

"No." Perri says. "You're kidding me right?"

I shake my head again.

"Well...there's no reason to be upset about that." He says, putting his hands on my shoulders.

"I know- I'm sorry." I say.

"Don't be. It doesn't matter. We'll figure this whole thig out. I love you, okay?"

It doesn't make matters any better that my tummy hurts so much. And I haven't eaten properly in days.

"Where does it hurt?" He asks.

"I'm fine..." I say.

No I'm not. I'm not fine. Mentally, physically and emotionally. I hug him again.

"I'm just tired.." I say.

"Do you want me to tuck you in?" He says before kissing me.

"I'm perfectly able." I say before letting go of him.

"You're sure?" He says again.

He's beautiful. What was I thinking?

"Certain." I say. "Thanks for the necklace."