My Bestfriend's Lover Sequel: He Doesn't Know

Part Forty: I'll be home soon

Michelle's P.O.V.

He's not coming.

I know him better. He's trying to be okay. And I have to understand why he is doing this.

But it still hurts like hell.

"Hey, babe," Michael cooed, squeezing my hand. "You alright?"

I nodded, forcing myself a smile. "Yeah. It's just that..." I sighed and continued, "I'll be fine."

"He loves you," he reminded me, smiling reassuringly at me. "You know that."

"I do," I nodded, smiling. "It's okay that I was sent back home. I just don't want to leave with us having this stupid argument."

"You'll never know," Luke cheered me up, as he slid his arm around my shoulder and gave me a quick hug. I smiled at him. "He might show up."

"Tell you what!" Stella chirped, wiggling her eyebrows at me. I giggled. "We'll bring you loads of goodies when we get back."

Apparently, I was the only one who was sent back home after the incident at the bar. Stella got to stay because why not? She is Michael's sister after all - no big deal, no issues. Delilah, on the other hand, is dating Louis. And he's the Louis  Tomlinson for fuck sake.

"I guess I'll see you in a week," I smirked.

Ashton wasn't able to come along because he was not feeling well. An attendant called on my flight and I hugged everyone one last time, saying a quick goodbye to them. I was about to turn on my heels, ready to leave when a familiar voice shouted my name.

"Michelle!"

I stopped.

No. Can't. I must be hallucinating. He's not coming.

"Michelle, babe, wait!" He said again.

No, must be another girl with the same name.

I shook my head, chuckling. Damn, I'm going crazy. The boys nor Stella were not reacting, that can't be him. I continued walking when a hand pulled me by the wrist and sprung me around. Within a second, I was wrapped tightly in the arms of someone familiar. I can smell his familiar scent.

"I'm so sorry," he said as he planted a kiss on top of my head. "I'm so sorry. I love you so much. I don't want you to leave. Please. Baby, please, I'm sorry. I love you."

"Calum," I started, pulling away. He cupped my cheeks. There were tears running down his cheeks.

"Baby, don't leave," he repeated, locking eyes with me. "I'm so sorry. You know I trust you, right? I didn't mean it. I'm so sorry. I was just so stress out about our situation. Cheryl was stressing me so much about us and I just lashed out on you. I'm so sorry, but please know I do believe you. Please stay. I don't wanna lose you. I don't want you away from me. Please."

"Calum," I repeated, cooing, as I reached for his cheek, wiping his tears away with my thumb. "You're not gonna lose me, okay?"

"But," he started hiccupping. "But. You. Are. You are. Leaving."

"Look at my big guy," I teased, crinkling my nose. "You're not going to lose me. I just kinda have to go back home now. We don't wanna piss Cheryl, you know."

He pouted, as he breathed in and out, calming himself down. He continued, "you are not funny, babe."

"Oh, I'm not?" I frowned. Then I giggled. "I love you, Mr. Hood. You remember that, okay?"

"I love you more," he said. His eyes were still watery with tears but he now managed to smile at me. "You message me, okay? We will Skype and Facetime everyday. Stay away from Shawn. And Eleanor. I love you. God, I'll never stop loving you."

"I know," I smiled. The attendant called out my flight for the last time. "Well, I need to go now."

"Come here," he said, pulling me in a hug. "I love you so much."

"I love you, too," I smiled, hugging  him back.

We pulled apart, as he leaned down and kissed me on the lips. It was short but probably the sweetest.

"I'll be home soon, future Mrs. Hood," he whispered. I can feel his lips curved.

"I'll wait," then I pulled away. I looked back at the others who were all watching us, smiling. I caught Michael winking at me.

And, for the last time, I looked back at him, memorizing his every features.

His eyes...

His smiles...

HIs everything...

I don't ever wanna forget...

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A/N: Here you go! There are hints here about the twist, but I'm not confirming it until the next chapters.