It's Not That Easy.

Chapter 30

Justin's POV

Her eyes stared into mine filled with pure confusion and concern. Her hand gripped onto my shoulder in reassurance and comfort. Although she showed her support and love, I was still speechless and hesitant.

I quickly cleared my throat and stood up causing her to release me. "Uh- actually. Don't worry about it, babe." I said, trying to get rid of the anger that slowly began to die down in me. "Really. I'm just a little upset right now about something that's not even that big of a deal."

Rising up to her feet, she pushed the chair forward under the table. "Are you sure?" She questioned softly.

I licked my lips out of guilt as I continued to stare at her innocent, flawless face. You know what? No. I can't do this again. No more secrets and lies between us anymore. I want to start out fresh and since we just got out of huge break in our marriage, I don't want to screw it up again.

"No." I finally breathed out. "No, I'm not." I stressed out and closed my eyes as I brought my hands to face and let out a huge breath.

"Justin." I heard her say causing me to look up again. She looked uneasy and baffled. "Is it something with your tour? What's going on?" She asked as she walked towards me.

I sucked in a ball of air and exhaled deeply. "I really don't know how you're going to react by this but I want you to know that I have nothing to do this. I'm trying to prevent it from happening but Scooter and LA--"

"Justin. Baby." She stopped me with a small laugh and held onto my hands to shake them lightly. "What?" She questioned.

There's not running back now. Oh god. "Selena." I let out as a simple answer. Her face instantly fell and I immediately held her hands a little tighter before she could even think of letting me go. "I just found out and I had no idea that this was what they were planning on doing. Melanie, I swear. I had nothing to do with this." I quickly rushed out in one complete breath.

With blank eyes, she blinked and looked down. She licked her lips only to bite them as she looked up again with a nod. "Okay."

I stopped. Wait. "Okay?" I let out hesitantly.

She nodded. "Okay." She lifted her shoulder as a shrug. Noticing how I wasn't satisfied her answer, she continued. "I'm not mad.. if that's what you're wondering."

I furrowed my eyebrows at her as I slightly gaped. "You're not mad." I repeated.

She shook her head with her lips pursed and let out a small laugh. "I'm not mad. Promise." She said. "Justin, we just made up and got back together. I don't want to fight anymore." She spoke almost tiredly.

Remorse filled me and I wrapped my arms around her in an instant. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be." She spoke as she rested her chin on my shoulder. "I'm okay." She said. "We're okay." She corrected.

I nodded and pulled away. "I um.." I trailed off and licked my lips. "I actually walked out before I even got to the conference room so I still have to go in there."

"Oh." She let out in realization. "Yeah. Yeah, go ahead." She shot me a smile and gave me small shove.

Once I was about two feet away from her, I noticed the smile plastered on her face. It wasn't her usual bright smile. I paused and looked at her. "Do you want to come?" I suggested.

"No." She replied shortly and slapped the air dismissively as she crossed her arms. "I'll.. I'll be here." Again, she shot me another weak smile.

I looked at her. "Come here. Let's talk first." I went to grab her hand but she turned before I could even touch her.