As I was walking towards my favorite café I could feel the warm Sunday sun on my cheeks. I breathed in the summer air and exhaled with a light smile. Nothing could ruin today.
When I arrived at the café I saw my cousin, Jackson sitting in the corner by the window. I smiled big and lightly ran over to him. Jackson and I are very close and I haven't seen him in so long.
"Hey Ridhi!" He beamed and pulled me into a big hug.
"Hey Jackson!" I beamed back.
We sat down in our seats and started to chat for a little bit. After a while I began to notice people staring at me. A few girls even glared at me. What was going on?
"So how's your summer been? Anything new?" Jackson asked me.
"It's been ok. Work is a little bit stressful but that's nothing new." I answered.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw a flash from outside the window. What was that? I started to chew on my lip nervously knowing that it was probably paparazzi. I prayed that going out with my cousin wouldn't effect anything.
"Everything ok?" Jackson asked reaching across the table to slightly touch my hand.
"Yeah." I laughed nervously.
Jackson and I sat for another hour and we talked about our lives and families. During that hour I noticed a few more girls glare at me. I started picking at my fingernails, trying to distract myself from all the dirty looks I was receiving.
"So then my sister-" Jackson was trying to tell me a story when a girl approached our table.
"Ridhi, how could you do this? I never would have expected you to be a cheater." She spat at me and then walked away.
What? What does she mean cheater? I looked up at Jackson and he looked as confused as I was. But then it hit me. The paparazzi and the glares. The world thinks I'm cheating on Harry. My eyes widen and I cover my mouth.
"Jackson." I said standing up.
"I have to go, I'm so sorry."
"It's ok, I understand." He said pulling me in for a hug. I hugged back quickly, grabbed my bag and bolted out of there. I really hope Harry doesn't see any of it yet so I can explain that it wasn't what it looked like.
I jump in my car and legitimately speed all the way to Harry and I's house. Harry and I have been dating for almost 2 years now and I would hate to see him upset. It's fine Ridhi he will understand. Harry will believe you, he loves you.
I arrive at our house and I leave my car parked in the driveway. Harry's car was parked in the driveway as well. I let out a breath as I walked up the steps to our house. My hands were shaking slightly as I turned my house key in the lock. I pushed the long black door open to reveal a darkened house.
"Harry?" I called my voice echoing throughout the house. There wasn't an answer. I sighed walking into the kitchen to get a glass of water to calm my nerves.
As I was sipping some water I heard footsteps behind me. When I turned around my face fell completely. I closed my eyes trying to get the painful sight out of my head. I can't stand seeing him so upset even when it's not what he thinks. Harry was standing there with reddened eyes and dried tears on his cheeks.
"Harry." I breathed taking a step towards him but he backed away instantly.
"Don't." He said his voice breaking.
"Harry I know what you're thinking-" I started to say but he cut me off.
"Just stop Ridhi." He ordered and I closed my mouth.
