False Allegations

Chapter 10: The truth.

Artemis’ POV:

+ Maricopa Woods, Haven City. The Wedding Venue.

Holly is not pregnant. We just accused her of being one. Then why are they so convinced about her being one.

I went to her table to talk to her.

“Hi.” Do I have to approach like I was flirting?

“Hello, Artemis.” She said. Shit, she knew me.

“When?”          

“When I saw you twice. I also asked Laird if he knows you, he said you’re not invited so I guess you’re a wedding crasher but I saw you again and get a good look on you.”

“Wedding crasher. That was not nice.”

“Why are you here?”

“I came for you.” I said simply because that’s the truth.

“Do I really have to ask again, why?”

“Sorry. I’m so sorry Holly. I didn’t mean to say those to you. I was just not in the mood.” She sighed deeply.

“I’m sorry too Artemis, I shouldn’t have said that. I... I take it back, okay.” She said sincerely.

“Holly, I want to talk to you privately? Can we just go away for a moment?” I pleaded. “Please.” She looked at me before she answers.

“Yes.”

As we walk away, I held her hand and she’s not taking it away. I do have a chance.

“Artemis, what is it? Is there a BIG problem going on here?”

“Why do you say big?”

“Well, do you have to become an elf? This is important right? What is it? SPILL.”

“Okay, Holly. Listen to me. I did this because I want to say sorry. That’s all.”

“You... you can really go to any lengths just for that? Artemis, why?”

“Before I answer that, can I ask you a question?”

“Fine, let’s get this over with.”

“Are you pregnant?”

“WHAT?!”

“Want me to repeat it?”

“No. Where did you get that? I’m not pregnant! Hell, I don’t even have a boyfriend!”

That’s it. You’re dead Grub. Why didn’t they just ask her? They nearly spread a false rumor... It even got me depressed.

“Second question. Can you be my girlfriend?”

“What?!”

“I know this may sound cliché but I-want-you-to-be-my-girlfriend.” I said it faster than what I have planned. My heart beats faster than normal. I should calm down... Assess the situation. Just what the hell is going on now? Why she isn’t answering... I just got rejected... No... She didn’t say no... Not yet...

She just continuously stares at me. Her eyes darting at my eyes, I like it...

“Should I repeat?” I gather all my strength to inquired her.

“Yes.”

“Can you be my girlfriend, Holly Short?”

“Why? What is this sudden turn of events?!” Finally she talks then I held her close then hug her.