Unbroken

Chapter 26; Payment

Juliet’s p.o.v

The party was better than I thought it would be. The album was playing in the background and everyone was hyped and happy for me.

“Juliet!” I heard someone scream. I turned around to see Justin standing there with his friends Fredo and Twist.

“Justin” I said walking towards him. “What are you doing here?” I asked.

“I came to congratulate you. The album sounds amazing.” He said. He looked different…and he acted distant.

“Thank you” I said with a smile.

“This party is pretty awesome!” Twist said elbowing me.

“Yeah, I know how to throw a good party” I said with a laugh.

“You seem happy, or happier then the last time I saw you” Fredo said.

“I am happy” I said with a smile.

“I am happy for you” Justin said. I couldn’t see past his sunglasses so I couldn’t tell if it was the actual truth or not. “You should know, I saw your father and Scott walking around a little while ago. Just thought I’d give you a heads up” He said with a straight face.

“Well that’s just wonderful” I said sarcastically.

“What’s wonderful?” Ian said while wrapping his arms around my waist.

“My father is here” I said rolling my eyes.

“Oh” He said.

“And who is this?” Twist said raising his eye brow, looking right at Ian.

“Ian this is, Twist, Fredo, and Justin” I said pointing to each of them. “Guys this is my boyfriend, Ian” I said looking at Justin. He didn’t look as shocked as I thought he would be.

“Nice to me you guys” Ian said with a wave.

“Same to you” Justin said rudely.

“Juliet” I heard my father say from behind me. I took a deep breathe before turning towards him.

“I don’t remember inviting you both” I said with a sly smile, looking at the two of them.

“I don’t either” Josh said sarcastically. “Who’s your friend?” He asked pointing to Ian, who had his arms still wrapped around my waist.

“My boyfriend, Ian. But, I am sure you already knew that” I half smiled.

“Any real man would come to me and introduce himself, espically if he is dating my daughter” My father said sudely without even looking at Ian.

“I-“ Ian started, before I cut him off.

“I guess some things just never change with you. You have five minutes to leave my party, or I will have security take you outside.” I said with a smile.

“I will leave, I just wanted to congratulate you. I know you have been working hard on your album…see you.” He said before walking away. Scott following behind like a puppy dog.

“Sorry, I just can’t stand him sometimes, he is fucking bipolar.” I said turning to Ian.

“It’s fine” He said with a smile. He was always so understanding.

“Well we are going to get going. Congrats again Juliet…I will see you around” Justin said before leaving Twist, and Fredo following behind him. He was acting strange…he was distant and sad looking. I felt bad for him, I know he has been through a lot. I shouldn’t really care…but I do. He still meant a lot to me, even though I wasn’t in love with him, I cared. I knew something was up.

Justin’s p.o.v

My plan was working and everyone seemed happy, except for me. I wasn’t happy. I couldn’t change anything about it now. I made my bed, and now I have to lay in it. Juliet seems to be happy again…and that is all that matters. She was all that mattered. I just hated to watch her be with him. I knew he treated her right…but it still hurt.

'We need to meet' I sent a text.

'When and where?' He responded.

'Tonight at the usual place' I sent back.

'I'll text you when I am on the way' He sent back.

I needed to tie the loose ends, I needed to make everyone happy. At midnight I headed over to the meeting place and made sure I wasn’t followed.  I sat in my car and waited.

'I am on the way now' he sent.

Shortly after a car pulled in, I quickly got out and walked towards him.

“Were you followed?” I asked once he got out.

“Nope” He spoke sharply.

“Good” I said once he was standing in front of me. What was so much more special about him? What did he have that I didn’t, besides her?

“Sorry it took so long to get here…I didn’t want to just disappear.”

“No, I understand” I said.

“What is this about? Is everything on track?” He asked.

“I just need to know how things are moving along” I spoke.

“Everything is great. As you saw tonight, she agreed to be my girlfriend.” He said.

“Good. Anything I should know about? You aren’t cheating on her are you?” I asked, getting straight to the point.

“No, she is actually an amazing girl. I enjoy being around her.” He said. Great, he was actually falling for her.

“Good to hear” I rolled my eyes.

“You never did tell me why you were doing this” He said with a smug look on his face.

“She needs a real man who can actually make her happy.” I spoke.

“Why can’t you do that?” He asked directly.

“Because, I fuck up” I nearly screamed.

“She isn’t over you…after you left she was not the same.” He admitted.

“I don’t need to know that. You are supposed to make her fall in love with you. That’s why I am fucking paying you.” I snapped.

“Speaking of payment” He said, with a smug smile on his face.

“Here” I said handing him an envelope full of money. He opened it and counted it up.

“Anything else?” He asked raising his eye brows.

 “I will give you your next payment next month.” I said before getting in my car and driving off. I didn’t like him…but he did the job and was perfect for it, he was perfect for her.