He's just a fantasy, You don't go out with a Fantasy ( Joshaya )

Chapter Twenty (new)

Josh's POV

After I explained everything to Riley I was relieved that she believed in me, I wish I could say the same about Maya. The minute she walked out on us and gave me back her ring, I lost it. It's as if she ripped a part of me and stomped on it. It hurt to know that she gave up on us so easily, but how could I blame her? It all happened so fast I never believed Isabella was capable of something this cynical. Riley said she thought of a plan before she left, she told me to meet her tomorrow evening. I agreed immediately because this past week has been hell without Maya.

The next day I had arrived outside their apartment building, I was so tempted to run upstairs and be with Maya but it wasn't a smart move. How would she react to me being there? Would she jump up and down for joy, or burst into tears? She said she needed time, to not look for her but I wanted to see her. I missed her voice, her touch. Nothing was the same without her. I paced back and forth waiting but Riley didn't show up. Maybe she didn't have a plan after all? I debated whether or not to just go home or take a risk and go up there myself. I hesitated momentarily but eventually I made my way through the doors and headed up to their apartment. I was making my way around the corner thinking what I was going to say but nothing came to my mind, after all what can one say in a situation like this? I sighed and gently knocked on their door, hoping Maya would answer. I waited a few more seconds before knocking again, these time I could hear footsteps coming to the door, only to be disappointed by Riley.

"Josh what are you doing up here? Maya can't see you she'll freak! Please go back downstairs I'll meet you down there please before-"

"Riley?" the sound of Maya's voice has never sounded sweeter. "Who's at the door?"

Riley tried to close the door, but it was too late; there she was looking more beautiful than ever was my Maya.

No one talked, we all looked at each other waiting for someone to speak, hell just for someone to move but I think we were all numb. I decided to step up and make my way inside, but before I could do so Maya became defensive,

"Get back" she looked at me coldly.

"Maya please-" I begged her, I just wanted her to listen.

She shook her head, "You're not allowed into this home"

Riley turned towards her, surprised by what she said, "Maya I don't think that's necessary-"

"Necessary?" Maya interrupted. "He hurt my heart Riles" her bottom lip quivered, " I'm broken because of him and what he's done" she said quietly looking right at me.

"And what about me?" I quickly announced. "I'm hurting too Maya, all this time without you by my side you know what that's like? To be separated by the one you love most in this world? How do you think I felt when you gave me back your ring? Don't you think that hurt? Or how about when you walked away from everything we had without hearing me out? Maya you didn't trust me, you left me all by myself you didn't hear me, you didn't want to listen-"

"Listen?" she stepped closer to me "Why would I want to listen about how much you love Isabella? Why would I torture myself listening to you say that you still loved her?"

I shook my head not believing what I was hearing.

"If you would have stayed then you would know that I don't love Isabella, how many times do I need to say that for you to believe me? Maya I love you, and only you that's how it's always been and how it always will be." I pulled her into my arms trying to hug her but she pushed away,

"Get out Josh!" she said screaming, "Riley make him leave!" she shouted from behind followed by a door slamming.

Riley looked back at me, "I'm sorry Josh, we'll be in touch" she whispered, and immediately closed the door on me. 

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Let me know what you think sorry if it is shorter than usually but it's all I got so far and it is unedited just wanted this up 

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(ftw there was an update before this in case you want to read it) 

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M