A Second Chance I DISCONTINUED

Meant to Be

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America POV

I'm laying in bed when suddenly there is a knock on the door. "Come in", I say weakly.

The door opens and Aspen walks in. I groan, what was I supposed to tell him? Aspen gasps when he sees me. "Wow Mer, you're a mess!" he exclaims. "Really, I didn't notice", I reply sarcastically. Aspen chuckles. Then his face becomes serious.

"Are you ok America?" he says, worry and concern evident in his voice. I don't know what to say, but I know that there is no use lying. "Well things aren't that great, but I'm hoping that they will get better." I wince after I say that, even I know that isn't how I really feel. Apparently Aspen can see that I'm not completely telling the truth as well. "America", he states firmly. "I know that's not how you feel. Please tell me the truth. You can trust me." Hearing him ask me to trust him brings tears to my eyes, that's exactly how mine and Maxon's relationship crumbled to pieces. I start to cry, but not huge sobs like before. As I speak tiny tears fall down my cheeks. "I miss him. I miss him and my heart is breaking into a million pieces. He said he loved me. We were going to get married and I messed that all up with one stupid move. It's all my fault!" The sheer truth of my statement is too much for me. I flop down on the bed and openly cry for everything that I have lost.

I completely forgot that Aspen was here until he speaks up again. "I'm really sorry Mer. I wish I could help." I can tell he is being sincere but it doesn't matter, he can't heal my broken heart. "You can't help! That's the problem! Maxon has Kriss and you have Lucy! Everyone has someone! Everyone except me." I state the last part quietly, true sadness seeping into my voice.

I look up and Aspen looks shocked. "How did you know about me and Lucy?" he asks. "You're not very good at keeping secrets Aspen. I could tell from the moment you started going out with her." I stare down at my bed dejectedly while Aspen is silent. "I'm sorry Mer. I know I said I loved you, but it could have never worked out. Lucy and I are meant to be." He speaks about Lucy with such reverence that I know there is no point arguing. "Don't worry Aspen. You already broke my heart once. I can deal with it." Aspen winces at my words, but doesn't argue. "Besides", I continue. "Maxon is the one for me. I loved him. You were nothing but my first boyfriend." Aspen looks hurt when I finish. I immediately feel guilty. "That doesn't mean that I never loved you", I say gently. "I just realized that you weren't the right guy." Aspen looks relieved, but I can see a twinge of hurt in his eyes. "I-I have to go Mer", he says. "Good luck." He leaves the room, closing the door behind him. I lay back down and duck under the covers, wallowing in my misery.

Maxon POV

I made a mistake. I don't love Kriss, I love America. And because of my pride I let her go. She loved me, that was clear in the way she had acted yesterday. She was just protecting herself from getting her heart broken again. I remember the way she sobbed on the floor yesterday, how her family had to take her away. She had cried because of me. And that hurt more than any bullet wound could. I didn't want to hurt America, and I was a monster if I did. I wanted to be with America, but I had no idea how.

How would I explain it to my father? To Kriss? To the country? And what if America didn't want me back? The thought makes me want to break down right then and there. But I hold myself together, nobody could suspect that I was still in love with America. It would be hard but I would make America my wife. I just needed time.

In the middle of my planning I hear a light knock on the door. I open it and it's Kriss. I sigh, I hated lying to people. "Hello Maxon. How are you?" she asks, leaning in to give me a kiss on the cheek. "Quite wonderful dear, especially now that you are here." She giggles and blushes. "Do you want to come and help plan stuff for the wedding?" she asks hopefully. The wedding, I think. How am I supposed to figure all this out before the wedding? I sigh, I had my work cut out for me.

I realize that Kriss is still waiting for a response. "I'm sorry my dear, but I have quite a lot of work to finish up at the office. Perhaps I could join you later." Kriss seems disappointed but she shakes it off. "Of course Maxon. I'll be in your mother's room if you need me." I nod and give her a quick peck on the lips before she leaves. I sigh, kissing Kriss was nice, but it was nothing compared to kissing America. Kissing America made me feel special, like she would have chosen me no matter who I was. Thinking of America brings tears to my eyes but I quickly blink them back. Princes didn't cry. I walk over to my desk and settle down for another long day of work.

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