My Cinderella Story (Be Mine Again)

Chapter 19

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Hello all. I have fortunately returned from my couple months hiatus. I'm truly sorry to all my loyal readers and I sincerely apologize for not letting you all know sooner or replying to your comments and messages. These past months haven't really treated my family the best and I'll just keep it brief. My mother met with a car accident and not too long after my baby nephew was hospitalized in the ICU. Because of this I didn't have much time to dedicate as well as had little motivation to update. But good news is, both are doing well now and are home safely. I hope you all will understand and thank you so much for your patience. -K00lios

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Song "Take Her Down" by Ruben Young

Recap:: Meeting again after four years, Christian purchases Amelia's first painting but she doesn't want to sell to him. The only way to get her painting back was to go to his estate and claim it herself. After her arrival and a very reluctant attitude, he gets her to listen to his explanation of the past.

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Christian

Out of your life forever. Amelia's words pierced a hole straight through my heart. As if I'll let that happen. Ever.

She was currently sitting at the bar, wiping away at her eyes. I feel like such a dick seeing her so hurt because of my senseless actions and carelessness in the past. When she broke down in my arms, it made me want to find those two asses again and teach them another lesson.

I walked around the bar and poured myself another drink knowing damn well I'm going to need it. I once again offered her another glass but she declines with a shake of her head. Settling down at the stool next to her I take a big gulp. I can tell she was uncomfortable with our bodies so close. The heat of the tension was thick.

I clear my throat before calling out her name, "Amelia."

She looks up at me with her sparkling eyes. I can feel my very breath stolen, she was so beautiful, so innocent, just like an angel. It was her impatient tapping on the counter that brought my attention back to the dilemma at hand.

"That day... it wasn't us. We were set up. They wanted revenge. They made and cut the whole video so that it turned out that way. Like we wanted to expose you but we didn't. Not at all. Amelia you have to believe me."

"They? Who are they?" she questioned me suspiciously.

"I don't remember their names. Those jerks aren't important enough for me to know. Sarah's ex and Jenny's guy friend that Avery beat up."

Amelia's brows twitch at the mention of her best friend and the rest of the gang.

"You're lying. Why would they do that?" she asked trying to hide the pain in her voice but I knew that she was hurting.

"The guy that Jenny brought around, he was using her to get revenge for Sarah's ex. They're best friends."

"It doesn't make any sense."

Sighing, I explained to her everything from the beginning when I planned the whole fake relationship with my friends to when the video was played at the game. As every little secret unfolds, I can see the pain in her grow more and more.

"So you did intend to trick me after all?" she said sounding more of a statement than asking me directly.

She looks up to me with teary eyes. My heart ache so much I just wanted to grab her and hug her forever. I slowly nod my head.