Someone Better

Chapter 16

Elizabeth's pov

I am wondering how long I can keep this from Alex. I don't want her to think I'm just missing work to be with him. A few years ago I met a man named Ross at work. We started dating around the time Alex and John started dating. I wanted to keep our relationship a secret from Alex but that means I'm not really home. I don't want to keep someone I care about away from Alex but some part of me is telling me I shouldn't tell her. She has a lot going on right now and I don't want to add to it but keeping someone who has been in my life for a little over two years is hard on us. I was drawn out of my thoughts when the door bell rang.

"Hello? Who is it?"

"Hi baby it's me." A smile instantly crossed my face.

I opened the door to see the man I've been in love with since day one in a suit and holding flowers.

"What are you doing?" I said laughing.

"Elizabeth I just want you to know I'm so in love with you. From the first day I met you I knew I wanted to be with you for the rest of our lives. I know you have had issues in the past but I promise I won't make the same mistakes as he did. Elizabeth will you marry me?"

I am in shock. I didn't expect this.

"Yes! I love you!" I said embracing him in a hug.

I heard Alex come not down the steps. What do I do? Oh no she is going to find out! I need to calm down. I don't think Alex will be upset but I feel like she would be hurt by me keeping it from her for so long.

"Mom? Are you alright?" Alex questioned.

"Yeah Alex I'm alright. Can you come to the kitchen for a minute?" With that said I pulled Ross into the house and brought him to the kitchen.

"Who are you?" Alex snapped.

"Hi Alex. I'm Ross your mother's boyfriend. I've been waiting to meet you for sometimes now." I can tell Alex isn't happy.

"How long have you two been together?" She said avoiding Ross.

"A little over two years." I said in a low tone.

"Oh I see. Why didn't you tell me?" I am worried at how well she is taking this but I mean I didn't really do anything. Corey and I have been divorced for over ten years.

"I was worried about how you would take the news."

"I am happy for you mom. I wish you would have told me sooner. Ross I don't know about you yet but you seem like a good guy so I like you." Alex said with a smile. "Well I'm going back to bed because school is in the morning. Congratulations on the engagement." Alex said as she walked up the steps. I can't really tell if she is happy or not. I guess only time will tell.

Alex's pov

Am I happy for my mom? Sure I mean she deserves to be happy. I am confused as to why she didn't tell me they are getting married. Mom and me have never really been that close ever since she got that new job ten years ago. My dad I really remember much about him. I know him and mom got a divorce when I was six. I remember him being my best friend. That was my last thought before I drifted off to sleep.

I was awoken by the sound of my annoying alarm. I looked at the date and realized that it has been two months since John and I broke up. People say time heals all wounds but I don't think that is true. I am doing better but it still hurts to know he moved on so soon. He deserves to be happy.

I finally get out of bed about ten minutes of just laying on my bed. I go to the bathroom and take a shower. Once I'm out I decide after two months to finally wear my hair down again. I look at the time it is 6:45 I have enough time to do my makeup for once. I feel like a human again in some way. I think it is because I look like I did before my heart was broken.

I walk downstairs to my disappointment I don't find my mom. Since she has been home lately I have gotten used to her presence. I kind of miss her.

I somehow make it to school in enough time. I start my daily journey by walking up two flights of stairs just to get to my locker. I was looking at the floor, the next thing I know I ran into someone.

"Oh my, I'm so sorry I didn't mean to run into you." I said picking myself off the floor.

"No, I'm sorry. Are you alright?" He said finally looking at me.

"Yeah I'm ok. Are you ok? "

"Yeah. You should be happy you fell for me." With that I instantly don't like him.

"Yeah. I have never seen you before. What's your name?"

"Oh I'm sorry I'm Colton. I just moved here from California. I'm a junior this year. What is your name?" He said with a smile. I'm starting to like him a little more but I still think he is full of himself.

"My name is Alexia but people call me Alex. I'm a junior as well so we might have some classes together." I have no idea what I am even saying but he doesn't seem turned off by it so.

"I hope we do have some classes together Alexia. I will see you around." He said with a smile.

Who does he think he is to call me Alexia? Everyone I know calls me Alex but then again I'm not super mad he called me by my real name.

Author Note

I'm sorry I didn't update I was having a few issues but everything is alright now. I'm sorry this chapter isn't very long I just wanted to get this chapter up. I'm sorry this chapter is kind of all over the place.

Also a little shout out to one of my really good friends for giving me ideas for this chapter.I know you probably aren't reading this but thank you.

Thank you all so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed.

Next update will be on the 13th or sooner. ❤️❤️