They D̶o̶n̶t̶ Know About Us // Niley

Chapter Twenty One

He sighed and smiled. "I need to tell you something,"

I placed my hand on his cheek. "You can tell me anything," I said sweetly.

He let out a long sigh and closed his eyes. He looked like saying whatever he's going to say is very hard, I took his hand trying to comfort him.

He shook his head slowly and lift his head to meet my eyes. "Miley," He whispered.

I smiled at him and rubbed his hand. "What is it?" I said slowly, because I dont want to rush him.

He ran his fingers through his curls like he'a still unsure if he needs to say something.

I gave him a soft kiss on his cheek and whispered "Nick, it's okay,"

"I'm not sure it is," He finally replied. And without another second his lips parted and the words finally came out.

"I had sex with Olivia."

My heart dropped. A cold searing pain sliced through my whole body and I felt weak. I felt numb.

Nick looked at me and I couldn't really described it. I couldn't feel anything but pain.

"I'm so sorry," He said grabbing both my hands. "Miley, I'm sorry." He continued and it sounded like a plead.

I didn't know what to say. The words just kept replaying in my mind.

Olivia.

It's Olivia he's dating.

It's her and not me he should be apologizing to.

I'm the other women.

He's not mine.

"I understand," I finally spoke, my voice came out softly like I wasn't hurt.

Nick studied my face. He looked at me in disbelief. "It's okay," I continued.

"Miley, I-"

"Nick, you didn't do anything wrong to me, Yes it hurts but," I said these words as I realized it. "I'm the other women."

He shook his head and gripped my hands tighter. "Miley, It's you I love" He said.

"It's her you belong to," I added quietly. "I stole you from her,"

"Then why do I feel guilty to you about this? Because my heart belongs to you!" He protested.

"Nick, That doesn't change the fact that she's rightfully yours," I replied.

"I'm not hers-"

"You're hurting us both," I cut him off and he fell silent as once. "Nick, I dont want to do this, but you need to choose,"

He looked at me in disbelief. Before he could say anything but I cut him off.

"I understand that you're staying with her for the sake of your parents, for us even." I said

"But you need to understand that I'm willing to go through this; being the other girl, and you dont need to apologize to me,"

"But if you keep telling me things like this, I need you to choose between me and her."

"It's keeping us safe even if it hurts me, againts letting the hateful world know and let our parents seperate us again," I continued "I can safely say the first option hurts me less."

Nick gazed at me. His mouth was hanging open. His brows furrowed in confusion. And eventhough the searing pain still is hurting, It feels better to let him know what I think.