A Way Back

Chapter 15

Chris's Pov

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         I  was on my computer studying the Hawaii project When The phone rang. I picked it up " Sir, Haley Is entering your office. She is angry as never" I looked up and replied, "Yeah she is here thank you ".
Haley was in skinny jeans and a colored top. She looks  hot even when she is mad.
"Hey, sweetheart! " I smiled widely looking at her with affection. She didn't smile back, she stood there gazing at me with livid eyes.
"How could you be so happy ? You left me in the restaurant all alone and didn't call me since then . And when I try to call you . you hang up on my face ". I kept my  confused looks  as she carry on "I was in NYC For the past two weeks . You didn't even call me, not even once. What are you trying to tell me with this?" She screamed.
" Haley! Let's talk somewhere else Okay ?" I stood up and gave her a hand. She took it but didn't stop talking. We entered the elevator, luckily it was empty " do you think you can get rid of me like that Chris? You are wrong " I Looked at her shocked " No why would you think like that . I'll explain everything just be patient and change that angry look . You look better when you are smiling" this is how we do it. She closed her mouth at least for now. As the elevator opened we came across Elizabeth. She was the last one I wanted to meet . she was holding a cup of coffee in one hand and her purse in the other. Her hair was falling on her shoulders in nice waves and my heart shatters when I met those beautiful eyes. The eyes I'm unable to do nothing but admire. She was looking between me and Haley. And I can see how stressed she was.
Before we left Haley shouted "It's You, you are the girl  I saw escaping Chris's House! Yeah, it's you! What were you doing in his house? Chris left me that day for you. we were having a nice dinner before you screwed it " Elizabeth was perplexed. Her cheeks  redden. she looked down not knowing what to say as everyone's eyes were on her.
"Haley Stop! Come On let's go " I Pulled her away to the main door  after giving Elizabeth an apologetic look. Anger was filling my blood. I felt like I'm going to beat someone.
"Tell me ! is she your side chick? " I closed my eyes In disbelief " Don't talk about her like That. Who do you think you are? She is not my side chick nor my girlfriend So stop this bullshit right now Or get off here " I didn't recognize how high my voice was until I found few eyes gazing at me on the sidewalk. I returned to face Haley and I saw few tears escaping her eyes. She seemed so hurt and I can't do anything about it. This whole time I tried to find a solution but I couldn't.
"Are you shouting  at me for her Chris? If it's not your girlfriend then who is she? why are you defending her? When she called you that day, You ran  to her without a single thought. why she is this important to you? " I stood shocked, unable to throw a word. Because That's exactly the question I won't be able to answer. I will never get to say it out loud. I put my hands on my head breathing hard. Anger controls my whole body and I'm trying to handle it as much as I can.
I took the keys from Leo And get In the car driving away leaving Haley standing there crying her eyes out. I didn't  know where I am heading to
but I kept  going. I just wanted to get away from here. Why did she show up again? I thought I forgot her. I thought she means nothing to me anymore. But here I'm screaming at my girlfriend because she disrespected her. And I couldn't even tell the truth. I can't tell how my heart beats faster when she appeared at my desk every time. I can't tell how her sparkly eyes enters my heart without permission. She may not be miss universe but for me, she's beautiful in everything. she is all I ever wanted But she did me wrong and forgot all those years of friendship. How can I still love someone who treated me like that? I want to get rid of all these feelings and thoughts. Haley wants the truth but what would I tell her I'm still in love with the girl who betrayed me. And what will I gain? Elizabeth Forgot about me even before we broke up. I'm a businessman and a successful CEO. Am I going to let her turn me down again? I've been through a lot previously.
Sometimes when you truly love someone  It lives in your heart forever even if that person has treated you in the most mischievous way . you want to give them  all our love even if they don't deserve It. And by the time when you thought they aren't on your mind anymore , one coincidence, one eye contact can put all that down and bring back the love you had for them or we can say the love that never actually left. We can never say that we own our feelings or to whom our heart beats. It's not about handsomeness or perfection. It's something that can't be explained or generalized. It's so unique and different from a heart to another.
I drove for miles without a known destination. The sun is setting down and I decided to stop the car and watch the sunset near the sea. My mind flew to the time Elizabeth decided to leave and what happened till now. Years flew so fast. Can't believe it was a full 7 years. How can someone be this unforgettable? How can someone disappear from your life for 7 years and once they come back you realize that nothing changes?
It's like we are still those two teenagers whom the whole school believed they will never be apart. We were best friends and a couple at the same time. But after graduation, she cheated on me in front of my eyes and then disappeared. I don't know where she was and I didn't ask about her. From time to time my mother was trying to talk to me about her and what she is doing since she is friends with her mom. But I  always run away from that talk. I wanted to  get her out of my life  in every way possible.