The Fatal Flaw | LT

XXXVII

CHAPTER XXXVII

September

"What was that song about?" Louis fumed as he followed me out of the bar. Luckily there were only a few people outside to notice our growing argument.

"It was nothing." I covered up as I fiddled with the hem of my blouse.

"Nothing?" He asked angrily. "You think my love for you is becoming 'skinny'?"

I looked down on my feet, not really knowing what to answer.

"Don't tell me it's nothing. The lyrics- are you saying that you want to let me go? Because of the things I put you through in this relationship? Is that it Venus?" He asked a mix of hurt and anger visible on his face.

"I'm sorry." I whispered, feeling my tears build up in my eyes. "It was stupid of me, I'm sorry."

"I love you Vee. I love you so much and this is my dream, I don't want to have to choose between you or my dream." He shook his head.

"I love you too Louis. And I'm not making you choose. I support you a hundred percent. I just miss you, is all."

"Then you should've said something!" He yelled making a tear slip out of the corner of my eye. He realized what he did as his face softened and took a step forward. He grabbed my face in his hands, stroking my cheek with his thumb. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you."

"No, it was my fault. I'm sorry." I sniffled removing his hands from my face and wiping the few tears that have already slipped out. "I was just being a drama queen as always."

"We'll be okay, Vee. Trust me."

"I trust you."

-

I was still on the verge of deciding whether trusting us is the best idea right now.

A week later, nothing has changed. He being out of the loop was becoming a habit- A habit that I didn't want to be a norm but I had no choice.

Being understanding has become harder and harder each day but I constantly looked at my ring for assurance. It was maybe a crazy thing for me to do but it gave me a sense of assertion that Louis wasn't going anywhere.

Even calls and texts were becoming lesser every day. He would only call me after practice and I was grateful for the little conversation we have even though it always ends up with him sleeping while I rant about my day.

Today was hopefully an exception, Louis had invited me to watch practice because the team's manager was out of town and the coach gave him his blessing to allow me to come and I was in the midst of dressing up.

This was the first time I'm seeing Louis in almost a week and something about it made me feel giddy. Their practice has started thirty minutes ago and Louis said I could come anytime I want.

I adjusted my blue sweater dress that ended mid-thigh. Black tights protected my legs from the cold air along with my UGGS.

The arena was big. Nothing compared to the little field we have at uni and imagining Louis playing here next season gave me a feeling of bliss as I scan my surroundings.

Seeing my boyfriend running in his red jersey while his now growing long hair held back in black head band was a sight to see, he was gorgeous. Angelic – was another word to describe it.

His teammates suddenly disappeared as I stare at him running but the whistle blowing caught my attention as his coach blew it.

I was the only outsider in the field and it brought attention to all of them as Louis started charging towards me. It reminded me of the moment where I gave him another chance and it immediately brought a smile to my face.