Closer - A Connections Sequel [Ongoing]

Eight

Kean P.O.V.

I had absolutely no idea why Ellana had completely just disappeared that day. I was expecting her, and she never showed. After a while of waiting, I waltzed out and finally noticed all her belongings on the floor in the living room.

To be honest, my mind wasn't all there that morning either. I was quite frazzled from having to deal with my co-star Emily. We finally finished wrapping on all the promotional interviews for our new movie together, and she had completely taken me off guard. 

But since Carter came and spoke to me, it all clicked into place and made complete sense. Ellana must have walked in on us. I didn't even think of that possibility... I had just assumed she'd come in quietly some time long afterward, whilst I was still in our bedroom and then left again. I thought that perhaps she wasn't in love anymore or something happened during her trip and needed time apart. I had never thought it was because she thought I'd cheated on her. I felt like a complete idiot now, looking back on it. I crossed it off, because I assumed I would have seen her if that was the case. I guess not.

How on earth did I get into this mess?

Carter had texted me an update on the situation, and told me I needed to be patient for her to come around so we could talk. And so I sat still, trying to be strong. I felt a burden lift off my shoulders however, finally knowing the reason why she'd left. Because now, I knew how to fix it, and I knew how to turn it around. We were going to be okay. I have faith.

I remember the first day I met her. I'd actually seen her around once on set of The Chase, just a small glimpse as she strolled by. There was always a million people rushing around, but for some reason, her golden blonde locks had captivated me. She turned her face, with a brilliant smile and a twinkle in her eyes and I found myself smiling too. She was so beautiful. It's like she was calling out to me. But alas, I didn't get a chance to approach her as I was whisked away to shoot.

But as fate would have it, I found out she was an actress, guest-starring on the show. I checked my scripts multiple times and she wasn't in my scenes- unfortunately, not for a while. So then, I began spending more time on set hoping to bump into her sooner rather than later. And thankfully, I did.

One lucky day, I swung my trailer door open and there she stood, glowing like an angel. She smiled, and my breath was stolen. We got to talking, and I found myself liking her almost instantly, she was a breath of fresh air. To give us a chance to get to know each other without the pressures of a date, I had invited her to Carter's birthday party all that time ago, and I've never looked back since.

I fell in love, true love for probably the first time in my life. What I told Carter was true, I would never, ever do anything to hurt her. Anything threatening to take away that brilliant smile would have to face me. I wanted to protect her precious soul and guard her beautiful heart.

I can't imagine the pure devastation, betrayal and heartbreak she must have felt witnessing the scene of Emily and I. It would have been so gut-wrenching. I can absolutely empathise and see from her point of view what it must have looked like. I even felt guilty for finding myself in that situation. However, I feel like I could breathe easier now that I have a chance to explain.

It was a regular morning for me, minus the fact that Ellana was out of town on a girls trip. But that was okay, she would be home soon and back in my arms. Comfortable in some sweatpants, I got myself some breakfast and  hung around our house, relaxing after a long press tour I'd just got home from. The doorbell rang, and excitedly I got up. Ellana must be home! She has keys, but maybe she'd forgotten them, or her hands are full. With a big smile, I swung the door open, and to my surprise it wasn't her.