Fake Love | G.D

[thirty eight]

- a month later, 29th of August

"Chloe" my dad Raymond knocks on my bedroom door, "dinner is ready" he says coming into my room.

"Good, I'm starving" I groan getting up off my bed and he smiles at me, "what?" I ask confused.

"Nothing, it just feels really good having you home" he admits, "Grayson must be lost without you" he adds.

I haven't told my dads about the pregnancy or the breakup. They know about the contract, but I don't want them knowing Grayson and I have broken up and still have to act like we're together for another 5 months.

Since losing my baby I've felt like there's something missing and it's a hole in my heart I can't seem to fill. If my dad's knew what happened they'd feel so sorry for me and start treating me differently, I don't want that.

"What's for dinner?" I ask following my dad into the kitchen.

"Wait and see" he smiles, "you'll love it" he states.

When I get into the kitchen my jaw almost hits the floor when I see Grayson sitting at the table with my dad Kevin.

This is the first time I've seen him in a month, the last time I seen him was in the hospital the day I lost our baby. We argued and he tried to convince me to stay in LA but I had to get away.

"What are you doing here?" I ask while glaring at him.

"I just want to talk to you, please" he sighs.

"Make him leave" I tell my dad's and they look at me confused because as far as they know, Grayson and I are still dating.

"No please Chloe" Grayson begs, "just hear me out" he looks at me desperately.

"We can take a walk if the two of you need privacy" Kevin suggests.

"Or stay here and kick him out" Raymond adds.

"No it's okay" I shake my head, "go for a walk" I smile and they both give Grayson a warning look before leaving.

"What are you doing here?" I ask getting straight to the point.

"I didn't mean to surprise you like that, I got here about 10 minutes ago and your dads just told me to come in and wait. I've been calling and texting you since you left LA" he tells me, "you haven't answered me once"

"We broke up, does it really surprise you that I'm not answering your calls?" I scoff.

"I thought you cheated on me, in my head it was over and that's why I got with another girl" he explains, "I would never cheat on you and hurt you like that"

"But you did" I mumble under my breath, "you should just go"

"I flew across the country to talk to you" he reminds me, "please just hear me out"

"We're not getting back together" I sigh, "you're just hurting both of us by constantly bringing this up"

"Fine, tell me you don't love me and I'll leave" he blurts and I stay silent, "Chloe" he says making me look up at him, "tell me you don't love me and I'll leave" he repeats himself.

"You're being childish" I roll my eyes at him.

"Tell me you don't love me and I'll leave" he says for a third time, "I'll pay the million dollars to end the contract and you'll never have to see me again, just tell me you don't love me" he raises his voice getting frustrated.

"Shut up" I snap, "I still love you, I'm just so fucking mad at you" I admit, "why did you have to mess it up?" my voice cracks.

"If you give me one more-"

"It's not that simple" I interrupt him, "this already happened with Brandon, he cheated and I took him back, after that he cheated constantly and for some reason I kept taking him back. That was only one of the many problems in our relationship, but once we broke up I promised myself, no matter how much I love someone, if they cheat I can't take them back" I explain.

"I know" he whispers taking my hands in his, "but I'm not Brandon" he reminds me.

"But you cheated" I add.

"And it was the biggest mistake I've ever made" he sighs, "you're the best thing that's ever happened to me Clo, I promise I'll never do anything as stupid ever again"

"I don't know if I believe you" my voice cracks, "I really want to, but what if you just can't quit your old habits?"

"What old habits?" he scoffs letting go of my hands.

"Drinking, partying, coming home with a new girl every-"

"Why would you even bring that into this?" he cuts me off before I can finish.

"You were mad at me, that's all it took to go straight back to who you used to be" I state.

"I thought you cheated on me, I know I should've trusted you but it was just so convincing at the time, it was a foolish decision made out of anger and I'll regret it for the rest of my life" he says sounding genuinely sincere, "please Chloe, just come home to LA with me so we can work it out"

"Can I think about it?" I sigh, finally giving in.

I love him, I've never loved anyone like him and I miss him so much.

"Of course" he smiles as his eyes suddenly light up.

- 3 days later

"Welcome home Miss Bolton" the door man says as I come into the lobby of mine and Grayson's apartment.

"Do you know if Grayson's home?" I ask, I wanted to surprise him, he has no idea I'm here. Honestly I'm still doubting my decision to come home but I know seeing Grayson will change that.

"I believe he is" he tells me and I thank him before getting into the elevator.

When I get to my apartment, the doors open to a girl waiting for the elevator. It's 9am and she's wearing a short tight dress, with one of Grayson's hoodies and a messy bun in her hair.

"Excuse me" she smiles politely as she slips by me and gets into the elevator.

I walk into our bedroom looking for Grayson, I can't even describe how angry I am right now.

"Did you forget something?" Grayson asks with his back to me as he gets dressed.

"Yeah I forgot how stupid it was giving you a second chance" I scoff.

"Chloe" he says shocked as he turns around to the sound of my voice, "it's not what it looks like"

"Don't you dare lie to me right now" I warn him, "in our bed, really?" I snap.

"I-" he trails off trying to think of an excuse, "I'm so sorry"