Won't Stop Till We Surrender

Chapter Four

~The Notebook ~ 

I turned around to see Alex. I was still. Like a rock. I was so shocked that he would even talk to me or show his face around me.

I walked around for months pretending like I didn’t read his texts over and over again in the middle of the night. Like I didn’t cry myself to sleep because my heart was broken and no one could fix it. But the truth is after he cheated…that was my life. Waking up to sunshine but feeling like the skies were grey. Its really sad how one mistake can break your heart and ruin your life. Alex was always made out to be a player. But I believed, deep down in my heart, that it was all lies. It turns out everyone was right, and I was always so vulnerable and crazy. And so utterly stupid, because I trusted him, loved him, and most all..believed his wicked lies.

My hopes of staying with him forever were completely crushed at the sight of him..with that slag.

“Hellooo?” Alex uttered. “Aria, you okay?” I glared at him. I turned to Chloe and gave her a look. “Bye!” She hissed at Alex, as she gathered our stuff and stormed away. I followed behind her. I was about to break down and start crying. This the first time I’ve seen his face in a long time. And it broke my heart and made depressed. Maybe, I still do have feelings for him. But its wrong. Alex cheated on me. And I don’t deserve that, I was ALWAYS loyal. I supported all of his decisions. No matter how stupid and impossible they were. 

The car right home was silent. Because I didn’t want to talk and Chloe knew and understood that. She respects me and that’s all I ever ask for on a friend. And in anyone. I car screeched to a stop. I unbuckled my seat belt and I was about to get out, when Chloe grabbed my hand.

”..Aria, you okay?” I rolled my eyes. “You don’t have to answer but the boys are inside..so. Try not to cry.” I glared at her. “I’m joking, love.” I smiled weakly. We hopped out the car. I stopped her in front of the door. “..Chlo..I just..I have not seen or heard from Alex in months. And..when he just came out of nowhere as if nothing had happened. It made me feel..like our relationship didn’t even happen or didn’t even mean a thing to him. I sighed. “Its a okay, love. It happens to the best of us.”

We walked inside, to choruses of “Helloo!” and “Heey.” I giggled. “Hey boys. Vas Happenin’?” I asked as I poked Zayn lightly. “Nothing much, your lovely sister was telling us some stories about you and Chloe…” Harry trailed off, as he burst into a fit of laughter. I blushed. I didn’t even notice Sophie sitting there, until she nudged Harry. “Ouch!” Harry yelped. “She told us about the time when you sat in melted chocolate at the mall and had to walk around for hours with it on you.” Louis said, laughing hysterically. 

“And the time when-” I shushed Niall, by slapping my hand over his mouth. “It’s okay, i do NOT want to know what she said because sh- EWWW! Niall did you just lick me!?” I yelled, glaring at Niall. He nodded slowly. “Your gross.” I yelped playfully punching his shoulder. 

“Sooo. What brings you guys here?” I asked the boys. Suddenly, they all looked sad. “Well… we have to leave in a few hours. So we wanted to spend our last few hours with our new friends.” Liam said, hugging me. “Awww, you guuuuuuuuys!” Chloe and I squealed at the same time. “Where are you headed off to next.” I asked, as I took a seat in between Zayn and Liam. ”Errrm… I think New York? Yeah, New York!” Harry answered. “I love New York. I go there almost every year with my family to visit my aunt and uncle.” I said. “That’s cool.” Louis said. Harry opened his mouth to say something and then he closed it. “Well, we’re gonna miss you guys a lot.” I sighed sadly. Chloe laughed. “Isn’t it weird how we just met like a day ago and we’re like best friends.”Chloe asked. We all laughed.

“Hey, guys. Let’s watch a movie.” Harry suggested. I glared at Chloe knowing she would suggest a scary one. “The Notebook!” I yelled. Everyone sighed but agreed.

I stayed cuddled up to Harry most of the movie. 

“Bye, boys.” I sighed as they walked out the door.