When The Stars Align

Chapter 15

Dinner went great even though Alex was surprised Belle was dating Metallica's drummer, still he acted cool around Lars and acted as if he was the regular guy next door, which in fact he was as Lars was easy going and a simple guy. After dinner we went to a bar and we sat a little around the table having a beer, conversation was flowing easily, and we were all sharing a laugh exchanging funny stories. I had my purse on the chair by my side and the zipper was open, I saw the light flickering and I peeked seeing James's name. My heart skipped a beat and I moved uncomfortably uncertain of what to do, taking a deep breath I decided to act as normal as I could. I took the cell off my purse while Alex was discussing European football with Lars and read the message. James was asking me to meet him.

"I don't know if I can leave just like that. I am with Alex and Lars and Belle in a bar." I answered. Belle looked at me through the corner of her eye and I put the cell back on my purse. My attention diverted to the conversation again but then I knew nothing about soccer, in this case. Soon my cell vibrated again, and I picked it up immediately.

"Please Andrea...I am begging you. Meet me?" James replied and I felt real despair in his words and that made me desperate myself.

"Ok. I will leave as soon as I can." I told him. I had to find a way to go. I left them at the table and went to the bathroom as I needed to calm myself down, soon the door opened, and Belle came in.

"Was it James on the phone?" She asked.

"Please Belle..." I said walking from one side to another and defending myself.

"I am not judging you. I am just asking, you look concerned." She said leaning against the wall. I put my guards down.

"It was James. I need to find a way to meet him. I need a fucking excuse to leave." I explained.

"What? Now? Are you out of your mind? Alex is not stupid Andrea!"

"He seems a bit down, he says he needs me. I have to go." Nothing would stop me from going.

"Oh...my friend...you're head over wheels for him." She commented. I frowned and rested my hands on my waist a bit indignant.

"Belle, I don't need your comments now. I need an excuse to leave, wanna help me? If not then just leave me alone." I said. "Shit..." I muttered. Belle came closer and put a hand on my shoulder.

"If you're worried then you should go. If you love him that much then go but I insist, you're not doing this the right way, none of you is. Alex doesn't deserve this."

"Oh Belle please..." I said with tears in my eyes. I hated myself that moment. "Don't you think I know that? I know all that, but this is stronger than me! This feeling just takes care of me and I am powerless to resist it. I feel like shit...honestly I do...and still I want to go to him and get lost in his arms."

"Ok, just don't cry." Belle said giving me some toilet paper. I took it and began to clean my eyes carefully on the mirror. "Look, sometimes your boss calls you at unusual hours to talk to you, maybe you can say he called you and you need to go to your office and bring him some papers? I don't know...this is so creepy!" I turned my head to look at Belle. That was actually a good idea..

"Thanks." I smiled.

"I can't believe I am helping you with this." Belle complained. I shouldn't involve her in my story but then she was the person I could trust.

"I am sorry for dragging you with me." I excused myself.

"I think you are crazy Andrea; this whole story is insane but so cute at the same time. If you two love each other who am I not to bless you. Just try to get things straight as soon as possible." I nodded hearing her words, there was not much I could tell.