My Neighbour

It hurts

People say love hurts but they never defined the intensity that hits us with full force leaving us shattered.
-Blayze

NATALIA'S POV

Its been two weeks since my Hb day.(Hb as in heart break).Two weeks of my crying fest,two weeks of utter miserableness.
This feeling of betrayal and sadness is twice the more when Alex cheated on me.I thought I love Alex but given now I realise it was nothing compared to the love I have for Etienne.I can't even take his name before breaking my heart all over again.
He could've waited for me.Am I not worth waiting for?These two weeks I've realised that there is something lacking in me or maybe I'm not cut out for love.

Past two weeks He is texting me,calling me regularly.I just don't have it in me to talk to him.I don't want to here his excuses.There's no excuses for cheating in my book.
I was lying on my bed staring at nothing.
My phone vibrated.
"Natalia please talk to me.Let me explain."

If you think I haven't blocked his number.Then you can't be more wrong.We are talking about Etienne Freaking Martin.He is texting me from different number every single time.And me being the stubborn ass,has blocked every single number.
As soon as I was going to block the number.A voice message buzzed on the phone.
I deleted it without hearing.
I can't do this to myself.Why should I be the one to hear excuses?
Given my relationship with him I should have given him the benefit of doubt if I wouldn't have caught him red handed.But..what I saw was not a mistake.Nope.It wasn't.

I've been cooped up in my home since Hb day.I've called in sick at my school.But sooner or later I've to resume my life.I was brought out of my reverie when I heard noises coming from my drawing room.
"Please just please let me talk to her David."I heard a familiar voice.
"I'm sorry Etienne.But Natalia has strictly told me not to let you enter."
"But let me just talk to her.Please."
"Besides you should be happy I'm eventalking to you.For all I know you have disgraced my daughter in the worst possible way.She didn't deserve that you know?
So if you don't want me to call the police,I'll suggest Mr.Martin to please leave my home."
"That is what I have come here to explain.It was all complete misunderstanding.Whatever she saw was a mistake."
"Enough..Mr.Martin."
"Fine,but can you tell me how is she?"
"She'll be fine.She is amongst the people who actually loves her.And wouldn't betray her."
Etienne nodded his head in dismay.
"You may leave."My father ordered severely.
"I am sorry David.But I would never do anything to break her like that."His voice sounded weak and pathetic.
With that I heard the slamming of the front door.
I slid down on my own room's door and sobbed uncontrollably.
I don't know how much time pass.But I heard a soft knock on my door.
"Nat you okay sweety?"Zita called from the other side.
"I..uhh.."My throat felt groggy.
I opened and led Zita inside my room.
She hugged me tightly.I hold her and cried my heart out.
"Shh..baby.You are going to be sick."
"Why me Zee?Why me?"
"You shouldn't think like that."
"Then what should I do?"I asked like a child.
"For starter's,you shouldn't cry so much."
I smiled weakly at her.
"Ughh..anyway I'll take it."Zita responded.
She took a deep breath.
"You want to say something?"
She nodded.
"Shoot."
"Listen I know I'm not the best to give you relationship advice but I honestly want you to listen to Etienne.Cut the guy some slack.I don't know much but I can see honesty in his eyes."
"I don't know what to believe and what not to believe anymore."I whispered back.
"Fine,but do you want to kill yourself?
Your parents are worried seeing you like this.Hell even Antonio is restless."
"Antonio is always restless."She smiled making me smile.
"The world is a stage and the part I must play is a sad one."
"Shakespeare much huh?But hold on there missy.You will not be sad anymore.
Remember when Jason the douche cheated on me?"I nodded.
"You were the one who told me life's not to be cried upon.It should be celebrated and not wasted moping around some douche."
Only my best friend knows how to cheer me up.
"C'mon get up and shower.We are going out."
I shook my head.
"I don't think that's a good idea."
"I'm not asking doofus.Get up already."
I sighed.Zita is a force to be reckoned with.
"Besides you stink."
"Gee thanks Zee Zee."
I slowly got up and the room swayed.
"Woah..hold on."
She made me sit on the bed.
"When was the last time you ate?"
I shrugged.
"I'm coming right up.Don't you dare move."
She brought me a chicken cheese sandwich and a glass of orange juice.
"Now eat up."
"I am not hungry."
"Do you think I will take no for an answer?
Eat,drink,shower,party,repeat."She singsong.
"You're crazy."
"Tell me about it."
I nibbled the sandwich slowly.Zita was looking at me strangely.
I quirked my brow in question.She shook her head.
I glared.
"I personally think you should talk to him.Atleast to put some closure."

It was as if a week ago where both me and Etienne were discussing about our future.And now...I bit my lip from crying anymore.Blinking rapidly I responded weakly.
"I don't have it in me anymore Zita.How can the love of my life betray me like this?Am I not worth anything?"
"If you think I'll join in your pity party you couldn't be more wrong.Just get up and be ready."
"But..?"
"Go...Now."She commanded putting her hands on her hips and glaring at me.
I got up slowly making my way towards the wash room.
I guess its time to face the music....

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