Want You Back (hiatus)

Ch.3

Five years Later
Perrie's POV

It's been five years since I last saw her. Five years since l've kissed her That day was the best day of my life. I had to admit that I've been coward and let her slip away from  my arms. That was the stupidest thing I've ever done. I love that girl. But I let fear and anxiety overcrowd my mind asl didn't want her to be hurt. I know it was wrong for me to do that but that's  the only way I can think of to protect her heart. I didn't want her to love a person like me. I'm way older than her and I don't deserve her. She deserves better.
After that day, she didnt attend my graduation. We haven't spoke since that night. We haven't said each other's goodbyes and that's what hurts the most. I do hope that Liam, my best mate, gave her  letter l've written for her. I also asked him to look out for her and protect her at any cost. I can't bear seeing her hurt  anymore. She'd had enough from me.

I moved to America and I can't say that I'm happy because l'm not, though l'm supposed to be like it. But I can't force myself to be  happy if she isn't here. Home is not home without her beside me.

Lucky enough, I have a great career here. I work my ass up to the head of management  team and my boss told me that he wants me to go back to New Zealand to manage one of the company's branches there. So yes, I'm basically the head of the company's New Zealand branch

It took me a couple of hours to reach my home was beyond excited could get to see my love again after five years of being away from her.

I called a cab and grabbed my suitcases, shoving it inside the car's trunk by the help of the driver  . I want to tell her the things i didn't get to say when we were together I want to tell her how much I love her

Hopefully she still loves me too

I stood outside of her house. Home. I felt so home Though I  was too afraid to see her again, I repeatedly told myself not to make mistakes twice Ive already doubted my love for her before, and there's no way that I'm doing again

I rang the doorbell twice
"Coming"
Fuck, that voice. I can feel myself tearing up just by hearing her beautiful voice again. The door opened revealing a very gorgeous looking woman weaning only a very short shorts and a loose shirt. Her hair is  in a messy bun, strands of hair were dangling on her forehead making her looked hot. She's changed so much. But those eyes Those brown eyes that were staring back at me were the ones that I've missed the most I missed her a lot  .
"Hey P-Perrie She stuttered. Her eyes went from jolly to a misture of joy, hurt, and sorrow. My heart instantly broke at the sight
"Jade"

I barely even blinked twice when she threw her arms around me and gave me a bone-crushing hug I was shocked at first because thought she was going to shout or hit me but no. I returned the gesture and kissed her head multiple times while crying  I've missed this I pour out all the feelings I've been keeping in the hug The loneliness that I felt without her, and the love that I felt during those days that had made me even stronger
I can feel her crying on my shoulder,  her arms tightening around my neck
"I miss you" She mumbled in my shirt while sobbing
"I missed you too, Jade. You never know how much I've been dying to see you You didn't even attend my graduation but I understand. It's my fault anyways"

I pulled away slightly to look at her red puffy eyes. Cupped her cheeks and kissed her forehead.
"I'm sorry." I spoke out.
She smiled at me. A genuine smile. A smile that shows nothing but pure happiness.
"You don't have to say sorry, Pez. And besides I should be thanking you"
I grew confused at her words. I dropped my hands to the side, my smile fading away when another ligure came into the sight. Wait .. Liam? 
"Perrie, you're back!" He came over to me and gave me a manly hug. l
After realizing that I wasn't fond of his presence, he pulled away and stepped back beside Jade, wrapping an arm around her waist and kissed  her head What the fuck does this mean?

And then it happened.
"Pez, we're engaged."

That's it. My tears went down freely. I wanted to punch Liam. I wanted to grab Jade and kiss her. I wish I can. But I can't. With  all my might, I managed to force a smile.
"Oh, c-congratulations. I'm happy for you."

Without another word, ran away from them, not bothering to look back as she started calling out my name. I ran  away with tears in my eyes, not bothering to wipe them as I was too hurt to even notice. didn't care about the odd looks people were throwing at me
I just I didn't know where I was going until my feet lead  me to where my heart Ionged to be
The lake
Our safe place
The place where everything started

I walked over the tree and sat down, placing the guitar i had brought with me when I came to Jade's house, on my lap I was planning on serenading her I started strumming and sang one of my favorite song

She's moved on, and worse she's  married Married to the man I trusted her with And it hurts

*Play this town by Niall Horan*

*Flashbacks*
'Hey, Jade. i want to take you somewhere"

"W-wait. Pez" she yelled as I grabbed her hand and led her to the lake.

Her eyes widened. "This place is our official hideout And from now on, I declare us as best friends."

*Another flashback*

"There's a shooting start Did you see that"
I chuckled and put an arm behind my head serving as my pillow as we were lying on the grass beside the lake
This fiteen year old girl lad her head on my chest as she pointed at the sky above

"Come on Make a wish "she giegied

I nodded and closed my eyes
" What did you wished?"
She asked right after l opened my eyes, her chin resting on my chest this time
" Nope Not gonna tell you "i teased her making her pout
"I wish that we will be best friends forever "She said and rested her head back on my chest, with me running my hands through her soft brown locks I kissed her head

*End of flashback*

I stopped singing. I can't do it anymore. It hurts so much. I gripped the guitar tightly and cried on it. Reached the front pocket of my jeans and took out a small red box.
"I should've told you sooner  . I shouldn't have left. Dammit, I love you Jade. "

I stared at the three karat diamond ring in my hand and examined it, wishing I could have at least got on my knees and asked her to marry me.

With one  last kiss, threw the ring on the lake and got up. I grabbed my guitar and ready to walk away when something caught my eyes. The tree. I walked closer to it and ran my fingers through the carved letters on it

Jade and Perrie
Best Friends Forever

I smiled at the thought of us carving it together when we were still young

But another words caught my eyes, and it made me cry even harder.

I love you pez, and that won't ever change. Please wait for me

I broke  down completely This is our fate

We are not meant to be. Though I was happy during those years being with her

I love you too, Jade. I shouldve waited for you