Lovers' Maehem

Chapter 32

Griffin

September 24th, 2180

10:37pm

Me:

Fine. Give me whatever explanation you have. Then you have to hear me out.

I didn't want to respond to Mae. That's why I haven't in the past couple days. But after she said... after she said she hasn't been on missions since that night. I guess I got hopeful. But I do want to hear what she has to say before I say anything.

Mae:

I know this doesn't make it right, but I grew up in the business, and I never realised it was wrong, because I was always taught that this is what we do. But ever since I met you, I've been doubting it, and maybe this isn't right. But I wanted you to love me for who I was. Not hate me for what my family is. That's why I didn't tell you. I obviously didn't know who your family was. And once I did, I loved you too much to let you go, and I didn't even though I knew you would hate me for it. I love you Griffin, and I think you still love me too.

I read her text 3 times before I finally respond.

Me:

I could never hate you Mae. But I don't know if I could ever... You kill for a living, and I put your people in jail for a living. We can't be together. Even if I will always love you, there is no way for us to be together.

Mae:

It sounds crazy, but Griffin we were. We were those people and we were still together. And we could do that again.

Me:

No Mae. How could we? You could kill me, I could capture you at any moment.

Unless... the one thought has been running through my head since that night. Part of me thinks she could never do it, and it's ridiculous. But on the other hand, I do still love her, and I want her to say yes to it.

Me:

There is one way I guess. But... I don't think you'd be willing to do it.

**The next day**

Mae and I finished on a not so good note yesterday. We are talking, but not in person. Mae agreed that what I asked is obscure and may not even be possible, but she said she can think about it, and she has been thinking about it. Although, if she's doing that, I have to tell her about Cassie. And I know that I have to tell her, especially before she makes her decision. So we agreed we'll talk tonight, as long as Mae doesn't do any missions. So my day today consists of an apology to Cassie. She hasn't talked to me yet, and Mack is neutral. So I have planned today to go and get her a coffee and a muffin, and apologise sincerely for it. So after checking if Mae texted again after I shut my phone down , I head towards the coffee shop. I order her a black coffee with sugar, which is her favourite, with a chocolate chip muffin. By the time I get back to the house, everyone else is still asleep. I'm not sure why I decided to wake up early. I could've done it later. But I thought maybe it would be better to do it right when she wakes up. So I go into Mack and Cas's room. They are both asleep so I decide to take matters into my own hands. It's 10am, and they would have to get up soon anyways. I tap Mack lightly, so she doesn't make too much noise.

"Hey," I start, "I'm going to talk to her, do you mind?" She nods, and grumpily rolls out of bed closing the door quietly. I know I owe her one for this. So I sit at Cas's desk and wait. And wait, and wait. At 10:23 she finally wakes up. Slowly, and at first she doesn't notice me. When she does she puts a pillow on her head.

"Go away Griffin," she says. One of the only words she's said to me since... that night.

"Hear me out Cas," I plead. She doesn't leave the room, so I take the opportunity. "I knew it was a mistake, but I was really upset, and you were my best friend. And I thought nothing bad could come from it. But I wasn't thinking, and I know I shouldn't have done it. Especially knowing that you had feelings for me."
"What were you that upset about!" she says staring me right in the eyes. Lie Griffin, lie. I take a deep breath. Lying to Cassie's face like this... it hurts, but I can't do anything else. I look at my shoes.