Meant To Be You And Me

CHAPTER 4 - To Europe It Is

CHAPTER 4 - To Europe It Is

"What do you mean you're going to Europe?" Trip exclaimed as Jeff packed some of his things in his travel duffel bag. "Yeah, I'm going to Europe with you on that plane for a couple of weeks." Jeff said firmly. "And I'm supposed to allow you to come aboard the plane?" Trip asked. "As one of my best friends, I think you should sponsor my trip to Europe." Jeff retorted. "What about your brother? Can't he help you out?" Trip asked. "He can but I probably have to tell him why Camille and I broke up and go on and on lecturing me that she wasn't the one." Jeff replied.

"Why do you wanna go to Europe so bad?" Trip asked. "Just help me out, okay? I just went through a really tough break up." Jeff said. "Ugh! Fine! What about Chase's birthday?" Trip asked. "I'll be back on time, I promise. Plus it's still in a couple more weeks." Jeff said. "How are you gonna get home?" Trip asked. "I'll figure it out." Jeff said. "Ugh! You're such a pain in the ass sometimes." Trip said.

"I'll have Amelia book your flights." Trip suggested. "Thanks bro!" Jeff said. And then Trip texted Amelia about the sudden trip while Jeff finished packing, "We leave tomorrow morning." Trip said.

So Trip and Jeff go out of Jeff's apartment and meet the guys for lunch. "Wait, wait let me get this straight; your boss gave you a month off and the first thing you do is go to Europe?" Bradley said in shock. "Yeah, I mean I always wanted to go there." Jeff replied. "What's the problem, Bradley? Why do you sound like your jealous or something?" Chase joked and everyone laughs. "I am jealous!" Bradley went along with the joke.

"Yeah, my boss said I need to reinvent myself and how can I reinvent myself when all the things here in New York, remind me of Camille. And the girl I went on a date like a few days ago told me to go and have a European love affair." Jeff said. "By the way, speaking of your date, who was it?" Chase asked.

"Oh! Dude, remember that girl I was partnered with during Chem class in high shool?" Jeff replied. "You went out with Jane Young?!" Chase said in shock and Jeff nodded. "Who the fuck is Jane Young?" Bradley asked in annoyance. "She used to be Jeff's friend with benefits." Chase laughed. "What?! She was your fuck buddy?" Bradley exclaimed but Jeff just smiled and didn't say a word.

"We're going out of the topic, guys!" Trip reminded them. "Yeah, I feel like Europe's a good place for me to reinvent myself." Jeff said. "Do what you have to do, bro." Chase said. "I will." Jeff replied. "So are you bringing this Jane Young person to Europe?" Trip asked. "No." Jeff said firmly. "What the hell is wrong with you?" Bradley reacted.

"She already gave you a hint that she wants to go to Europe with you!" He added then they all laugh. "She's probably busy!" Jeff said then Bradley nodded his head in disappointment. "Here's what you gotta do, march right in the hospital and ask her to go with you to Europe and we'll come with you for moral support." Bradley said. "I think you're just curious how this 'Jane Young' looks, are you?" Trip said. "That's not the point!" Bradley said with a laugh. "I don't like her in that way, bro!" Jeff said. "Doesn't hurt to at least try?" Chase suggested. "NO!" Jeff said.

A few hours later after they finished eating lunch; Bradley drags Jeff to the hospital along with Trip and Chase. "I hate you guys." Jeff said as they look at Jane from afar. "Dude, she's hot." Bradley said. "She didn't look like that in high school but she looks so good now." Chase commented. "Now go!" Trip said and pushed Jeff.

So Jeff walked over to the nurse's station and tapped Jane on the shoulder. "Oh hey there stranger." She said and smiled. "Hey." He said and smiled. "What're you doing here?" She asked. "Jane, I was wondering..." he looked at the guys and they were laughing. "Uhm, I was wondering if you would like to go to Europe with me?" He asked and Jane's eyes widen. "Why?" She asked. "Weren't you the one who told me to go to Europe?" He said in a confused tone. "Yes but I didn't mean with me!" She said with a laugh. "See? I knew you wouldn't say yes!" Jeff exclaimed. "Then why did you ask me to go?" She asked. "See those douchebags over there?" Points to the guys, "They told me you wanted to go to Europe with me." He said.

"Jeff, I'm engaged to be married. I just agreed to go out on a date with you because I missed you and you needed a fun night out." She said. "What? You're engaged?" He said in shock. "Yes and I went out with you because I wanted your first date," "since you and Camille have broken up," she whispered. "To be with someone who genuinely cares about you." She said and holds his arms then Jeff hugs her and kisses her forehead. "This is why we're friends." He whispered and smiled.

So he walks back to the guys and punches Bradley. "Hey what was that for?" Bradley exclaimed. "You were once again, wrong." Jeff said and walks out.

The guys follow him and they go back to Jeff's apartment. "Anyone want beer?" Jeff asked while the others played Call Of Duty on Jeff's PS3, "Three please!" Bradley said. "Nah, I'm good." Trip said. "Ayt!" Jeff said and brought three beers for him, Bradley and Chase. "So turns out, she's engaged guys." Jeff announced. "Bummer." Trip said. "Well, it's okay, Jeff. There are plenty of other girls out there." Chase added. "Yeah..." Jeff replied and they continue to play COD.

"So how have you been holding up, Jeff?" Trip asked. "Just a bit." Jeff joked. "This girl from down the hall said Jeff's been crying like a baby." Bradley joked and everyone laughs. "Oh shut up." Jeff said and threw a pillow at Bradley. "Speaking of Camille, when are you gonna take down these pictures?" Trip asked. "I don't know, Trip." Jeff replied. "Take your time." Chase said.

So the boys had a fun night in, eating pizza, talking and drinking a couple of cold ones. When they went home, Jeff was the only one left in the apartment and cleaned up the mess. So Jeff heaves a big sigh as soon as he finished cleaning, then he sees a picture of him and Camille in the living room.

He quickly went to find an empty box and decided to put all the pictures of him and Camille inside it. Although it hurt to take them down, he had to do it for his own good. After he took them down he put the box under his coffee table and then saw the unopened letter from Camille.

He had thought about opening it but he just couldn't - afraid of what it might say, he just couldn't open it. Then he grabbed the letter and put it in one of the pockets of his duffel bag in case he had the guts to open it while out of the country. And after that, he went to sleep.

The next morning, he woke up early and ate cereal for breakfast. Then he took a bath and after dressing up and fixing himself up, he grabbed his travel bag and took a cab going to the airport. There he met up with Trip and Amelia then a few hours later they boarded the plane and to Europe they go.