Addicted to You {OLD VERSION}

Chapter Seventeen

Callie

Things were odd. Especially after everything that happened yesterday. The fight between Claire and Logan, Logan finally admitting things about her past. But there was something I heard Claire say to her that Logan didn't mention when telling her friends.

And that scrambled my brain.

A knock on the car window brought me out of my headspace and I met eyes with a very worried Melani. "You alright in there?" she questions.

I nod my head but don't bother unlocking the door or opening my door. I just wasn't in the mood of company. That included my best friend. "I'll be up in a minute" I lie.

The dark haired woman eyes me with a hesitant nod before leaving me to my thoughts once again. The memory of Logan kissing me in the bathroom at the beach resurfaced.

I rejected her. And honestly I don't know if it was because I didn't want to hurt Claire and Brianna or because I didn't want to get hurt again. Either or, it was a good decision.

I don't know how much longer I sat in the car staring straight into nothings as my mind rambled and scrambled when a knock startled me. I glance over, fully expecting a worried Melani, instead my eyes met with Logan.

She furrowed her brows, "You gonna roll the window down?" she questions.

After a long second or two of processing what she said I rolled my window down.

"I don't know if you know this, but it's 1 am and you're sitting in the car alone" Logan states. I nod my head. I knew I was in a car alone but the time was a little shocker. I had been sitting her for 4 hours?

I made no attempt to get out the car. Logan stares at me for a bit longer before speaking again. "Unlock the door."

Involuntarily I do as told, watching as Logan walked around the car and climbed into the passenger seat. The smell of her strawberry shampoo intoxicating my every sense. Things are weird. Especially between the engaged couple.

The silence settles in. "Callie can I tell you something?"

I sigh and glance at the young woman whose eyes were already on me. She took a moment to process everything before speaking, "I-I'm at a loss" she sighs. In confusion my eyes remain locked on her. She's at a loss? Loss of what?

"You came back into my life and the same thing that happened 4 years ago seem to be repeating itself."

"And what's that?"

"My life going into a downward spiral because I keep allowing my attraction for you get the best of me. Claire is everything I could possibly ever need in a partner."

Her admitting it is what hurts the most. Claire is everything she needs in a partner. That I have absolutely no chance to reenter her love life. That me being in her life was purely platonic.

"And yet, I find myself still looking at you Cal. The woman I ran from because I wasn't sure about anything. Claire might hold the position of being everything I need but you will always be everything I want."

Her confession was uncalled for. I laugh softly, "Logan, I--"

"Let me stop you there. After we get back to New York I don't want to have any contact with you. I want things between Claire and I to go back to normal and it would only be that way with you out of the picture. I lead you on from the moment at the beach to now and I'm sorry because I love Claire."

I ignore the sound of my heart breaking and nod my head, "You have my word. I'll vanish as if I never were here."

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"I'm going to miss this" Lexi sighs. Her arms wrapped around Melani's waist and a pout sporting her face.

My eyes make contact with Logan and her fiancee. The two looked as though the last few days never occurred. Their relationship was back to normal. "I still think you should ride back with us" Melani speaks grabbing my attention.

I shake my head with a small smile, "I have a few more things I need to take care of here. I just remember a few of y'all have jobs."

The truth was I didn't have anything to take care of. I was fulfilling Logan's wishes a bit early. Instead of going back to New York with them, I was going to head straight home. "I'm going to miss you that's for sure" Brianna smiles, her lips pressing against my cheek one last time.

I smile at the brown skinned beauty. I was going to miss everyone. "Alright, planes ready. You all have a safe trip and Mel text me when you guys make it."

I pull my phone from my back pocket, "Lubbock will meet you guys in New York."

Everyone was heading towards the plane, smiles and frowns were expressed. The frowns were mostly because they were leaving a wild city. Once everyone was on board I turn to make my leave. Were things really going to go back to how they were?

I sigh as I walk out the airport and towards the parking garage. "Things are going to go back to normal" I sigh out loud as I find my car. Before I could get in, a cool hand wraps around my wrist.

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"That scowl is going to be permanent."

I can't help but to roll my eyes, "I don't know why I even agreed to meet up with you."

"Call it a change of heart. I know I've not been a very good person in my past and I apologize" the redhead smiles.

"You take me for a fool, Chad?"

"No ma'am I don't.  For years I was out against you or anyone who got Logan's attention. Mainly because I am a possessive asshole."

I study the man. Do I trust him? I felt skeptical about his behavior, why had he stopped me in the airport garage?

Was he already stalking me?

But I felt like a hypocrite. I wasn't friends with Arielle but I tolerated her. Even after she abused Logan.

Chad and Arielle were basically the same person in two separate bodies.

Someone should call CPS on their parents.

"Well Mr. Anderson, I accept your apology. But this doesn't make us friends" I sigh as I sip my coffee.

The boy smiles, not his usual sadistic smile, but a genuine and sincere smile.

Maybe he had changed for the best. Maybe.

"May I add a few pointers?"

I raise my brow at the question and nod my head. "Well for starters, I don't care what anyone says" he starts taking a bite of his bagel.

"Logan is in love with you, that Claire girl doesn't understand her like you do. You treat Logan with so much care it's sickening. Don't let her get away, don't let her marry that girl because she's going to regret it and so will you."

Chad offered a small smile as he stood, placing a big bill on the table.

"Take it into consideration Ms. Lawrence. Thank you for taking time out of your day to speak with me." And with that the big bad red wolf was out the cafe. I watch from the window as he gets into his black mercedes and drives off.

"I'm already letting her go" I chuckle as I stand and grab my belongings.