Her not so fortuitous Love

Chapter # 11

Aiden POV:-

I stood there absolutely stunned. I couldn't comprehend what happened around me as her words echoed in my mind causing a commotion in it. She evoked a terrific storm inside me that is making me feel what I made her go through. I couldn't move. I stood there motionless letting this misery fill me up.

What have I done?

I never know I broke her that much, even though I was unintentional but I never want her to be like this. I thought I was helping but I was wrong. My words of consolation become her destruction, If I could have told her that I don't love her bluntly and not chose a cowardly way to make her understand and give her reason, this would never happened and she could have moved on but my own stupid words does that.

I thought everything was clear between us and there's nothing wrong but how wrong I was. Every time she saw my face, she hid her feelings and forced a smile and acted as if nothing was wrong. How could I not notice the pain behind her eyes?

I stood there for I don't know how long but then Melissa came and began to say,

"Oh, Aiden here you are! Come inside, don't stand there." But, I couldn't move as if my body froze where she left me. She came closer and clinging to my arm as I was dragged out from my thoughts. I pulled my arm away from her and looked at her.

"What happened Aiden?" She asked. I shook my head and walked inside.

After we went inside Melissa began to tell me what Jessica did.

"I wonder what happened to her?" She asked, putting her index finger under her chin. Me. That's what happened.

"Who knows?" I said taking a sip of my drink.

"Hmm. I'll go and talk to Katie, maybe she knows. I'll be back." She said and left. I turned and looked at Melissa, she is kind and care about her loved one a lot but when it comes to her obsession, she is lethal. I sighed and stared aimlessly at my drink.

"Dude, What happened to Jessica?" John came and asked.

"She was.. just drunk." I replied in a faint voice. He hummed in response and asked, "There must be a reason that she did that, right?"

"I don't know." I said.

"Maybe we should talk to her."

"You do it." I said.

"Why? What about-"

"I don't care!" I said angrily, raising my voice.

"Calm down dude, it's nothing to be angry about. I get it she spilled a drink on your girlfriend but she must have her reason. She is not like this." He explained. I remained silent and felt guilty for her condition.

...Only if I knew that my words would cause this much damage...

1 Month Later:-

It's been a month since I have seen Jessica, I wonder where is she? She has cut her contacts with me. If I try to talk to her, she flatly refuses. I want to sort things out between us but it seems impossible. Even if I try to understand her feelings and try to start a relationship with her, she'll not agree because she is heartbroken. I broke her heart, I made a scar to appear on those intense affectionate feelings she felt for me.

She never stopped showing she loved me, even if she tried to deny it, she couldn't. I still remember how she came to me when I told her that I am sick, but she didn't leave my side. She is making me feel guilty to reject her, I don't think no one can love me like she does.

I want to meet her and thank her because she made me realize that I can't keep everyone happy. I have to say the truth without sugarcoating it or else it will cause irreparable damage.

After that day, My heart never seemed to be interested in anything as if nothing is fun anymore. I tried to lose myself in my work but this feeling is not getting out of my heart.

I didn't even meet Melissa, I didn't even contact her. I just can't force myself to love her anymore.

I was sitting on my bed as my eyes were closed; deep in thoughts. Melissa came and sat beside me. Her scent is deep as usual which is enough to know from afar that it's her.

"Aiden.." She called me. I just hummed in repose and she began to say,

"Please.. talk to me. Don't shut me out like this. If something is bothering you then tell me. You are making me feel like I am forcing myself on you."

'What you clearly did." I said without thinking and instantly regret saying that but I swallowed that feeling and continued,
"Look Melissa, We are not meant for each other." I said.

"Are you not happy with me?" She asked in a croak voice. I just remained silent and turned to look at her. She just lowered her gaze and looked down. I pity her.

As we were sitting there, I got a call from the manager of the club we usually go to.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Hello. Mr Aiden?"

"Yes, it's me." I said.

"Jessica is too drunk. Can you pick her up? She is alone and it wouldn't be wise to let her go alone." He said.

"Okay, I am coming to get her." I said.

What turn our life has taken?