Night Changes// L.T AU

Chapter 21- Jake pt. 3

** college is stupid**

I walked into my bedroom to see my phone vibrating on the dresser.

I recognized the number, it was Jake. I thought we were done so I'm not really sure what he wants. I deleted his number from my phone, hoping we could both move on in peace, but I guess he has different plans. I'm praying that he doesn't want to make it work which is a weird thought considering he was my whole world once.

Sometimes I wonder how life would be if things were different, but they're not and we have to let each other go. If he still wanted me he should've thought about that before breaking my fucking heart. I feel bad that I have to reject him, but there's no way I could reject Louis. I look down at my ring, reminding myself that this what I want. I know this is the future I want. Although I don't want to hurt Jake, I want him to have a little taste of his own medicine. I know his intentions weren't to hurt me but they did and I need to heal from it, and he has to allow me to do so.

With this thoughts going through my head I answer the phone, "hey," I say waiting for a response.

"Hey Ashley, what's up?"

"I'm just chilling," I said confused.

"Can we meet up," he asks.

"Sure but why," I ask still racking my brain trying to figure out why he wants to meet. My only thought is that he wants to try and win me back. And that thought of turning him away hurts my heart. But I know it'll be best for both of us.

"We need to talk," he said not giving me much information.

"Okay," I said still confused.

"Meet me at the cafe," he said hanging up still leaving me with a million questions.

I get on my shoes and put on a light jacket since it's a bit chilly today.

As luck would have it Louis waltzed into the room.

He notices how confused I look, "what's wrong," he asks his voice full of concern.

"Jake wants to meet up," I tel him.

"Why," he asks.

"I honestly don't know," I tell him.

"You're not going to leave me, right," he questions bringing his gaze to the floor.

"Louis, I would never, ever leave you," I assure him, wrapping my arms around him.

"I know, but I guess it's my past that makes me skeptical," he says honestly.

"I understand, but we're engaged because we both love each other, I'm going to make it clear to Jake that it's over, don't worry," I tell him.

"Okay, please be safe," he says as we finally disconnect.

"I will don't worry," I say softly, finally exiting the apartment.

I escape the chilly weather and get into my car, I turn the heat up, but it doesn't kick in right away.

The radio plays softly as I drive to the cafe, my mind still clouded with confusion.

I've gone over what I'm planning on saying to Jake, but I know once I see those blue eyes I'm going to forget everything. He still has the power to fluster me and lose my train of thought. But I know he's a good man and we're going to have a thoughtful discussion. My heart already hurts thinking of having to turn him away.

In minutes I'm at the cafe, I park in the same spot I parked in last time. Thoughts of dragging him to bed with me last time come into mind, making me cringe.