Chapter 32: The break up
POV Helena
I roll the windows down, letting my hair loose so it blows in the wind. The moment I drive out of Toronto I feel myself already longing after Eros but I have to to this and the faster I get this over with the faster I can go back. The roads and fields pass me by in a blur as I shift the SUV in a higher gear, driving faster than I should.
The sky is clear from any clouds, a chilly wind blowing in through the windows, the fresh air clearing my mind.
I put more pressure on the gas pedal, passing a 30 m/h speed limit sign. I grab onto a pair of sunglasses that lay in the console of the car and put them on.
I let out a sigh thinking of the best way to tell Andrew that it's over between us. It will not be an easy task, we've spent two months together, for some it might not seem long but for me it does. I can't even explain to him why. How do you tell someone you have to break up with them because you have found your soulmate who is a werewolf? It's not like I can give him a proper explanation.
I put my mind back on the road and after a while I exit the highway, turning right.
I turn the radio up as a song I like plays. I sing along, drumming my fingers on the steering wheel. I notice that there ain't much people on the roads today, making driving around at a high speed even more fun.
After a while is see the 'Welcome to Richmond Hill' sign and my nerves start to settle in. Memories flood back to me of me working in the diner, me and Luke walking peacefully along the sidewalk and me and Andrew going out to a restaurant on a Saturday night.
As I pass Missy's Dinner I somehow miss working there. It seems like an eternity I've been here but it's only been 6 days. I think back to the days I would have blisters on my feet from the stupid heels I had to wear and the stupid uniform that always itched.
I let out a small laugh at the memory of Andrew putting those teenagers in their place. I think that was the moment I liked him.
I pass Charlie's Garage and I turn right driving into the street where Andrew lives. I park the car in front the apartment building. I roll the windows back up and toss the glasses on the passenger seat, turning the engine off.
As I walk in and take the elevator I start to fidget at my nails, feeling stressed. It seems like an eternity for the elevator to go to the third floor. When it finally does I walk slowly to the door. I'd rather turn around and walk away but it has to be done.
When I knock on his door a part of me hopes he won't be home but my heart sinks as the door swings open and he stands there with a surprised smile on his face. "Helena, babe, you're back." He says excitedly, pulling me into a hug. As I'm pressed against him I look over his shoulder and see Seth laying relaxed on the sofa. He waves at me, a stupid smirk on his face. I can practically already hear that stupid nickname in my head.
I can't seem to hug Andrew back, the weight of my decision pressing onto my shoulders. When Andrew lets go and sees my serious expression his smile falls.
"Can I talk to you in private?" I ask my eyes going briefly to Seth, the blond haired devil who sits there grinning at me suspiciously quiet. Andrew frowns but comes into the hallway, closing the door.
"What's a matter baby?" He wants to rub my arm but I pull back. A hurt look flashed across his face making my heart clench.
"I'm going away." I look to the ground, not having the strength to look into his confused eyes.
"What do you mean you go away? You are just back?"
"I just came back to tell you this. There has happened so much these last days and I wanted to tell you this in your face." I hear him suck in a breath.
"And what about us?" His strangled voice makes me cringe and my eyes start to water.
"There is no 'us' anymore." Silence. Painful silence fills the hallway. I feel myself getting nauseous again. I bite the inside of my cheek slowly looking up. Tears brim his eyes, some already rolling down his cheeks.
"Why?" His voice is hoarse. A pained expression on his face. My own tears start running down my cheeks and I quickly wipe them away.
"A long-distance relationship won't work and that's why I want to give you the chance to find a better girl than me." My voice falters a bit saying this.
"So what you are saying is that you are doing this for me? For my own good?" He starts to sound mad his face slightly reddening.
"It is, and if you want the best for me too you need to let me go. We were never a good match for each other Andrew. Before I met you I've been through a lot, I didn't think straight and meeting you was nice and I really loved you but I am not the girl for you." Tears run along my cheeks down my neck making my shirt wet.
He blinks, leaning against the door for support. "So that's it? You act like these past two months hasn't happened?"
I feel powerless because I can't tell him the truth. These past few months meant so much to me, they changed me. He changed me but the truth won't help either of us so with a heavy heart I say this.
"Yeah I do because they don't mean a thing to me. Goodbye Andrew." Saying this was so hard and as a quickly walk off to the elevator I feel the tears again threatening to fall. He calls my name, shouting so loud that it echoes in my ears.
As I step into the elevator I give one last glance at Andrew before the doors close and I'm being brought to the first floor.
Walking outside in a rush I bump into someone. Without looking up I quickly murmur an apology and quickly get in the car. I start the engine and drive off to Toronto again.
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