UNTIL I MET YOU : CHAPTER 231 – 240
“Fred…” I call out to him as he stops. He looks at me and walks back.
“Why did you do it? Break our friendship?” I ask him.
He takes in a sharp breath and looks at the floor.
“It’s funny.” He shrugs and looks away from me.
“I already forgave you. You can just tell me why.”
He sighs and walks back to the bench to sit next to me.
“When you graduated high school, I wanted to tell you how I felt since you were out of high school. I couldn’t. I thought maybe you were gonna hate me and we wouldn’t be friends. Leslie liked me then—since high school, I think. She told me she liked me and wanted me to date her one night at my house.
I told her no, even if it was weird she was at my place at a very wrong hour…” He stops and looks at the statue of Jesus before looking down at his legs.
“I told her I liked you—like, loved you. She was mad and angry, but I noticed she masked it perfectly well. She said she could help me get you to like me back since I didn’t like her. She told me about your nun dreams.
I was furious you didn’t tell me about going to the convent. She said you liked me also and told me your mom was the reason behind your decision to go to the convent. Leslie told me you didn’t want to be a nun, but your mom made sure you agreed.
She advised me to drug you. It was supposed to make you horny, and maybe you’d tell me how you felt about me. And that you’d let me have you. I was wrong. It just drugged you and made you hate me more. It was a dick move. I’m really sorry.”
He bites his lip and sighs, still fighting the urge not to look at me.
I can’t believe Leslie would do that. She made Freddie drug me, and she didn’t even tell me about it till date. Leslie didn’t really apologize for even bullying me and saying shit about me. I still overlooked everything she did to me and treated her like a sister when her own mom pushed her out. Can’t believe she made Freddie rape me.
“I’m sorry. I was stupid and foolish. I confronted her about what happened, and she said I deserved it. That I was stupid to think she would wanna help me.”
I wipe my eyes and stand up. I can’t take anymore of this. I just wanna get out of here. Maybe go to a club and get drunk to numb my pains. My life sucks.
I head for the church door as Freddie chases after me.
“Ariel, please, I’m sorry. I regretted everything.”
I shouldn’t have asked if I knew I was gonna get hurt more. It’s like I got raped yesterday, even if it’s been months. I’m not really angry at Freddie as much as I’m angry at Leslie. She lied to me and took advantage of me. Who knows if she hasn’t really changed or if she’s trying to use my vulnerability against me because her mom kicked her out?
I stop beside my car and turn to look at Freddie.
“I’m not angry at you. Leslie, actually. Can’t believe she’d do that. I just wanna go home. Be careful, Freddie.”
I open my car door and slide into the driver’s seat. I ignite the engine and drive into the street. I drive straight to my apartment and halt the car. I step out and walk into the lobby.
I enter the elevator and press the penthouse button. I lean against the wall and stare at my reflection in the transparent elevator walls. I continuously wipe my tears and thank God Gray hasn’t called yet. I really can’t handle him right now.
The elevator slides open as I step out. I punch in my code, and the door opens. I walk in and shut the door. Alexa isn’t around, I think, because everywhere seems quiet.
I walk to my bedroom and undress myself. I stay under the shower for God knows how long before stepping out. I put on one of Gray’s hoodies that I successfully took, and I wear pink cotton shorts.
I go to the living room and turn on the TV as a music station pops up. Rihanna’s music video displays on the screen as she dances to her song.
I go to the kitchen and brew coffee for myself. I add cream and a little sugar, then sit on the island stool with my elbows on the counter. I run my hand through my hair and take in several deep breaths.
UNTIL I MET YOU : CHAPTER 231 – 240
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