Love Divided

Charlie’s POV

What the h*ll did I just walk into? She knows I love her and I know she loves me, why is he at her house? She doesn’t even know him! He could be a serial killer for all she knows and she’s openly letting him in.

“Hey son, are you okay?” my mother asked as I walked back into the house.

“Yea, mom, I’m fine. I just saw something I don’t understand..” I replied and shook my head. My mother looked at me with wondering eyes, trying to figure out what was going on with me. I looked at her and gave her a fake smile, which she obviously could see right through because the look on her face was screaming tell me more. “I went to take Taylor her wallet since she left it in my car and I was hoping I could talk some more to her and maybe try and convince her we could find a way to make a long distance thing work and she had some guy she just met standing on her front porch. She’s known me all her life and she turned me down and I know she loves me, but yet she welcomes him with open arms and she knows nothing about him.”

My mom smiled at me, “Son, I know you love her and maybe she loves you too, but she’s your best friend and maybe she just doesn’t want to lose your friendship if a relationship doesn’t work out.” I heard her, but I just couldn’t let it go. “Charlie, you have to remember she’s been through a lot and you’re the only person who’s always been constant in her life but you also have to realize she’s never been able to know anyone but you because you’ve always forced your brother to put the fear of God in all the boys that ever tried with her, let her try things, let her be a teenage girl! If it’s meant to be, it will find its way, always.” she smiled and I wanted to believe her, but something deep down told me Taylor wasn’t just trying new things, she’s putting herself in danger. I shook my head and got up and went upstairs. Maybe Mom was right, maybe I do need to let her try things out, I’ve always made Jake keep everyone away from her and even if Jake were here, this guy doesn’t look liked he’d be scared easy like everyone else.

I showered and got in bed still thinking about Taylor. Maybe I should text her, just make sure she’s okay. “hey taylor, just wanted to text and make sure you were okay considering we don’t know this guy and you’ve just openly let him in your home. i’m about to go to sleep, but if you need me call me, love always, sleep tight.” I hit send and rolled over to go to bed, even if she is okay she won’t respond, she’s too busy with him.