Another love

chapter 9

Days passed by in a flash, together like a never-ending nightmare, each one a reminder of the devastating revelation about Atlas. My appetite disappeared, sleep eluded me and school felt like a prison I couldn't escape

Even the simplest tasks felt like climbing a snowy mountain with a hot pot on my head. Emily's concerned voice pierced through my haze of heartache. 'Stella, what's wrong? You are yet to tell me the problem , Is this about Atlas behavior?' common snap out of it; don't be like this cause of a guy???

She didn't get it—how could she? The guy I thought was my everything turned out to be a deceiver, cheater, motherfucking liar, and manipulator. I forced a smile, a weak attempt to reassure her. 'I'll be fine, Em. I just need time to digest all I'm going through now, I guess.' But the wound felt raw—too raw not to feel any pain—like a fresh cut that refused to scab over. Just then, my phone buzzed like a lifeline, and a message from an unknown number popped up on the screen: 'Hey, my little moon, I'm here for you. I'm not going anywhere. Just hold on a little. My heart skipped a beat as I wondered,Who was this mysterious messenger, and how did they know I needed saving?" Emily's expression softened, and her eyes filled with pity for me. 'Oh, Stella, my baby. I'm so sorry you have to go through this; you deserve so much better than that stupid jerk who left you in times of need.'He cheated on me, Emily' I decided to let the cat out of the bag; he f*****g cheated on me. I screamed, losing control of all my emotions. Lost in words Emily's eyes welled in tears. 'Oh Stella, I'm so sorry. I never knew that's what you were going through. Her voice cracked as she cried with me.I nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude. She made me feel a little better. She was right; I deserved better. But I love Atlas; the pain is still fresh and lingering.I will heal; that's a promise, but first I need to comfort Atlas. I need to know the truth and hear his side of the story. "I took a deep breath, readying myself for the confrontation ahead. 'Emily, I have unfinished business to attend to,' I declared, my voice firm. ' I need to know why Atlas torched our relationship like an arsonist on a mission. I need to know if it was all a lie from the start. I need to know if it was all a ruse, a clever ploy to crush my heart. I need to f*****g know why he did what he did. I need to know why he's willing to throw away what we had. Emily's eyes widened in alarming concern, her expression screaming caution. 'Stella, don't do this! He's not worth your tears, your pain, or your sanity; don't do this.' But I was determined, my determination burning brighter than my fear. 'I need closure, Emily. I can't let our memories turn to ash without knowing the truth; maybe I'm at fault; maybe I did something wrong.' With a trembling hand, I dialed Atlas's number, my heart racing like a runaway train. The phone rang, and I held my breath, bracing myself for the impact of his words. 'Hey,' Atlas answered, his voice as smooth as silk and as cold as ice. 'Hey,' I replied, my voice a whispered challenge. 'We need to talk. Now.'" There was a pause on the other end, and for a moment, I thought he had hung up. But then he spoke up; time and date were the only things he said.Is that all you can say? Time and date? My voice was laced with disbelief. After all you did, all you can say is time and date.For a moment, I thought I had lost him again, but this time he voiced... Something changed; he spoke more like a guilty person, ready to repent.I can't lie; I was moved. A little hope, a flame of hope that I could save my relationship, came "Meet me in our spot by 5 tomorrow and come alone." I said, trying to be as sassy as ever.My mind is racing with lots of scenarios, thinking of what to say and how to go about it. Oh my God, I'm so nervous

I pray it comes out well

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Andrew thinking of what Dominic said. I decided to take things slowly. With a deep breath, I calmed my racing heart, focusing on the task at hand. Before I get to her, I need to assure her Dominic, get me information about her, and I want her number in the next 10 minutes. I said it in a firm voice. Within minutes, Dominic handed me a piece of paper with Stella's ID. Taking a deep breath, with a beating heart, I typed, "Hey, my little moon, I'm here for you. I'm not going anywhere. Just hold on a little." And send I had my heart racing with anticipation; this was my only chance to make things right.Waiting for her response, my heart raced with different thoughts: 'Had I said the right thing?' Will she get my message?I breathed a sign of relief as her sweet, tentative response came, 'Hey, thank you, this means a lot to me right now ', and by the way Who are you, please ??....