Mr. Boss

Talk

Thea's POV

I sighed looking at Liam who has been avoiding me after we arrived at his apartment. He was flipping through channels without even bothering to look. Now and then he would sigh and hit the remote control. I have had enough with this. I strode straight up to him and snatched the remote control and switched off the television.

"Hey, I was watching the show," he said with a grunt.

I glared at him. "Oh, really?" I moved and sat beside him on the couch. "We need to talk."

He moved away and looked unsettled. I shook my head, giving him the look to stay put where he is.

"What is going on between you and," I shifted on the couch. "Edward. You need to tell me, Liam. Is it because of me?"

"What? No! It's normal for us to fight. He just gets on me sometimes."

I could clearly see the worry and lies that were flashing through his eyes. I know that he likes Edward too but he is holding back and I just don't understand why? I am not going to let him hold back his love life just because of me. That's just not right.

"Then, care to explain. Why are you avoiding his feelings for you? Don't play coy, Liam. You aren't stupid and neither am I? Edward might be blinded by your act but not me."

"I can't, I am not ready for this ok? I will mess things up and I am not ready to lose you again. I might lose you just like the last time."

My eyes widened in horror. He was still blaming himself for what has happened. I never blamed him, it was bound to happen. Tears welled up in my eyes and I sighed. My hands were shaking as I struggled to find my words.

"You-," I paused, taking a deep breath. "It never was your fault. You are killing me, Liam. Stop blaming yourself and go live your life." I whimpered involuntarily. I have broken my friend. I keep bringing him pain since we met.

I was pulled into a hug. I sobbed, clutching to his shirt. "Thea, I am sorry for everything," he whispered and I knew he was crying too.

"I am sorry, Liam. I am sorry that I left you behind letting you carry all the pain alone. I was selfish, I never looked back for you. When you were just as broken as I was. Life was hard on us. I should have faced them with you together but I ran away," my sobbing got harder.

This pain we hold sacredly in our hearts. Pretending to be fine, when we knew the broken parts were always there reminding how ugly our past has been. We thought we moved on but this tears from both of us are the proof that we never forgot. We just hid it well and masked it with a smile.

"Please, stop torturing yourself. I promise I am moving forward, Liam. We have grown stronger by these hard years. I believe in our friendship more than anything now. We will get through this. Promise me, you will give yourself a chance to move forward Liam?"

"I promise. Promise me too, that whatever it is we are going through it together?" He pulled us apart looking inside my eyes.

"Pinky promise," we interlinked our fingers sealing our yet another promise. "Forever, together."

I smiled feeling content with our confession. There are still things we need to sort out and bring to light but for now, I am content with this relieve. I am sure this will be a new start for us. We will get this through together.

"We look ridiculous," he said ruffling my hair. I laughed and rubbed my sore eyes. Just as I was to lean on him, the doorbell rang. I looked up at Liam.

"I'll get the door," he announced making his way towards the door. I followed him just in sheer curiosity. As Liam opened the door, Edward was there with his surprised look. He must have been surprised to see me here.

Liam groaned, "What is it?" I smacked Liam and let Edward in.

"Be nice," I muttered under my breath.

"What are you doing in Liam's?", Edward sneered. That earned him a smack. I giggled and went into the kitchen informing that I will get them drinks.