FEELING OF BETRAYAL

CHAPTER-15 Should I Try?

Henry’s POV:

‘I rang the bell thinking my angel would come out to open the door but the door was opened by my best friend Tessa. How did she come here? Did she know that I was coming here? Maybe I should just ask her.’ I thought.

“Come in Hen!” Tessa called out. But she doesn’t sound so excited so she must be knowing about it else she would have spoken out of the blue. Something is wrong!

“Hey Tessa. How come you’re here? I didn’t know you were with Fio here.” I said.

“I came here after Sam told me what happened.. Few minutes before you entered. I know you are here to patch things up but I hope you don’t hurt her again. “ She told me with no happiness.

‘Ugh! I have to clear it with her first!’ I thought.

“Tessa, could we please talk for some time? I would like to talk to you!” I said trying to make it up to her so that she would help my relationship.

“Yes. We can. What is it Hen?” She asked back.

“I know what I did is wrong Tessa. I don’t want to reason it out further but please trust me I won’t hurt her further. Please help me and support me. I would never want to lose friends like you. I know it was your sister more than anything! Give me one chance please.” I said.

“Henry, if I hadn’t given you a chance you wouldn’t be talking to me now. More than anything I could’ve asked Fio to say no to you long ago when I knew Sam had spoken to you! I do trust you but I still can’t accept what you did fully because it hurts Hen! I was the one who spoke to your mom about my sister telling my sister would be happy and lucky if she is married to you but never did I realize you would do something as cheap as this to make her love you back. I did do something to her but it was never as deep as this but if I hadn’t asked you to date her I’m sure this wouldn’t have happened. I do feel guilty Hen. I hope I have made the right decision of choosing you for my sister please don’t make me repent. I also heard she hasn’t yet accepted you fully but please don’t force her this time. Let her accept her pain first and give her time for her to reciprocate your love!” She said with glassy eyes trying to control the tears from falling down her eyes.

“Thank you Tessa! I will never lose this opportunity and will never break yours and Fio’s trust.” I hugged Tessa and she hugged me back!

“Where is Fio?” I asked

“She is in her room and Sam has gone out. You can go meet her and take it slowly please.” She said.

“Of course I will.  Thanks Tessa.” I thanked her and walked towards Fio’s room.

I knocked the door and waited for a reply and I heard a feeble come in.

Fiona’s POV:

‘I heard a knock in my room door indicating there was someone waiting outside. I asked them to come in. I hoped to not tremble in fear or shiver. I didn’t want to meet him but maybe I should just accept the fact to move on and try settling with him for what he has done. God please give me the strength!’ I thought.

“Hello Fio.” Henry greeted me.

‘Though I couldn’t show him I was trembling I held my pillow as tight as possible to overcome the fear.

“Hello”. I replied feebly.

“I am sorry Fio. I would never make you lose trust on me again or force you. Please give me one more chance please.” He pleaded.

“Henry, I am getting into this relationship only because you had forced me into things not lovingly. So please don’t take advantage of me. Also when I see you are taking advantage of me I will just leave you. I haven’t loved you till now but when I’m trying to reciprocate your feelings you dare not take me for granted. I wouldn’t mind leaving you.” I said to make him know that even though I tremble inside I do have a strong face outside.

“Fio, thank you for giving me this chance ! I will surely make it up to you. Trust me. I’m sorry.” He said coming to hug me. I didn’t hug him back but I could hear his heart beat which was moving fast.

‘I pulled myself away from the hug and sat back on the bed. Do I invest my trust on him again? Maybe I should. I’m doing this because of what he did so never go low on him because he is capable of anything.’ I warned myself.

‘I felt I had company but nothing beyond it and I don’t know why. Maybe because I hated him once now trying to get along with him will be slightly difficult .’ I thought to myself.

“Fio can we go for dinner on Friday ? Please? Trust me and come with me?” He pleaded making his puppy look.

“Can I think about it and let you know Henry. I’m not sure and I would like to take it as slow as possible. Hope you understand.” I said. I could see hurt flash in his eyes for a moment but later he had covered it up and smiled.

“No problem Fio. I will wait for you. Try for me. If you can come I will be happy and can make you happy. I would love to be trusted by you again.” He said with a smile.

I smiled and nodded. He made small talks to me and then left after an hour.

‘Why do I feel I need to go with him on Friday? He just tried talking to me but he wants to date again as soon as this? Can’t he ever try to be friends and slowly date? So impatient in life!  God! Why should I force myself for this?  Because he claimed to love me so much did my bloody mind waver. Alaster did no good but made me fall in his trap again. Since I have committed I will try I can’t back out now. Can I? Now Tessa will be the happiest because I’m dating her best buddy. Al of them will gain happiness but I have to be forced for everything. This is not entirely forced but I am still forcing myself to accept that son of a b***h. Oops I shouldn’t call him that from now because I’m trying. ‘ I thought sighing.