In Love with the superstar

Unexpected Encounters

My mind reels as Andy's lips meet mine, a rush of emotions flooding through me like a tidal wave. It's as if time has stood still, and we are transported back to a time when our love was young and untainted by the complexities of life.

For a moment, I am lost in the sensation, the familiarity of his touch sending shivers down my spine. But then reality crashes back in, and I pull away, my heart pounding in my chest.

"Andy, what are you doing?" I ask, my voice barely above a whisper.

I missed this so much but how dare he just kiss me like nothing happened. He hasn’t contacted me in two years and then he just kisses me!

He looks at me with those piercing blue eyes, his expression a mixture of longing and regret.

"I am sorry, Olivia. I shouldn't have done that. It's just... seeing you again after all this time, it brought back so many memories."

I swallow hard, trying to steady my racing heart. "Memories that are best left in the past," I say, my voice tinged with sadness.

Andy nods, his gaze never leaving mine. "I know. I just... I couldn't help myself. I have missed you. More than you will ever know."

His words hang in the air between us, heavy with unspoken truths and unresolved feelings. Despite everything that's happened between us, a part of me still yearns for him, still longs for the love we once shared.

But I can't let myself fall back into old patterns, I can't let myself be swept away by the tide of emotions that threatens to overwhelm me. I missed him so much but I have worked too hard to move on, to build a life for myself beyond the confines of our past.

"Andy, we can't do this," I say, my voice firm despite the tremor in my heart. "I am sure we have both moved on, and it's time we accept that."

Truth is I haven’t moved on. Every single day I have prayed and hoped to see a text or missed call from him.

He nods, his expression pained. "I know. I just... I needed to see you, to talk to you."

I sigh, my heart aching with the weight of his words. "What do you want to talk about?"

Andy hesitates, as if searching for the right words to say. "I want to apologize, Olivia. For everything that happened between us, for the way I left things the last time we saw each other."

I shake my head, feeling a surge of frustration bubbling up inside me. "Andy, you went mute on me for two years and now you just decided that you should apologize because we are about to spend the next two weeks in the same town?"

He reaches out to touch my arm, his touch gentle yet hesitant. "I know I messed up and there is no excuse for my stupidness”

You are right about one thing.

“I am really sorry and I am asking if you can allow me to show you how sorry I am.” He pleads.

I pull away, unable to bear the intensity of his gaze any longer. "There's no going back, Andy. We can’t keep going round in circles. How many times will you say you are sorry, and I have to forgive you and get back to hopping like bunnies?” I ask.

He nods, his expression resigned. "I understand. I will leave you alone if that’s what you want."

Silence falls between us, heavy with the weight of unspoken words and unresolved feelings. But as I look into Andy's eyes, I see a glimmer of something familiar, hope.

“I have to go.” I say and then walk away before I change my mind and want to melt in his arms.

Andy is many things. Hot, sexy, romantic, thoughtful, an NFL player and a jerk too! Within a split second he can take me from melting into his arms and straight into wanting to kick his ass.

Maybe, just maybe, this unexpected encounter is exactly what we needed to finally find closure, to put the past behind us and move forward with our lives. Or perhaps it's just another chapter in a story that was never meant to have a happy ending.

Either way, one thing is for certain, seeing Andy again has stirred up emotions I thought I had long since buried. And now, as I stand here, facing the man who once meant everything to me, I can't help but wonder what the future holds for us both.

Leaving the hotel, I step out into the warm embrace of the summer evening, the soft glow of the setting sun casting a golden hue over the familiar streets of New Haven. Taking a deep breath, I feel a sense of determination wash over me as I make my way to meet my friends. The rented vehicle, organized by the hotel, awaits me just outside the entrance, its sleek exterior gleaming under the fading sunlight.

As I slide into the driver's seat, the scent of the car's fresh upholstery fills my nostrils, mingling with the sweet fragrance of summer flowers wafting through the open windows. With a quick flick of the ignition, the engine purrs to life, and I navigate the bustling streets with ease, the comforting hum of the car's engine soothing my frayed nerves.

The drive to our favourite diner is a short one, but it gives me time to collect my thoughts, to process the whirlwind of emotions that Andy's unexpected kiss has stirred within me. My mind races with a thousand questions, each one vying for my attention, but I push them aside, focusing instead on the road ahead.

As I pull into the parking lot of the diner, I catch sight of Emma and Abby waiting for me outside, their faces alight with excitement. Relief floods through me as I step out of the car, grateful for the distraction their presence provides.

"Hey, Liv!" Emma calls out, her voice tinged with warmth.

I offer them a weak smile, my mind still reeling from my encounter with Andy. "Yeah, sorry I am late. Traffic was a nightmare."

Abby shoots me a sympathetic look, her eyes filled with concern. "Are you okay, Liv? You seem a little off."

I force a laugh, attempting to mask the turmoil brewing beneath the surface. "Yeah, I am fine. Just tired from the flight, I guess."

Andy has never been a topic we have discussed with the girls. We have spent hours discussing Dylan and Abby’s relationship from high school, Emma and Jay’s on and off relationship too but never mine with Andy.

They exchange a knowing glance, but thankfully, they don't press the issue further. Instead, we make our way into the diner, the familiar sights and sounds providing a welcome distraction from the chaos of my thoughts.

As we settle into our usual booth, the conversation flows easily, laughter and camaraderie filling the air. But despite the warmth of their company, I can't shake the lingering feeling of unease that Andy's kiss has left behind.

Lost in my own thoughts, I barely register the passing of time as we catch up on each other's lives, the hours slipping away in a blur of laughter and shared memories. But as the evening draws to a close, reality comes crashing back in, reminding me of the unanswered questions that still linger between Andy and me.

With a heavy heart, I bid farewell to my friends, their cheerful smiles masking the turmoil brewing within me. As I climb back into the rented car, the weight of the evening's events hangs heavy on my shoulders, casting a shadow over the uncertain road ahead.

But as I drive back to the hotel, the gentle hum of the car's engine lulling me into a sense of calm, I can't help but wonder what the future holds for Andy and me. Will our paths cross again, or is this truly the end of our story? Only time will tell. But for now, all I can do is embrace the uncertainty and hold onto the hope that someday, we will find the closure we both so desperately seek.

Emma and Abby have filled me in on what needs to be done before the wedding. tomorrow we are going to fit our dresses.

Yey a distraction from my love life.