way out of your league

Firm Stand 3

Andre's POV

So after my breakup with my last girlfriend I've been alone for a while just to work on myself to make sure I was a better person in my next relationship cause my love life sucks totally.I am really happy I've resolved the issue with Nora and she is moving on, making better choices for herself which is cool.I can confidently say we are friends,I noticed all the changes she made since she began hanging out with the girls, which I love.With that sorted out,when I met Rita in an elevator of the hotel I lodged while out of town,I was open to whatever she wanted.She was so easy to talk to,It was fun watching her flirt with me and after talking that night we kissed before parting.That week we met several times more,but we ended up just talking and I realized she was a model.

Her being a model reminded me of Nora but I pushed the thought away,it was easy to focus my attention on Rita cause she has a nice and bubbly personality. We had s*x that weekend but I ended leaving abruptly so we didn't exchange phone numbers, surprisingly I met her again three week after arriving back in New York.At first I was scared she was a crazy stalker but she told me she lives in new York,even telling me about her parents.We met again on a date, the night ended with us having sex.This grew into a pattern but I wasn't ready to commit to a relationship with her yet.A month back,she introduced me to her parents who are very welcoming and were very happy to see us together even though we weren't really dating. This made things a bit official for us which I wasn't complaining about cause we get along really well and I was ready to ask her to be my girlfriend.I just wanted her to meet my friends first just so she could get along with them but I absolutely forgot Nora could be present.I never even knew she was back to the country so I was honestly surprised to see her but things just seem to go downwards after that.Apparently Rita and Nora were friends,Nora kept giving me weird vibes after I introduced Rita to them,she Literally looked for an excuse to walk away and when she came back she looked sad.while I was planning on telling Rita,Nora was my ex after we left, Nora told Rita that and I felt absolutely uncomfortable with everything.

After Natalie and Nora left,I turned to Joy and Cathy to ask "is everything ok" "Yeah everything is fine as a matter of fact we need to bond with your plus one" Joy said before they pulled Rita away to the bar."That was wierd"Judah said "Are they mad at me,did I do something wrong" I asked the guys "Not really, it's just that they are all close to my sister now, plus the situation obviously made Nora uncomfortable,maybe you should have given her heads up before bringing your partner" Nathan said making me feel bad "No disrespect dude but I wasn't even aware she was back" I said "I don't think she is over you,I must state"Hansel replied leaving me frustrated "I really need catch up with my dad,I'll see you guys some other time"Nathan said before leaving.Hansel and joy Left not long after while Rita and Cathy kept talking.Turning to Judah I said "Did I approach this the wrong way Man, cause I don't feel Natalie or Nora is happy with me" "Nat is just close to Nora,and with everything I heard from Cathy,Nora isn't really not over you,so this would be a bitter pill for her to swallow "he said "But I told her in clear terms I wanted that chapter of my life closed,it was filled with so much pain I don't want to revisit it" I said getting more frustrated."So Rita, what the deal with her"Judah asked "I like her,she is easy to talk to and we get along well even her dad noticed that" I said "Wow,woah,woah! you've met her parents already"he asked "Yeah,it wasn't really planned,it just happened"I replied "And how is the s*x" he asked "It's good" I replied smiling "I think your life is about to become messed up,better clear up this s**t with Nora fast else you'll have issues with everyone" he said

When I got home I kept wondering why Nora was pissed,is it because I've moved on or because it's with her friend. Would she become clingy again then start stalking me,I needed to clear things up quickly cause I can't deal with the stalking.I called her all night but she kept ignoring my calls.The next morning,I kept calling but she still wouldn't pick but I got a text from her informing me to call her in an hour time which I did."Hey Nora, what's up" "I'm ok,why were you calling" she asked "I just wanted to know if we were ok" "What do you think,do my opinion even matter at this point, please don't call me anymore just focus on your new girlfriend"she replied rudely "ok,I think I should have informed you about her sooner but you were out of the country, I'm sorry about that,also I wasn't aware she was your friend" "Does it even matter at this point,you don't care about me or us so I wonder why all this"she snapped at me."Nora,there is no us,I was clear when I told you I just wanted to move on"I said pissed and exhausted "I can't believe you gave up on us Andre" she said with her voice breaking "Aren't you being a hypocrite,so now it's I who gave up on us but you seem to forget so soon that you dumped me even without giving me the courtesy of informing me to go on a vacation with Mason,so soon you seem to have forgotten everything you put me through,there is no us,you made sure of that a long time ago,I have found some one who makes me very happy,move on Nora, stop being selfish for once in your life" I said frustrated with the conversation.

"I said I was sorry Andre,did you even forgive me"she asked "Yes Nora,I did, that's why we are friends,I just want things to remain the way it is for my peace of mind" I said exhausted "Well, enjoy your relationship just don't call me, text me or talk to me,I hate you,I hate you so much" she replied crying "Nora please stop,this isn't necessary,you are taking things too far" I said feel torn as a result of what she said "Stay away from me Andre,I mean it" she repeated but before I could reply she ended the call.I took time to cool off but when I tried calling her again I realized I had been blocked, she even blocked me on social media.I decided to give her the space she needed but I was also pissed with her blocking me.After a month of no contact from Nora,with me always asking Rita about her,I realized even the relationship between Nora and Rita is strained not that Rita cared.Natalie,Joy and Cathy absolutely avoided giving me any detail about her and I have to admit,I miss her as my friend.I asked Rita about her again and Rita snapped "Why do you keep asking me about her, it's creepy" "Well,I know my relationship with her is long gone,but I would always have a soft spot for her cause she is also my friend"I said "She is my friend also you know" Rita said "Your friend you know nothing about" I replied which made her leave my apartment angry,I had to call apologizing to her.I just hope Nora was ok I thought.

A week later,I was supposed to have dinner with Rita but when I walked in I met Rita and Nora already there talking,I was pleasantly surprised to see this "sweetie how was your day" Rita asked after we kissed, "Good,how are you Nora" I asked but she ignored me saying "I think I should give you guys privacy" Nora said intending to leave but Rita cut in saying "No need for that Nora,I actually want to introduce you to someone,she said just as a guy walked in "Hello Rita,you're looking good"he said "Thanks Xavier, I'm so happy you made it,so this is Nora and Nora meet Xavier,he is interested in you,I think he met you at a runway show two years ago and was smitten"Rita said while Nora seemed pissed "Nice meeting you again Xavier, how have you been" "I'm ok,I'm just happy I could talk to you in person,I was wondering if we could hang out some other time"Xavier asked "Sure but I have an appointment I would like to catch up with" "Sure Nora,I would just leave first"Xavier replied before excusing himself "Isn't that romantic,I promised to introduce you to nice guys and that was so sweet.This makes it easier for you to find a man Nora" Rita said "Rita,I don't need you to look for a man for me,please next time don't introduce me to anyone,I am not a charity project to you"Nora replied "Why are you being rude,I was only trying to help so we could go on double dates,It's not like you have a man right now,stop being stuck up and picky" Rita said "Babe I don't think it's ok to play matchmaker without the other party's consent" I said "Why are you butting in,I was only trying to help her move on with her life"Rita said to me "I don't need your help to move on and you know nothing about me so stop trying to insinuate you do"Nora replied "I just want us to get along since my boyfriend was your ex but you are being mean"Rita said slowly sobbing "Well your insecurities are showing, just say you want to push me to another man cause you feel threatened by the fact that Andre and I dated,but guess what I've given you guys space haven't I"Nora said "I can't deal with this attitude of yours"Rita said storming off.

"Sorry about that,Rita has good intentions but can be pushy at times that's all" I said to Nora "Don't talk to me Andre,stay away from me,I hate you" Nora replied "Stop being childish Nora, let's move past this,it's going to two months now"I said "Oh is that why you and you girlfriend called me here to humiliate me,f**k off Andre"Nora replied before storming off.I was left alone wondering how the drama began.Maybe staying away from Nora is best,I thought as I walked out to my car.