I was the type of person who never set an alarm unless they had something really urgent to do the next day. I always woke up naturally and was a little bit too happy when I woke up at seven. It was a Monday, so I didn't waste any more time in bed but jumped out of bed as soon as I got out of the semi-conscious state of sleep.My first lecture that day was at ten a.m. but I had many things to do. I had not cleaned the room over the weekend so it was the first thing I did after waking up. I started with my bedroom, then living room and finished with the kitchen. I didn't dare go to Alec's room.Was he even back? I remembered that I had slept before he came so I knocked his door to know if he was in. No one answered so I tried the door handle, it turned out that he wasn't back.And I didn't have his number. Seriously? What type of roommate was I? What if something bad had happened to him? I didn't know any of his friends. I was really worried but I’d think of that later since I was runni
Someone was knocking my door when I woke up. When I opened my eyes, I realized I had taken a very long nap because it was already dark.“Coming,” I yelled though I didn't feel like getting up and had no energy. What did he want, anyway? I thought he was supposed to be with another girl.I got out of the bed and switched on my bedroom light then checked myself in the mirror to make sure I wasn't looking like hell. I quickly ran a hand through my hair and tied it up into a ponytail. I drank some water from a glass on the table and splashed little onto my face. My face was quite okay for a person who just woke up.I opened the door expecting Alec but to my utter surprise it was someone else, a person I didn't want to see.It was Ross.I forced a smile and invited him in. As I was closing the door after Ross entered, I saw Alec seated on the sofa looking grim. His girl had gone.“How are you, Lynn?” Ross asked when I sat on the bed next to him. Why is he in my room after all he did?“Fine
I thought Ross and I were going to be friends but guess I was wrong. After he walked out on Lynn, I started disliking him. How could he do that to such a nice girl? The only good thing was that his leaving brought Lynn closer to me but that didn't even last. I messed up. I really miss the time Lynn was in my arms. It felt so nice.I thought the bastard was gone forever but then he came back. Lynn was in her room and I was seated on the couch. I was quite surprised to see him when I opened the door.“Hey,” I greeted without interest. If I had known it was him at the door, I would not have opened the door.“Hi Alec,” he smiled, peering into the living room. “Is Lynn in?”“No, she's out.” I said, attempting to close the door. I didn't want to see his face in the apartment.“Wait, It's a weekday and her lectures are done so where else could she be.”“Do you think am lying?” I questioned. It seemed this prick was looking for a fight with me.“Let me see for myself,” He smirked. “Besides, y
Alec’s POVI laughed hard.“What do we need to talk about, baby?” I asked with a blank expression, looking straight into her eyes.“WHAT IS ALL THIS ABOUT?” She yelled above the loud music.“It's a party, Lynn Harris.” I laughed and my hand found its way to the waist of the girl standing next to me. She put her head on my shoulder, smirking at Lynn. The music volume had somehow reduced.“I know that you fool,” She retorted. “Do you know that today is a Monday? I have classes tomorrow.”“So what?” That didn't come from my mouth. It was the girl on my side who said it. I smiled at her before turning to Lynn. I was enjoying the moment. An angry Lynn Harris was quite entertaining.“I know,” I added, knowing it would only increase her anger. “You have to stop this party or whatever it is right now or I am calling the police,” Lynn said trying to sound harsh but to me it just made her cute. Silver laughed loudly, after grabbing a drink from a tall girl who had been passing by. She scrunche
As soon as Alec left, I dropped myself onto the bed. I had kissed two guys on the same day and needed to think about the direction my life was taking. Alec's kiss had been awesome and it proved he was definitely better than Ross in everything.Kissing two guys on the same day was not the kind of thing I would normally do. It was not me. I did like the direction my life was taking because I knew it would end in regrets. I had to start controlling myself more before I ended up in hot soup.Why did I kiss Alec Warton?Ross had annoyed me a lot and had tried to force me into something I wasn't ready for, at least not with him. Maybe it was my fault that I led him on. But even after telling him I wasn't ready he insisted and so I'd left his room and wasn't going back.I had told Alec that I was going back to Ross after finding a party in my room just because I wanted to hear what Carina would say. How could Ross even sleep with a slut like her? There were so many girls in the world that he
We were all silent during the ride. Alec didn't say anything and I didn't feel like it either. I was thinking of getting a new room somewhere because everything sucked at the time. The only way was to get a job because my parents had already paid four months’ rent and I couldn't just ask for more money to get another room. Anyway, if I explained my situation, there was a possibility that they would understand and get me some money but then again, I didn't want to bother them.They didn't have to know that I'd messed up my life. If they got wind of it, they would start giving me endless lectures which did not sound better than my current situation. In other words, everything sucked and there was little I could do about it.I was trying to decide what type of job to apply for. The problem was that this would take a lot of time and I didn’t know if I was going to be able to bear with Alec till then. That, I was yet to figure out. Why did very attractive boys have to be jerks? Why do they
Lynn's povLunch with Alec was really great. Plus he was actually nice to me that whole time. We even got to know each other more because we had never talked about each other together before like we did that day. There had been no bad arguments between us by the time he suggested we take a walk. He wanted to take me to his friends so I could get to know them, though they had pretty much ignored me the last time they were in our apartment.I couldn't wait to reach there as soon as possible. It would be nice to know them for they truly are so I could erase my earlier judgments. We were almost there when we met the last person I wanted to meet on earth.Carina. She was wearing a short red dress that left nothing to the imagination. It had a long plunging neckline and ended mid-thigh. When she saw us, she tugged it higher making me cringe in disgust. So much desperation. On the other hand, Alec smiled like he had just seen the most beautiful thing ever, as if his breath had been taken awa
I stood up straight, but before I could turn, Alec moved closer and greeted me, his warm breath fanning over my skin. He surprised me by wrapping his arms around my waist. My body stiffened, it was like my lower abdomen was on fire.My whole body warmed up like an engine that had just been turned on. I could feel the heat radiating from his and spreading all over my vulnerable and weak one. My body felt alive, and I actually like it."I am really sorry for ditching you, Lynn." He whispered and at that time, my throat was totally dry so I couldn't say anything but nod. Several emotions were swirling all over me and I did not want to ruin the sweet moment. It felt so good having him very close forcing me to ignore all his bad qualities. Those had suddenly vanished into thin air, leaving me staring at one of the most wonderful specimens that had ever been created.I didn't know where it was all going but I was up for anything as long as it involved Alec. He was a d!ck but he could be rea
Lynn’s POVAs I walked through the door of the cozy restaurant, I spotted Alec immediately siting at the bar. He had wanted to pick me up but I had insisted on getting there by myself so I had taken a taxi. Alec’s face lit up when he saw me and he stood up, a broad smile spreading across his handsome face. He was looking so damn good. He walked over to give me a hug. “You look amazing,” he said.I smiled. “You too.”We made small talk as we waited for our table. When it was ready, a waitress came and led us there. After getting our orders, she went to the back. The restaurant was filled with the sound of clinking glasses and a low hum of conversation. Our table was by the fireplace which provided a warm glow to the room. “I love this place,” I said, taking a sip of red wine. “We should come here more often.”Alec nodded in agreement, taking a bite of his steak. “The food is perfect and the ambience is very relaxing. I’m hooked and we will definitely return to this place.”I picked u
Lynn’s POVWe were all eating at the table. While Jen and Kari were chatting happily, I was fidgeting nervously with my hands as I tried to gather the courage to tell them what was on my mind. I knew that this was not going to be an easy conversation. After a lot of internal conflict, I took a deep breath and blurted out. “I’m getting back together with Alec.”They looked at me in shock.“Are you sure that’s a good idea?” Jen asked. “I mean, considering everything he did to you. You were pretty hurt and I don’t want to see you get hurt like that again.”I nodded. “It’s not going to be easy, and I don’t think everything will always be perfect, but Alec and I are willing to work through our problems, and start over.”Kari chipped in. “What about all the times he hurt you? Don’t you think you deserve better?”I sighed. “You guys don’t know the whole story.”“What’s the whole story?” Jane inquired. “Tell us so we can understand why you would choose to do something like this.”I told the
LynnThe next Saturday was cold and rainy. I was curled up on the couch with a cup of coffee and a blanket. Kari and Jen had gone to a seminar and I was all alone. I couldn’t stop thinking about Alec. As the rain pounded against the windows of my apartment, I remembered all the good times Alec and I had shared. The way he used to make me laugh, the way we spooned when it was cold, the way he held me when I was upset and the way he always kissed me softly before going to bed.Tears rolled down my cheeks as I wished I could turn back time and fix things. However much I tried, I could not stop thinking about Alec. I buried myself in studies during the week, thinking that it would help get him off my mind but it did not work. I missed him, and I needed him. I couldn’t stop hating myself for ruining every good thing that came my way. I unlocked my phone and scrolled through the beautiful pictures we had taken together. Feelings of longing and sadness washed over me.Deciding that I had had
LynnIf I was going to see Alec and try to convince him to take me back, I needed to look my best. I was not very good at makeup but I had to try. I had recently started experimenting while watching tutorials online. Now was the time to put those skills to use. I sat at the vanity, and observed my face. There were dark circles under my eyes, probably due to all the crying I’d been doing since Alec and I broke up. I was a mess and was counting on the make up to make me look like a living person.After applying primer to my face, I opened my makeup kit. I applied foundation, blending it carefully and making sure I covered the entire face evenly. Next, I applied a thick layer of concealer under my eyes to cover the dark circles. I lined my eyes with black eyeliner to create a smoky look. After adding some mascara, I applied red lipstick and finished of the look with some bronzer to add warmth to my cheeks.When I was sure I looked presentable enough, I stood up and took one last look at
Lynn’s POVAlec had blocked my number. That was the only reasonable explanation for that. Alec was one person whose phone was always on. I fell back on the bed as my eyes moistened. I thought I had lost him forever. After a long crying session, I wiped my face and went out of the bedroom. The moment I opened the door, the smell of pancakes assaulted me. It felt so good waking up to breakfast prepared by someone else. This was something that Alec would never do, and neither would lazy Kari. Frowning, I went to the kitchen to find out who was saving our hungry a**es.“Good morning, Lynn.” Jen yelled. She was wearing a black apron under a white t-shirt and blue jeans.“Good morning,” I said. “Didn’t know you slept over.”“How could you know when you ignored all of us and locked yourself in the room before the party ended? What happened to you?”“I was not feeling great.”“Didn’t that walk help? You should have just drunk more beer. It would have made sleeping easier. You look like you di
Lynn’s POVKari had only been back for two days but she had turned the apartment into one of those you see in décor magazine pages. The apartment looked so neat and perfect, and there was no mess. It was back to the way it was pre-Alec. I had enjoyed living with Alec but having to do most of the organising by myself had been a little draining. It was a relief to see someone else putting things in order.The apartment looked livelier than it had been before. A few of our other friends had been invited to the small party we were having. It was a reunion and reconciliation party, an idea that Kari came up with. She wanted to apologize to me in a proper way. According to her, having a reconciliation party was the proper way.Kari’s parties were organized and pretty tame, unlike those that Alec had organized. The atmosphere was cool and the music soft. I realised I had missed these kind of parties a lot. Most of Alec’s friends were loud and boisterous, yet I preferred to mingle with calm a
Alec’s POV Slowly pushing open the door to my new apartment, I took a deep breath. I stepped inside and was immediately struck by how small and cramped everything looked. The kitchen was barely bigger than a closet and the living room was crowded with a couch, coffee table, and TV stand that barely fit in the space. I hated the place but it was the only apartment I could find on short notice, which was not too far away from the college campus. I dropped my duffel bag on the floor and headed towards the bedroom. I shook my head when I saw that it was just as cramped as the rest of the apartment, with a twin size bed taking up most of the room. There was a desk squeezed into the corner and a small window that overlooked the quiet street below. That was the only good thing about the apartment. It was in a quiet place. I sighed and flopped down on the bed. I was not used to living in such a small spaces and couldn’t help but feel a little overwhelmed. But I reminded myself that it was
Jessie’s POVPushing hair off my face, I stood up and went to answer the door, wondering who had the guts to show up so early in the morning. I threw the door open and gasped when I saw who it was. Alec Warton was standing at my door looking like a dishevelled mess. He did smell kind of funny too.“Please come in,” I said with a sweet smile. “It’s good to see you, Alec.”He raised his hand to slap me but I caught it just in time. It seemed like he had not been eating well because his hands had no energy that day. “Why did you kiss me? Did you know that Lynn was coming down the stairs?”I chuckled. “Of course, I did. I knew that she was coming. I love you so much, but I know you were not going to see it until you broke up with her. You should be thankful I did what I did because it has shown you what type of person Lynn Harris is. She didn’t even listen to you, but ran away to the nearest guy for help. She didn’t give you a chance to explain yourself. Even criminals deserve a fair tri
LynnThree days later, I was still not talking to Alec. He had called me so many times but I rejected his calls and ignored his messages. The worst part was that he was still denying it and it made me very angry. Had he been ask in for forgiveness, I might have softened up although I was not sure I’d forgive him. Once a cheater, always a cheater.I had always heard people speak of heartbreak like it was terrible thing, and always laughed it off. I thought it couldn’t be that bad, after all there were so many other dating options. It was during that time that I realized that heartbreak was not a joke. It was something very far. The pain was extreme and it hurt so bad. I spent the first two days cooped up in Katherine’s guest room crying, eating and sleeping. This was the first time I was out in the sun. Katherine had managed to drag me out. It was then I realized that I had always underestimated the power of the sun. I had only been out in the sun for a few minutes when I started feel