Chapter Fifty Nine

Justin’s POV

Was?

Ayva was in love with me? How did I never know that he feelings for me were than strong?

But, was that enough of a reason for her to up and leave? It didn't make any sense to me.

"I... I don't get it," I stammered, my mind spinning with confusion. "I mean, was that enough for you to walk away like that?"

"I needed space. I needed it for myself. And I didn't want to mess up what you had with Bella," she explained.

"But it doesn't add up," I protested, trying to make sense of it all. "You were in love with me, and instead of telling me, you vanished into thin air and cut off contact with everyone?"

"And what would telling you have changed?" she snapped, her frustration evident. "Let's not forget that you turned me down the one time I tried to open up about my feelings. You were engaged, so there was no hope for me, and I couldn't keep hanging around, hoping for something that wasn't gonna happen. I did what I thought was best for me, and you don't get to question that