Title: A Love Story
Author: StrFallenAngl23 (Leela)
Rating: T
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from ER, and the lyrics for Love Story do not belong to me.
Summary: This story takes place during Abby and Luka's wedding. What would have happened if Neela had broken up with Gates when he first showed up at her down and went to the wedding alone?
Chapter 1
Neela was finishing getting ready when she realized that she almost forgot the most important thing that was meant for tonight. Grabbing the small box and putting it in her purse for later. Looking at the clock she walked to the couch and grabbed her coat.
It was almost six and Neela knew she needed to get going if she was going to do any of this tonight. Just as she was about to leave she heard a knock at the door. Wondering who it could be she walked over and slowly opened the door. She would have never expected to see Tony Gates standing on the other side.
"Hey Neela, you look great."
She gave him a small smile while trying to keep from showing the surprise on her face.
"Thank you Tony but if you don't mind me asking, what are you doing here?" She asked
"Well I know things have been kind of crazy these last few weeks, but I thought we'd go to this little shindig together." He said nonchalantly.
Neela didn't know what to do. She stood frozen to the spot thinking about what to do. She knew things with Tony couldn't keep going on like this. And knowing that Ray would be at the dinner tonight she didn't need any problems. Finally deciding what to do she gave Tony a gentle smile and invited him inside.
"Why don't you take a seat Tony? I need to talk to you about something important." Neela said softly.
Tony raised an eyebrow as he looked at Neela. He knew their was something wrong just by the sound of her voice. He started to wonder what was so important that it couldn't wait until later. He walked over to the living room and lowered himself on to the couch and waited for Neela to start.
"Tony I know this isn't the right time for this, but I just can't keep doing this to you. I need you to understand that I never meant for this to go on for so long. As it was, I didn't even know it would go so far! But I need to just be honest with you now." Neela rambled.
"What are you talking about? Tony asked cutting her off.
"It's over Tony, I don't love you. I never did. I'm really sorry about all of this." Neela said softly all the while looking at her hands.
"What do you mean it's over? Neela listen I'm sorry that I haven't really been around much. Things have just been a little crazy with Sara. I'm still getting adjusted to everything, you know that." Tony argued.
"Tony didn't you hear me? I just told you that I don't love you." Neela repeated. "I'm sorry but I think you need to go ok. I hope we can be mature about all of this and still work together." Neela said shifting back and forth lightly.
Tony looked closely at Neela's face as she made her way to the door and opened it. Tony started to head toward the door when he stopped in front of her.
"It's Barnett, Isn't it?" Tony mumbled annoyingly.
"Yes Tony, it is. I love him. I always have and I just can't let anymore time pass between us. I hope you understand." She said giving him a small smile.
Tony just nodded his head as he left her apartment.
Hey everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the First chapter to my story "Love Story". This is the first time I've ever written fan fiction and I hope to get lots of feedback from you guys! This isn't going to be a long story but I hope that you'll all enjoy it.
Toddles Everyone!
Leela
