Author's Note: Hello readers, hope you enjoyed reading chapter one as much as I loved writing it! This chapter will solely focus on Clare's P.O.V. and in the later chapters their perspectives will be in the same chapter. I also know it was kind of depressing and this will be less sad and filled with drama. I am especially excited for you guys to find out why/how this is the worst and best night of Clare's life. Just an FYI I will be updating this 2-3 times a week or as best as I can. I don't have much to say so I hope you will love reading this chapter and be sure to leave me a review. If you ever have any ideas or there is something you don't like that I wrote in my fanfic let me know in a pm and I will try my best to listen. All your opinions matter to me, thanks for being awesome guys! (:
Chapter 2
Clare's P.O.V.
I noticed Jake was slightly late in picking me up but shook it off and thought he must be stuck in traffic. Just when I thought I was going to lose my mind he came knocking at my door with a bouquet of flowers. All my worries instantly washed away the minute I saw his face and the hug he gave me I just wanted to melt into it. He was in a fancy dress shirt, and pants making sure to let me know we were going somewhere rather expensive to celebrate our anniversary. This was one of the many reasons I loved him, he really knew how to make me feel special and treat me right. 'Eli may have been sweet but he never took me out to places like these. But it is the thought that counts.' I was a little surprised and bewildered when this thought popped into my head. He had not been my favorite topic to talk about after our break-up. Then it hit me, this was also the one year anniversary of our break-up and that night I ran into Jake and we just connected. He had moved back into town with his dad a few weeks before and that was the first time I had seen him in 3 years. I was thankful he was there to help me stop thinking about about my psychotic ex-boyfriend, Eli Goldsworthy and his unforgettable actions. Even thought I felt bad for just leaving him at his worst, it still had to be done since I could no longer take him and his drama. Pushing those thoughts out of my head and trying to stay positive I suddenly remembered Jake was still with me and why he was actually here. "Well we better get going if we still want our reservations." He said more to himself, chuckling and didn't seem to notice that I wasn't completely paying attention. My attention was focusing on the sudden rush of thoughts about Eli and I started to think about what I over heard him say to Imogen Marino and Fiona Coyne today, his two best friends. It was right before first period and I had just parted with Jake. My class was in that direction and I stopped in my tracks when I heard who was speaking and the conversation was getting interesting. It seemed like Imogen was speaking but it was hard to tell. But the person said, "Still thinking about her? You don't need her Eli, you are so much better without her and you have changed for the better this past year." Hearing his name confirmed my suspicions that it was in fact him. His next words caught me off guard. "I know, but it's still hard and it hurts. You know I still have feelings for her and probably always will." Although he didn't specifically say my name it wasn't too hard to figure out. 'Why do I keep doing this to myself? Just as something good happens in my life I HAVE to think of him and then I have second thoughts. Curse you Eli Goldsworthy!' Anger started to bubble up inside of me but I tried not to let the thought of him ruin my special night out with my boyfriend. It was mostly a silent car ride and Jake refused to tell me where we were going no matter how much I begged him, he still wouldn't budge. "Please tell me where we're going Jake. I'm dying to know." He simply smiled and shook his head. "Now that would ruin the surprise, don't you think Clare? It was hard getting these reservations but I love spoiling you." His words left me speechless and I just gave him a kiss on the cheek as my response. When we finally got there he opened the door for me like a gentlemen and we found our way inside hand in hand. Once our orders were taken we talked about anything until the food got there and started eating. "Jake you really went all out for this date. You really didn't have to-" Before I could even finish what I was going to say he interrupted me. "Don't even mention it. My girl deserves the best and it is a special night after all. Let's just have fun and enjoy it." I smiled and loved how he always knew the right things to say. "Awh, that's so sweet of you. You're the best boyfriend ever Jake." We shared a quick peck over the table and went back to eating the first course of our dinner. As the night went on we made our way over to the dance floor and danced with the soft music playing. 'This is all so perfect. Dinner was delicious, well the first course anyway. That sounds so fancy, I love it!' I was feeling really happy and this night was going better than expected. One of the waitresses called us back over to our table letting us know the third and final course was ready. By the time we were done eating it was already 9 o'clock and I was so glad I took the time to finish all my homework earlier in the weekend, allowing me to stay out with Jake until at least 11. But I didn't want our wonderful night to end just yet. Lucky for me Jake suggested we get dessert and go dancing once more. Willingly I accepted his offer and ordered something quickly off the menu wanting Jake all to myself again. It wasn't long after that our dessert arrived and looked mighty appetizing. Right when I was about to dig in some girl with long dark curly hair wearing a tight and super short skanky dress (again sorry for the language) made her way over to our table. At first I didn't recognize her and didn't pay much attention, being too absorbed as to why she was here. She placed her hands all over Jake's chest and sat down in his lap. "Hey baby, what are you doing here?" What happened next I was not prepared for. She kissed Jake, my boyfriend, right in front of ME, as if I wasn't even in the room. Clearing my throat they broke apart and Jake did everything he could to meet my gaze. Seeing he wasn't going to say much any time soon I decided to break the silence. "What's going on?" Looking over at him, his face was as red as a tomato and I was starting to get angry. "Jake…." Still no answer I tried one final time. "Will someone please tell me what's going on?" I demanded and that's when the girl spoke up. "Gladly." She paused and then began, "Your boyfriend here, also my boyfriend, has been cheating on you with me for the last 3 months. Since you wouldn't do the deed with him, he found me." I didn't know what to believe. "EXCUSE ME! Are you serious right now?! My boyfriend would never in a millions years cheat on me! Right Jake?" Finally he met my eyes and hesitantly said, "Well…." In that moment I knew this was the truth and no lie. "How could you? I NEVER thought you would cheat on me!" Jake avoided my question and went in a different direction. "I love you Clare. I never meant to hurt you." That was when I let my anger get the best of me and I exploded with hurt and rage. "DON'T YOU DARE SAY YOU LOVE ME JAKE MARTIN! You cheat on me with that skank Bianca DeSousa." Next thing I knew my dessert was in my hands and I held it there for a second. "Just tell me one thing, why Jake? Why?" Waiting for a reply I dumped the cake on his head, smearing it everywhere, even on his clothes. I then stormed out of the restaurant and made my way across the street making sure to take off my high heels. A few minutes later I heard the low rumble of a truck's engine following me and glanced over to see it was Jake, alone this time driving slowly keeping up with my pace. Heels, jacket, and purse in hand I started running faster but it was no use, Jake caught up to me and pleaded for me to get in. "Come on Clare, let me explain." When I didn't reply he tried to make a compromise. "Okay… no, scratch that. Let me at least give you a ride home, it's getting chilly and you can't walk home alone in the dark at this late hour." It was no use; I was not going to get in that car with him. "Just leave me alone, you have done enough! I HATE YOU JAKE MARTIN!" And with that remark he became angry himself and said, "Clare stop being such a drama queen. You know that nobody else wants you, right? Be thankful you had me, but you being you just had to screw that up, probably the only other relationship you'll have other than that freak Eli Goldsworthy." He spat that name and drove away fast leaving me in tears and a sudden gust of wind picked up at the speed of his driving. I ran the rest of the way home and opened the front door out of breath. Peering down at the watch around my wrist I sighed in relief when I noticed it was only 10:30, making my curfew with some time to spare. Not that it mattered, since my parents would be out for a while. I made my way over to the living room and slumped down into an arm chair. "Everything okay Clarebear?" I sat frozen in my seat unable to move. The voice that spoke out so suddenly nearly gave me a heart attack and I had not heard it in so long. Checking to make sure I wasn't just imagining it I turned around and there stood someone I really needed right now. Out of pure shock and excitement I yelled out, "DARCY?!" Running over I gave my older sister a big hug. I had not seen her in years since she moved to Kenya. "Hey kiddo." She said as she wrapped me into a hug and kissed the top of my head. That night there was no sleep in my household. My sister and I spent the night catching up talking. We cried, we laughed, we watched girly movies and did everything sisters were supposed to do; spend time together.
Author's Note: Hello readers did you like it? This took me two hours to write and it was so worth it! You guys are awesome and the next 2 chapters will be up tomorrow night I promise. Did you like the night's surprises and the sudden return of Clare's older sister Darcy. I just felt she needed to come back at that moment. Well be sure to review and until next time. (:
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