Lauren pov
Today is the day that I change Sinu and Alejandro Cabellos minds I have one shot. Fucking up isn't an option today but i'm not going to change myself to please others. Camila told me I should dress nicer than I normally do but why hide who I really am? So I picked out my favorite pair of black jeans, my favorite black shirt, my black boots, and my beanie. It was about 45 minutes later before I made my way to the Cabellos house.
The vibe I was receiving from the house was one I couldn't read. Going into a place where I had no idea what could happen terrified me. My thoughts were all over the place. I had stopped walking to the door at this point. What if I do wrong and ruin this all? What if Camila listens to her parents warnings? I was torn away from my thoughts as I saw the front door swing open.
"Are you gonna stay out there all night or are you gonna come in? The beautiful brown eyed girl said while grinning which made my face break out into a huge smile. Camila started to run towards me. "Camz you really shouldn't run we all know how that ends." and on cue she trips. Luckily I was close enough to catch her. She burst into laughter. "Thank you for catching me." She said inbetween laughs. I decided to be smooth. " I'll always catch you when you fall babe." I said with a wink at the end. I reached for her hand interlocking them and making our way inside the house. We were greeted by her parents. Her mother looked somewhat happy while Alejandro didn't.
"Lauren, Why don't we restart and try to put the past behind us? She sounded sincere. I let a smile come across my face. " I would love that. It's nice to officially meet you." I held out my hand. What happened next I didn't expect. Sinu opened her arms for a hug. I reciprocated the hug. As we pulled I glanced over at the girl standing next to me. She was so excited by the look on her face. Now it was time for the hard ass. Alejandro. He didn't speak so I decided I wouldn't stay silent. "Sir. I get it you don't like me, but I plan on being around for awhile. Now if you still don't want to get to know me I won't like it because us getting along." I gestured between all of us. "Means a lot to Camila. My gaze landed on her with my last word. Keeping my eyes on the girl next to me. "Her happiness is all that matters." The smile on the girl lit up the room. "Well I agree Lauren, but I don't see my daughter ending up being happy when you're around." Alejandro's words stung but I understood where he was coming from. "I can't say that I will ever like you Lauren but my wife told me I had to at least give you a chance. So let's go eat shall we." You didn't have to tell Camila twice she was charging toward the dining room.
Before I made my way I checked my phone, I had two messages.
DJ-5:45pm
Haven't heard from you in a few days… How's the plan going? Keep me in the loop. Oh and don't feel bad for this.
Unknown Number-5:53
Hey sexy, I'm in town this week can we meet up? -V
"Lauren come on." I heard Camila yell from the room she was in. I'll deal with the texts later. I made my way to the table and took my seat next to Camila. Sinu asked me about school and what I did for a living. When I said I didn't go to school or have a job Alejandro shook his head signaling disappointment. "Not trying to brag here but Camila got accepted into Miami University and will be attending there for many years to come." Sinu clearly was bragging. It was clear how proud she was of her daughter. "Oh wow Camz didn't tell me that. Congrats babe." Her face began to turn a red. "It's not a big deal I haven't actually decided if i'm going there. I got many other offers." Alejandro slammed his glass down, we all looked over at him and could tell he was extremely mad by her last statement. "You're going to the U end of story."
"I'm not sure I want to though. I mean it costs a lot of money that I don't have." Camila tried to reason with her father but he wasn't buying her reason. "Don't bullshit me money isn't a problem. It's because of her isn't it? Did she talk you out of going to the best school around here? He spoke so harshly. "No. Dad she didn't I just.." He didn't let her finish. "You what? You want to live a pathetic life like her? Living off your parents." At this point he is just trying to degrade me. " That is not.." The man interrupted her again and infuriated me. "Fuck can you let her finish her fucking sentence." Alejandro slammed his hand on the table and stood up. I followed. "Don't you dare speak to me like that in my household!" He was fuming. "Maybe if you weren't such an asshole and would let her speak, I wouldn't have!" I yelled back at him. He look at me with so much hate. "Get out and stay the hell away from my daughter." He demanded. If I stayed I would end up tearing the man apart so I did what I thought was best and walked away. I hoped that Camila knew that I wasn't leaving her. I got out of that house fast and made my way to my car. I don't know why but tears were building up in my eyes. Once I got into the car I broke down and let the floodgates open.
Camila pov
What the hell just happened. Did she actually leave? She wouldn't leave me would she? I jumped out of my chair. "Camila Cabello if you go after her don't come back." My father spoke the words but I called his bluff and made my way to Lauren hoping she would still be outside. This feels all too familiar. Is this our thing now? Her getting into fights with my father and me chasing after her. I spotted her car and walked to it. I walked over to the side tapping lightly on the window. She mouthed "back up" to me. She climb out and I could see the tears running down her pretty face. I immediately reached to wipe them but she pushed my hand down. "Stop." I didn't listen to her. I tried again and she let me. "Why are you crying? Everything is going to be okay." She stepped back and leaned up against her car. I took advantage of her position and place a soft sweet kiss on her lips. "I should get going." Lauren spoke after a few minutes of kissing. "No I don't want you too." I whined trying to get her to stay. "Come with me." I haven't told her my dad told me not to come back because I know he wasn't serious. "I can't I need to talk to them." She shrugged her shoulders as she sighed. "I'm gonna head out then." She placed another kiss on my lips making it last.
As we parted I told her I would miss her. " I'll miss you too babe. Oh shit I left my phone in the house. Could you please grab it for me?" She asked with her hands placed together in front of her as if she was praying. "Fine. I'll be back soon." I turned and started running towards the house. I heard her call "Camz don't run it never ends well." I flipped around and gave her the middle finger then continued on the journey of getting her phone. I almost ran into my mother. "Hey mom have you seen Laurens phone?" I asked her hoping I wouldn't have to look for long. She pointed to the table. I made my way to the table and picked up the phone. It lit up with multiple notifications. I shouldn't look but i'm curious as to who's texting my… who's texting Lauren. She told me her password the second day we started hanging out. I typed it in and saw something I wish I hadn't.
Unknown number-6pm
Laur stop ignoring me. We need to go party like last weekend. -V
DJ-6:01pm
Vero just called me.. She's so annoying. I'm gonna go hang out with her at some party though she said there's a girl she wants me to meet, When you're done with Mila come check it out.
Unknown Number-6:30
Get your ass here I got a girl for you.
The only person I know with a D and a J in there names is Dinah Jane… Is Lauren talking to Dinah.. And that the hell is this plan they have.. Last weekend Lauren said she was at her parents house.. She's lying to me already. I knew it was all too good to be true. I should have known better. I didn't know I was crying until my mom asked if I was okay. It wasn't from being sad. The tears are because I am furious at myself for allowing her to play me yet again. The anger I was feeling led me outside her phone in my hand. When she say me coming she had a smirk on her face but it disappeared when she saw how livid I was. "Whoa Camz what's wrong? I threw her phone at her. "You're what's wrong. I can't believe I trusted you!" She looked at her phone and read the texts. "You went through my phone? What the hell Camila." I scoffed "It's a good thing I did. Not only did I find out that you're playing me again but I found out that my best friend Dinah is in on this sick joke." She reached out to grab my hand. "You don't know what your talking about." I pushed her away. " Don't touch me. You better get to that party wouldn't want you to miss out on that girl." I turned away and walked back to my house closing the door leaving her out there alone. I went straight to my room not wanting to get the I told you so look from my father.
I started crying the minute the door closed. I sat there for the next two hours letting the tears fall til I fell asleep. I woke around Midnight and checked my phone.
Dinah- 8:34pm
It's not what you think Mila. Talk to her.
She only wants you.
Lauren-10pm
Camz.. Please. Call me.
I don't want to lose you over a misunderstanding.
I need to see you.
Malia-11:13
I miss you. Wanna hook up?
I might be stupid for this but what the hell.
12:07 am
Come over.
I sent the text hoping that they were still awake. My heart said not to do this but my brain said I need it.