As The World Keeps Turning
Chapter 4
Karma's POV
I wake up to 12 missed text messages from Liam. They weren't even different, they all just said "Karma we need to talk." I get a knot in my stomach as I look over at Amy's mess of long blonde hair. I slowly try to slide out of the bed without making any noise. She looks so peaceful I don't want to disturb her, especially to call Liam. I glance over at the clock, and it reads 5:35. Why would he decide that we need to talk so badly at this hour? I huff my frustration and make my way quietly down the hall and down the stairs. I quickly call Liam's contact and sit on the couch, listening to the phone ring. He picks up on the fourth ring.
"Karma."
"Liam. What can you possibly want at this hour?"
"I want you Karma. And I wanted to ask you if you want to be with me or not. I know I made mistakes, but don't you think it's time to move on? How can you still be mad?"
"How can I be mad? Seriously? You slept with my BEST friend. And lied to me several times. Also, you pretty much used me for your own little game last night. You should've stopped me. Honestly I don't even know if you're really right for me. All we really do is fight and have sex, so why would I be interested in that Liam?"
"You seemed plenty interested in it when we were doing it behind your fake girlfriends back." His tone is becoming more and more angry by the second. "Is that what it is? Do you actually like Amy in that way? Is THAT why you can't be with me with no problems?"
"No! I don't. And the fact that you just asked me that says something about you. You act all tough. But you're not. You're insecure. And that's why you treat people like shit don't you?"
"Karma, I loved you. I really did. But I've been thinking, I don't want to be with someone who isn't in it100% when I could easily find someone else who is."
"What are you trying to say? That you've found someone else?" I breathe out, actually a bit nervous for his response.
"I haven't been completely honest with you..." He trails off. "I slept with someone else."
I practically choke on my own breath. "Who? When...?"
"You don't know her. But it was about a week ago. And a couple of times since then. You can't really blame me though. You've been distant, and yesterday confirmed my feelings, you just don't want to be with me. But if you want to change my mind, I'm more than willing to listen because I really do care about you Karma."
"I can't even believe you. You expect me to forgive you for this? After all that you've already done to me, you did this? Honestly I can't even talk to you right now."
"That's fine Karma..." At this point I'm actually starting to notice the slur in his words.
"Liam."
"Hmm?"
"Are you drunk?"
"I could be. What do you care."
"Ok. I'm hanging up. But we're done Liam. I hope you remember that when you're sober. Goodbye." I hang up the phone and throw it to the opposite side of the couch just as I start to feel tears roll down my cheeks. I look up through blurry eyes to see any heading down the stairs with messy hair, actually looking like she just got hit by a truck. She blinks at me, a bit confused considering that she's still half asleep.
"Karma? What's wrong?"
"Nothing Amy. Go back to sleep." I sniff and wipe my eyes. Amy's eyes start to clear and she's already more alert than she was just a few short seconds ago.
"Yeah like I'm gonna believe that." She plops on the couch next to me and pulls me into a hug. I rest my head against her shoulder and let the tears run down my face.
"Liam slept with someone else." I whimper.
I see her mouth press into a firm line like it does whenever she gets really pissed off. "You've got to be kidding me." I hear her mutter something under her breath that I can't quite make out.
"I wish I was. After all that's happened, I don't understand how he could do this..." At this point I'm sobbing with my face pressed to Amy's neck. "I feel broken Amy..."
"Karma, he doesn't have the right to make you feel this way. He doesn't, and never has, deserved you. You're too good for him, and I'm not just saying that. You're perfect, and even an idiot could realize that. I know you're upset, but for now, you need to sleep. Come back to bed."
She's looking at my with the saddest eyes... I take her hand and follow her back to her room and let her tuck me into bed again. She sits beside me and strokes my hair.
"Everything will be ok Karma, I promise. There's plenty of fish in the sea." She cracks a smile. And I try to force a small on back. "Is there anything I can get for you right now?" She asks.
"No thanks, honestly I just feel like I'm about to pass out..."
She laughs, "No problem, get some sleep." She kisses my forehead lightly, leaving a warm feeling behind, spreading over my face. I feel my eyes get heavy and close immediately. I think I hear her whisper "I love you", but before I can even think, my mind blurs into unconsciousness.
Amy's POV
I'm so beyond furious. How could Liam hurt her like this, again? We literally just got through the first time he cheated on her, and he goes to do it again? I can't even fathom it. I storm out the bedroom door, leaving sleeping Karma behind. I pace in the hall, not sure what to do with myself. I have half a mind to go over to Liam's house and rip his balls off, but instead I just go to the bathroom to splash water on my face. I can't help but think about what will happen next. What happens if he tries to get her back? I'm so scared that she'll take him back. But would she really? I shake my head and pace in the hall some more. Why can't she realize that I'm the only one who won't hurt her again, that I'm the only one who can love her the way I do?
I feel tears start to well in my eyes out of frustration. I try to push away these thoughts, she doesn't want to be with me. I keep reminding myself that I have Reagan, and if she knew what I was thinking about Karma it would crush her. She doesn't deserve anything like that either. I sigh and slowly make my way to bed again. I can feel fatigue slowly take hold of my body, and I figure that this can all be dealt with tomorrow. I climb into bed besides Karma, and I can't stop my eyes from running over her body. She's just so beautiful...
Finally I flip over and force my eyes shut.
About four hours later, I wake up with Karma's head on my shoulder, with her auburn hair caught underneath my neck. I can hear my phone ringing somewhere, but by the time I get out from under Karma, I miss the call. I reach for my phone on the nightstand and see a missed call from Reagan, and I feel myself smile without even thinking. A few seconds later, I get a text from her.
"Babe! I miss you! Wanna come over later? I need some quality Amy time ;)"
I smile at the words on my screen and quickly type back a message. "Of course! I'll see you later. Miss you too babe!" I glance over to look at Karma and jump when I see that she's reading over my shoulder.
"Woah! Didn't know you were awake Karms."
"Already making plans for today I see?" She asks and raises an eyebrow at me.
"Um, sort of. Why?" I look at her and wonder why she's acting so strange. She slowly swings her legs around to get off the bed.
"Just wondering. Well I'll leave you to it. I gotta get home soon." She starts to gather her things off of the floor leaving me staring at her confused as ever. "I'm ok, in case you're wondering. I just really have to get home. I want to talk to my mom... About... Liam."
"Ok... You go do that then... Don't you want breakfast first though?" Karma never willingly talks to her mom about personal life things, so that red flag is waving in my face like crazy.
"No I'm not really hungry. Thank you though." She flashes a smile at me and grabs her bag to head towards the door. "I'll call you later ok?"
"Yeah, ok. Talk to you later." I watch her head out the door and down the stairs, and listen to the front door slam shut. I'm still here sitting on my bed, recovering from the whiplash she just gave me. I shake my head and just reach for my phone to text Reagan.
"You can come over here now if you want, I wanna talk to you and now I have the house to myself. I'll see you soon :) xo"
I press send and feel my stomach bunch into a knot, because now I know we have to talk about the whole "I love you" thing. Gotta deal with it sometime...