Chapter 9

*It's finally here! Sorry this took way to long. I had absolutely no idea what to do for this chapter. But it's here.*

Nick, Jay, my mother and father all stared at me. No one could believe their ears. I almost didn't believe myself. But It was the truth. I had killed someone. Not just anyone, but Myrtle. I didn't realize it at the time but I had ran over Tom's mistress. He'll probably get back at me for it later.

"Wait a minute...what do you mean you killed someone? How? Surely you must be joking." My father said.

"The night I drove Daisy home...Myr-a woman...ran out into the road. I tried to avoid her but.." I held my head down.

"Oh dear...what do we do?" My mom asked.

"This is your fault!" He yelled at Gatsby and Nick.

"If she hadn't moved here in the first place none of this would have happened!"

"What has happened is not because of us old sport." Gatsby said.

"Oh yes it. Juliette was a regular girl with a bright future. She could've married a man who would love her not hurt her. One that at the first sight of trouble he would take the appropriate action." He said.

"Father it's not up to you who I choose! It's my life!" I yelled.

"That's enough! I know what's best for you. And these two are nothing but trouble!" He shouted.

"You don't even know them! I'll do what I want and you can't stop me!" I yelled leaving.

"Look at what you've done Burnside. We are not just gonna make her up and leave." Maryanne said. She stopped Gatsby and before either of them could leave as well. "Hold on you two. Let her be for now. Can we all just sit and discuss this?"

"But…." Gatsby sighed. The two of them then sat down.

"I'm not changing my mind Maryanne. These two are nothing but trouble for her." Burnside said.

"But uncle. Nick and Jay are great for Juliette." Leona replied.

"Great? Great?! This-" Burnside was about to explode, but he was cut off.

"Now Burnside that is enough! How are we going to sort anything out if you keep yelling? Now calm down and talk to these two like a civilized person." Maryanne said. Burnside opened his mouth and closed it after a few seconds. He sat down unhappy but calm. She cleared her throat. "Now, we're going to take turns. Nick you can go first. Tell us how you feel about our daughter."

"Okay. I love her. Ever since we met at the party. But I felt as though I didn't stand a chance because I knew she would fall for Jay. And….I was slightly happy when she said Jay was in love with Daisy. I felt I finally had a chance." He said. "You had yours let me have mine."

"Okay. Jay." She replied.

"When I first met her I was mesmerized. I thought I could never love anyone else again. But the moment she fell into my arms I felt the same connection that I had with Daisy that I had with her. I hurt her the first time but I want another chance." Gatsby said.

"But that's just it Jay. I would never hurt Juliette in such a way. You tossed her aside. Your obsession with Daisy drove her away. Instead of making her happy you caused her to cry." Nick said.

"I know I did old sport, and I want to make up for it. I want to treasure her. I want to buy her the world itself. I want to show her how much I really care." He said.

"You two are so adamant about this. If you guys care this much about Juliette why haven't either of you told her this?" Burnside asked.

"I'm sure she'll be happy if either of you told her this." Leona said.

"Or as confused as a deer." He muttered.

"Burnside!" Maryanne replied.

While all of that was happening I had stopped at a bar. I wasn't drinking alcohol or anything like that. I just sat thinking about everything. I loved Jay, that was obvious. But what about Nick? When he kissed me I didn't feel anything. At least I don't think I did. Thinking about it now my heart jumped.

"Ah! What's wrong with me?! I like Jay not Nick!" I said aloud to myself. Two guys passing by stared at me. I hid my face in embarrassment. I ordered some tea. It was the only non-alcoholic thing on the menu. As I was about to take a sip someone sat down next to me.

"Is this seat taken?" Said an oh so familiar voice.

"Oh god. Tom Buchanan." I said. He wore a very expensive looking suit with a strong smelling cologne.

"Now please Juliette. I understand that you're upset with me over the whole kiss thing. But was it really that bad?" He asked placing his hand on top of mine.

"Yes. It was." I said moving away. "I'll have to rinse my mouth out with dirt."

"Come now. I'm sure you'd like to try it again." He said placing his hand on my thigh.

Okay that's it. I clenched my fist tightly and threw it into his face. He grabbed his nose. It wasn't at all healed since Jay punched him. He looked at me furious. But then something strange happened. He calmed down and fixed his tie. He took out a handkerchief and wiped his nose. He put it back in his pocket after checking for blood. I got up and moved to a different seat.

He walked over and sat by me again. "Tom I would really like to be alone." I said.

"I'm sorry. I wasn't being a gentleman. Please let me buy you a drink." He said pulling out his wallet. I groaned and placed my head in my hand. I'm going to be here for a while. While I was being held against my will I hoped things were going better at Leona's house.

"Well then have you two come to a decision?" Maryanne asked.

"I'm going to marry her. No me!" Gatsby and Nick said at the same time.

"Oh my god." Leona said quietly.

"How long have we been at this?" Maryanne asked.

"35 minutes." Burnside replied. A slightly loud knock was at the door. Leona got up and answered. All of a sudden Daisy ran in.

"Jay!" She yelled.

"Daisy?" He said. She ran into his arms.

"Jay let's go please. Let's go live the life we've always wanted." She said.

"Daisy calm down. Where is all of this coming from?" He asked.

"Where? From my heart silly." She replied.

"Well I guess Nick get's to marry her! Let's go home!" Burnside said getting up.

"Burnside!" Maryanne yelled. He sat back down angry.

"Daisy why are you here?" Nick asked.

"Because Nicky. I want to marry Jay. Just like we planned." She said.

"What about Tom?" Leona asked.

"Tom? Tom wants Juliette. He can have her. I still have you right Jay?" She asked.

Things were starting to go from bad to worse. While that was happening Tom was talking my ear off. "Juliette are you okay? You seem bored." He said.

"I am. Look what do you want?" I asked.

"Well I was going to save this but…" He said reaching into his pocket. He pulled out a small dark blue box. He got down on one knee and opened the box. Inside was a very expensive looking diamond ring. Juliette will you marry me?"

…...WHAT?!