-No POV-
Three months before Emily cheated on Paige, they would argue all the time. There were arguments that was dumb and they argued about it not all arguments they wasn't dumb. They were stressed out about paying bills on time, student loans and more. They wanted to ask money from their friends and family because they wanted to do it on their own.
''Paige, did you pay the rent today?'' Emily asked.
''Yes. Now I just want to rest I had a long day at work.'' Paige said and she is laying on the bed.
''Are you really sure, you paid the rent?" Emily asked again.
''Yes! Stop asking the same question.'' Paige said angry.
''You didn't pay the rent! Because the landlord told me that we are two months behind rent! What you did with the money?!" Emily yelled.
Now Paige and Emily are angry at each other.
''I only gave him half because we had to pay other bills!'' Paige said.
''You should gave him all the money! My god, you do some really dumb stuff like all the time! You need to tell me before you do something like this.'' Emily said.
''I want to go to sleep but you are annoying me right now.'' Paige said and they glare at each other.
''You aren't perfect either. Sometimes I don't know what to do with you.'' Emily said.
''You are making me sound like I'm a kid.'' Paige said.
''Well, you do act like a kid.'' Emily said.
''I'm not a kid!'' Paige yelled.
''You act like a kid! Lately we haven't been dates or be affectionate with each other, the last time we had sex or even went out was four months ago!'' Emily yelled.
''I have been busy with work and other stuff!'' Paige yelled.
''Even on your day off you want to spend time with Shawn and Mona but not with me! When I try to be romatinc with you but you push me away and become distance.'' Emily said angry.
''I don't want to talk about this.'' Paige said and she starts to put on her hoodie.
''I want to know why you are distance with me?!'' Emily yelled.
Paige is trying really hard not to get angry. Lately she gets angry fast like how her father used to be. But she couldn't control her anger and she snapped.
''Shut up!'' Paige yelled really loud.
Paige starts to break everything, she starts to throw everything at the floor and the wall. Emily is terrified and she never seen Paige like this before, Paige would get angry but never like this. Paige blacked out and she is still breaking everything. Someone from next door called the cops because they can hear Paige's breaking stuff in the apartment. Two minutes later the cops came and arrested Paige and Emily told them what happened. Paige is still angry and she starts to talk aback to the cops and Emily let the cops take Paige away, because she thought Paige could cool down in jail. Emily looked at the apartment and it was a huge mess Paige did, Emily starts to cry and sits on the floor and she can't stop crying.
Emily called Toby and Hanna to come over and she told them what happened. Hanna and Toby are surprised that Paige snapped and destroy the apartment, they start to help Emily clean the apartment.
''What you will do? I don't feel safe that you will stay here.'' Hanna said.
''I don't know what to do. First time I see her snap like this, yeah she gets mad easily but never like this.'' Emily said.
''You can stay with me until you figure out what to do. I don't want Paige to hurt you if she will snap again.'' Toby said.
''Thanks.'' Emily said.
The next couple days Emily and Paige have been arguing even more and Paige has snapped again. Paige just started to break everything in the apartment again and Emily is scared.
''Paige, you need control your anger!'' Emily yelled.
Paige is breathing hard and she punched the wall twice.
''I'm serious! Get help to control your anger or I'm gone for good. This isn't you and you became someone else that I don't know and I'm scare.'' Emily said.
''I will try to get help.'' Paige said and she puts ice on her hand.
''It was really stupid of you punching the wall. Don't do that again of punching the wall. Tell me what's wrong.'' Emily said.
''Don't want to talk about it.'' Paige said. Later Paige started to clean and Emily went out for fresh air.
The next couple weeks Paige has become less affectionate and distance with Emily. Paige won't open up what is going on with her and Emily has looked affection from Sabrina. Emily and Sabrina have been spending more time together and she gives what Paige doesn't give to Emily.
Paige's POV
I moved in with Shawn and he lives in Connecticut and he has been taking me to anger management. At first I didn't wanted to go but he convince why I should go and I don't want to be like my dad. I haven't spoken to Emily in couple days I could have snapped but I remember what my mom told me. My dad has hit my mom twice when he got angry but I was a baby at the time when it happened. I didn't wanted to blackout and hit Emily then I won't give myself and I would lose her forever.
''When are you going to call Emily?'' Shawn said.
''Not really yet. I feel hurt what she said but I feel that she lost her love for me.'' I said.
''Well, talk to her first before doing anything else. Just talk to clear the air out it won't hurt and tell her how you feel.'' Shawn said.
''I never thought she would cheat on me and I never once cheated on her. '' I said.
''I don't know to be honest. Yeah you two made mistakes but talk to her because she has the answers not me.'' Shawn said.
''I have been thinking about it. If I should break up or try to work it out.'' I said.
''And?'' Shawn said.
''I think we should break up to figure out what we want. But I will talk to her to let her know how I feel.'' I said.
''Good you will talk to her.'' Shawn said.
It's been almost half a month and I thought really hard to tell Emily. I just wanted to be sure about this so I won't regret it at the end and today I'm going to see Emily at the park in New York. I'm still staying with Shawn until I get my own place. I'm sitting on the bench and my heart is beating and I drinking my coffee.
''Hey.'' Emily said.
''Hey.'' I said and she sits down next to me.
''How are you?'' Emily said.
''Been feeling a lot of emotions lately, you?'' I said.
''Same. I'm really sorry that I cheated on you and I wanted to tell you but I was scare.'' Emily said and I sigh.
''That day when I left, I didn't wanted to black out. When my dad used to black out he would hit my mom and I didn't wanted that to happen to you. I didn't wanted to hit you and become like him.'' I said.
''Where are you staying? Paige, when you snapped I really got scared and I didn't know what to do and I hope you are not angry that the cops took you away.'' Emily said.
''I was angry at first but I would have done the same thing. But I'm staying with Shawn in Connecticut until I get my own place and I'm taking anger management classes.'' I said.
''You are not moving back in?'' Emily said.
''No. I still feel hurt of cheated on me and I can tell you are not safe with me because you are sitting far from me. I think we should break up to figure what we really want and I still care for you. But we need to be apart from each other.'' I said.
''What you expected me to forgive you?'' Emily said.
''No. And I don't forgive for cheating on me and I never had the thought of cheating on you. I still want you to be in my life but we can be friends for now because I don't know what will happen in the future with us. I lost my trust with you and I don't want to be in a relationship where I don't trust my girlfriend.'' I said.
''I'm really sorry that I hurt you. You stopped being affectionate and distance, it made me feel that I wasn't enough for you. You could have told me what was going on with you but you didn't.'' Emily said.
''I'm sorry too. I was letting anger think for me that I didn't see I was hurting you. But I think it's for the best that we break up.'' I said.
''I want us to work it out.'' Emily said.
''Sorry Emily.'' I said.
''You hardly don't say my full name.'' Emily said.
''I know.'' I said.
''You sure about this?'' Emily said.
''Yeah.'' I said and I walk away.
Couple days later Hanna and Toby kept calling and texting me but I just ignore it. I'm still staying with Shawn and I told him what happened and she is surprised about it. Emily and I we haven't spoken to each other since that day at the park, I still care for her but I just think we should just be friends. I'm still going to my anger management classes and its helping so far. I told my mom about everything and she is sad that I broke up with Emily and she didn't pressure me to take her back. Just hope that Emily and I will have a future together.
Emily's POV
I really feel like crap right now because I what I did to Paige and I still love her. It took couple days for me to really process everything in, I didn't know she was going to break up with me. I haven't spoken to Paige in almost three weeks now, I just know she officially moved to Connecticut and I'm living alone. I stopped talking to Sabrina because it's my fault I cheated on Paige. I really do miss Paige a lot and I called her yesterday but it went straight to voice mail. I do want to show Paige that I won't cheat again but I can't because she is ignoring me and Shawn does talk to me sometimes. I did speak with him couple days ago to ask about Paige and he told me what was going on with her. And I'm happy she is going to anger management class it will really help her.
''You are okay?'' Toby asked.
''I still feel like crap.'' I said.
''Did Paige ever hit you, when she got angry?'' Toby asked.
''No, she never hit me once. She mostly broke everything in the apartment until she ran out of energy.'' I said.
''Good she never hit you. You do you really want to get back together with her?'' Toby said.
''I still love her but she broke up with me. She wanted us to be apart so we can figure out what we really want and she doesn't trust me if we were dating now.'' I said.
''Maybe she is right. You cheated on Paige for a reason and maybe she wants you to figure out, do you want to be with her or someone else? You should figure that out before getting into the next relationship.'' Toby said and I sigh.
''I should give her more space?'' I asked.
''You know the answer.'' Toby said.
''Feels like I don't know.'' I said.
-Four years later-
During the past four years everything changed and I got my dream job. But Paige and I we are just friends but we did spend time together as friends and it felt awkward at first. I was dating but it wasn't anything serious and I'm still in love with Paige. Tonight is thanksgiving and Hanna is having a party at her place, I'm helping her set the table and Toby is watching the football game.
''Em, I invited Paige and I hope you are okay with that.'' Hanna said.
''It's okay and I'm not mad. I really miss her and I hope tonight we can fix our problems and get back together. As friends we hardly didn't see each other a lot so we couldn't talk about us.'' I said.
''Hope you two will work it out.'' Hanna said.
''Me too.'' I said.
People started to come and I don't see Paige, I really hope she didn't change her mind of not to come. Just hope Paige will give me a chance to prove that I love her and she can be stubborn sometimes which I hate. I start to drink wine and I keep looking at the door and I don't see Paige and its almost eight clock. I keep drinking and it's my third cup then I see Paige with someone else.
''Hi, Paige.'' I said.
''Hi, Emily.'' Paige said and she hugs me then I hug her back.
We break from the hug and I smile at Paige.
''This is my girlfriend Lisa.'' Paige said and my heart just dropped.
''Girlfriend?'' I said.
''Yeah, we have been dating for almost five months now. We met at a bar and since then we have been together.'' Lisa said and I glare at her.
Lisa is not Paige's type at all and I don't know what Paige see in her. I keep drinking wine and they are talking with Toby and Hanna. I really hoped that Paige was single so we can get back together. But I won't let Lisa win Paige's heart and I'm going to win her back.
Paige is alone now is my chance to speak with her alone. I walk up to her and she just looks at me and stand close to her.
''How you been doing?'' I said.
''I'm okay and everything is going okay, you?" Paige said.
''Same. Paige I missed you so much and I want us to get back to together, I really want to show you that I won't cheat again. You mean the world to me.'' I said.
''We both messed up. What you did really hurt and I'm not like before, I won't snap and I will try to keep my cool.'' Paige said.
''Please Paige give me a second chance.'' I said.
She looks away for few seconds then looks back at me.
''You will always have a part of my heart but I'm with Lisa now.'' Paige said.
''You and Lisa don't belong together. We belong together, you know it. We good times and bad times but we should work it out and get back together. And I will prove that I won't cheat again and I swear.'' I said.
''I will always care about you no matter what. But I'm with Lisa and we can only be friends.'' Paige said.
I pulled Paige close to me and I kiss her passionately. I feel Paige's hands on my waist and she pull me close to her gently. We keep kissing and I put my hand on her right cheek. We pull away from each other and we are out of breath, we keep looking at each other.
''You still love me, because you didn't stop kissing me. A kiss like that is passionate and more.'' I said.
''I-I-I still l-l-lov um I-I-I-I have to go.'' Paige said and she walked away.
I will win her back. We sit down and eat together but Paige didn't tell her girlfriend that we kissed because if she did we would be fighting, I guess. I didn't think I just kissed Paige and it felt right but I hope she felt that again and I will do anything to win her back. I will win her trust no matter how long it takes but if only she lets me do it.
I follow Paige to the kitchen and we are alone and we just stare at each other.
''Paige, please give me a second chance and I will show you that I won't cheat again.'' I said.
''I don't want us to hurt each other.'' Paige said.
''We won't. Yeah there will be times we will argue but we won't repeat our mistakes again, give me one night to show how much you mean to me.'' I said.
''Okay one night only.'' Paige said.
''Good, and I will text you where to meet me.'' I said and Paige gave me her new phone number.
-Next night-
This morning I sent a text to Paige of where to meet me and she didn't reply back, rent out a small bar/restaurant just for me and Paige to be alone. I been here drinking whiskey alone and I will wait for Paige all night because I really love her and only her.
''Sorry, I'm late traffic was really bad to get here.'' Paige said.
''Wow you look amazing.'' I said and she is wearing a black dress that shows off her shoulders and legs.
''Thank you, Shawn helped me to get ready. And you amazing yourself too.'' Paige said.
''Wait right here.'' I said.
''Sure.'' Paige said.
I quickly go to the backroom and I tell Haley Reinhart to come on stage and start to sing. Toby and Hanna helped me to get her sing for tonight and she is happy to sing tonight. I go back to Paige and we smile.
''Is everything okay? I saw you run for some reason.'' Paige said.
I see Haley get on stage.
''Paige, would you like to dance?'' I asked.
''Um sure. Are we the only two here?'' Paige said.
''Yes, only us two alone. And I really hope you will like this song.'' I said.
''This is for you Paige and Emily loves you.'' Haley said and she starts to sing.
Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you?
Paige and I start to slow dance and everything is going great now.
''Paige, I really missed you and I want you to give me a second chance. I don't want a life without you and with Sabrina it was a one time thing, I swear.'' I said.
''I know I hurt you too with my anger and distancing myself from you. But now I can control my anger.'' Paige said.
''I know you are with Lisa, but you and her don't belong together we do. I want us to be together again and hopefully to start a family if you want too. Paige, I love you with all my heart.'' I said.
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand,
Take my whole life, too
For I can't help falling in love with you
''Em, Lisa isn't my girlfriend.'' Paige said.
''What?'' I said.
''Lisa, is in my group of anger management. Well in the group I told them about why we broke up then I told them I came over to the dinner party, so Lisa thought it was a good idea to give you of your own taste of medicine. I said yes and we pretended to be dating to make you jealous. I told her you kissed me and she knew that was going to happen but we didn't wanted to spoil the plan that night. I was dating someone else two years ago but we did not match.'' Paige said.
''To be honest I thought you was going to to say that you two were going to get married, which I'm happy that you are single. So what this means for us?'' I asked.
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand,
Take my whole life, too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you
''Only because with one night we are together doesn't mean I will say yes.'' Paige said.
''I know, but I'm still going to earn your trust unless you say no to me and you will move on.'' I said.
Haley sing more love songs and we don't stop dancing.
''I love the songs she is singing.'' Paige said.
This is great and I still have a chance, Paige could have said no and walked away. But right now I don't want anything else to ruin the moment. Haley takes a break and I sit with Paige and we order food and we talk about what we did in the past four years. We sit across from each other and we share food with each other, Paige seem more relaxed since she can control her anger. We can't stop smiling each other.