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Chapter Twenty
Maxon and I are alone again, and it's time to break the news to him. Even though my heart is still shattered from what he did to me I know in my heart that Maxon has always been the one for me, and we have some stuff to work on. I know we can make it work though. As we stare at each other Mason's ring feels heavy in the palm of my hand. I'm glad he allowed me to keep it because it will always be the constant reminder of him being there for me.
"You look absolutely stunning." Maxon says staring at me with his eyes gazed over in amazement. "You always look amazing, but this….is phenomenal. Mason is a lucky man." I hear the disappointment in his voice, and I know he must think I chose Mason considering us being out here together.
"Mason is a lucky man" I agree "but not for that reason. Mason will find someone better than me who won't let him down because she's still in love with another man. He's an amazing man who will go far in life, and who am I to hold him back from his greatness? This country is lucky to have him as his future leader." Maxon is staring at me in pure shock.
"D-does this mean you're choosing me?" Maxon whispers, staring at me in awe. I stare at him, not showing any emotion toward him. He has to know that I mean business with what I say next.
"No." I say, and watch his face fall with sadness "It means I pick Ilea, and that I am willing to give you another chance. You said before that I was the one who needed to earn your trust back, but now it's your turn to earn my trust back. Ilea needs a leader who will change things, Maxon and I know you and your father think my 'stunt' on the report was stupid and reckless, but was it really? The caste system is tearing the country apart, but no one cares about anyone but the royals and upper castes. I've spoken to royals here Maxon, royals who think Ilea is going to crumble under the rule of your father. I refuse to let them be right. I'm coming back because that country needs me." Maxon doesn't say a work, waiting to see if I have anything else left to say.
"I need you, Mer. You're right about everything you just said, and I swear with you by my side I will push to change everything that is wrong with the country, but I can't do it without you." Maxon's voice is so soft, and his tone pulls at my heart.
"That's why I said I would come back with you, but I'm telling you right now Maxon you have one more chance. One more chance to prove to me that all of the stuff you said to me before was you acting irrationally. I can't go through that pain again, Maxon. I love you more than anything in this world, but my heart can only take so much." Maxon nods his head, and a certain light shines in his eyes again.
"I won't let you down America. I promise you will never regret making this decision." Maxon hurries over to me, and pulls me into his arms. I cling to him relishing in his familiar scent as I bury my shoulder into his shoulder and inhale the familiarity. Hugging Maxon like this feels like returning home after a long trip out over seas. Which is pretty much what it is, to be honest.
"I hope you mean that because I certainly mean it when I say I can't handle any more heart break. " I say, hugging him tighter to me "I love you so much, and this competition took a lot out of me. I hope you know that."
"This competition is over, and it will be announced as soon as get back to Ilea. My decision has been made and I don't want to waste any time in letting everyone know that." There is a certain determination that appears in Maxon's eyes that makes my heart beat faster. I believe whole heartedly that Maxon will do anything and everything in his power to gain my trust back just like I did with him.
"I'm going to go back upstairs and start to pack my things." I say, stepping away from him "I need some time alone before I leave. I have to talk to a couple people before I leave" I don't even want to think about what the King and Queen are going to think about me going back to Ilea. I don't know how I am going to explain any of this to Amelia either. I feel like I am betraying them by coming and then leaving just like that.
"Do you think they will be mad?" I whisper to Maxon "I feel like I'm betraying them" Maxon pulls me into his arms again.
"They won't be mad at you, America." He mutters into my hair "I've known these people for my whole life, and I am here to tell you that they are the most gracious people on the planet. They will understand that this is your choice. As long as you invite them to the wedding." Maxon says, kissing the top of my head. I laugh at the last part. Would they really want to come to the wedding? After being engaged to their son and making that commitment to their country they would still want to come to my wedding to a different man? It just seems so unreal to me thinking about it.
"I guess I am just paranoid." I say, kissing his cheek. Maxon smiles at me and then draws me closer. Our lips touch and fireworks go off somewhere in the near distance no doubt for Amelia's birthday. It's ironic at what time they go off, right as Maxon and I kiss. Kissing Maxon is just as amazing as it usually is, and this time it's like it should be, gentle, nice, and sweet. This is how it always should have been, and life would have been perfect. Now as I cling to Maxon I realize that this is the right choice. Maxon and I belong together.
That's a fact.
Chapter Twenty! I can't believe I have written this many chapters already and it's barely been a month! That's to all my reviewers who have supported me through this story, once again I couldn't do it without you.
Now, I want to address something that has been going on for a little while now. I have seen stories being posted (and some taken down as soon as I mention something) that have taken plots and other things straight from my story. I want to get something straight, I don't mind if you want to nit pic at something of mine to make your own, but please ask or give me some warning first. Oh, and please don't copy something straight from my story and change some words. I don't even know how that is possible considering you can't copy and paste on fanfiction. Please be considerate about that please, I work really hard to be original for my fans, and I don't appreciate my work being copied.
Also, I don't want to read extremely negative reviews if you don't like Mason than don't read Redemption, but he will be in this story because I created him and most people like him. I don't cater to my readers, yes I will take suggestions, but I won't change something just because an angry Maxon fan wants it to be changed. That's not the type of author I am so please keep your negative opinions to yourself.
Thanks to all my positive readers! I love you all, and I can't wait to post more chapters for you guys!
Question: Do any of my fans watch Pretty Little Liars or Dance Moms?
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