Cody knocked on Ted's door and he opened it and sighed. "Come to yell at me?"
"No. I came to see what you're going to do to make this up to her."
Ted sighed and sat down. "I don't know if I can do anything to make this up to her. I didn't trust her. I just believed she could cheat and then I ended up in bed with Liz."
"It was a set up though. All part of their plan."
"Yeah but if I had truly trusted Mika, I wouldn't have believed the lie. And now I have no idea what to do to get her back. I'm going to talk to Allie and hope she has a suggestion. I figure no one knows Mika better than Allie."
"Drive her to the airport in the morning."
"I don't know if that's a good idea."
"Do you love her?"
"Yeah, I do."
"Then man up and grovel for forgiveness. I think Allie will have some good ideas. But it's not going to be easy. You really fucked up."
"I know that all too well." He replied as Cody got up. "Thanks for listening and not immediately condemning me."
"What are friends for?" He said walking out.
The next morning, Mika got everything ready to leave. She had given everything to Allie on the wedding and for now they would email and video chat. She looked up when Cody walked into the room. "Hey, you ready to go?"
"There's been a slight change of plans. I'm not taking you to the airport. But I found a suitable replacement." She looked up and saw Ted standing there.
"I'm not riding in a car with him." She said turning back.
"Ted has agreed because Vince called me for an emergency meeting." Cody replied. "I'm sorry Mika but I can't miss the meeting. It's just a ride to the airport."
"I will call Allie and John."
"I wouldn't do that." Ted added. "I walked by their door this morning and they were going at it pretty loud. So I don't think they will be able to take you."
Mika rolled her eyes. "Fine. Let's just get this over with." She said as she grabbed her bags.
Ted nodded and followed her out. He hoped the drive was at least pleasant. They got to the car and he put her bags in the trunk for her and then opened her door.
"Thanks." She said coldly as she got in.
"Mika, please just talk to me."
"We've got nothing to talk about." She said as she turned to look out the window.
"I think we do. I love you. I know we can work this out." He said as they drove.
"I don't think you know what the word love means." She said looking at him. "If you loved me, you would have trusted me. And you didn't do that, so we have nothing else to discuss."
"Damnit, Mika!" He said as he pulled the car over.
"I'm going to miss my flight."
"I'll buy you another ticket. But we're going to talk this out."
"I'll walk if I have to. But like I said, I'm not talking about this. Especially not with you. It's over Teddy. Honestly, I should have known better."
"What does that mean?"
"It means all my relationships are the same. I thought you were different but you aren't." She looked out the window. "I just want to catch my flight and get home."
"Mika, I know you love me and I love you. I know we can work through this. Please won't you try?"
"Why should I? Why should I put my faith and trust in you when you couldn't do the same for me? I need to go home and get away from here for a while. But that's not going to change the fact that we're not going to be together. I can't trust you anymore. Maybe Matt was right all along. Maybe it's because the guys I date get bored with me." She looked back out the window. "Just take me to the airport."
Ted sighed. He knew right now he wouldn't get through to her. He started the car and headed to the airport. He would give her time to cool off and maybe then she would talk to him. He pulled up to the front of the airport.
"Thanks for the ride." She said as she got out and got her suitcase from the back.
"You're welcome for the ride." He replied. "Mika." He started to say. "Have a safe trip home."
She nodded and walked through the door. She got through security and went to the gate where her plane was. She sat down and waited to be call to board. She sighed as she did. She couldn't believe that Cody set it up for Ted to take her to the airport. She would definitely talk to him.
Allie woke up and snuggled closer to her husband. She still couldn't believe everything from the night before.
"If you squeeze me any tighter, you just might break me." John said waking up.
"Sorry." She laughed a little. "Can we get up and get some breakfast? I'm so starving."
He laughed. "Yes." They got up and headed to the shower and then got dressed and headed downstairs. "So, Mika really left huh?"
"I guess she just needed time away." Allie said as they looked over the menu.
"I still can't believe he fell for it."
"Me neither. Did he really not trust her enough?" Allie asked as the waitress came over and took their order.
"I guess not but to be fair, Liz and Matt are to blame too. They put this all in motion."
"I know that." She said as Ted walked up.
"Can I sit with you guys?" He asked. John nodded and he moved to sit by Allie while Ted sat across from them. "I need your help Allie."
"Let me guess. You want me to help you get Mika back."
"Yes. I know I was stupid and made the mistake but I'm truly sorry and I love her."
"I know you do." Allie replied. "Ted, it's not going to be easy. With her past relationships, she's not going to forgive you easily and you did sleep with another woman."
"I know that. And I freely admit that I fucked up big time. But I love her. I have to figure out a way to prove that to her. To make it up to her. And you know her better than anyone. Please Allie, you have to help me."
Allie sighed. She was so conflicted. She wanted to help Ted because she knew he loved Mika but she didn't want to betray her best friend.
"Please Allie." Ted said again.
Allie looked at her husband. "To be fair Allie. Liz and Matt did set him up."
"I know but he believed first that Mika could cheat." Allie sighed and looked at Ted. "Mika is my best friend and I want her happy. " Ted sighed and hung his head. "And I know you can do that for her. Okay I'll help you but if you screw up again, you're on your own."
"Thank you Allie." He said hugging her. "So, where do we start?"
"Well, you need to send her flowers every day. Different kinds each day. And write a love quote on the card. A different one each day." She said to him before she thought. "Oh, wait. That's how you apologize to me." She turned to John. "Keep that in mind."
"Yes, dear." He said with a smile.
"So, how do we start?"
"She's a sucker for sweets, romantic notes and coffee."
"Okay." He said.
"So, go buy her a gourmet cupcake and have it delivered with a cup of gourmet coffee. Write a romantic note spilling your guts. Then all of that will be delivered. It's a start. Then you can change it up. Send her something else sweet and put a different note. Do that every day and it will totally have the effect on her."
He thanked her and headed out. Now that he had a starting place, he could work a plan to get her back. He knew he screwed up but he was determined to make it up to her. He did some research on his phone and found a gourmet cupcake/ coffee shop near her house and arranged for different packages to be sent to her every day. The older lady running it even spent a few hours on the phone with him writing down the notes that would be delivered with the treats.
He smiled once he got off the phone with the lady. Everything was in place and if things worked out like he hoped, he and Mika would be back together. But he knew Allie was right, it wasn't going to be easy.
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