The Hamptons
Chapter 29
Clare's POV:
I did everything I could to stay on stage. I needed to do this, but all I could think about was running. How could I be brave? Especially when my heart was in pieces. The curtain raised and the song began. I took a deep breath, and began the hardest thing I've ever done.
I wanna smash your fears
And get drunken off your tears
Don't you share your smile with anyone else but me
I wanna touch your heart
I wanna crush it in my hands
Make you plead and cry as you give up all the lies
We're not lovers but more than friends
Put a flam to every single word you ever said
No more crying to get me through
I'll keep dancing till the morning with somebody new
Tonight I'm getting over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
Over you, Over you
Stuck in a real bad dream
And man, it feels so new to me
Should be in your arms but I'm begging at your feet
It's been a real hard night
And I just hold my pillow tight
You won't love me back, no
It' not you and I
I walked over to the edge of the stage and sung directly to Eli.
We're not lovers, but more than friends
Put a flame to every single word you ever said
No more crying (no more crying) to get me through (to get me through)
I'll keep dancing till the morning with somebody new
Tonight I'm getting over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
Over you, Over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
Over you, Over you
Tonight I'm getting over you
We're not lovers, but more than friends
Put a flame to every single word you ever said
No more crying to get me through
I'll keep dancing till the morning with somebody new
Tonight I'm getting over you
With that the song ended and it was over. The curtain closed and I stood there breathless listening to the crowd. I was overwhelmed and the tears started coming down.
Ali and Fiona were right near my side within seconds.
Ali-"Come on, you have a plane to catch."
They pulled me along out the back door of the club. I was put in a limo and sent on my way to the air port.
Part of me was happy to get away without having to see him again. But another part of me, one that I didn't quite understand, was longing to be near him. I didn't know how I would get through this. But I did know one thing. Even after everything that had happened I still loved him with my whole heart. I loved him so deeply with a love that I didn't know I had to give. How do you move on when your heart is broken by the one you thought loved you back?
Eli's POV:
I couldn't find her. As soon as the song was over I ran backstage looking for her but she was gone. I made my way back to the front of the place where I saw Ali and Fiona. I ran to Ali and grabbed her by the arms.
Me-"Where is she?!"
Ali gave me a look that could kill and shook me off of her.
Ali-"Why should I tell you?"
Me-"Please! I love her with everything I have. What she saw wasn't what she thinks it is. Imogen kissed me. She showed up in front of my room and came on to me. I kept turning her down but she wouldn't listen. That's when she kissed me and that's when Clare got off of the elevator."
Ali-"You expect me to just believe you?"
Me-"If you don't, go watch the hotel security camera video. I'm sure Mr. Hampton wouldn't mind after everything you guys have done for him. But please, tell me where she is so I can tell her what happened and that I love her. I can't loose her."
She paused for a moment and sighed.
Ali-"She's on her way to JFK Air port. She has a plane that leaves at 11:00pm for Paris."
Me-"What! Is there any way to stop her?"
Ali-"If she gets on that plane she can't be stopped."
Me-"Then I have to get there before she leaves."
I turned around and started to run.
Ali-"BUT YOU'LL NEVER MAKE IT!"
I didn't have time to stop and think. I just called my car service and made my way to the parking lot. Thankfully my car wasn't far from the door. I ran to the driver side and pushed my driver to the passenger seat.
Me-"Get over there! We have to go now!"
My driver-"Sir I can drive us."
Me-"I have to get there as fast as possible."
I put the car in drive and took off. Thankfully I knew exactly where the air port was, considering I was always there picking up my parents from business trips. I was there within 5 minutes.
Once I was in the parking lot I jumped out of the car forgetting to put it in park.
My Driver-"Sir! The car!"
I couldn't think, I just had to get to her before she was gone. I ran through the air port looking and calling her name.
I ran to the desk to see what flight she was on.
Me-"What flight is the 11 o'clock to Paris France?"
Lady at desk-"That's flight A416, but it's leaving right now."
Me-"You have to stop it."
Lady at desk-"I'm sorry sir but there's no way I can stop it."
Me-"Please, there has to be a way, anything?"
Lady at desk-"I'm sorry, there is really nothing I can do. But you can watch the plane depart through that window."
She pointed to a window nearby, and I quickly ran to it. Right as I got to it, I saw the plane moving down the runway. Then as my heart broke a little more, it took off.
~ To Be Continued~
Aurthor's Note: Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that this story is going to go on hatius for like a week or two while I plot the sequel. I really hoped you guys liked this story. I LOVED writing it. It has to be one of my favorites that i have written so far. Don't be sad for this is NOT THE END OF THIS STORY. It will be continued in good time. I do have a few questions for you guys about the sequel and i would love your opinions. i really need your help.
So number 1. When i write the sequel should I write it under this story's name and post it as like chapter 30, or should i create a new name and post it on it's own?
Number 2: As you guys know Clare is on her way to paris right now and I am having trouble deciding what direction i want to go in. so here's a few options. tell me your favorite.
A. Eli goes to Paris to see her and get her back.
B. the story picks up a year later when Clare comes back from Paris.
or C. Clare comes back from Paris after a few weeks.
so that's all the questions i have for now but i'm pretty sure I'll have some more for you guys later. If you don't like answering you don't have to i just really like to have you guys's opinions because i like to include my readers opinions too.
Again i really hoped you guys enjoyed this story, and i can't wait for you all to read my ideas for the sequel.
~This is not the end, it's just the beginning~
