Finally, the last chapter. Once again, thanks to everyone who reviewed - I truly appreciate it.
Points of View: NovemberHunter
Is this drama ever going to end?
Stephanie
Damn to hell all this angst. I'm sick and tired of all this goddamned angst. For the past several months my life has been nothing but angst. But no more.
Chris was my first ever love, and as the saying goes, I will always remember my first. A part of me will always love him. But a part of me will never forget the fact that Chris was also the first man to ever break my heart.
My timing isn't the best. In fact, I don't think it could be worse. I guess I just have bad timing altogether. After all, if I had arrived at Chris's room a few minutes before or after, then maybe none of this would be happening right now? Bad or not, the timing is finally here, and deep down I know that it's right.
Chris
She's here, with me. Not him. Despite the huge loss, a part of me rejoices, and I'm unable to contain the welcoming smile. But it isn't returned, and my smile falters. Suddenly, I don't want her anywhere near me.
'Chris…we need to talk.'
I turn away. 'No, we don't.'
'This has been a long time coming-'
'No,' I interrupt, but I'm not even sure what exactly I'm saying 'no' to.
'-and I have myself to blame.'
'Steph, don't.'
She looks at me sadly. 'We both know it's over, Chris. This, now, it's just a formality. Something I should have done months ago.'
I say nothing for a moment. A part of me hates her for having the guts to do what I never had to do. Another part loves her for the same reason. I stare at her, unexpectedly angry. 'Looks like I was right about you after all.'
Her eyes cloud with pain, and I can tell that she knows what I'm talking about. A small part of me rejoices. All I want to do is hurt her as much as she's hurting me.
'I'm-'
'Get out, whore.'
Rock
'Stephanie.'
She smiles at me, though it looks somewhat strained. 'Can I come in?'
I quickly move away from the door and let her in. 'What's wrong?'
She keeps her back to me for a moment, then she finally turns around. This time her smile is genuine, and it reaches her eyes. 'It's just you and me from now on, kid.'
At first I'm unsure of what she's talking about, but it slowly sinks in. All I can think about is that this whole thing with Jericho is finally over. The struggle for the WCW Championship might continue, but the private feud over Stephanie is finished.
I won.
