Chapter One

(This is all from Craig's Point of View)

I knocked on Ashley's front door and awaited an answer. I am coming here to break up with Ashley because I just promised Manny that I would. I don't want to break Ash's heart but I don't want to break manny's either. I wish it didn't have to be this way but how can I control two girl's hearts. I feel lucky to have Ashley but Caitlin told me that love isn't about luck, but about being with the right person. I am sure Manny is the right person. My connection with each is unique but I can't go on with two girlfriends or it is bound to backfire.

Toby answered the door and said "Happy Hanukkah". As I walked in Ash came running down the stairs and gave me a kiss on the cheek, which didn't help my nerves much. I told her we needed to talk and she tried to give me something first but I told her that I wanted to talk first, knowing that if it was a gift she intended to give to me I might not be able to break up with her afterward. She agreed and I could see by how she looked at me that she was nervous about what it was I had to say. I was really hoping she didn't expect something good or she would really be disappointed but I knew if I was going to go through with it, it had to be now.

"OK, I have to explain something to you and I want you to not do or say anything until you hear the whole thing because it is really important" I told her, hoping that she wouldn't slap me or run away crying before she completely understood what I needed her to.

"This is really hard for me but I have to tell you now because I don't think it can wait any longer".

I was trying not to worry her too much with my words but I also was having a hard time thinking of the exact right way to break up with her in a way she knew my situation so that she didn't think I moved on too fast when Manny was with me. The way she was now looking at me showed that she was starting to really worry.

"Ashley, I know you love me and I do have feelings for you too, but..."

I silenced for a moment as I saw Ashley looked near tears. I think that my words were too hinting.

"As I was saying, I have feelings for you but I have fallen in love with someone else."

As the words escaped my mouth I regretted it. I could tell from looking at Ashley that she was holding back her tears and she stood up unexpected and started talking in a voice near yelling.

"I really believed in our love Craig! And now you are telling me that you love another girl! How could you! After all we have said to each other..."

I cut her off and tried to apologize and explain but she didn't let me.

"Get out! Go ahead and be with whatever Slut you have chosen over me! You cheated on me, thats the only way you could love another girl! I refuse to be seen around a cheater! Get out now!"

I left quickly, knowing that she was as serious as ever. She called Manny a slut and accused me of cheating. I may have been cheating on her but I was feeling sorry for Manny, and that led to me also loving her. Manny isn't a slut. She just fell in love with someone who was already in a relationship. There is no real excuse though. Ashley will probably never speak to me again. Let alone want to be in the same room as me. I don't know if I made a good decision after all. Manny will be really happy, but I don't know if I will be able to stay happy remembering breaking Ashley's heart. I love Manny but I feel so guilty. Ashley cared for me so much and I ended it all. My decision was made and now I have to live with the consequences.

This is my first story so Reviews are appreciated. I will continue later and any ideas are also welcome.