Chapter 9

Nathan's POV

I know I shouldn't give up on her….but it makes it kinda hard to fight for someone who acts like a stone around you. I couldn't reach her. I lost all hope when Lucas told me about how he asked Haley about Chris.

And now as I watch what was happening outside, I felt my heart breaking little by little. There she was being held by the man who loves her. I saw it in his eyes, the love and adoration he has for Haley. From that instant I knew that Haley was gonna be happy with Chris.

But tonight, I'll try one last time. I looked at the invitation in my hands. It was the annual charity ball held by the community. When I moved here I was pretty annoyed by the friendliness by some of the neighbors but as time went I got used to it. I didn't really know that it'll work to my advantage.

I prepared for this event because I knew that Haley was the one who planned the whole shindig and I thought that maybe, she'll give me a chance.

Today was our 6th year anniversary had she stayed with me. There were too many what if's between us and I need to hear her answers to them. Tonight.

It was now a few minutes before seven o' clock and I shrugged into my Armani suit. I checked my appearance on the mirror like a nervous sixteen year old.

Lucas looked great too. We're opposites when it comes to our looks but no one can deny the bond between us.

I drove and when we arrived there I immediately spotted Haley talking to a couple of waiters. Last minute instructions, it seems.

She looked great; she was wearing a cream colored gown. I'm not really articulate when I'm describing things but tonight…tonight Haley took my breath away.

I knew she saw me coz she stopped and stared. She was looking at me, and I could see she still wanted me. Maybe, I should use this physical attraction she had for me. But I know that was too low and I didn't want Haley to think that the lower part of my body overruled my judgment.

The ball went on and I was bored. Some of the women tried asking me to dance but I kept turning them down. Then I saw my chance, Haley was finally alone. I think Chris went to get something to drink, so I walked over to her and asked her to dance.

I knew she was trying very hard not to bite my head off. I took her hands and led her to the dance floor. It was a bit awkward but then it got better.

"So Hales"

"What?"

"Is there really no hope for us?"

I heard her take a deep breath and felt her tense. But I continued

"It's our sixth year together, do you even remember?"

She didn't speak, didn't even look at me. She kept staring at my suit.

"Give me a chance Hales. Give me a chance before I leave"

Damn her! She was still unaffected. The song ended and I was still holding her. Reluctantly I let her go but I saw her eyes. She was crying and I saw pain and anguish in them again.

I knew I caused them all and maybe I really don't have a chance…. Heck! I don't even have the right to ask….

"I love you Haley. I will always love you" and with that I walked away.