Moving On and Loving It
Important note: This is not my story. It was written by my good friend, GrantingTroyTurner. I'm just reposting it for her.
Disclaimer: I don't own Charmed. That's it.
Summary: Phoebe lovers beware! Phoebe will be dissed badly and I will make a proper ending with the Cole and Phoebe relationship except Phoebe will be the one feeling like trash. Different season 5 beginning.
Chpt.2 - Veronica
Melanie was in Cole's mind all the next day. He was more surprised when Darryl showed up at his office.
"Hi Darryl." said Cole.
"Hi." said Darryl.
"Anything you want?" asked Cole.
"Just wanted to say hi." said Darryl.
"Not really you're style." said Cole, staring him in the eye. "So let me guess Phoebe sent you."
"She doesn't want you around." said Darryl.
"I got that already." said Cole.
He held his chest and dried out, in pain.
"What's wrong?" asked Darryl.
"Nothing." said Cole.
He took a deep breath.
"I'm fine." said Cole.
"You know.' said Darryl, "As much as it turns my stomach, I worry about you."
"Well don't." said Cole. "Just leave."
Darryl made sure Cole was alright and left. Cole held his head and tried to figure out what was wrong.
After work Cole set up some candles in a circle and closed his eyes. A few minutes later, a woman, who looked in her thirties, with dark hair, which was in a bun, and light blue eyes appeared. She smiled and walked up to Cole, as he stood up. She hugged him close and looked at him.
"You're so handsome." said the woman.
"Hi Veronica." He said. Looking at her locket, which read her name. "You're really here."
"In the flesh." said Veronica.
She looked around. "Nice place."
She turned back to him.
"Are you okay?" asked Veronica.
"No." said Cole, running his hand through his hair.
Veronica led Cole into his bedroom. She sat down, on the bed and put Cole's head on her lap. She rubbed his back, Cole's favorite thing. Cole eventually fell asleep. Veronica made him more comfortable and shimmered away. She shimmered in the Halliwell manor and met a surprised Phoebe.
"Demon!" cried Phoebe.
"Shut up, you tramp." Spat Veronica.
Phoebe was taken back.
"You stay away from Cole or I'll kill you." said Veronica.
Phoebe put her hands on her hips.
"Well tell Cole to sign the divorce papers and I'll be done with him." said Phoebe.
Veronica started fuming and waved her hand at her. Phoebe was turned into a block of ice. And Veronica shimmered out just before Paige ran in.
Cole woke up to loud arguing. He recognized Phoebe's voice. Cole got up and left his bedroom. Veronica and Phoebe were having a shouting match.
"You made him an alcoholic!" cried Veronica, angrily.
"What's going on?" cried Cole.
"Your demon girlfriend came to the manor last night and turned me into a block of ice." said Phoebe, angrily. Melanie appeared at the door.
"You again." said Melanie.
"Heads up." said Phoebe, leaving. "Cole's playing you."
She turned on her heel and left.
"I can't believe you feel in love with that." said Veronica.
"I'll come back later." said Melanie.
"Wait." called Cole.
But Melanie already left. Veronica turned to Cole.
"What are you waiting for." said Veronica. "Sign the papers."
"I can't." said Cole. "I still love her."
"She's not good for you, baby." said Veronica.
"Can we not talk about Phoebe?" asked Cole. "I need to talk to Melanie."
Veronica sighed. "She's a pretty one."
"She stood up for me, the other day." said Cole.
"I'll be here when you get back." said Veronica.
"NO using your powers against any witches." said Cole. He kissed her forehead. "I can't lose you."
"Same goes for you." said Veronica.
Cole started towards the bathroom, when he turned towards her
"I love you." said Cole.
"I love you too." said Veronica.
Cole drove around for an hour and he was getting frustrated. He saw Melanie buying some flowers. He parked to the side and got out of his car.
"Wait up." called Cole.
Melanie stopped.
"You know, I really liked you and then you have a girlfriend." said Melanie.
"I'm still single." said Cole. "I'm not even divorced yet."
Melanie started to walk away.
"I'm still in the middle of my divorce." said Cole.
"Oh." said Melanie, blushing.
"So, you like me?" asked Cole.
Melanie nodded.
"Prove it." said Cole. "come dinner with me, tonight."
Melanie thought for a moment.
"Alright, pick me up at 7pm." said Melanie.
"Ok." said Cole. "Need a ride?"
"No." said Melanie. "I like to walk."
They smiled at each other and then Cole went back to his car.
"You look handsome." said Veronica.
Cole came out with a dark grey suit.
"Why are you going on a date?" asked Veronica. "You're still married."
"Technically not." said Cole. "Plus, it's not a date."
Veronica rolled her eyes.
"I have to go." said Cole.
Melanie and Cole were seated in a fancy restaurant. Melanie looked uncomfortable.
"This is awkward." said Melanie.
Cole smiled and was amazed by her beauty.
"Let's get out of this dump." said Melanie. "And go somewhere else."
"Ok." said Cole, surprisingly.
They walked out of the hospital and walked around. Cole spotted a hotdog stand.
"Hungry?" asked Cole.
Melanie nodded. So Cole brought a couple of hotdogs and they continued walking.
"I used to be engaged." said Melanie.
"What happened?" asked Cole.
"It didn't work out." said Melanie. "We were going in different directions."
Cole nodded. "You can say that about my failed marriage."
They continued to laugh and talk and then Cole dropped Melanie off. Cole entered his penthouse. Veronica was waiting for him.
"It was all great." Was all Cole said, when he entered his bedroom.
Cole and Melanie ended up at his penthouse.
"You're shivering." said Cole. He went to the bathroom and brought out a robe. Cole gave it to her. "I'll make some tea."
He hoped Veronica wasn't there. Melanie followed him into the kitchen.
"That almost near kiss." said Melanie. "I was very interested."
Cole cleared his throat and looked at her. Melanie came closer and kissed him, passionately. Then she broke.
"Maybe I should go." said Melanie , disappointedly.
She took off her robe and opened the door, when Cole shut it. Melanie turned around and Cole kissed her.
"I'm ready." said Cole, realizing it. "I don't feel regret, or feelings, I'm free."
"What?" asked Melanie.
Cole backed away and held out his hand.
"If you're ready, then let's go," said Cole. "But don't break my heart."
Melanie's features softened.
Cole went to his desk with a depressed face. He signed some documents and opened his bedroom door, where Veronica was waiting.
"Drop these off." said Cole.
Veronica nodded.
"What are these?" asked Veronica.
"My divorce papers." said Cole. "I can finally move on."
Veronica started to leave.
"And Grams." said Cole. "Be nice."
He turned towards his bed and saw his sleeping beauty.