Soooo…. I'm like really sick…. And I can't sleep…

So! We're gonna post a chapter and maybe write the next one!

I do however have a tiny somebody hanging out in my room tonight. My gray and black striped tabby kitten. She's adorable and very precious to me.

Shall we move on to the reviews?

LadyoftheBirds: Haha, I missed you too Birdie. Soooo, I miss your writing too, How long has it been since you posted? Lol, just teasing

Chatnoirispawsom: Cannon Nora? Or this Nora?

Johnshawn965: I personally think this kind of break up would be very difficult for just about anyone.

Spidey: Aww I miss you too! Be sure to PM me! So does this mean you're back for good cuz its been like forever since we've been able to hold a decent sized conversation.

Mayuralover: Will he pop that question fast? Or won't he?

WE WILL FIND OUT AFTER THE BREAK!

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Ok, I've had a sip of water, you guys still here? (Yes, I think I'm very funny)

ALRIGHTY THEN!

Without further ado, I bring to you,

The 11th chapter to this story, 'Misunderstanding'

Nino L Dec. 5 2019:

I'm sorry, can we please talk about this?

It's all a misunderstanding.

I know we can work this out.

Nino L Dec. 6 2019:

Babe please, I love you

I'm sorry, I know you're mad but I would never and have never even thought about another woman.

Nino L Dec. 8 2019:

We need to talk about this, please come home.

Nino L Dec. 12 2019:

I can't stand life without you by my side.

If you would please give me 15 minutes I'll explain everything, I swear.

Nino L Dec. 18 2019

I will wait for you.

Alya's POV

It's new years eve. I haven't spoken a word to him since our fight. I sent my three sisters to gather my things. I couldn't face him. I still can't.

A part of me still wants to hold on.

I've tried to do everything I can to move on with my life while I stay with Nora. I do ok except for the fact that everything reminds me of him.

I look through the window and stare out at the snow.

It seems like it's been forever since he's messaged me.

I read over the messages for the millionth time.

I'm not sure how long I space out but when I come to Nora is standing over me while I sit in my chair.

"You know he's telling the truth right?"

"What are you talking about?" I ask as I quickly close out of my messages. "If you're talking about him, then I don't want to hear it." I snap.

"Oh ok." Nora nods.

I glare at her suspiciously as she shuffles. I feel a pinch on my wrists and my hand seizes up and my phone drops to the carpet where Nora quickly snatches it.

I stare at her in shock.

"You can have this and all the rest of your electronics that I've hidden back after you hear me out for ten minutes. No complaints, no interruptions."

Anger rises up in my chest and I try to snatch it back but have no success.

"You know what?! Fine! Say what you want but you're not going to change my mind about him!"

I sit back down in a huff and glare at Nora's pleased expression.

"I understand that you're upset and you probably have no clue why I think I can change your mind. However I know something you don't know. Something only he and I know." Nora pauses. "Your so called cheating boyfriend was at the gym training with me. Every morning for three months he left for work to start his shift three hours early, stayed for overtime, and then he'd train with me until late at night."

"Why? Why would he do that? Why couldn't he tell me?" I ask. My voice quivers and shakes.

"Because four months ago the poor sap stumbled onto my door step and begged, and pleaded for my permission to marry you and when I said no, he argued and fought for you like you were all he ever wanted." She admits. My breath catches.

He was going to propose?

"Finally we struck a deal, he trained with me for three months and I helped him choose a ring and where and when to propose."

Propose…

Propose?

Propose!

I jump out of my chair and race to find my shoes and coat. "I-I have to go!" I call out as I scramble out the door.

Nino's POV

I'm not even sure what to do with myself anymore. I roll through the motions every day. Everything in numb and monotonous. I'm surviving but not living.

I stare up at the ceiling fan while lying on my bed, waiting for sleep.

Then I hear it. A frantic tapping on the front door. I slide out of bed and walk through the empty house. When I open the door I'm too shocked for words.

Alya, beautiful, spunky, perfect Alya.

We stare at each other for a moment before one single word snaps me out of my revere.

"Yes."

"W-What?"

"Nora explained everything. The deal, the training, the proposal, everything."

I stare at her, trying to process everything. She gives me a nervous smile.

"I-I mean, if your proposal still stands, then yes."

"You still love me? I know I messed up… I never meant to hurt you…" I mumble

"I never stopped loving you," she admits.

My heart swells and I pull her in close for a moment before letting go and inviting her inside. I mumble I'll be right back before heading into our room and grabbing a tiny velvet box.

I walk back into the living room and kneel before her.

"Will you marry me, Alya?"

I hear her breath catch in her throat. She throws her arms around me.

"Nothing could make me happier than to be your wife."