Stumbling and accidentally hitting other guests, Lydia made her way to the main door at the Grayson Manor hall. She was dying to get back home and sleep.
Just before holding the doorknob, she felt a familiar pair of hands holding her arms.
-Lydia? Are you ok? –The brunette asked with worried eyes.
-Why do you care? –she responded with a drawled voice. - Just let me go home… -Victoria took a step back, surprised by her response and the way she looked.
-What… you are completely drunk! I'm not going to let you leave here alone! I'll take you! –she said, opening the door, looking around, hoping no one else was seeing her best friend in that dreadful state.
The blonde didn't say a word. She just tried, without success, to walk faster and avoid Victoria, who chased after her, increasing her pace. They walked to the cold outside air, the ocean breeze blew their hairs and dresses.
-Why are you being like this? – she used her shoulders to support her friend, who was in no to walk home.
-Can you please just stop… pretending… like you actually care about me? - Victoria shook her head in disbelief, not understanding what was going on. –I'll be fine from here! –the blonde set herself loose and went towards her doorsteps. - Just leave me alone now.
-No! Lydia, what, on earth are you talking about? Why do you think I don't care about you? That's nonsense! –Victoria walked after her.
-Bullshit, Victoria… -she laughed- You don't give a shit about me! –the blonde turned to her serious. – You know, I'm not here to be used. I'm glad I realized you were just using me to get back at Conrad before I went in to deep in this… whatever this is.
Victoria was shocked. She not only felt offended, but also hurt by her words.
- Is that what you honestly think? Of course I wouldn't do that too you! How can you say that? – she whispered, her eyes turning red and wet. –If I'm that manipulative, if I'm that heartless and cold, why am I here chasing after you? And why would I chose my best friend for some petty revenge? Why would I chose the most important relationship that I have just to get back at Conrad? Why would I put that at risk? Huh?
Lydia was quiet. Victoria had a point. She felt the blood rush to her cheeks, ashamed, but couldn't find any words to say. Her insecurities had taken over her and she ended up assuming the worst possibility about what was happening between the two of them. She had been so afraid of this new relationship that her own mind decided to sabotage it, before it could do any further harm.
After no response, Victoria went on.
-And, you know what? I looked for you all night and couldn't find you! I had the biggest fight of my life with Conrad and all I wanted was to see you! –suddenly, she stopped, felling completely drained by all the emotional turmoil she faced the whole day. –Just… Come talk to me when you are rational, because I really can't do this right now. This is too much for me.–she turned to leave.
Lydia stood quiet on the porch deciding if she should go after her or not. Because even if what they had was real, maybe it would be better to just avoid all the complications and hurt it could bring. But, if she let her go, she would, probably never have her back, and that was a thought Lydia couldn't even consider. She had to face her fears. Running away from getting hurt doesn't make life worth living.
-Victoria! Wait! –she tried to run towards her. The brunette was halfway between the two houses and stopped, looking back. Lydia could clearly see the wet marks on her cheeks and she regretted the way she acted that evening. In her state of inebriation, she stumbled and, before she could stand up straight, she bumped right on to her, almost making them both fall. Feeling even more embarrassed, the blonde put her arms around her and held her tight. –I'm sorry… I'm so sorry. –She cried.
Victoria felt relief. She almost thought it was all over between them. She understood that Lydia didn't really mean those things and that she said them in a moment of complete weakness. Also, she knew everything Lydia was going through. She forgave her and hugged her back, just glad that they weren't fighting anymore. They stood in that embrace for a long moment, without speaking.
-I think I just ended my marriage. –Victoria said, facing her.
-I'm here for you.
-I know. I'm here for you too, I know you're going through a lot. We are going to get through all of this together.
Hand in hand, they made their way to the beach house. Before opening the door, they stopped, facing each other. The golden haired woman grabbed Victoria's cheeks and kissed her. The night didn't end so bad after all.
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