"What are you doing here?" I ask in a voice that doesn't sound like mine. It's quiet, vulnerable; the complete opposite of me actually.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I even agreed to engage Taylor when I knew my heart belonged to you. I was just so scared, so very scared. The morning after you opened up, it seemed as if you regretted everything you said, and I couldn't bear it, even the idea kills me. So I left you house and called Taylor. I was so hurt. He wanted to talk it out, and I agreed. I couldn't even tell you why. We were at dinner and he said he would stay in LA, if we got married. I laughed, but agreed. I don't know why. The next day, after work I broke it off. He screamed and yelled even throw glass vase at me. I couldn't marry him. He doesn't have my heart, you do. I'm so sorry that I put you through this and I will spend the rest of my life telling you this. God, I'm so stupid, "Heather finishes out of breath.
I honestly didn't know what to say. My heart was caught in my throat, as I just stared into her eyes. Her eyes screamed 'Believe me, I'm not lying' and I wanted to believe her, I really did, but she left. She fucking left and my heart was torn into pieces knowing the love of my life ran away like that.
"Nay, is everything alright?" I hear Di yell from the living room. I'm honestly surprised she didn't hear Heather's monologue. I forgot she was even here.
"Oh, you have company. I'll just go then" Heather says disappointed. I grab her arm before she can turn away. "Stay," I whisper quietly. Interlacing our fingers, I pull her in and close the door in one swift motion. "Everything is alright, someone just stopped by" I yell back. I turn to face Heather; I brush some stray hairs away before leading her into the living room. Dianna had paused the movie and was anxiously waiting to see who I returned with. "Hey Hemo, I missed you" Dianna says softly before giving her a hug. I gently let go of her hand and walk into the kitchen. I needed to think for a minute.
'What the heck is going on? She is back, so that must mean she loves me. She called off the engagement with Taylor for me, so that means something. She hurt me so bad though, these have been the hardest two weeks of my short life. I didn't even know what to do with myself, but she came back that's what matters. We need to talk, obviously.' My thoughts were running a mile a minute, so much so that I didn't even hear Dianna come up behind me.
"You alright Rivers?" she asked. I jump at the sudden intrusion, but quickly snap out of my thoughts and turn to her. "Yeah, I'm alright. Just shocked, you know" I reply, she nods her head and places a gently hand on my shoulder pulling me into a hug. I fall into her embrace. "You will be okay Nay, just talk to her. She really missed you. This was her way of getting her thoughts together, so hear her out okay. You guys belong together, so don't let this momentary set back get in your head. Go fix this and get your girl" Dianna whispers in your ear. I nod my head in her neck, and slowly pull away.
"Smile boo" Dianna says. I can't help the small smile that forms on my face. Grabbing my hand, Dianna leads me back into the living room. Letting go she waves goodbye to Hemo, leaving my house, but not before making me promise to call her tomorrow.
"Thirsty?" I question. Heather looked deep in thought, but nodded anyway. I return with a beer. "Why didn't you at least tell me you were leaving?" I question. We might as well get started. "Because I figured you were mad at me, and you had every right to be. I wanted to tell you, I really did." She replies, taking a long gulp. I take this opportunity to look at her, even frazzled she still looked flawless.
"What?" she asked. I shake my head; damn I really need to control my leering. "It hurt. It hurt waking me and realizing that you weren't there. It hurt knowing that I just poured my heart out to you and you just threw it back in my face. It hurt hearing you left from Ryan and not you. You are my best friend, before anything else. I was so scared that I had lost you forever." I mumble softly. I didn't even realize I was crying till you wiped the tears from my eyes.
"You could never lose me, babe" Heather whispers. I smile at the term of endearment. "This right here" she places my hand over her heart. "Belongs to you, and will forever belong to you. No one else matters." I don't take any more time before crashing my lips against hers. Caught off guard, it takes her a moment before she realizes what's going on, but she finally kisses back.
When the kiss ended I sigh, content, but understanding we still have a lot to talk about. "You are thinking rather loudly" Heather whispers into my hair. My head was now lying on her chest as I sat between her legs on the couch. "What does this mean for us?" I question. Afraid of the answer, I close my eyes. "I know that I don't want to live without you in my life, whither that means are your girlfriend, or best friend. I just need you. I'm cool with whatever your heart desires; I know that I hurt you, and I'm willing to spend the rest of eternity making it up to you" Heather says. I smile, looking up deep into her eyes. "Let's take things so. I don't want to go back to just being your best friend, if I can have you completely" I whisper. She nods her head before kissing my lips gently.
I laid back down and close my eyes. Her fingers ran gently through my hair, scratching my scalp occasionally. Moments like this make everything worth it.