A/N: Yeah, it's been a while. I feel pretty bad about my lack of updating. But I suffered a family loss so I've been quite busy with that. But, considering that things slowed down, I find time to update!

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Cari's POV

I sat on top of my suitcase as I waited for John in the lobby of his hotel. He had stayed around because his flight got delayed (or so he claims.) My hands shook as the butterflies in my stomach grew with every minute that passed. I reflected on the past twenty-four hours of my time in Vegas. How could things change so fast?

John and I built up an amazing relationship for three years. We had been through a lot with his injuries and sabbaticals from his work. Through all that, I thought we could handle anything. Then one night he crushed everything we worked so hard for. Then I had to go and get drunk and marry his best friend. Three years of hard work and love all down the drain within a day.

And now, we could never get it back.

"Cari." Someone called to me.

I looked up to see John walking toward me. I stood up and wheeled my baggage next to me. The first thing John did was give me a hug as soon as he got to me. I tried my hardest to not re-think my final decision. But I thought about his touch, his sense of humor and how he seemed to just get me. He pulled away and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"I wanna forget about last night. Let's just start fresh. We both did some things we didn't mean to do and we can just forget it." John stated.

"Do you really think it can be that easy?" I asked him.

"It's not gonna be easy, but it would be a good starting point." He replied.

"Why did you break up with me anyway?" I asked him.

"Well…whenever I tried getting a hold of you, you never answered. And when I did you sounded so rushed or you got frustrated. I was thinking that…that you found someone else." John told me hesitantly.

I stood there silently as I took his words in. He didn't even have the nerve to ask me what was going on with me at the time. He acted purely off emotion. John could tell I was getting angry, so he tightened his grip around me.

"But then your mom called me a little while ago. She told me what's been going on. I wish you could have told me Cari. You know I would have left to be there with you." John said sincerely.

"I know, me too." I replied.

"Why didn't you tell me? Did you not want me there?" John asked.

"Of course I wanted you there! I needed you there. But I couldn't take you away from your work. Not when you were in the title chase…" I trailed off.

"None of that matters if you aren't healthy." John added.

"I'm fine now John. They were able to remove most of it." I told him.

"Cari you have cancer and you couldn't even tell me! Do you have any idea how shitty that makes me feel? That you think my work is more important then you?" John yelled.

By now travelers were starting to look at us. John had stepped away from now, letting space between us. I crossed my arms, missing the warmth of his around me. John sighed and slowly walked closer to me. He slipped his hands into mine and looked into my eyes.

"I talked to Vince. He's giving me this week off to be with you, then the next few weekends after that. I want to help you to recover. I want to be with you again Cari." He whispered.

I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath. I knew he wanted to help me. And I was certain that he still loved me. But these past twenty-fours made me re-think everything. After John broke up with me, I thought I wouldn't be able to live without him. But I lived more with Randy then I ever did with John.

I'm sure part of that had to do with the alcohol in my system. But that's not my point.

"John…I married your best friend. I…I can't be with you after last night. Not after what happened." I told him.

John instantly stepped away from me, looking hurt and confused. I sighed as I grabbed the handle on my bag.

"You broke up with me on a whim John. You could have asked me at anytime if what you assumed was true. And with Randy…things are different with him. But he needs to focus on his career. So I'm moving on without either of you. I'm sorry John." I apologized.

And just like that, I walked away from the man I loved for three years. I couldn't look back. I knew if I did I would try running back. If I was going to keep that promise, I needed to keep moving forward. I flagged down a cab and he popped his trunk for me. I stuffed my suitcase in it and got in the back seat.

John had my heart for three years. But Randy had taken it within minutes. I knew guys like Randy didn't come around often. And I knew letting go of him was a hard thing for me to do. But I couldn't be with him. Or either of them. And I knew none of this meant a thing to Randy. All he cared about was his career. He didn't care about me at all.

That's when I saw Randy running out of a cab and into the hotel the moment I started to drive away.

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So the end is beginning to loom on this story! Such sadness I know, but hey. You could always review to make yourself feel better!

Next chapter: Randy reaches the hotel to get to Cari, only to find a very pissed off John. What could go on from here? Keep reading!