EMILY'S P. O. V
"Your lips are so kissable." said Paige while we were sitting under a large oak.
After the movie kiss a couple days ago, I felt so close to Paige than ever before; I
couldn't say no when she asked me out. Today morning, she picked me up after
breakfast and took me to our second date; the Rosewood Park. Alison and I
always came here; so I took Maya here before she left to rehab. It's weird how
Paige likes coming here too. We are so alike!
"Aw, Paige. That's sweet. You are a good kisser." I said; trying to compliment her.
"Let me try that again then." Paige exclaimed and leaned in for another kiss.
She kept on kissing me; I found that so annoying. Mine and Maya's relationship
was more of, hanging out and enjoying ourselves. But in Paige's world, it was
kissing and complimenting. Can't she understand that she kisses me every single
minute? Ugh!
"Listen Paige, it's been such a magical morning but unfortunately I have to go visit
Aria. I will call you as soon as I can." I told her with a fake frown.
"Oh, I will miss you Em." said Paige.
Once we stood up, I patted her arm and as she leaned in for a kiss on my lips, I
switched it to my cheek. I gave her a small smile and walked away towards
Rosewood General Hospital which was about a 10 minute walk.
-10 minutes later-
"Hey Aria, how are you doing?" I asked Aria as soon as I walked inside her room.
"Fine, just sobbing about my upcoming nightmare." replied Aria.
"Oh yes? And which one is that?" I asked.
"I don't know yet-" Aria started while sitting up.
"Yesterday, my dad announced that my parents are filing for a divorce and either
the surgery or needles each day for 730 days."
"I know about the second part, but I didn't know that your parents are divorcing.
That's terrible! I actually remember the time when Hanna's parents divorced;
remember how she used to sob about it every day for another month?" I asked.
"Yeah, I remember. I will probably be like that soon." said Aria.
"Where's Spencer?" I asked as I took a seat on the armchair.
"I don't know actually. She hasn't visited me today yet." answered Aria.
"I'll call her." I said.
I dialed Spencer but she didn't pick up; she is probably busy today.
"Listen, I have to tell you something." I said.
"What is it?" asked Aria.
"I am sort of going out with Paige but I still love Maya!" I cried.
Aria gasped and her big hazel eyes widened.
"You cannot be serious!" screamed Aria.
"I am! I mean, Paige is kind and sweet. She's a good kisser too." I replied.
"I cannot believe you right now Em! Your girlfriend, Maya, was sent to rehab
and you just go off and start dating Paige? That does not make sense!" cried Aria.
"It makes perfect sense! I am just confused about who I love." I explained.
"I think cupid shot you in the wrong side of your ass!" said Aria.
"Shut up Aria! I am going through a hard decision!" I told her.
"No, you're just being stupid." said Aria.
"You start crying; no, correction: You started sobbing when Maya left. You didn't
have a smile on your face for another 3 days! What now? You didn't even break
up with Maya! You're basically cheating on her. You know what else? In 2 days,
you will come up to me or Spencer and say you had sex with Paige! Tomorrow at
Noel's party, Spencer thinks you are going to make out with Paige. You'll get
drunk! Emily, you're lost in a swirl of stupidity."
I remained silent, just staring at my tan hands; thinking about how truly dumb I
am. I couldn't believe how many mistakes I have made the past week or two.
I don't know who I am anymore, as though as I transformed into Mr. Bean.
"I am sorry Em, I just got a little carried away." whispered Aria.
"No, you're right Aria. I am stupid, I messed up everything!" I yelled.
I held back my tears; as though it was Hanna's murder all over again.
"My life is a complete hurricane. I messed up Alison's thoughts of me; when I
kissed her, she didn't treat me like a best friend. She treated me like a freak.
Hanna, I didn't protect her from being sliced by Alison. I messed up with Maya,
because I listened to A. She could have still been here; right now. I shouldn't have
started dating Paige; I will have to stop it soon. Now I don't know what else to
do." I explained.
"Em, everything will clear soon. My grandpa used to tell me that in a rainy day,
there will always be sunshine behind the clouds. The darkness will clear and
the puzzle will be solved. That will happen as soon as the police find A. When they
find out what really happened to us in Spain." said Aria.
"Everything will come back to normal."
"But Alison and Hanna are missing from my heart." I said as a warm teardrop
dripped down my cheek.
"Mine too; but nobody's life is ever perfect. Some people don't have parents,
some don't have money and some don't even have food." said Aria.
I sighed deeply while Aria wiped my tears.
"I guess you're right. Thanks Aria." I said with a hard-to-get smile.
"Anytime Em." said Aria.
As soon as she said that, my phone beeped with a text. As I thought that it's
going to be 'A', I opened it to reveal and text from Zoey herself.
'Hey Emily. I am going to be in Rosewood in an hour. I was hoping that we can
meet up. I need to tell you my decision. Meet me at Starbucks at 12:00. See you
there! –Zoey.'
I kept re-reading the text over and over again; as though it was a trophy. But then
it struck me; Aria was still sitting beside me.
"Who's it from?" asked Aria with a raised eyebrow.
"I-it's from Zoey. She texted me to meet her at Starbucks." I replied.
"Oh, good luck then. I need to take my morning shower." said Aria.
"Nurse Jenna! I need the key to the shower room!"
In a few seconds, Nurse Jenna arrived and took Aria out of the room. I sat there,
with a confused expression thinking, should I meet Zoey at Starbucks or no? I was
in love with Zoey at the cruise and now I actually have a chance with her. But
after the conversation with Aria, I don't know whether I still like Zoey. I guess I
should meet her, what if her decision was that she doesn't want to be with me?
I took my golden Guess purse and hung it on my shoulder as I scurried out of the
hospital; towards the ice cream shoppe, Menchie's. They finally built it in
Rosewood a couple years ago and Alison and I were the first to go there! I fell in
love with their ice cream that I went there every single month. It's so tasty! I call
it the ice cream heaven.
-45 minutes later-
After having to stand in a huge line to purchase my ice cream and eating it, I
walked towards Rosewood's Starbucks which was pretty close, about 10 minutes
to walk. But while I was heading there; I came across Spencer.
"Hey Spence! Where were you today? I called you and you didn't answer!" I said.
"I was a bit busy contacting Wren. The DNA results came in for Melissa's baby,
and the father was not Ian; it was Wren, Melissa's ex-fiancé and it also seems to
be that he is the father of my nephew named Joseph. Since Melissa's surprising
delivery, my parents were forcing me to try and contact Wren. He picked up the
phone after I called him 100 times and I told him to meet me tomorrow morning
in Brookhaven." answered Spencer.
"Is the baby alright, he was born too early!" I said.
"Somehow, the baby's healthy but Melissa is a bit concerned-" started Spencer.
"She told me and Ian that she never had sex with Wren, she only slept in the same
bed as him once they were officially engaged. It's weird because he's the father,
100%. Which can't be possible! I am so confused."
"So am I. Where are you heading?" I asked.
"To Aria's. I was meaning to visit her sometime today." replied Spencer.
"Alright, see you tomorrow at the party." I said with a smile.
"Bye." said Spencer while walking away.
I continued to walk to Starbucks; once I arrived I noticed that Zoey wasn't here
yet. I ordered some 'Chai Tea Latte' and sat down at a table. I waited and waited
for her to come. I looked at my phone, it showed 12:30. I almost finished my
drink. Suddenly, I felt a light tap on my shoulder and once I turn around, I found
Zoey staring right at me.
"Sorry I am late, my taxi driver was extremely slow." said Zoey as she sat across
from me.
"Oh it's alright, so what was your decision?" I asked her.
"I have been deeply thinking about it, it was quite hard to be honest. You are so
beautiful and kind. We have so much in common; it's so weird. But at the same
time, I have been thinking about you and Maya. You hurt her. You just spilled the
beans to her parents through your friend. That's not how relationships go Emily.
I want someone who can be honest with me, someone who doesn't play games.
I was thinking a long time for the past 2 days. My final decision is yes, I will give
you another and final chance." answered Zoey.
"Seriously? You will?" I asked.
"Yeah, I will Emily. Just don't blow me off like Maya, please." said Zoey.
"I promise." I said.
"This will not come to Maya right?" asked Zoey.
"Nope, this will be a total secret." I replied with a smile.
"Good, because if she will find out, she will hate both of us." said Zoey.
I nodded with a smile and finished up my Chai Tea Latte. After Starbucks, we
went to have a little walk and then we had dinner at Zoey's favorite Greek
restaurant. After one of the most amazing nights of my life, I walked Zoey
back to her home after taking a taxi to Brookhaven.
"Wow, your house isn't small." I said.
"Yeah, with such a big family, we need a big house." said Zoey.
"Yeah, that's true." I said.
"I should be going inside; I always have to be home by 9:30. My parents may be
wealthy but I am not spoiled in any type of way." said Zoey.
"I know that." I whispered with a smile.
I leaned in for a nice Zoey kiss, and I got it. After that, I waved goodbye and took a
taxi back home.