A/N: Hey guys, its Melly. :) I know it's been forever, but it's towards the end of the semester for me, so that's when its cramming time and I haven't had any time to write at all this past week. With work, school, and being sick, it's been a crazy week. BUT, I had today off, so I figured I should do some writing! Thank you for everyone who has taken the time to review each chapter, it means a lot! I think I'm gonna start giving shout outs to all readers in the next chapter. (: Enjoy chapter five!

Chapter Five

Eve was having a hard time adjusting without having Mike around. He was the glue that kept her together, and now she was falling apart. She was grateful that Layla was around for her, especially now, but no one could help take away her pain the way Mike did. No one could ever be Mike. No one could ever replace her best friend.

Sighing, she sat down on her bed cross-legged, and played with her engagement ring. "Mikey…" she sighed. "I miss you, baby. I hope you're safe. I've been waiting for your letter, but it isn't here just yet."

Eve's thoughts were interpreted by the sound of her doorbell ringing. She got up and opened the door. She froze when she saw who was on the other side.

Maryse.

She cleared her throat quietly, and then she finally spoke. "What are you doing here?" She asked, her voice was quiet, but it was firm. She had no intensions of being all happy go lucky with Maryse. Maryse knew about Eve's past with Mike, but had no idea it was still on going, at least not to Eve's knowledge. Of course however, Eve knew all about Mike and Maryse.

"I'm here to tell you to stay the hell away from Mike. Mike and I are engaged, Eve. His parents hate you. When he comes home, he and I are going to get married. His parents would kill him if they knew about the two of you and all the sneaking you do behind his parents back. I'm not stupid, Eve. I know all about the two of you. Too bad it won't last."

The blonde's eyes glared at Eve, and then noticed her engagement ring, letting out a harsh laugh. "Where'd you get that? Did Mike give it to you? The two of you aren't going to last, Eve. Hell, I could even tell his parents about all of this right now, but you wouldn't want that, would you Eve?" Maryse asked, giving Eve a smirk. "I mean, if you really think about it…it's your fault Mike got sent overseas to begin with. If it wasn't for you, if his parents didn't have to keep him away from you, he wouldn't be over there right now."

Eve flinched. She knew that part of this was true, if not all of it. If it wasn't for her and Mike's relationship, Mike wouldn't have to be sent overseas, he wouldn't have had to been 'set straight' by his parents. Eve hated herself for this. Maryse was right, it was her fault. She blinked away her tears. The last thing she wanted was for Maryse to see her cry.

"Can you just go home, Maryse? I don't feel like all this drama today." The brunette said quietly. "I don't need this in my life."

"You don't need drama, or you don't want to hear the truth?" Maryse restored. "Because we both know it's the truth. We both know that you ruined Mike's life. He has you to thank for that. He's not going to want you when he comes home, Eve. He never wanted you. He's only with you out of pity, which I guess would be any man's reason for being with you. I mean, look at you. Mike would never want you."

Eve rolled her eyes, trying her best to ignore the harsh words coming from Maryse's mouth. "Are you done now?" She asked, crossing her arms over her chest. Her voice icy as the look in her eyes, Eve didn't want to put up with this. She shouldn't have to.

"Almost," Maryse said, giving her a fake smile. "I just wanted to say one more thing. Then I'll go."

Eve sighed heavily, growing more and more annoyed. "What?"

"Just keep in mind that if Mike doesn't come home…if he dies…it's on you. It'll be your fault, Eve. Can you live with that? If he dies, how will you ever be able to live with yourself?" Maryse gave Eve another smirk before walking away without another word.

Eve stood there alone, with a million thoughts racing through her head. No, this wasn't her fault. Mike did not get sent overseas because of Eve. He got sent overseas because his parents were control freaks who wouldn't allow Mike to live his life the way he wanted to live it.

Closing the door, she leaned against it, and that's when the tears she had been holding back began to roll down her cheeks. What if Mike did die? Eve would never forgive herself for that.

Eve shook her head. She couldn't allow herself to think like that. Maryse was trying to get into Eve's head, and it was beginning to work. She took a deep breath, calming herself. Mike would come home just like he promised.

If there was one thing you should know about Mike Mizanin, it's that he never breaks his promises. He always, always, always keeps them.

Around 11pm, Layla texted Eve to see if she wanted to go to the club for a few hours, and get her mind off of things. Off of Mike. Layla knew that her friend wasn't in a good place mentally right now, and wanted to help bring her out of the slump that she was in.

Eve didn't want to accept at first, because she didn't see the point in going out without Mike. Especially to a club with a bunch of guys who would hit on her all the time, Eve wasn't in the mood for that.

Nonetheless, Layla convinced Eve to go anyway. Layla told her that some of their other friends would be there too, and that it would really do her a lot of good.

Eve rolled her eyes, climbing into Layla's small blue focus. "This is really nice of you and all, Lay, and I know you mean well, but I don't need this. I feel like I'm going to some unnecessary group therapy session that doesn't really need to happen. Honestly, I'm fine." She sighed, rolling her eyes. Eve just wanted to back home, climb into Mike's clothes, crawl into bed, and watch a movie. Not be out late at night at a club.

"It'll be good for you, Eve." Layla protested. "Whether or not you think so, you really need this right now. It's hard for me to watch you be so depressed. I know you aren't doing it on purpose, and I know you miss Mike, but your friends are worried about you." She said, keeping her eyes on the road.

Eve let out a shaky sigh, tears rolling down her cheeks. "What if he doesn't come home, Lay? What if he dies? I'll never forgive myself…" Eve whispered, trailing off as she sniffled, wiping her tears away with the back of her hand.

"Eve, honey, what's the matter?" Layla asked Eve, concern in her voice, but her eyes still on the road. "Where is all this coming from?"

"Maryse came over today and sh-"

Layla looked over at Eve just for a moment, her eyes wide. "Maryse was over there today!? Eve, why didn't you tell me? What did that bitch say to you?"

Eve shook her head, more tears rolling down her face. "She told me that it's my fault Mikey was sent overseas, and it is! If it wasn't for me, Mike wouldn't even be overseas, Lay. He'd be at home. Safe. Away from all the danger he's in now." Eve sobbed, putting her face in her hands. "This is all my fault…" she sobbed. "All my fault…"

"Eve, honey, listen to me, Maryse is trying to get into your head. That bitch doesn't know what she's talking about. None of this is your fault at all. Even if you and Mike weren't together, his parents would've still sent him overseas because that's the kind of people they are. But don't sit here blaming yourself, don't you dare. Mike wouldn't want this for you, Eve. He wouldn't want you sitting here so broken because the girl he can't stand is trying to break the girl he loves. He would want you to be happy. Smile, Eve. Be happy. Don't let Maryse ruin your happiness."

Eve nodded, Layla was right. Mike loved her, not Maryse, and he would prove that to Maryse when he came home from overseas and never spoke to her again. Because just like Mike promised, the two of them would be together forever. All Eve had to do was wait for him. And she would wait for him, forever.

Once they arrived at the club, Eve decided to relax. Just as Layla said, a handful of their friends were there. It was nice to be with her friends, and forget about the drama from earlier today. It was nice to just be happy.

"Hey Eve!"

Eve turned around to see Zack Ryder standing there with a cheesy grin on his face. He was growing his hair out, and he looked different. But it was a good different. She couldn't help but to smile back. Zack had one of those smiles that if he smiled at you, you just had to smile back. It was contagious.

"Hey Zack," she said, pulling him into a hug. "How are you? It's been a while, hasn't it?" She asked, pulling out of the hug, and getting another look at him. It was crazy how different he looked.

Zack flashed another smile. "Yeah, it's been a while. But it's really good to see you! I know you've been down ever since Mike left, so I got you a little something." The Long Island native said, handing her a box of chocolates and a blank CD.

"It's a mixed CD," he explained. "To cheer you up, and put you in a happy mood when you're sad." He smiled warmly. "There's a lot of danceable music on there, bro!"

Eve laughed, looking at the CD. "What'd you put on here, Zack? Justin Bieber? One Direction?"

Zack only shrugged, "you'll see when you listened to it."

Eve nodded, and then held up the box of chocolates. "And you got these for me because…?"

"Because I noticed that when girls are sad they eat a lot of ice cream or chocolate, but the ice cream would've melted by now, so…" he shrugged again.

Eve smiled a warm smile. "Oh Zack, thank you," she whispered, hugging him again. "You're so kind. I'm glad I came tonight. I'm really glad I got to see you."

Zack smiled back at her. "It's no problem, Eve. You know I'm always here for you; it doesn't matter when you need me. Just call me."

Eve nodded, glad that Zack was here for her, ever since Mike left, she began to push away everyone in her life.

But standing here face to face with Zack Ryder tonight for the first time in a couple of months, she could tell that he was one person she wouldn't push away.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed this update. :) Comments would be lovely! Thank you! Another update will be posted sometime this week, (: