Chapter 5 - Explanation
Chandler took a seat on a bench near the corner of the store, his hand held almost lifelessly as his lighted cigarette was placed between his index and middle finger.
Was Monica actually telling the truth? Did she actually love me? Did I screw everything up?
Chandler was snapped out of his thoughts when he noticed a lot of cars pulling into the parking lot in front of him. It was suspicious since it was almost sun down, yet he didn't think much of it.
A moment later, a woman dressed in a very short skirt and tons of make-up approached him.
"Hey baby." She slurred, stumbling as she took a seat next to him. Chandler stared at her wide-eyed, and slowly slid further down the bench, which was useless when she came even closer.
"You're a cute one. Only $50 tonight, just for you." She whispered, slipping his cigarette into her own hand.
"I can't believe how slow you drive Ross." Monica complained in the passenger seat of her father's Porsche.
"It's the legal limit!"
Monica rolled her eyes and stared outside the window.
"Is that Chandler over there?" She hesitantly asked pointing to a guy that had their back faced in their direction.
Ross took a quick glance. "Yeah, I think it is! His bag is there!"
He slowly switched lanes turned into the parking lot of the plaza.
Monica continued to stare at the guy, hoping to get a good look at his face until she realized there was also a girl, dressed in hooker clothing who smacked her lips onto his. Monica still didn't get a look at the guys face, but felt panic begin to rise when in fact the bag next to the guy was an exact replica of Chandler's.
"Oh my god it is Chandler!" Monica said feeling the tears filled her eyes again.
"Oh yeah, now I remember why dad told us never to go into this plaza at night, they're hookers all over the place." Ross said."...But what is Chandler doing making out with one?!"
"Let's get out of here." Monica sobbed.
"But-"
"No, I can't stay here any longer Ross, let's go!" she demanded.
...
Chandler quickly pulled away from the kiss and he gasped when he noticed Monica's saddened eyes staring back at him.
They locked eyes for just a moment until Ross started driving away, their eye contact breaking. Chandler jumped from the bench and ran after the running car, catching up to the passenger Porsche came to a stop when Ross noticed Chandler's presence when he knocked on the window. Monica looked away as the window slowly went down.
"Monica." Chandler said, slightly out of breath.
"What do you want?" Monica asked, annoyed.
"I-I want to tell you that kiss didn't mean anything, she un-expectantly kissed me I swear."
"Hmm...how do I know if you're lying?" Monica snapped."Oh wait- I'll just assume you are because I heard this false story of you kissing a hooker, and I actually saw it!"
"Monica please believe me, I didn't kiss her back at all." Chandler cupped her face, and Monica looked into his eyes."I was so shocked when I saw you there, I never thought I'd see you again, for today at least. I thought about it for awhile, and I admit I'm so stupid for not believing you. I'm so sorry Mon."
Chandler leaned down, closer to her ear."For the last 5 hours I've been miserable without you in my life, god knows what will happen if I go another 5. I love you Monica."
Chandler slowly leaned into kiss her and just as their lips were about to touch, Monica pulled away.
"..You owe me a huge apology Chandler Muriel Bing, I'm not going to let that slip so fast." Monica's nose twitched."Have you been smoking?"
"...Uhhhh-"
"I can't believe you Chandler!" Monica responded angrily.
"Monica, you know I use cigarettes as a way to help me when I'm stressed!" Chandler exclaimed.
"That's true." They both looked at Ross forgetting his presence until he spoke up.
"Does Ross know about us?" Chandler asked, lowering his voice.
"Yes he does, in fact he has a little explanation to tell you." Monica glared at Ross and he nervously laughed.
"Y-Yeah, get in."
"What the heck Ross, just because of the fake ID's you almost destroyed my first real relationship?!" Chandler asked furiously."I didn't take you because you were so busy with Carol you didn't even have time for your friends anymore."
"I-I'm sorry Chandler." Ross apologized.
Ross and Chandler were seated on a table in the corner of McDonald's. The moment they walked into the fast food restaurant, Monica entered the restroom.
"I know recently I've been spending my time with Carol but I'll try to start making more time for you guys." Ross reassured."...I'm going to go order, do you want anything?"
"No thanks." Chandler replied with a sigh.
Monica walked out of the restroom, stopping in her tracks a few meters away from the table. She watched as Chandler tapped the table with his fingers, those same fingers that made her scream a few nights ago.
"If only Ross didn't say anything," Monica thought."Or if only Chandler believed me from before."
Of course, Monica still loved him but she wanted their relationship to be built off of trust. Sure, this might of been her first ever relationship but it was more than likely Chandler's first real relationship too.
Monica continued to stare at Chandler, until his eyes un-expectantly caught hers. Monica luckily noticed this, and played it off by throwing out a tissue paper she had in her hands into the nearest garbage. She walked over to the table, Chandler's eyes following her every move.
"Hey Mon," He said softly.
"Why?" Monica asked, not responding to his greet."Why didn't you believe me before Chandler? I was so sad and heart-broken, I thought you trusted me."
"I do trust you Monica-"
"So why'd you believe that story was true?"
"I thought the story was true because it sorta made sense. When I heard that you actually were in love with that Lincoln guy, I felt so jealous because I knew someone so amazing and beautiful like you could never love some deadbeat loser like me. I mean you're so much hotter then me and I was already concerned why you were actually going out with me in the first place, it only lead my to believe it was true."
Monica was in awe."...I didn't know you thought like that Chandler." Her hands intertwined into his."And you're not some deadbeat loser, you're the most sweetest and handsomest guy ever- at least to me."
Chandler side-smiled, and locked eyes with Monica again.
"..We just need to learn to trust each-other no matter what."
Chandler nodded, and Monica slowly leaned in across the table and their lips finally touching again. Chandler smiled in the kiss, it was almost as if their lips were made to fit together, each time they touched a electric bolt shooting down both their spine.
Monica slowly broke the kiss, with a grin."So are you now going to consider that trip?"
Hey everyone!
Okay I kinda regret the plot for the previous chapter but I hope that I did a good job with the solution in this chapter. And about that hooker thing, it was the only thing I could've think of XD I apologize for the long wait, I just recently got summer break! I also apologize if this Chapter seemed rushed, since I feel like it was. I just wanted my stupid idea for Chapter 4 to quickly end because I have a really great idea for the trip ;) Anyways, please leave your thoughts about this chapter in the reviews and I will defiantly try my best to update a lot sooner next time :)