Chapter 3

Revenge

Blair's pov

As soon as I figured out what Nate had done, I had the need to punch him in the face. I chose a long, red dress with rubies on the upper part.

''Do you remember this dress?'' I asked.

''Of course I do. You came to stop me from changing my identity and running away from the Upper East Side in this dress… Only red lipstick is missing…''

He smirked at me and I opened one of the drawers. I had a bright red lipstick in my makeup purse and I applied it excessively.

''You look delightful.'' Chuck complimented me.

''Thank you… Come on, we have to get there fast.''

''I can't come with you… I have an important meeting to attend at the company this afternoon.'' He informed me, and I groaned.

''Fine. I'll meet you there soon I guess.''

We both left and took different cars. I ordered the driver to go to Serena's house first. If they aren't there, I am going to find them. The car stopped abruptly and I stepped on the hot cement with my glamorous heels. I searched in my pocket for the spare keys to Serena and Dan's house and opened the door. I made a few steps inside only to find Dan there, relieved to see me.

''Have you heard from Serena?! She's nowhere to be found…'' Dan said.

''Actually, I did… that's why I came here.''

''What are you waiting for? Tell me where she is!''

''Well, that's the problem… She's…''

I couldn't give Dan the news. I tried to say the words, but my voice seemed to not be heard. Dan looked me in the eyes and waited for my answer. I couldn't control my tone of fear and angriness, so I just yelled:

''Nate manipulated her into cheating on you!''

I covered my mouth with my hand. I can't believe I said that out loud. I turned around and rushed out of the house, tears streaming down my perfectly done makeup. I called Chuck multiple times, but he turned off his phone for the meeting. I couldn't stop myself from believing what was worse. I tried to hold my tears. My makeup was ruined. I hopped back in the car quickly.

''We have to check Nate's. You know where that is.'' I ordered, with a tense voice.

''Yes, Madam Blair.''

The driver sped up and we passed the heavy traffic in the city centre. I was staring at the door of the house. My hands were shaking as I gained my courage to knock. Nate pressed the latch, and as soon as he saw my face, he realised something was not right.

''What happened, Blair? Why did you hang up this morning?''

I couldn't hold my anger anymore, so I told him everything.

''WHY?! Why?! You little liar! You took advantage of Serena, when you knew she was freshly married to Dan! You lied about your feelings, you lied about everything!''

''What are you talking about?! You got everything wrong…''

''Let me see Serena! You have no right to speak to me.''

He got out of my way, and I saw Serena lying on the couch. I was about to yell to Nate again, but she looked at me… and my frustration against Nate was gone. My eyes widened. She was green pale.

''She came to me in the morning because she didn't feel well… I tried all the treatments I had in the house. What you had heard on the phone was her telling me to not stop massaging her shoulders. You jumped to what was worse… why don't you trust me?''

I ran and hugged Serena tightly. I won't abandon my best friend in the hardest moments she experiences. I hesitated to answer Nate's question, but not because I didn't know the answer, but because I knew that it was selfish…

''I am so glad you came to see me, Blair. I didn't want to worry Dan right after our wedding party, so I came here. You and Chuck don't have time for me now that you're an official couple… The only person I could turn to was Nate.''

''That's not true! What did I do to make you feel that way? I would always clear my calendar for you. I would do anything for you.''

''You really are my best friend, Blair.''

I let go of Serena.

''I think I owe you an apology.'' I said, looking at Nate, seeking forgiveness.

''Don't worry. After what I said on the way back home yesterday, I think I understand…''

''So… you know why I was upset?''

''I figured. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want to hurt your feelings. My parents knew from the beginning your parents were famous, so they used me to get to them. I couldn't get over Serena after what happened at the bar, and I tried to avoid you. I had to lie about my love for you…''

''I know how it feels. I also had the same situation with Louis, the prince I had to marry. At first, I really loved him, but I soon realised that I only forced myself to love him to forget my past with Chuck.''

''That's exactly what happened to me… we have a lot more in common than you think.''

I smiled. I took a deep breath, and right then I realised what I told Dan about Nate and Serena.

''No…. this can't be…''

''What is it?'' asked Nate, who was making Serena a tea.

''I might have just ruined Dan and Serena's relationship…''

Serena was still on the sofa, so she didn't hear what I had said to Nate.

''What?! What did you do?!''

I told Nate the naked truth about my thoughts.

''Go fix it!'' he yelled.

I left the house as fast as I could, and my phone biped on my way to the car.

''Spotted, Dan Humphrey, bags in hands. Lonely Boy, back to Brooklyn, where you belong. S and N? Who could have guessed? Dan for sure didn't.''

I gasped and I tripped as I was reading further. I called and called, but I got no answer.

''This is Dan. Leave a message.'' I heard his basic voicemail.

I felt like all that was happening was my fault. When I got to the car, I saw that it was no longer there. As I was waiting for a cab, the clock was ticking, and Dan's train was leaving the station. My phone started buzzing. I prayed it was Dan, because then I could explain it was all a misunderstanding and that I was a horrible person for judging Nate without checking if my suspicions were true. When I picked it up, it was Chuck. I answered, and my voice was stuttering.

''What happened, love?''

As soon as he heard my voice, he realised it was something that needed his full attention.

''No time to explain… come pick me up from Nate's house. We have to stop Dan from leaving. Check GG! The only thing I can say right now is that I was wrong…''

''I am cancelling my day right this second and coming.''

I hung up and waited in silence.

He finally came and took my hand. We got to the station in no time. I knew we were late, but maybe, just maybe, we could still catch Dan. I tried and tried to call multiple times, but he just wouldn't hear the phone. I listened to his voice all over again, thinking about Serena's reaction to what I told Dan. I chose to inform Serena to turn on her phone, in case he called. I reached to Nate and begged to talk to Serena as quick as possible.

I was running with Chuck to catch the train, and Serena couldn't believe me when I told her what I did. It was true… Dan called her one hundred times before making the decision to leave town, but I think he assumed she was with Nate, that's why he stopped. I felt terrible when I reached the station and no one was there. I asked the remaining people if the train left, and they said it already did ten minutes ago. Chuck hugged me and tried to comfort me, but I had no excuse. How could I just tell Dan that without being sure first?! What was in my head?

''Everything is going to be okay… he will answer his phone and we will explain everything. Dan will come back…''

I sobbed uncontrollably.

The end of chapter 3.

I know it's a little dramatic, but as I said in the previous chapter, I see GG as an overly dramatic and romantic series. Do you think Dan overreacted? Was Blair in the wrong? Tell me your thoughts in the comments!