Still Learning [C.L]

Holidays

We landed in Mykonos and tried our best to hide our faces as we exited the plane and made our way through the airport, me particularly, and we managed to make it to the waiting car unnoticed.

I breathed out a sigh of relief when we arrived at the villa we would be staying in however the feeling of guilt for ignoring Charles and going on holiday with his best friend was still eating away at me.

Pierre helped me unload my suitcase from the boot of the car and I followed him through the front door where he was immediately greeted by his mum and dad.

"Maman, papa, this is Jennifer" he introduced me

He had clearly informed his parents about what had occurred last night as his mum automatically pulled me into a rib crushing hug, which actually did help mend the hurt a little. I wrapped my arms around her as well as a wave of homesickness washed over me, missing the times when I could go into the next room whenever I needed a hug from my mum. We both let go from the hug and I wiped away a few tears that had escaped

"Sorry I just got a little homesick, you give proper mum hugs" I laughed
"It's all going to be okay kiddo" Pierre's dad pulled me in for a side hug and ruffled my hair just like Pierre did and I felt welcomed into their family straight away

Pierre helped me take my suitcase up the stairs to my room, huffing and puffing with every step

"Jesus Jen, did you pack for a month or something?" He winced as he pulled it over the last step
"Yeah literally a month" I laughed "wasn't supposed to go back to Monaco until after Hungary" my heart twinged at the thought of not spending this free time with Charles but I buried that feeling deep down

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The next few days were spent relaxing by the pool, taking trips out on the yacht Pierre had hired and eating well surrounded by family.

I had muted Charles' number, unable to bring myself to block him completely. He had given up calling by the third day and purely stuck to texts, making it easier for me to ignore. I knew Pierre was still keeping in contact with him as he would take calls away from me multiple times a day but never once forced me to talk to Charles or brought anything up about his conversations.

Pierre decided to extend our trip to last the whole week as he could see the beneficial effect it was having on my well-being. This boy was precious.

I'd spoken to Emma a lot who was still travelling with Max, they'd gone to his home to visit his parents for a couple of days and were now on their way to have a romantic trip in Paris. I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous of her right now but I was so happy to see them both doing well in their relationship with no drama.

I had grown so much closer to Pierre over the past week, learning more about his family and childhood, even extracting a little bit of info out of him about how things were going with Rebecca and giving him some advice. Although who was I to be dishing out relationship advice currently.

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It came to our last full day on the Monday and Pierre wanted all of us to go out on the yacht for a relaxing day before he had to head back to racing.

We spent time on the jet skis, paddle boarding and also had a few drinks to top it off.

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Pierre and I took a few more shots for courage as we prepared to jump off the side of the boat

"I can't do it" I giggled grasping on to the railing as Pierre and I stood side by side working ourselves up to it
"Don't be a chicken" he pushed my arm
"Oh my god don't do that! I'll slip and die" my grip tightened on the rails
"You're such a drama queen, it's only about 10 feet" he laughed
"Okay on three, we jump" I tried to convince myself
"On three or after three?" He asked
"Like one, two, three then jump" I confirmed
"So after three then?" He laughed
"Whatever" I smirked at him rolling my eyes
"Okay one, tw-" he started before I interrupted
"No let me do it, I'm not ready" I chuckled, my shaking hand reaching out to grip his
"Fine" he huffed, taking my hand in his

I took a few more deep breaths in and out still mentally preparing myself before taking the plunge

"Right I'm ready" my voice shook "oneeee" I dragged out "twoooo" I continued on "three" I squeaked out the last count before Pierre and I were falling through the air and crashing into the water below

I swam back up to the surface, paddling whilst trying to steady my breath from the adrenaline rush and Pierre popped up beside me, treading water to keep himself afloat.

"That was horrible, I feel sick" I laughed shaking my head as Pierre laughed at me "I hate heights"
"You don't hate heights, you hate the idea of falling"

Boy was he right

"Have you ever thought of writing a book of inspirational quotes" I smiled at him
"It was actually on my to do list for the summer break, got any other gems I could use?" He joked along
"Hmm" I pondered tapping my finger on my chin "don't eat yellow snow?"
"That's advice not a quote, idiot" he splashed me with water causing me to gasp before laughing
"And that's why you're the one writing the book" I splashed him back, commencing an impromptu fight in the water

After a few minutes I struggled to keep myself above the water so I reached to grip Pierre's shoulder whilst I cleared the salt water from my eyes. Pierre's hands found themselves on my waist as he helped keep me steady as I composed myself, both of us recovering from the laughter, still gasping to regain our breath.

We found ourselves inches apart from each other, his slate blue eyes glistening in the sun and hair drenched in water. I thought about the past week, how Pierre had been there for me, protecting me and keeping me out of harms way whilst helping to piece my broken heart together with his family.

As I was thinking through all of this I watched Pierre move in...

~ Author's note ~

DUN DUN DUNNN
What will Jen do??

3 chapters in 1 day, you even luckier little sausages, I'm feeling inspired and I couldn't leave you waiting but what a cliffhanger

Hope you're enjoying, don't kill me xoxo