Time Can Only Tell.....

Chapter 20.01

Arianna's POV

I couldn't stop the tears from streaming down my cheeks as I got off the shuttle stop in front of Tristan's apartment building. The more I tried to not think about what just happened back at the club the more their words rung loud in clear in my head. The sad thing about it is that part of me believes them. Of course I don't wanna believe what that Tristan cheated on me and all of what else I've heard but what I've been through and saw all around me makes it's hard to trust and hold on to the good in someone. When you're used to having people talk down to you and talk about you, no matter how hard you try a little piece of you always questions if what they're saying about you is true. That was the story of my life back home. Being the little sister of one of the most popular girls in our school and the little cousin of the two of the jocks of our school you get targeted just because you aren't what they expect you to be. I was expected to be cheerleader just like my sister who everyone likes and who enjoys spending my Friday nights partying with the rest of the popular crowd. Yet that's nowhere near who I am. I like to stay to myself but I'm not rude so if you talk to me I will talk to you. I prefer to write my own papers and instead of paying a straight a student to do it for me no matter how hard it is just because of the principle and my Friday nights back at home normally consisted of staying home, studying or watch old 90s movies. Of course Adrianna, Cam, and Justin never judged me for being who I was and if I even mentioned that someone said something out of line to me someone was paying the consequences. They loved me for who I was and I loved them back. We were our own little family since the parents we had weren't exactly interested in playing their roles. I thought that moving away would help me get over all the insecurities I have and help me change but it seems that moving did nothing but change my location and place me in a new group of back stabbers and liars.

I slowly made my way to the third floor of building and to the door of Tristan's apartment. I didn't even attempt to knock on the door I just walked. I saw Tristan on the couch playing madden. By the time I made it up to his floor I had taken off my booties and was now just walking in my socks, so I stood before him wearing a no show sheer black socks, my dress and tear stained cheeks. He took in my appearance approached me with concern written all over his face

"What's wrong, baby girl?" He started to wipe the tears away from my face and I tilted my head up and looked at him in the eyes.

"Tristan, where were you last night?' I questioned never breaking eye contact with him. I need to know if he's lying to me or not.

"Hold up what happened back at the club that has you questioning me?" he looked taken back and a flash of hurt appeared in his eyes

"Can you just my answer?" I asked again getting irritated and plopped down on the couch with my head in my hands.

"Nah but you can answer mines. I wanna know whatever and whoever got you coming in here questioning me over dumb shit." He snapped

"I don't wanna argue with you Tristan. Just tell me the truth."

"I guess we arguing then cause you ain't getting nothing outta me until you tell me what's up? Before you left for the club you were happy, smiling and blushing at me. Now all of sudden you crying and angry. Just tell me what's good."

"You so fucking stubborn. Is the really truth too much to ask for?" I snapped

"Chill Arianna "

"Nah you chill. All I ask for you to do is be honest with me and you can't even do that. I guess what I heard about you is true. The least you could've done was be real with me and let me know wassup." I got up and headed for the door but he caught me before I could grab the door knob.