who are you → wayhaught

chapter 3.0

It was a Friday afternoon when I got a call from Waverly saying she wanted to meet up. I followed the directions she gave me and ended up at the diner downtown.

I walked in and spotted her in the nearby corner, I waved and she gave a small smile.

I sat down across from her, "Hey,"

"Hi—," She seemed distant

"You wanted to talk?" I asked

"Yeah, I just want you to know that me and Rosita made up. She said some things and I said some things, we didn't mean it," She confessed as my face turned pale

"O-Okay-" I stuttered

"The other night was a big misunderstanding, I was hurt, and needed someone." She said while playing with her coat sleeve

"Oh-," I replied

"Yeah, but as I promised, I will buy you a drink," She smiled

"You know what?" I looked at my watch, "I'm running late to work, I have to go." I hurried, stood up and walked towards the door, ignoring my name being called

Once I was outside, I paced around, running my hand through my hair in anger. It wasn't normal for me to be this angry. I walked down the street, and thought about what would happen next.

Would I go off the grid again? Ignore everyone. Or would I move on? At this point I honestly couldn't answer either of those.

"Nicole?" I heard from behind me

I turned around and saw a familiar figure, and nearly gasped at the sight.

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"And I came back to Purgatory to drop off some of your things and say hi." Shae said as she made tea

"Hi-," I replied sarcastically

Ignoring my comment, she continued, "So how are you and Waverly?"

"Nonexistent." I said weakly

"What? I thought you guys were doing great?"

"She got in a car accident," I took a breath, "Making her lose her memories,"

"I'm so sorry," Shae put her hand on my shoulder

I gave a half smile, "At least she's happy, that's all I care about."

"What do you mean?"

"She's with- someone else." I said with a pained expression

It hurt to say that, not only out loud but to my ex wife as well. I couldn't believe I was finally giving up, as long as she was happy, I repeated to myself everyday. Knowing that she would do the same if the roles were reversed. But I couldn't help wonder if she really likes Rosita.

"Nicole?" Shae repeated

"Yes- I'm here." I blinked a couple times

"Okay, well, I should go before the motel closes." She said while grabbing her purse

"You don't have to go to a motel, I have a spare bedroom here, if you want." I suggested

"Okay, if you insist," She set her purse down

I grabbed some extra clothes for here and showed her the bedroom. She thanked me and went to bed. As soon as I got downstairs my phone started ringing. I quickly answered, without looking at the caller I.D.

"Hey, this is Nicole." I said

"I know," I heard Waverly laugh

Of course, only Waverly would be calling this late.