My Diary About My Lover (An Andrew J West Lovestory)

Part 11; The Truth

*The next morning since I don't do detailed scenes*

I woke up next to Andrew in his bed. I almost forgot I had slept over. When I sat up, he said, "Good morning"

"Good morning."

It was quiet for a moment and he said up and looked at me.

"Thank you, for last night. And for everything else that we have done in these 4 months."

He kissed me and said, "Thank you for exsisting."

I blushed a little and got out of bed. I went into his kitchen and started making breakfast. I had assumed Andrew had fallen back asleep since he didn't come into the kitchen. I was making bacon and pancakes in one of his t-shirts. I started making a pot of coffee and sat down on the couch and watched the news. I heard him stumble into the living room and said, "It smells good in here. Let me guess, bacon?" 

"Yeah,and pancakes."

"Great! Thta's my favorite." He said with a smile.

"I figured." I said.

I watched him enter the kitchen and pour a cup of coffee. He grabbed his plate and joined my side on the couch as we watched the news together. As we watched the news, he said, "Can I ask you something."

I set my glass down and said, "Of course you can."

"Do you love me?" 

"No." I said sarcastically.

He laughed and said, "I figured. And you know the saying, 'when you love soemthing, set it free?"

"Yes." I said slowly. 

"Well, I have-"

"You're leaving me, aren't you." I said cutting him off.

"No no, of course not."

He was quiet again until he spoke, "I got a job offer in New York."

"New York?" I said, repeating what he just said.

"Yes, and it's important."

"Well, go then." I said. I never expected this day to come.

"I'm not finished." he said, raising his finger.

"I want you to go with me."

"I-I can't leave California."

The news was still on, and in the distance I heard the news reported talk about a new single from Maroon 5 called 'Leaving California'

Great.

"Just the perfect song for this situation." I said outloud, not meaning to.

He laughed and said, "Please, think about it."

"But, do you, do you have to go?"

"Well, if I want to finish my career, than yes. But I'll only be gone for 2 years."

"2 years??!" I repeated again.

"You could come visit. Or you could come live with me. You wouldn't have to work, I would only work Tuesday through Friday. Please, Lauren."

"I- I don't know. I would really like too, just, all of my family is here. I don't think I could leave them"

"But it's only for two years. I promise. Please Lauren."

"Andy, I'm sorry, I don't think I can."

He got up and put his dishes away, and walked into his room. I put the music channel on, and the new single, Leaving California, was on. It was like the song was written for our situation. I knocked on his door, but he didn't answer.

"Andrew? I'm sorry." I said.

I was starting to cry,and I couldn't stop myself. I sat on the other side of his door, sobbing.

I knew I shouldn't have gotten attatched. How stupid was I? I walked into the bedroom and grabbed my clothes.

"Are you leaving?" He asked.

There were still tears in my eyes while I was grabbing my clothes.

"I have no other choice."

"Lauren, I'm sorry." He said as he grabbed me.

"No Andrew, I'm sorry."

He tried to grab me, but I walked past him and went to my apartment.

"Lauren, wait." 

He stopped me at his door.

"I'm sorry I asked you. I will try and arrange something so I can work from  home."

"No, you live your life. Don't let me ruin it anymore."

I was still crying when he said, "Your actually the best thing that has happened in my life."

Our lips were inches apart as he spoke softly.

"I'll see you later." I said as I opened his door.

When I got to my apartment, all I did was cry.

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So there is actually a song called 'Leaving California' by Maroon 5, here are the lyrics. It's truly an amazing song.

You got in so late
It's Sunday morning
Said that you were leaving
Letting go of us
Where did we go wrong? Oh
And now you say you're leaving California
Gotta head back East and want to leave tonight
Pack your things and go
But if you run away,
I won't be alright

Even if the sun crashes into us
I won't let go, I won't let go
And I can be your light
Stay with me tonight
I won't let go, I won't let go
Yeah

Pick up all the pieces
Fight to hold on
Put them back together, do it all for love
Never let it go
Oh, yeah
Cause I don't need a reason
Just to hold ya
Wipe all of your tears and
Look you in the eyes
Baby please don't go
Oh, yeah
But if you run away,
I won't be alright 

Even if the sun, crashes into us

I won't let go, I won't let go

And I can be you rlight

Stay with me tonight

I won't let go, I won't let go

Yeah

Now you say you're leaving california