Chapter 3/ End

Lines of Love; Chapter Three end

Cait/

I guess it's never crossed my mind that I would be left alone since I'm often the one leaving. But it opened my eyes to how unfair things have been for Victoria. Bree guided me to find myself again and maybe this time that fires extinguished finally. The possibility of losing Astra was just a possibility but with Victoria, it was a reality. She showed me that and I know now it's through my actions that brought us to this point, to think I still have grown up to do. After so much time I thought I had grown enough to sort my messes out, how childish do I appear in her eyes. But we can start again however many times it takes I think we can make this right, and that is what I wish most.

After a few extra days on this island, we had to return but we spent every second together. I even cut my hair and changed my clothing, every little piece is coming together. Our dates here have been better than ever I'm blessed by her patience with me, I can't help to feel a tingle of sadness. For her to be ready to let me go if that was my choice severely brings my world into view. How close I was to losing something more important than life itself, but she has once more seen through me. She lays my fears to rest and I appreciate it. The flight back to the states where our new problems await is what I'm looking forward to, no more looking back.

The first thing we do is search for a home, one to call our truth. A place we can run a small tea shop for Victoria and me to run, I guess it never occurred this could be a future. But here we are considering our options.

" So did you have any places speak to you, Cait.?"

" That little blue house with a nice yard outside city limits... It was perfect for our needs I think.. And maybe if we expand we would be prepared, for it... Our future."

It was easier to bring a smile to her face, easier to have her see me consider our life. I don't know when I will fully grow up but my progress will continue no matter what.

" I agree... Let's keep looking just a little longer."

For the next couple of days, we shopped around looking for a home that would speak to us. However, I wished everything was this perfect elsewhere but this world is far too cruel for such peace. Later that night I told Victoria that I wanted to visit Astra, Gina, Joy, and Cassie so I may be home late. It's been long enough and I feel like we are more stable now, so I should check in with everyone. I had a lot I wanted to tell Astra and also apologize to her again. However sleep was difficult to find tonight like my mind was trying to tell me a secret, and I wasn't able to pay attention. Eventually, I could get the sleep I needed.

After breakfast with Victoria, she headed off to work while I tried reaching Astra. However she wasn't answering which I guess is because of the family she's creating, so I decided to go see Joy first. Cassie told me that Joy often visits a gym to help her focus which makes sense for a workaholic like her. Before I went there I figured I would check at her house first since I couldn't reach either of them. Cassie has been studying so she's probably getting ready for a test, which means I am alone finding Joy. I haven't been here a lot so I had to wander around asking for directions, who knew a place could be so well hidden. Once I stepped inside the history of this place was lined on the walls for all to see, but this place has seen better days.

That's when I heard a sound coming from further in, I wasn't one to assume things so I walked slowly forward. It feels wrong creeping around like this but I didn't wanna interrupt something. That's when I saw Astra and Joy inside the ring I could see the exhaustion and lack of clothing on both of them, but they weren't bothered it seemed. They continued trading punches but Astra had a strange look on her face, one I have never seen before. What happened while I was away, and why am I still hiding here watching them. After a few minutes, they finally stopped that's when I recognized that look on her face, it's that look she had back in the alleyway. The Astra that no one has seen, the one I'm afraid of most.

She was moving closer to Joy, and my mind races what do I do. I assumed the worse as flashbacks came to me but I was frozen solid, that's when I accidentally let a gasp escape to catch their attention. I was caught and yet if I hadn't been would she have Kissed Joy, why would she throw her life away. I thought she was gonna hurt Joy but no she got so close and nearly pulled her into a Kiss, would she have if I hadn't been discovered. Astra what happened to you while I wass gone.