Chapitre 20

Noah is a whole different person the next morning. Glad that everything is back to normal between Eliza and him, he gets up humming some music and, after showering, he puts on his best clothes and perfumes himself, something he never did not normally. He is aware that his way of acting is unusual, but since it's for his best friend, he doesn't mind. As soon as he is ready, he leaves the house under the astonished gaze of his mother, who did not expect to see him so happy, and he goes to find Audrey who is waiting for him a few meters from the house as she does. done daily.

- You are beautiful! exclaims the young lady, who is as usual nicely dressed, thinking that he has made himself beautiful especially for her.

- That's nice, he told her with a smile.

- What caused this change? It's not your style to be so elegant and fragrant.

- "Should I tell him that I made up with Eliza?" She's definitely going to give me a fit of jealousy, but since we'll have to go join Eliza at the park, it would be better if she knew. "I experienced something wonderful last night.

- Tell me what happened to you that was so extraordinary.

- I went to Eliza's to have a talk with her and we made up...

Audrey's face immediately fell.

- What? It is not possible! What took you to do such bullshit?

- It's not bullshit. Eliza is my best friend and the fact that I haven't spoken to her for the past few days was hurting me a lot. I think it's completely normal to reconnect with her.

- No, it's not. I remind you that she humiliated me and called me a whore! How can you talk to him when you want to go out with me?

- Would you stop talking to someone you care about if I asked you to?

- I really care about you. So, yes, I would.

- This is something that is different with us. You are able to easily separate yourself from those who are dear to you, but this is not my case. I will always eventually reconcile with my best friend, no matter how violent our argument may be.

- Are you really sure you want to go out with me? she asks him suddenly when the young man was expecting such a question.

- Yes, I'm sure, but if you ask me to choose between my best friend and you, I'm going to choose my best friend. I'd rather not have you in my life than end five years of friendship.

The young lady understands that she is losing control of the situation. She was far from suspecting that such a thing would happen and, to make matters worse, she has no idea so that the young man does not escape from her hands.

- Are you sure that's what you really want?

- I'm sorry, but I can't help it. Eliza was always there for me in difficult times and she never hesitated to give me her support, whether I was right or wrong. We've always been very close and I can't allow you to break that. It's true that I love you very much, but if I have to choose between Eliza and you, I'll choose Eliza.

- "This guy is stupid! Why did he have to do such a stupid thing when I had gone to so much trouble to separate them? she wonders, seething inside. "And to think I thought I got rid of that bitch for good. "She's seriously starting to piss me off. It is high time that I find the solution so that it definitely gets out of my way."

- Are you listening to me Audrey? he asks her suddenly, snapping her out of her thoughts.

- Excuse me?

- That's what I was thinking. You're not even listening to me, he says, exasperated.

- Actually, I got lost in my thoughts. I still can't stomach the fact that you started talking to that girl again when you know we don't get along. This story is seriously starting to piss me off.

- Come to think of it, do you have any proof that she called you a whore or that she humiliated you in public? Knowing Eliza, I can't see her doing such a thing.

- I don't have one, but I understand that you don't believe me, she told him sadly. Nobody trusts me anyway...

- I never said you lied, Audrey. I think there has been a misunderstanding between you and I would very much like you to put this argument aside.

- You should tell Eliza because she's the one looking for me, said the young lady sadly, understanding that she won't be able to make him change his mind. "If you think I'm going to allow that bitch to take back the place she once had in your life, that shows you don't know me very well, Noah."

- I just want you to stop arguing. The fact that I'm in a relationship with you won't prevent me from continuing to see Eliza. It will not be pleasant for any of us to live in such conditions if you do not make any effort.

- I know about certain things and that's why I don't want her in our life, Audrey told him before returning to his thoughts. "If you knew that Eliza is in love with you, you would never have said the same thing. I think you're the only one who doesn't understand that she won't hesitate to separate us when she has the chance."

- What do you mean?

- Forget Noah. You won't believe me anyway.

- You could make an effort for me; don't you think so?

- Don't blame me Noah, but I can't stand her and I won't be able to make this effort.

- I planned to go to school with her through the park…

- In that case, I'm going to go alone, interrupts Audrey immediately. You could have told me earlier so I wouldn't waste time, don't you think so?

Visibly annoyed, the lovely young lady sets off, cutting short the conversation. She swears to herself, however, that she will eventually get her way no matter what path she has to take. Noah, on the other hand, heads for the park while being disappointed by Audrey's attitude, but he finds a smile despite everything when he finds his best friend. Is it still friendship he feels for Eliza?