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*****

I woke up the following day with a smile on my face. After the kiss last night, Charles and I spent some more time together and just talked until one of us was close to falling asleep. Navi was already asleep on the left side of my bed while Charles was going to take the sofa in the room. He gave me one last kiss before the two of us went to bed and ended the night.

As I checked my phone, I realized that it was nearly eleven in the morning. Navi was still sound asleep beside me so I moved quietly, trying hard not to wake her up. Unlike before, the pillows and blankets Charles used were hastily laid out on the sofa but I didn't mind it as I headed downstairs since he must be in the kitchen.

The first floor of my house was completely silent and there was nothing out of the ordinary. I checked my phone for any messages but only saw some from my parents and Aurora thanking me for last night. Before I could reply to her, a knock sounded from my front door. The smile on my face dropped when I opened the door to reveal Aurora and Leo.

"Hey." I said, my voice low, as I stepped aside to let them in.

"Good morning?" Aurora greeted, sensing my mood. I shook my head and laughed, probably looking weird. I closed the door behind them as we headed to my living room, the couple situating themselves on the sofa while I sat on the single-seater.

"Sorry, I just woke up a few minutes ago." I smiled and they nodded their head in understanding. "Have you guys seen Charles?"

The couple glanced at one another with a smile on their face before Leo spoke. "He left abruptly this morning, saying he had to deal with some things in Maranello. The only thing he did was change his clothes and grab his keys before he was out the door."

That's odd. Usually, he'd send a text or leave a note, but I guess there must've been some kind of emergency for him to leave early in the morning. I brushed off the odd feeling in my stomach and offered breakfast to the couple since Navi would most likely wake up in a few minutes as well. They also came by to drop off the spare keys that Charles left them earlier.

As expected, Navi went down just in time when Aurora and I finished cooking but she was still groggy. She only joined the conversation when she finished her first cup of coffee for the day. The tables and tent were going to be dismounted after lunch so Navi and I would only be able to head out afterwards. She was leaving tomorrow morning instead, saying that she wouldn't survive a roadtrip after last night's drinking.

After lunch, Charles still hadn't sent a text and I was becoming worried. I sent him a short text earlier saying good morning, but he hasn't replied nor even read the message.

Bellerose: everything okay?

I closed my phone when Navi went down the stairs fresh from the shower and glanced at my phone. "Still no word?"

I shook my head. "You know how work is. Remember when three days went by and I wasn't able to reply to you?" Granted that I was on the other side of the world filming for a movie, it was also because of the hectic schedule I had during that time. The only free time I had was spent sleeping or doing media work so checking my messages flew out of my head. I got an earful from her that day, saying that I could've just sent a thumbs up emoji or something.

"Yeah, but that's because I'm your best friend and we've done that hundreds of times. Besides, you don't ignore someone the day after you kissed them." My eyebrows raised up in surprise after hearing what she just said and Navi saw this. "Val, the tent had windows"

"Oh my god."

"Was it good?" She teased and I grabbed the nearest object, which were some flowers from yesterday, and threw it at her.

Navi and I went out to town when my backyard was finally clear of any sign of the wedding. I placed my phone on silent so that I wouldn't be distracted since I wanted to spend some time with my best friend as well. We visited Aurora's cafe for a bit and she bought some art supplies, even requesting to visit the next town for some other stores. She said it was because she's never been to Tuscany but I knew she was just trying to get my mind off of Charles.

I don't know why but I have a bad feeling. Usually whenever he'd go silent, I'd find him someplace in a few hours. This time however, not a single word has been sent from his side or even a sign that he was alright.

I only checked my phone when Navi and I were about to sleep and my eyes landed on the sofa he slept on last night. I had already fixed the blanket and pillows since I don't have it in me to have something unorganized in my house.

Just like the entire day, I was disappointed to see no new messages from him. Where is he?

*****

It's been a week of radio silence.

The first few days, I was still feeling down and would spend most of my time at Aurora's cafe with a book in hand. I didn't want to stay at home since it just felt lonely despite me not feeling like that during the past. Aurora suggested that I check Charles' house in case he left anything there that would tell us how he's doing but I didn't want to invade his privacy like that. I've sent him a bunch of messages as well but stopped when three days had passed.

Right now, I was pissed. Not because he left without a word after kissing me the night before– okay maybe a little– but also because as a friend, I'd appreciate a short text telling me he was okay. The worry hasn't disappeared but if he thinks I wouldn't throw something harder than a pillow to his face when I see him again, then he's wrong.

I was leaving Tuscany in two days so I'm spending the small amount of free time I have by myself. I visited the flower fields again today, bringing a blanket with me so that I could stay longer. The owner let me stay since I ordered the flowers for the wedding from her and ordered a few more that I could plant in the backyard before I left.

I grabbed some dinner from the restaurant we previously ate in before heading home. When I was about to enter my house, I noticed something when I passed by Charles' house. I had to stop my car and reverse just to check if I was right and I was.

His 488 Pista was parked right there.

The frustration within me came back and I put my car on drive before turning to my house. He was sitting on the steps that lead to my front door and only looked up when I slammed my door closed, proceeding to ignore him as I got my things from the boot. It may sound immature of me to ignore him after he did the same to me, but I can't help but be petty and let him experience what I've been feeling the past few days.

Knowing me though, I'm going to break in a few minutes.

I walked up the steps with my keys in hand and opened the door as he stood beside me.

"Valentine, I can explain." I didn't glance at him and went inside, leaving the door open and cursing myself for still feeling butterflies when he used my first name. I heard footsteps behind me before the door closed as I headed straight to the kitchen, not bothering to take off my shoes by the foyer like I usually do.

I didn't even try to be gentle as I pulled out a plate for myself and heated the food I bought. I leaned on the counter with my back to Charles as I tried to get a hold of myself. Silence still enveloped us as I waited for the microwave to finish and when it did I pulled out the plate before taking a seat in front of the kitchen counter. Charles was on the right side and he moved to the space across from me.

I began eating, waiting for him to talk but he didn't. He only stood there, watching me, and it only pissed me off even more. "I thought you were going to explain." I said, playing around with my food and I heard him sigh.

"Bellerose, please–"

"Charles." I interrupted and that shut him up, a look of pain flashing across his face. It's the first time I've called him that in a long time. "You disappeared for a week and if it wasn't for what happened during the wedding, I'd be filled with worry right now. Maranello is less than two hours away. We live in a world where sending a message literally takes less than ten seconds. Now, are you going to tell me why you acted like such a shitty friend the past week?"

He flinched when I cursed and I returned to eating my food, my entire body fuming. If this were Navi, she'd be spitting an explanation as soon as she saw me. I was three bites in when he decided to talk and I almost choked on my pasta.

"That kiss was a mistake." I stopped eating and looked at him only to see that his eyes were drawn somewhere else as he avoided my gaze. What do you do when the guy you like tells you that kissing you was a mistake? Usually, I'd ask why but his statement only pissed me off even more, causing me to continue giving him the silent treatment. "There are still some things I haven't told you." He said as I continued eating but I was listening intently. "When I left for Tuscany, I didn't just leave behind my job and my family." Charles said as hesitation showed through his eyes. His fingers were tapping against the countertop and I looked up from my plate when he didn't continue for a few seconds. It was when my eyes met his that his mouth opened to speak up and I wished that I had suddenly gone deaf before he said the words. "I left my relationship as well."

Putain de merde.

*****

Oh damnnnn

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