Tears were flowing non stoppingly. Showing how much his words hurted me. My mind was constantly reminding me that I will hate him for it. But my heart, this silly heart, it still doesn't wants to believe that he........doesn't love me. That it was all a lie.

I came out from my thoughts on hearing the door knocked. I quickly wiped my tears while wondering who it can be?

I slowly walked towards the door and opened it. And was surprised to see Jeremy standing there. Anger and hurt build up inside me as I remember the kiss from last night. Jeremy was the last person I wish to see right now when, my mind is a mess.

I looked up at him, as he gave me a small smile, looking hesitant. His fun loving face was now change into a regretful one.

I turned back, not wanting to face him. I felt him stepped inside.

"Aveliene", he called in soft tone, but I didn't turned back.

"Aveliene please talk to me", he said I could feel his tone getting desperate.

"Aveliene please listen to me, I am sorry", he said and I quickly turned and glared him. What did he think that he would apologize and I will easily forgive him.

He began to speak again when I stopped him.

"Don't Jeremy", I said angrily and raised my palm to stop him.

"What do you think that after what you did last night I could easily forgive you.", I rasped as looked at him with anger.

"I thought that you were my nice friend but no. You are also like the other guys", I retorted and guilt flashed through his expression.

"Aveliene please, that's why I came here to apologize, I-I was stupid that I hurted you. And even more stupid that I risked our friendship. I can't explain how mad I am at myself. Please forgive me, Just give me one last chance, our friendship another chance. Please. ", he said and I could feel the desperation in his voice.

I felt my heart sink at seeing him so frustrated.

"I know I messed up our friendship and I can't tell you how mad I am at myself for it. I-I can't even think of facing you after you stormed out last night with hurt. You are such a good friend that I don't even deserve your friendship. But this guilt is not leaving me so please forgive me, Aveliene." He begged , I could see hurt and guilt in his eyes.

Even though he made a mistake, but he has realized it, I could see how much our friendship means to him. Maybe....I could give him another chance.

"Its okay, Jeremy. I know you made a mistake but I am glad that you realized it and apologized to me. This friendship means alot to me too. You know, you are the only friend I made here. And you were always there when I felt lonely, like a true friend." I said sincerely and a small smile touches at his lips.

"Thank you, Aveliene. If you haven't forgiven me, I don't know how I may have left this place with this guilt inside me. But now I will leave with our happy friendly moments ." He said with a smile and hugged me and I hugged him back.

I am glad I got my friend back.

We then stayed in silence. Until Jeremy spoke again.

"I have a gift for you", he said and took out a golden bracelet from his pocket.

"Jeremy you don't need to.", I said.

"No, Aveliene it's a foundation of our friendship, I will be happy if you accept it." He insisted so I sighed and nodded. He gestured me to extend my hand as he secured the bracelet around my wrist. It has a floral pattern.

"Its beautiful, thanks", I said with a smile as he tied it around my wrist.

Suddenly, Jeremy's expression turns angry. I noticed him looking at my wrist. My bruised wrist. Damn.

I quickly pulled back my hand. But it was too late.

"Who did this Aveliene?", he demanded with anger.

"Its nothing, Jeremy", I tried to change the subject.

"Did Vaughn did that?", he said and I stayed silent.

"So he did that. How dare he hurted you. Wait is this because of me?", he said as his expression flickered from anger to guilt.

"Jeremy leave it. I have forgiven you so just forget it", I tried to assure him.

"No he hurted you Aveliene, I will confront him-", he paused while looking behind me. I turned and saw Vaughn coming downstairs.

Oh no!

Jeremy pushed me aside and stormed towards Vaughn. He was about to punch him when Vaughn swiftly grabbed his wrist.

"How dare you hurted her. It was not her fault. It was mine, you can't hurt her. She didn't kissed me." Jeremy said with rage. While Vaughn's expression turned to anger.

"She is my wife, I could do whatever I want to do with her. It is none of your concern.", Vaughn hissed with anger. I flinched. I wanted Jeremy to stop before he gets in trouble. But he has other plans.

"No body hurts their wife. You are just treating her like a possession. You know what you don't deserve her. I wish I have met her earlier then she wouldn't have been married to a jerk like you. You don't deserve her love" Jeremy retorted.

I pulled Jeremy away from Vaughn. I know he cares about me but its my and Vaughn's personal matter.

"Jeremy you should leave now. I can handle my personal life on my own. I don't want anyone to interfere between me and Vaughn's personal matter." I said sternly.

He wanted to argue but thought better and nodded. He then glanced at Vaughn.

"See, still she cares about you. But you are jerk to understand it.", Jeremy said to him then turned to me with a soft expression.

"Bye Aveliene, take care", he said to which I nodded. He then left while I glanced at Vaughn, and was shocked to see hurt and regret in those beautiful oceanic orbs. Before I could ask him he quickly dashed upstairs in his study room and I heard the door locked.

Maybe I should talk to him later. He needs some time alone.

I thought and went upstairs. I took off my clothes and stepped under the shower. I felt my tensed muscles calming down. I closed my eyes but everytime ,I did that I saw Vaughn's hurted expression and I felt my heart sink.

You are really unpredictable for me Vaughn.

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