Post by Deleted on May 31, 2016 9:53:32 GMT -6
I’m so happy that Zelda agreed to meet up with me so we could talk about things. I cannot comprehend how much I owe to Jami, a mutual friend of ours who’s brother was able to prove that the so-called ‘evidence’ that Winter showed Katie and Zel at Breakthrough about my apparent plan to run off with Tyler and leave both of them behind was forged.
I have felt so broken since that night, losing my best friend and fiancee? It broke my heart, it almost killed me. Yeah, that night I came very close to just ending it all, but I didn’t.
Sitting in my favourite coffee shop here in New York, the same one I met Kelsey at a few weeks ago. I await the arrival of my best friend, dressed in a pair of black leather boots, a pair of dark blue tight fitting denim jeans, a plain black tank top, a black leather jacket and a plain black woollen hat.
The barista approaches the table with a cappuccino and a coffee and she sets them both down onto the table, the cappuccino in front of me and the coffee in front of the empty chair opposite me. I nod and smile, thanking her for the drinks as I take a small sip and just drift off into my own little dream world.
"Is this seat taken?"
I snap back into reality and see Zelda standing in front of me, dressed in a pair of light brown boots, a pair of light blue tight fitting denim jeans and a long creamy coloured leather coat.
“Zel?”
Standing to my feet, I open my arms for a hug as tears of joy slowly fall down my cheeks.
“I’ve missed you so much...”
"If...it's okay for the moment...I just want to talk and make sure what in all of this mess is real or not. I'm trying to stay safe for myself, Stacy..."
Lowering my arms, I nod, respecting her wishes as I motion for her to take a seat and we both sit down.
“I figured I’d order you a coffee, I made sure it was just how you like it...”
"Well...I could always count on you to remember my favorite things. So...thank you."
Zelda sits down and takes the coffee in hand, sipping it as she does show a soft smile on her face. It's a start, a really...really nice start. The two of us sit for a few moments in silence, which is slightly unnerving so I finally decide to break it.
“So...I take it you received what Jami sent you?”
"I did...it was eye opening to say the least."
“So now you know what you should have known this whole time? That I would never ever dream of doing that kind of thing to you...or to Katie.”
Honestly, I’m starting to feel a little angry, and I think Zelda may have heard it in my response. As happy as I am to finally see her again, at the same time, I’m also angered over the fact that she even believed this crap in the first place.
"Stacy...you are more right than you know. To be honest, when I saw the truth in that email from Jami, I felt like an idiot for what I believed. But you have to understand...this wasn't something I could take lightly."
Zelda sighs as she looks at me very solemnly.
"In my head, hearing that audio, seeing the picture, the video, all of it, I just got really scared. I was not wanting to pay attention to who it was coming from, but what I saw myself. You have to admit, you and Tyler are very close to one another, he's been the one there to help you through your depression more than any one of us. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if you wanted to turn straight one day and be with him, because I know how much he means to you."
Zelda begins to tear up a little, a couple of small droplets falling into her coffee.
"When I saw that evidence, it was just...that feeling of something I wouldn't be surprised happening, but seeing proof of it, in a time where things have not been easy between him and me, it devastated me. It hurt me. And I just had to take it out on you because when it all happened, my mind went off and my heart turned on overdrive. I don't know if any of that makes sense...but it's true."
Wait a second? She and Tyler are having problems? What the Hell?
“Honey, as close as I am to Tyler...I would never EVER do that too you...even if there ever came a time where I did find myself feeling that way towards him. I would just accept that I couldn’t have him, because I would never want to tear any relationship apart...especially yours. But, what do you mean you two are having problems?”
"Oh...d-did I actually say that out loud?"
Zelda lowers her head a little...she better not be hiding anything from me.
"It's...it's nothing honestly. Just a few more arguments than normal recently...he and I have been disagreeing about things for Elena...and to top it off he has been feeling distasteful of how close I get with my female friends recently. But, it will all work itself off, don't worry."
“Are you sure? I know it’s none of my business, but I could talk to Tyler about it if you want? See if I can help sort things out?”
"No, no...he'll just get upset...trust me, it's probably just the stress of the time of year. A few really bad arguments can't break our shield..."
I hope she’s right, I can’t imagine if something happened where they were no longer together. They’ve always seemed to me to be the perfect couple.
“Well I hope you’re right, and remember...if you ever need to talk...about anything...please don’t hesitate to talk to me. You don’t need to hide anything from me, there’s a reason why you’re my best friend...”
As I say that last part, I reach into my jacket pocket and take out the friendship bracelet I gave Zel for Christmas, the same one she destroyed at Breakthrough 46, of course, I got it fixed. Placing it onto the table, I push it over towards her and smile.
"St-Stacy...but I thought I..."
“I had it fixed...because your friendship means the world to me, and I know how much that bracelet meant to you. So knowing that eventually my name would be cleared of that bull shit, I wanted to get it fixed so I could give it back to you.”
"But...do I even deserve it back? After I was the one that turned my back on you, why would I be given a chance to be your best friend again?"
“Zel...as much as you turning your back on me hurt, as I said, you mean the world to me. Hell, I would even go as far as saying that I NEED you in my life. To me, you will always deserve to be my best friend...always...”
Taking hold of her right arm, I pick the bracelet up and put it onto her wrist and cup her hand into both of mine and smile.
Her eyes stay locked on mine for a while...I don't know why, but even as I begin noticing her smile creep onto her face, I can't help but see her eyes not having that same glimmer. Something is missing...but maybe it's just me thinking too much as she lays her other hand up and strokes it against mine.
"I'm sorry for being a fucking idiot."
“It’s okay...I forgive you...and not only do I have you back now, I can also have Katie back which I’m so excited about.”
"Oh right...Katie...shit, this isn't going to be pretty."
I take another drink from my cappuccino and raise an eyebrow.
“What do you mean?”
"Um...oh boy...I didn't tell you why she isn't back in town yet, have I?"
“Has it got something to do with this new girl she’s been seeing? Claire is it?”
"Oh so you do know about Claire? Well that's a relief, I didn't think you knew about Katie dating her."
“Dating?!?! No...she’s one of Kat’s girls isn’t she? It’s just them having fun together isn’t it? Like how you do the same thing with Kat and her girls?”
"Not exactly...that was part of the weekend, but Katie staying over with Claire was for something more...persona-"
Just then, Zelda's phone begins buzzing as she pulls it out of her pants pocket. She looks over it and goes pale in the face as she sighs and answers.
"H-Hey Katie, was actually just talking about you."
“Hey Zel! Talking about me were you? With who? Ty?”
"Actually no, didn't you get my text earlier about who I was coming to meet around this time?"
“I thought that was just a joke, why the Hell would you want to meet up with that home wrecking whore?”
"And from that I'm guessing you haven't checked your email today for what I forwarded over to you?"
“I’ve been pretty pre-occupied with my Claire Bear...why, what’s up?”
"You know Jami, that girl I met kinda-ish through Taryn? Her brother got hold of Winter's 'evidence' and basically revealed the truth in it. The phone call was edited clips of Stacy mixed with a very edited use of Winter's voice, the photo writing was forged, and the video was Winter wearing some padding and make-up to look like Stacy."
“So...Stacy’s innocent?”
"One hundred percent. She got framed and honestly, I feel kinda stupid for actually believing that bitch."
“Yeah...I kinda feel the same way too. Can I speak to her, please?”
"Of course...don't be too rough to her about the news, okay?"
Zelda passes the phone to me and I take it from her, placing it to my ear.
“Hey, honey...”
“H-Hi...Stace...”
Hearing her voice just melts my heart, her soft angelic voice that I have missed so much makes me remember even more how much I love her.
“I g-guess I’ve got some apologizing to do...”
“I accept you’re apology sweetheart, I’m just looking forward to seeing you again and getting our relationship back on track.”
“Y-Yeah...about that...”
Suddenly, I hear the voice of another woman in the background of the call, I assume it’s Claire.
“Katie...come back to bed...”
“I’ll be there in a second, Claire Bear...”
Claire Bear? She’s given her a pet name? Is this serious?
“Listen Stace, I-I’m sorry but...I’m just going to be straight with you. I’m in love with Claire now...I hope we can still remain friends, because I do still care about you a lot. It’s just...things have changed, and I-I’m afraid we can’t go back to how things used to be between us...”
And just like that, my heart breaks, tears begin to fall down my face as I let out a sniffle.
“D-Does she make you happy?”
“She does, yes...very much so...”
“O-Okay, I guess if that’s the way things are now...at least you’re h-happy...”
“I’m truly sorry, Stacy...but listen...I gotta go, I’ll see you around...”
“O-Okay...bye...”
She hangs up the call as soon as I say bye and I slowly lower the phone as I look up into Zel’s eyes, tears now streaming down my face.
"Stacy...I'm so sorry..."
“T-That fucking bitch ruined my relationship...THAT FUCKING BITCH ENDED MY RELATIONSHIP!!!”
I slam my fist against the table, making my cappuccino topple over as I begin to breathe heavily.
“I’m going to kill her! Once we’re inside that cage...SHE’S FUCKING DEAD!!!”
"Hey hey, calm down sweetie. No n-need to go that extreme with it..."
“No need to get extreme?!?! Don’t you get it?!?! She’s won, Zelda!!! She’s taken everyone away from me!!!”
Putting my head into my hands I begin to sob uncontrollably as I feel the eyes of other customers in the coffee shop burning through me.
"If...if she's taken everyone, why am I here?"
Zelda lays her hand out and gently on my shoulder, gripping it tightly.
“I’m sorry, Zel...I know that I still have you...but...I want Katie back too. I want my kids back. I’ll never be able to feel complete without either of them...”
"If we can be honest...it's sort of my fault Katie ended up with Claire...I was the one that kinda enticed things between the two out of spite towards you."
“Please Zel, don’t go blaming yourself for this...you were being a good friend to her by making her feel better abou-”
Suddenly, I feel my phone begin to vibrate and taking it out from my pocket, I look at the caller ID and see that it’s Doctor Li.
“Excuse me...”
Hitting the answer button, I place the phone to my ear and sniffle again, wiping away my tears trying to mask how upset I am right now.
“H-Hi, Doctor Li...”
"Stacy, finally! I kept trying to call your house earlier and couldn't get you, so I had to call around for your cell phone number because I lost it recently in some weird data swipe."
“Y-Yeah, I’m out with Zelda right now...”
"Oh really? So everything is okay now? That's absolutely great Stacy, I'm happy to hear!"
“W-Well...sort of. Both Katie and Zel are talking to me again...unfortunately though...”
I choke a little, the sheer thought that my relationship with Katie is over is killing me.
“K-Katie’s found someone else...so...we’re j-just friends now...”
"Oh...oh Stacy no...I'm sorry, I didn't know..."
Shrugging, I know she can’t see it, but that’s really the only physical reaction I can give really, there’s nothing I can do about it.
“What can I say? S-She’s moved on...but at least she’s happy. But anyway, enough about me...was there something you wanted to talk to me about?”
"Well, sadly my job is to talk about you, so apologies if I say we are scheduling you in for an appointment soon. But...if you are okay enough to hear this, you might be happy to know I just left a meeting with one of the people responsible for the case of your children here in Florida with child services. It was actually a very good meeting, believe it or not, I have gotten word that your kids are actually beginning to show signs of happiness again whenever you are mentioned. So we may be on the way to finally getting some visitation for you."
I immediately perk up, my heart beginning to race with excitement, I almost completely forget about what just happened with Katie.
“S-Seriously?!?!”
"Mhm, I'm going to be meeting with Matthew tomorrow, and fingers crossed, we are gonna get your children to you as soon as possible Stacy. So...is the day feeling a little better now?"
“Definitely! Thank you so much, Doctor Li!”
"Hey, it's my job sweetheart. Now, are there any problems you need me for right now hun?"
“N-No, not really...I’m gonna get back to Zel, I’ll catch you later okay?”
"Alright Stacy, call me if you need me. Tell Zelda I said hi."
“I will do...bye...”
Hanging up the call, I place my phone back into my pocket and look over to Zel with a huge smile on my face with a glimmer of excitement in my eyes.
"Well there's the smile...who was it?"
“It was Doctor Li...she says hi by the way...”
I begin twiddling my fingers, feeling rather giddy about the news I just received.
"Oh cool, and what else did she say, it was obviously something pretty awesome!"
“She said she just came from a very positive meeting in Florida regarding my kids, and she’s going to meet with Matt tomorrow and I could finally be able to get to see my kids!”
"Oh my God, Stacy! Seriously?!?"
Zelda hops up and walks over to me to wrap me in a tight hug.
“I know! I’m so happy right now, Zel...I can’t wait to tell Jami the news tomorrow too...”
"Ooh, you are seeing Jami tomorrow?"
“Yeah, we’re kinda having a date. She was sending me some rather flirtatious texts last night that got me pretty hot and bothered...”
Taking my phone back out of my pocket, I go to my messages and select the conversation with Jami and hand my phone to Zel and blush a little, giggling.
Zelda begins to blush as she reads through the messages.
"Well, my goodness. Gonna have me shaking out of my clothes reading this Stace. And a date huh? Did you predict the future with Katie or something..."
Zelda shoots her look up and shakes a bit, realizing what she said to me.
"That was very harsh of me to say, I'm sorry Stacy..."
“N-No...it’s okay...to be honest I kinda did...I just refused to accept it. When you tweeted me saying that she had already found someone better than me, I was already thinking we may be done for good, even when the time came when I was able to clear my name.”
"Well...I'm happy you get to have this little date with Jami. I'm a bit jealous honestly, she is a real cutie."
Suddenly, an idea pops into my head which makes me feel...rather horny to be honest.
“Why don’t you come with me?”
"Come with you? Oh no no, you wouldn't want me ruining your date would ya?"
“Pfft! Don’t be stupid...just the sheer thought of sharing a bed with you and Jami, or you just being there watching makes me feel so horny.”
"...You are one insatiable girl Stacy Jones, I like it hehe. Fine I'll come with, ya silly butt."
And with that, the two of us continue chatting away whilst drinking our beverages, enjoying some much needed quality time with each other after this whole debacle.
So I have my best friend back now and things are looking up in terms of being able to finally see my kids for the first time in many years, but of course, my relationship with Katie seems to be over.
Of course I’m devastated over this, but at least we can still be friends and if Claire makes her happy then I guess I’ve just got to accept that this relationship between us is over.
What does this mean for me now? A new chapter in my life. With who? Well I guess I’ll just have to wait and find out.
