Chapter 43

.....A Few Months Later.....

It's been a few months since people found out about our relationship and the papparazzi waiting outside the building is now gone.

Little by little each of them left especially after Alex made an announcement to let me have atleast a little of privacy.

I have also still been receiving a few letters though no one still knows about those threats that I've been receiving.

The announcement came after I broke down while we were on call.

I was having a terrible day and the papparazzi that were following my every move added and I ended up lashing out at Alex during our nightly video calls.

.....Flashback.....

"Hey, how was your day today?" Alex asks as he picks up my call.

"Terrible" I say as I sigh at the thought of everything that happened today.

"Want to talk about it?" He asks

"Not at the moment" I say as I start to prepare dinner while talking to Alex.

"Love, I'm afraid I don't have good news either" he says as I look at him.

"What is it?" I ask as I look back to what I was doing.

"I'll have to cancel and reschedule my trip there" he says

"What? Why?" I ask as I look back at him and I can see the sadness in his eyes as he looks back at me.

"I have a few engagements that I cannot cancel, although you can come here instead if you'd like"

I pause what I'm doing for a few second as I think of what to do until I look back at him.

It's always been like this for a long time. We would plan a visit and something important comes up and our plans don't push through.

"Alex, I can't do this anymore, it's not working out" I say but before I get to speak he interrupts me.

"Amelia don't say that. We're both trying it's just that were both busy at the moment" he says

"Alex, Let me finish first...We've been planning to visit each other several times but then something always comes up that prevents us from seeing each other" I say as I take a breath and pause for a moment before continuing.

"I can't do this anymore. I feel like I'm trap in a cage and I can't do anything about it. Every move I make, every outfit I wear it's all being critiziced by everyone. Everywhere I go the press will be there to criticize me"

"And after being chased by the papparazzi today. I thought to myself it's fine, in a few days I get to see you anyways but I guess I was wrong" at this point I didn't notice the tears that were streaming down from my eyes.

"Alex I love you so much but we haven't seen each other physically in how many months already. We barely even have time to call these days. It seems we don't have the time for each other at the moment. I think it's best we take a break from one another first..." I say with all the more tears and I notice he also has a few tears streaming down his face.

"Amelia, please, I can't loose you. I-I'll abdicate and we'll move somewhere together. I can't loose you" he says in a bit of a panic as I wipe the tears streaming down my face.

"You aren't. I just need about a month or two to myself to think if we even have a future in this...I love you Alex but I need time and space" I say as we remain in silence for a few seconds.

"If that is what you need...then I will give you time and space but please know that I love you so much. My Love"

"I love you too" I say as I end the call and I end up crying for the rest of the night.

.....End of Flashback.....

The next day Alex released a statement and I told my family since my parents were asking when Alex is coming.

I told Maddie and Sophia as well that we were currently on a break, after all we don't hide anything from each other...Well aside from the letter.

Sophia and Maddie decided to have a girls only road trip. We travelled to different places and done different things for about two weeks until we had to get back already.

Alex on the other hand hasn't called me since the call. It's been one month since we last talked to each other. I've been tempted to just call him.

I just stare at his contact while Sophia continues watching TV. We planned a girls night but apparently Maddie couldn't come due to work.

"You should call him it's been a month already" Sophia says as I look at her and place my phone on the table.

It's time I call him. I miss him so much already. Does he feel the same?

I grab my phone from the table and ring his number. I wait for a few seconds until he finally picks up.

"Amelia? How are you?" he says as he answers

"I'm good, Can we meet?" I ask as Sophia watches me very closely.

"Sure, I'll be there in New York tomorrow. I have some things to do. I can meet you tomorrow if you're available?"

"I am, I'll see you tomorrow, bye"

"Bye" he says as he ends the call.

.....The Next Day.....

I will be meeting Alex in a nearby cafe.

I am very nervous for some reason. I have no idea why, anyways I quickly get changed and I grab my bag as I exit the appartment.

The cafe is just nearby so I decided to take a walk instead.

.....A Few Minutes Later.....

I enter the cafe and I spot Alex seated at the corner in his disguise. His back is turned against the door which prevents him from seeing me.

I take a deep breath and take two steps but then a lady appears in front of me and my eyes widen in surprise.

Was I that focused on Alex that I did not see the lady approaching me.

"Good morning ma'am, How may I help you today?" She asks with a smile which is most probably a forced one.

"I'm good, Thank you" I say as she nods and leaves me as I start to walk towards Alex.

Author's Note:

Word Count: 1088

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