Hold Onto Love — Chapter 9

Lydia's POV

It was morning time. We had came back to my house. Julia and Em were staying at Alessa's while i came back to home with Aaron.

Last night I literally stormed out of the house after Blake asked me to be friends with him. When I declined he told me, i quote, 'then we dont expect me to be anything more'.

I mean, who the fuck is he? What does he think of himself. He should learn how to fucking face rejections.

For the first time, i didnt cry. I mean why would i become friends with him after dating him for about half a year.

I was sitting on an island chair and sipping coffee when i saw Aaron sprinting towards me.

"Hi Lydi-boo" he greeted me and i smiled at him. "So, i have got a news for you" he said and sat next ti me.

I took a sip of coffee and raised my eyebrow. "What is it?" I asked and he smiled like a cute idiot.

"There is this friend of mine who works at a modelling agency. They are looking for girls with modelling talents" he said and i nodded.

"Thats good. But why are you telling me that?" I asked and he smirked. "Well i want you girls to try it out. Well you and Alessa to be precise. For Em and Julia, i have got other things planned" he said and i nodded.

"Thats cool. But, when is the first shoot?" I asked and he scratched his neck and frowned. "I dont....... know" he said slowly and i hit the back of his head, amused.

"Ow! Jesus women, you are more powerful than the hulk!" He exclaimed and i laughed. "When are you going to ask him then? And what type of shoot would it be?" I asked him and he sighed.

"I dont know. I will contact him now" he said as he got up and left. I decided to explore my hometown a little.

I got up from the chair, kept my coffee mug on the island counter and ran back to my room.

I bathed and wore Jake Paul's pink camo t-shirt with blue jeans. I tied my hair in a ponytail. I put on some eyeliner on my waterline wihich made my eyes more noticeable.

I put on some light pink lip gloss and took my purse. I wore my sneakers, collected a random car's key and left.

I was too lazy to check with car it was. So when i heard the beep, by pressing the unlock button, i went towards the white Mini Cooper Countryman and sat in it.

I remember using this so many times when i used to stay here. I put on 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and started humming the tune.

I didnt where i wanted to go yet so i decided to stop at a popular cafe after a long drive.

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I finally reached the cafe. I was parking my car in the parking lot when i saw Blake with another girl. They both were leaning on his car and he was whispering something in her ear.

My heart dropped looking at him. The feeling that i am having is unbelievable. Jealousy is the worst feeling ever.

The way Blake was flirting with her was killing me. At this point i just wanted to get out of the car and strangle the girl alive.

They both then sat in his car. They drove off infront of me and i ducked my head down. I hope he didnt notice me.

I got out of car and went in the cafe. I didnt have breakfast today so i ordered some bagels and one chocolate donut with a cold coffee.

I was surfing through my instagram when i felt the tap o my shoulder. I turned to look at Sam.

Yeah, the Sam who happens to be my ex - boyfriend.

"Hi Sam" i greeted him with a wide smile and he smiled back. "Hi Lydia. Can i sit with you?" He asked and i nodded.

"How have you been?" He asked me and i sighed. "Better than ever. How about you?" I aksed.

Why does it not feel awkward?

"I am good. Well, i heard that you have shifted to Sydney. What are you doing here then?" He asked. "I am here to visit my parents. You might be aware why i shifted" i said and he smiled sheepishly.

"I am sorry to bring that up. But you guys were literally goals. Who was that guy who came in between you guys?" He asked and i pursed my lips.

"Davis" i said and he nodded. "Yeah Davis. He was a fucking prick" he said and i nodded. "He wa- oh my god!" I stopped when i saw who it was.

Lydia's POV

Tal.

What is he doing here? The man who ruined mine and Julia's childhood, the man who had stopped finding me and the man whose son watched his father and mother abuse small children.

Tal is hardly in his late 50's. He was like 35 or something when he adopted us with his wife. His son was just 13 and cruel.

I remember how he used to make me and Julia work and how he used to complain about us when we didnt work.

"What happened Lydia?" Sam asked, worried. "Sam i will catch up with you later. I hace your number. I've got to go. Bye" i rambled and ran to my car, literally.

I got in. I dont know if he saw me or not. But, when i saw Tal running towards the parking lot, i locked my car and ducked my head down.

I wish he doesnt notice me. I waited for like what seemed like 5 minutes and glanced up. Hw wasnt there.

I thanked god mentally and pulled out of the parking lot. I was behaving like a fucking coward. I sighed and turned on the music to calm my nerves.

I put on 'Bad and Boujee' by Migos and started singing and dancing on the song.

My litlle self-party time was disturbed by the ringtone of my phone. It was Sam. I picked up the call.

Me: Hi Sam... i am sorry that i left you hanging!

Sam:its okay Lydia. What was that about though?

Me: nothing you should be concerned with. I dont mean to be rude.

Sam: its okay. I totally get it. Anyways, i wanted to invite you to my party this weekend. Everyone would want to meet you.

Me:i will surely come. I will talk to later. I am driving now.

Sam: okay then... bye

Me:bye

I hung up. Maybe i should consder going to the party. It would be fun meeting everyone.

Tal's son Mike is 23 now i guess. After 10 years of my life Tal deecides to show up.

My life is already messed up and to add on one more problem, Tal shows up.

Why me?!?

I fucking hate my luck for this. I reached home to look at our squad sitting in the living room and chatting.

Even Blake was here. As i entered the living room, everyone's eyes diverted towards me.

"Did i kill someone?" i asked stupidly. .

"Uh no. Sit sit." Julia said and i sat next to her.

Soon we all started dicussing about something and i was interrupted by a text.

Lydia's POV

I got a text from someone. It was from mother...

Mom: Lydia honey... we would be out for dinner with the Parker's. You kids could enjoy at home with Blake and Alessa. Don't text me back. I love you honey ❤ Bye...

I rolled my eyes at 'don't text me back part' and let out a sigh. "Guys Mum said that they are having dinner with Mr and Mrs. Parker today" i informed them and looked at everyone.

They simply nodded their heads. I took a glance at Blake to see him furiously typing something on his phone.

He might be talking to one of his chick for tonight. I frowned, shook my head, and looked at Julia who was chatting animatedly with Nate. Nate was smiling at her.

They are so damn cute!

I sometimes wish that, if mine and Blake's relationship would have been like others, what would've been happening right now?

Would we be fighting or cuddling on a couch?

Probably the latter. I remember how we used to sit in my room and cuddle on my bed and watch movies or just talk. Or when, he was away and he used to talk to me on the phone until i fell asleep.

Blake was clearly not what he is now. He was so different and so.... good. I wish that things could go back to normal. I released a sigh and glanced at Blake.

He was already staring at me. But when I looked up he diverted his gaze somewhere else.

The rest of the morning/afternoon, we talked and watched movies but Blake had left for his home.

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It was currently 3p.m and i was scrolling through my Instagram. Suddenly someone knocked on my door, making me jump. "Come in" i said and i saw Aaron's head pop up. He came in and sat next to me.

"Yo! Whats wrong? Stop glaring at me" he said and i hit him on the back of his head. "You scared me, stupid!" i yelled at him and he smiled at me sheepishly.

"Well, i am sorry. And the shoot is in next week. It will be a bikini shoot. I hope you are fine with that" he said and i thought for a while. It might be worth a shot. Even if it is bikini photo shoot, i will do it.

"I will do it. But, i will stop when they tell me to reveal too much" i said and Aaron nodded.

"Okay then, inform Alessa about it too. For Julia and Em i have other plans. I have heard both of them sing before. And believe me, both of them are good at it. So, my same friend has arranged something for them related to singing" he said and i squealed while hugging him.

"Oh my god Lydia! GET OFF ME! I CANT BREATHE" he yelled and i pulled back instantly.

"Sorry" i said and smiled sheepishly while he shook his head and gave me a low chuckle.

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It was 5 in the evening. I decided to go for a run because i need to burn some calories in an instant.

Alessa had agreed for the photo shoot and we both had decided to start our workout from tomorrow.

But, as i was bored, i decided to for a run. I changed into my black yoga pants and pared it with a greyish-black sports bra.

I then wore a black sleeveless top over it and then tied my hair into a high ponytail and went downstairs after wearing my black shoes.

I went to the living room and saw Blake with her.