Chapter 51: A Whole New Side

Noah's POV:

I went to my hotel. I was thinking about everything at once and was trying to draw to a conclusion.

So, practically if I convince Charlotte to go back, and if I assure her safety, then Astrid will also be saved. That’s it, not so complicated after all!

I went to Charlotte’s room and knocked. She asked who I was.

“Noah” I said. She opened the door and let me in. I went to the chair, and she sat on the bed.

“What do you wanna do about Lucas?” I asked her.

“Whatever you say” she said.

“No, I want to know what you want” I said.

“I.. I think I want to forgive him” she said. “Listen, Noah. Lucas is much better than what he shows. He has always been really good to me. It’s kind of mean to go like this without waiting for an explanation”

“He didn’t explain anything?” I asked.

“Not really... because I didn’t let him. After you said that I can’t go back, or more like I shouldn’t go back, so I thought there’s just no space for any explanation when I’m not returning anyway” she said.

“You can go back” I said. “But after a clear explanation” I added. Her face lit up in happiness.

Is she really happy to return to the person who treated her like that?

“Thank you, Noah,” she said.

“Okay, then bye” I said and left the room. I went to my room and after thinking sometime about this thing, I started planning for our date.

Charlotte’s POV:

I left the hotel the next day. I went back to his, or I should say, if I can, my house. I haven’t informed him; he must be surprised.

I knocked on the door. He opened the door. His eyes went wide seeing me and then his lips broke into a big smile.

“You.. you came?” he said. I smiled slightly. He gestured to me to come inside. I went and sat on the couch.

Then he came and sat in front of the couch, on his knees on the floor. I looked at him in shock.

“F-forgive me, Charlotte. I know, I don’t fucking d-deserve this but still, I-I am sorry. I know this is a very irrelevant apology, but yet here I am begging for your forgiveness. You know t-that there’s no one more important than you. I-I I’m just sorry” he said and for the first time, I saw him crying.

I kept my hands on his shoulders and made him stand.

“You know what, I trust you and I know there’s a reason, isn’t it?” I asked. His eyes showed pure vulnerability, he looked hurt. I didn’t know what happened. But now I’m sure there’s a reason and that is too a big one.

“Please don’t make me say it” he said and turned around. I knew he was crying.

The sudden realization hit me.

Oh God.

“Lucas, look at me” I said. He slowly turned around.

“Just answer me or nod your head” I said. He nodded his head.

“L-Lilly broke up with you” I said. He closed his eyes and nodded.

“She gave you two choices— either me or her” he nodded.

“You chose me over her” he nodded again.

“You... you suffered from Schizophrenia”

“Y-yes” he said. I went near him and hugged him. He was completely taken aback. I knew I was safe again, that’s why I acted this way.

“You should’ve told me; I would have been here for you” I said.

“When I was not in my senses? When I could hurt you every time? I hurt you so much, look at your hands!”

“I-it’s okay” I said.

“let’s go to a doctor” he said.

“Firstly, explain to me about your health. What did the doctor say?” I asked.

“L-Lilly, s-she broke up two months ago, almost. I was.. I was completely lost. I went to the doctor. He gave me pills again. He said that I may complete the doze if I don’t want it to recur”

“Like last time” I said.

“I promise you; I-I will take each and every pill to stop it from recurring. I am now good. Doctors told me yesterday that I won’t lose my senses now, of course at long as I take those pills”

“You’ll be fine.. bro” I said. He got away.

“Should I be called bro? Do I even deserve it?”

“Yes, you do. I know what Lilly meant to you. You chose me over her. That proves that you’re obviously one of the best brothers”

“Say that to me once I become good” he said and then went to the kitchen.

"Hey.. Lucas.."

"Hm?" he looked at me.

"I.. I will forgive you.. I already did I guess.. but you have to promise me something"

"Hm anything"

"You'll not hurt Astrid or Noah in anyway"

He started thinking for some time. Like he was battling with himself.

"Okay" he said.

I smiled, and he smiled back.

“What will you eat?” he said.

“Anything that would make you fine”

“You like pancakes, right?” he asked.

“Mm-hmm” I said.

“Fine, get ready! Today, I’ll cook”