Lying: Richard Camacho
A/N: Hey people. Yes it’s me..I’m back with a good work..I just hope it is. Well this is my entry for @papichriscnco ‘s writing challenge! CONGRATULATIONS Mami!! You deserve it all! So this is my first time experimenting with a Richard work so hope y’all enjoy it! :)
Warnings: Heartbreak, brief mentions of sex or suggestive content.
Words: 16,000 +
Y/N : Your Name
Y/L/N: Your Last Name
Y/BFF/N: Your Best friend’s name.
And I have inserted names for personal convenience. So if my names have offended you in any manner, this is purely unintentional and I’m apologizing well in advance
~ ~ ~: Lyrics wise ending scenario
///: A contrast between before and after sorta thing
- - -: Timeskip
BOLD WORDS: Important words
Bold underlined words: (I can’t underline..) Lyrics of the song used.
Song used: Lying - PrettyMuch ft. Lil Tjay
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Richard and Y/N were one of the best examples to still believe that love was still out there for everyone and it was beautiful to be in love...but that was something that happened once upon a time...A few cheating scandals, daily dosage of unhealthy fights, his unhealthy "overprotective" nature, their decision to remain friends rather than lovers, his inability to maintain a serious relationship...all were the contributing factors to the end of their 10 month relationship..
But they were mature adults and saw the break up as something mutual. So despite the chaos they had in their relationship, they still agreed to remain friends and managed to maintain it.
So random calls in the middle of the night, early mornings or just odd times of the day...weren't anything new to the pair.
They'd just talk like normal acquaintances..like there wasn't anything sour between them..
So it wasn't surprising when Y/N got a call at 3:00 in the morning. She rubbed her eyes softly as she picked up her phone and stared at the bright screen as his name flashed on it.
"Hello?" He says as she grumbles and grunts in response "Oh god..Sorry to call you.." He says clearly embarrassed
"Sort of unexpected at this hour.." Y/N replies
"Well..I thought you'd be sleeping so I was gonna leave a message. But I just wanted to hear if you were doing well...I kind of forgot you weren't in Miami anymore..." Richard comments
"You need to understand that not everyone lives in Miami Richard Camacho.." Y/N grumbles as she lets out a soft yawn
"Okay okay I'm sorry...go back to sleep princesa.. I'll call you up later.." He says
"No..no...its's fine..talk...I'm awake.." Y/N mumbles as she clumsily sits up, her hair strands falling on her face as she messily tucks it behind her ear.
"Ya sure? You sound extremely tired...I can call you some other time.." He says as he looks around
"Nah..It's fine..tell me..how are you doing? All good I hope..." Y/N asks casually as she softly rubs her eyes
"I'm doing well..just counting my blessings and happy about whatever I have achieved in life..well what about you mi amol?" He asks
Despite whatever had happened between the two of you..he still couldn't stop his flirty self throughout the entire "friendship" . The saying old habits die hard would be suitable enough for the situation.
"Yeah I'm doing well too...That's good to know Richard." Y/N replies as she lets out an intentional cough so as to cover up how flustered he still made her.
The duo began talking about things in general..from daily routines to just random topics..the both of them comfortable with each other..as if they were still dating..or didn't end things in a sour note.
"Amazing..so well how's work? Stressful?" Richard asks her
"Well..some days. But somehow..yeah I do get enough sleep..so I'm fine..what about you? Do you drink plenty of water? Are you eating healthy?" Y/N asks, her tone filled with concern
"I'm fine..Are you stressing out before any fashion shows or castings?" He asked as if taunting her
"No! Of course..maybe...okay fine I do...But not..okay you're right! I still do get nervous!" She replies flustered at how much he still remembered about her.
"See I know you so well.." He states
"Yeah..too well..actually.." She replies almost whispers as she lets out a quiet sigh but Richard hears it "I- - I didn't-- I mean- -I'm sorry"
Awkward silence fills in the air..as both of them let out uncomfortable breathes..
"It's - -Don't apologize- -" Richard replies as he pauses for while
"I'll call you later..Take care Hermosa. I..Lo- -" Richard begins as he pauses halfway "I mean..sleep tight..Sweet dreams...Bye.." He says
"Take care Richu- -" She begins as she lets out an intentional cough "Don't work yourself out..Bye.." She says as she hangs up.
This was how most of their conversations ended..one of them would feel old beautiful memories return..but things between them had ended..so feelings had no place in their conversations..
~ ~ ~
Y/N kept on politely turning down all the proposals she had received..she didn't feel right after the breakup..She didn't want to take part in the game of LOVE anymore...well not anytime soon though..She didn't know what was she feeling but to say that feeling played with her head would be an understatement. She found her thoughts drifting over to him. Was he eating well? Was he healthy enough? Was he drinking too much? Was he getting enough sleep? She couldn't help but feel a bit dis hearted when she thought of him with another girl..Well she knew they had broken up but she'd feel..weird and..a bit disappointed..
"Okay babes...that is like the 23rd guy you have rejected these 2 weeks!? Are you okay?!?" Y/BFF/N asks as she sits in one of the seats of the greenroom
"I am absolutely fine..I don't like going around dating and getting laid..You do know that right? And besides I just broke up..So I don't want to rush things..you get what I mean?"
"Yes yes..Of course I do..But are you sure the only reason you aren't getting back into a relationship is because...maybe somewhere deep down inside..you still like Richard?" Y/BFF/N asks as she looks at you
The room fills with uncomfortable silences and awkward tensions as Y/N lets out a sigh
"It is true then...Come on Y/N pick a side! You can't sit here grumbling over your feelings and rejecting people..Either get over him or get under him!" Y/BFF/N states, her tone stern
"Y/BFF/N!!!" Y/N scolds
"I'm just being practical...you're absolutely miserable..Why are you pretending like you're fine? I'm pretty sure he feels the same to..why are you both keeping on this facade..?" Y/BFF/N asked
"That's...just.. highly absurd Y/BFF/N..I don't feel anything for him.. Even if I did..it was all in the past..I don't like him romantically anymore.." Y/N comments as she runs a hand through her hair
"But think about it..you were never the one to get into a relationship with anyone within a nights' time and that too WITHOUT getting laid..You know he's not after you for your looks or your body..he just likes you for the fun, bubbly, cheerful, nervous you!" Y/BFF/N
"That's why were dating Y/BFF/N..I respect his existence and the memories he had given me..but I couldn't deal with his..unattractive overprotective nature..and the rumors, hate, scandals, names and just everything was a bit..too..overwhelming..in a negative manner"
"But..he wasn't worried or wasn't like he didn't trust you..it was just..he just didn't trust people around you..."
"I'm not a five year old kid who's going to talk to a stranger and let him kidnap me.."
"But Y/N- -" Y/BFF/N
"But just think about it..I just have so much time to go out..have sometime for myself..He did me a huge favor honestly..I have so much more time to focus on my work..So in reality..I'm so much better now.." Y/N replies a bit loudly and sternly as if trying to convince herself to believe her own words
"Y/N...I've talked what I had to..Now it's up to you.." Y/BFF/N gets up and walks towards Y/N "I just want you to be happy with your decisions and have no regrets about whatever your doing in life..It's all up to you to take the right decision..okay?" She asks as she quickly squeezes her shoulder in reassurance
"I understand Y/BFF/N..But I am happy...I don't want him to be a part of my life..I have barely focused on myself during the relationship so this is..just more relaxing..." Y/N replies
"Well if you say so..ever wanna talk about something..hit me up! Take care babes.." Y/BFF/N says as she pecks her cheek
"Take care.." Y/N says as Y/BFF/N as walks out
- - -
Y/N went home straight away after the casting..feeling completely wrecked and exhausted. She was grateful she didn't have a morning shift scheduled for tomorrow. She walked into her apartment as she was greeted by her helper who looked after her place,Maria.
"Good Evening Y/L/N" Maria greeted
"Please cut the formality..Y/N will do..Good Evening.." Y/N replies
"You seem exhausted Y/N..I've prepared Y/F/M for you..And also turned on the geyser for your daily bath.."
"I can't thank you enough for all you do..I'm so grateful for all you do Maria.."
"Oh of course..it's my duty after all.."
"It's already pretty late..I suggest you should go home and get some rest.." Y/N comments as she takes out her purse
"Yes I do suppose..will you be fine alone? or do you want me- -"
"I'm perfectly fine..Just need to get some rest..Here take this.." Y/N says as she hands out Maria's wages
"Oh thank you Miss.Y/N..."
"And give these to Allison and Troy..They'd love these!" Y/N says as she hands her a medium sized packet of chocolates and other candies assortments referring to Maria's children
"Oh I can't possibly- -"
"Consider it as a gift..."
"Thank you Miss Y/N...but you've paid me more than what is requi- -"
"Hey come on..keep it..It's for all the extra favors you have done for me without asking for any extra money..Please I insist.." Y/N says as
"If you say so..Goodnight Miss Y/N.." Maria says as she walks towards the door
"Goodnight Maria..give me regards to Allison and Troy.."
"I will..Take care.." Maria says as she walks out off the door
"You too.." Y/N says as she closes the door
Y/N walks into her bedroom as she peels off her clothes and heads inside the bathroom for a hot long relaxing shower in an attempt to drown her worries and stress..
She gets out of the shower in her bathrobe as she gets changed into a comfortable pair of pajamas. After she dries her hair she walks towards her kitchen as she grabs a glass of red wine and her dinner plate in her another hand..heading towards the living room as she turns on the television flipping lazily through the channels..The NoteBook was currently playing in Star Movies HD as she keeps the remote down and begins eating her dinner, savoring her dinner. The movie played on..her stomach tightening with a very uncomfortable feeling as she quickly changes the movie..
It brought back memories..Date nights whenever one of them were tired..or was still hungover a heavy schedule they crashed into one of their places..Just some Netflix, some pasta or some home made sh*ts that would end up burnt, take away food and just cuddling. If she was extremely exhausted and just wanted to rest..he'd give her various massages untying the stressful knots that stayed in her body..while she closed her eyes and merely enjoyed it. Whenever he was stressed, he was more of a ranter...He'd rant and rant on and she'd listen to it carefully while she ran her fingers through his hair calming him down..
She really craved for a body massage right now..not any random person's...just Richard hands all over her patiently untying all the knots all around her body..But he wasn't hers anymore.
Stupid movie. Stupid body ache. Stupid feelings.
She hated everyone..and everything...but still a part of her wished if she could go back in the past and fix..things the way it were...but life never gives you second chances..
~ ~ ~
Needless to say...Y/N's and Richard had a passionate life in the bedroom. It wasn't lust that clouded their eyelids, but just love at its highest peak.
Richard wasn't the softest person on bed, but there were days where things would be slow and smooth..when he'd just worship her body, taking his time observing and appreciated every little curve and marks she thought were imperfect. He'd make her feel..that she was the most perfect girl he had ever laid eyes on.
It was just surprising that despite her flaws and imperfections that covered her skin..he still made her feel so special and...deserving..
Their adventures in the bedroom were spicy, crazy and yet..calm and relaxing..all the while nothing but mere love filling the air.
Her eyes gleamed with nothing but genuine love and affection for the Dominican as nothing but soft groans for him fell off her lips..his eyes mirroring the same emotion as he let out satisfied grunts.
///
After the breakup, nothing really changed...Y/N goes back continuing her daily life...and with her overall charms and looks she doesn't need to even try hard to get laid down...
So she isn't surprised when another male model she had worked alongside had asked her out on a few dates..she agreed readily...just wanting to get over her oblivious messed feelings.
After he had finally confessed his feelings and asked her to be his girlfriend...she agrees. So after a light dinner and a few drinks, things get a bit out of hand...
He's all over her neck, placing kisses all across every part of her skin that wasn't clothed..she giggles like a schoolgirl..visibly enjoying the attention she received. She fumbled with the door handle to her hotel room so the two of them could enter quickly.
He placed his lips onto hers as his hands wrapped around her waist..The kiss was intense...He was so good at this..but no matter how good his lips felt on hers she couldn't help but all her mind lingered back was thoughts about Richard...
Richard's lips felt so good against hers..She was so used to his touch that anyone else apart from him felt so wrong...
Things had gotten ahead a bit too quickly...but the quicker it happened...the faster these messed thoughts would just evaporate from her mind.. or at least that's what she thought.
So now when she was under the guy who was presumably her present boyfriend..she should have been happy and pleased..someone giving her the attention and affection she deserved and desired...
His lips fumbled around her neck as he pinned her onto the bed, his teeth grazes her skin trying to find that spot that'd make her go weak on her knees. but then it comes up again - her brain drawing a rapid and hazy contrast between him and Richard as he makes his mark on her skin...
Richard knew her all her sensitive spots..the spots she'd go weak on her knees...
His hickeys and love bites just felt right against her skin and was filled with nothing but affection..
Sure there were days he was absolutely rough..but that was just a reminder that she was his...and no one else could ever make her feel that way.
Her present boyfriend's love bites was nothing more than just mere lust.
What was she even doing? Thinking about Richard when she was with her boyfriend?
Y/N places her arms on his chest and forces him off her...He gets the message and stops kissing her.
"I think we should take sometime you know? I just - -I'm sorry..." Y/N says as she looks away
"Hey...It's okay...I understand...Yeah we're moving a bit too quickly...Okay we'll take it slow.." He reassures her as he kisses her cheek
"Yeah...I'm sorry again.." Y/N says
"It's totally okay..." He says as he gets up from her bed and straighten the creases in his dress..
"I'll see you tomorrow?" He asks as she nods "We have a photo shoot tomorrow...hope you remember.." He says as he heads towards the door.
"Yes I do...I'll be there on time..." She says as she stands up heading towards the door
"Goodnight take care..." He says as he looks at her
"Good night..." She says as she softly closes the door.
- - -
She laid down on her bed, her eyes fixated at the ceiling. What had just happened?
She knew she had done the right thing for she barely was paying attention or enjoyed what he was doing to her because all that occupied her head was thoughts about how Richard would make her feel...
It wouldn't be fair on him if she thought about Richard whilst he was under someone new..No matter how desperate she was to get rid off her messy feelings...she didn't want to "use" someone as a source to get over her f*cked up feelings...
Oh god..Aiden must have felt so bad..But then again it wasn't fair on him..He would be absolutely disappointed if he came to know the reason behind all this..
She never even thought she'd miss him.. Well she's used to dating wrong people..some ended fine while others didn't..But none took 4 months to recover..Why was she still hurting from that one specific mistake of hers in the past? Was it because she never felt this intimate with anyone else? The fact that she's felt the most comfortable around Richard..among all her exes...she never even realized she honestly missed him and needed his presence in her life..
But why was she feeling this way? They had ended things in a very sour note...And the breakup was mutual..So why did she have to bother about it now? Crying over spilt milk wasn't the solution to anything but yet here she was on her bed, careless tears rolling down her cheeks as she tried to wipe them off
She furiously wiped her tears as she quickly changed into some comfortable pajamas as she laid on her bed, grabbing the spare pillow on her bed.
She didn't feel anything for him..or did she? What was she doing? Pretending to be happy when she felt nothing but pain and guilt? When all she did was lie whenever she talked to Richard assuming he's happier without her and doesn't misses her at all?
She was dying to tell the truth that maybe...deep down inside she wasn't...over him.
Even after all this time..A part of her always cared and still thought about him.
But the thought of him...on top of some OTHER girl...someone else that wasn't her..him treating another the girl right..looking at her like she was the only one he cared about.. making her feel special and deserved..the way he used to make her feel once upon a time? It felt horrible and heavy...almost..mean and selfish at some point?
That sour thought hits her right in her chest..
But still...her thoughts and feelings had no place now..it didn't matter anymore. But if at the end of the day..he was genuinely happy and pleased with his life..He deserved the best and that what she wished for..even if it wasn't her that made him happy..she could live with it...Hat least until she sees him again..
~ ~ ~
Y/N had a private account for all those people she had a closer connection with...Of course it had included her cousin Joel Pimentel and his band mates eventually considering how close they were to her...
Richard didn't bother to un follow her after their breakup...they weren't the type of people who'd delete their exes pictures, un follow each other, cause drama..they both didn't pretend like the other hadn't been a part of their lives...because they had already given each other a lot to remember than to forget...
So Richard stayed updated with her life despite their breakup..He was casually scrolling through his Instagram feed when he finds that she had posted a new picture from her vacations...of her and a man...a man that wasn't him...
She wore a bikini that made all her curves look right and steadied her hat as her man hugs her from behind, his hands safely secured around her waist...the way he used to...
He instantly scrolled through it, focusing his attention towards something else...
Just as he had scrolled down..a number and a name so familiar had chosen to call him...Y/N.
He stared at the screen internally debating on whether he should answer the call or not...all his messy doubts almost disappearing all at once as he answered the call.
"Hello...Richard.. I'm sorry I couldn't answer your call earlier...I was a bit caught up with something.." She says as soon as he answers the call
"Oh...it's okay..How is everything nena?" He asks through the phone though his y
"Yeah everything's fine...What about you? How was recording?? How was that? Did you wear yourself out?" She asks
"Nah..nothing like that...I'm fine..well..you sound cheerful...I'm not complaining though.." Richard comments as he internally sighs
"Oh nothing of that sorta..Just the usual.." Y/N replies, her tone confused
"Just saw your recent post...well it's Aiden right? (Change the name into whatever you want to if you don't like the name )
"Yeah...I had been meaning to talk to you about him..but things were happening quite quick..so.." Y/N trails off
" I genuinely think you look so happy..Congratulations.. I'm hoping he treats you right eh?" Richard says as he tries to keep his tone steady
"Yeah...thanks...." Y/N trails off
Y/N awkwardly shifts the conversation slowly trying to ease the tension in the air...She succeeds in her aim and soon the conversation is shifted elsewhere..
"Yeah and that's what- -" Richard begins
"Shawty...Have you seen my blue t-shirt..I can't seem to find it in here?" A voice from Y/N's line asks
Richard's heart drops immediately as soon as he hears the nickname...
He was the ONLY one who called her that...He wouldn't let ANYONE apart from himself call her that..
And yet here he was..forced to hear the same..But what could he say? She wasn't his girlfriend anymore..he had no rights to comment on her life anymore.
His heart fell as he thought about how much privilege her boyfriend had gotten...calling her the NICKNAME only he used to....the one special nickname he had dedicated to her alone.
"Have you checked inside my closet? You love dumping your clothes inside my closet!!" Y/N yells as she laughs
"Oh...I'm sorry about that Richard.. So what were you-- saying? Richard? Hello? Can you hear me? Your voice sorta keeps breaking off.." Y/N says
Richard felt his voice shaking dangerously... He bit his inner lip as he took in deep breathes.
"I've gotta go..." Richard breathes out, his tone dull
"But Richard..you were say- -" Y/N begins, Richard harshly interrupting her
"The signal here isn't good here...it's breaking..and besides Erick called for me...I gotta go...I'll talk later..." Richard replies coldly as he hangs up the call...
~ ~ ~
That was the last time Richard ever tried to contact her.
He didn't care about her..so why would he even bother and waste his time on someone who barely mattered to him..or at least that's what he thought.
He was fine..living his best life. Enjoying with his friends, going out, partying and the sociable party life he always enjoyed in the past. He had almost lost this part of his life in the entire chaos of being in a relationship.
He seemed so happier without her in her life..he could go back to living life the he was comfortable with. He had no one to impress, no one to commit to or hang onto. Commitment was hard and just..a mere waste of time.
He liked his life the way his life was..without any relationships or responsibilities as such just doing what he enjoyed the most.
So right now he was in a crowded club, the loud party music blaring through both his ears as everyone in the room danced and had the best time of their lives, having no regrets.
He quickly drowned a shot as he rested his chin on his right palm as he stared at his now empty glass...He should be happy right? He finally had gotten back the life he deserved.
But still he felt his heart almost empty holding no emotions and just merely pumping blood..but at the same time he felt a tight sickening feeling capturing his chest. Why was he feeling like this every time his mind thought about her?
He tried to shut his eyes, and relax his manipulated mind for a while. But then he found how Y/N would listen to him whenever he was having a bad day..how she'd run her fingers through his curls a successful attempt to calm him down..how she'd make him feel- -
"Hey..Got a minute Richard?" speaks a voice breaking Richard from his train of thoughts
He looks up to see Zabdiel seated next to him as Richard simply nods, his gaze still fixated on his glass.
"So...hi." Zabdiel trails off trying to begin a conversation
"Hello?" Richard replies a bit confused
"So..umm..do you mind if I'm being honest with you?" Zabdiel asks
"Are you stating you were never honest while you're with me?"
"No- -not like that..It won't be exactly in your favor.."
"I'm fine..tell me.."
"What is honestly wrong with you?" Zabdiel asks as he looks at Richard
"Nothing? Why are you asking me this all of a sudden?"
"Richard please...you and I know that's nothing but an absolute lie..You just look tired and miserable especially after the break up.." Zabdiel states
"You seriously think I'm miserably without her?" Richard scoffs as he questions Zabdiel
"I never implied anything regarding your relationship with her..I just want to ask you..Are you happy? Because you barely look like you've picked a side Richard..Chris also told me you were hardly sleeping..Are you seriously okay?"
"Of course I am..I've been going out..having my best life..I'm just a bit stressed and just..a bit out of place..I'll be fine within a few days..you've got nothing to worry about okay?"
"If you genuinely think you're happy..then I'm all fine. I don't want you to pretend like you aren't satisfied and happy with your decisions.."
"She did me a favor honestly...I'm so much better now.." Richard states as he looks at Zabdiel.
Zabdiel nods as he gets up and walks away giving Richard the space he wanted.
~ ~ ~
Their egos were too big for repairing something small that'd almost be fine with a genuine heartfelt apology...So they ended up losing a friendship too in the entire process..
Between these events..Aiden had to leave off to Paris, as he had been casted for a fashion show out there..And within two weeks of reaching and settling down at Paris..he had dumped her through a simple two minute phone call...
Y/N had let out a few raw, hateful tears but..at the end of the day..she was partially glad. Throughout the entire relationship..she was just nervous and uncomfortable...it wasn't because he was a bad guy or anything..but she hadn't given her best to sustain the relationship. So it was eventually supposed to happen.
Within a week or two she had eventually recovered. But yet again..her thoughts were filled with little memories of Richard...just him alone..
When would she realize that at the end of the day she was just lying to herself?
She wanted him back..she did miss him..she wanted to make amends and at least stay friends. He meant a lot to her..
~ ~ ~
Rumors, Scandals, Hate, Jealousy, Lust, Envy, Pride...and mostly their undesirable stubborn nature had finally caught them up into this mixed state. The stage where all they want is each other but...when all these ugly negative emotions interplay and they let their egos win and dominate them...in all the reality..the both of them lost something they've always wanted to hold onto forever...
They both won all arguments..both their ego at the extreme level..but it was at the cost of their relationship..
Richard wanted her...somehow in his life...How had he let his ego and everything else to enter his life and ruin something he thought would last..long...
Of course he wasn't using his head..he wasn't thinking straight..He should have been wiser...just shouldn't have let his stubbornness and egoism come in between of something that gave him bittersweet memories...mostly sweet but there were bitter times too.
He never believed in "forever and always". Nothing could last forever.. Cash, drinks, people. Everything would run out or everyone would be out of love and time for you...slowly but eventually...
So he stuck to his own ways of coping.. Falling in love with materialistic things..cash, drinks, expensive clothes and cars and everything...
///
It was as if a coincidence had occurred that she learnt that CNCO were performing in Garland, Texas..She was in Texas for a week for a casting she had in Texas so it would be a perfect time to surprise Joel and the others. She managed to buy a ticket to their show in a jiffy and she was all set to go.
She stayed in one of the last rows as she kept herself completely covered as she watched the performance on stage. A few eagle eyed fans had spotted her beyond the disguise and had taken a few quick pictures and just short quick conversations.
5 minutes before the show had ended, she walked towards the backstage room...not trying to cause any drama or draw any attention upon her. She had managed to speak to Ali about her arrival and she managed to pull a few strings and get her a backstage pass. She knocked on the door, Ali greeting her quickly as she went over and hid behind one of the closets. The boys walked in absolutely exhausted as they quickly sat down on the couch to catch their breathes.
"Hey Joel..could you get me a notepad I left inside that cupboard there..I've got something else to do right now..." A voice she recognized as Ali's
"Yeah sure Ali...Give me a minute.." Joel says as he walks towards the closet
3....2....1
"SURPRISE!!!" Y/N yells as Joel opens the closet
Joel's eyes widened as he let out a scared yell, falling backward in the process due to the intensity of her voice and her surprise.
The rest of the boys rushed over to Joel, trying to help him up as Y/N stepped outside and crouched down
"WHAT THE F*CK Y/N?!? " Joel screams as Y/N shuts her ears and shut her eyes
"Okay okay I'm sorry.." Y/N replies as she stands up
"Wow Hermosa!! Y/NN!!!" Chris says as he hugs her, her gratefully returning the gesture
"Hi Chris! I missed you!!" Y/N replies as she misses the hint of surprise and sadness that gleamed Richard's eyes
"Me too!!! It's so nice to see you again Y/N!" Chris says as he lets go off the hug
"Really you decided to show up when you straight away ignored my calls and texts for almost a month?" Joel comments rolling his eyes, standing up as Richard left the scene unnoticed
"I have my reasons Pimentel..This was supposed to be a S-U-R-P-R-I-S-E..." Y/N says as she hugs Zabdiel and Erick quickly
"You were planning this for over a month?" Joel asks
"No..I had..err..some personal stuffs..came in between..and err..yeah.."
"I'll pretend like I believe you" Joel says as he rolls his eyes
"Okay Drama Queen...I'll leave then..It clearly seems like you don't appreciate my presence.."
"No no no...nothing like that..I didn't expect you here.."
"Can we like hug already? I've been standing here with open arms (SorRY NoT sOrRY) for a pretty long time..."
Joel moves forward and hugs her as she hugs him back. After they broke off and she had quick conversations with everyone, and after all that she looks at Joel, a serious look on her face.
"Joel...I need to talk to..Richard.." Y/N breathes out
Joel passes her a look of worry, as the boys look at her and Joel. They look at each other, the awkwardness growing uncomfortable second by second.
"Just please guys..I'm not asking for a relationship with him..just a friendship.." Y/N pleads
The guys nod understandingly as Joel takes her arm and guides her into a room where Richard sat. Before she walks in, Joel holds her wrist as she turns to face him.
"Just..fix him..he's been miserable.." Joel pleads
"I'll see what I can do.." Y/N replies
Y/N knocks a the door as she hears a quick "Come in". Y/N walks in as Richard glances at her as he quickly looks away
"What do you want? Make it quick" Richard comments as he gets a drink for himself
"I wanted to talk to you.."
"Talk..I'll listen.."
"Richard please...stop acting like this.."
"Stop acting? What do you mean by acting like this? You said YOU wanted to talk..I just have nothing to talk to you with..we broke up remember?"
"You said you'd be fine with us being friends..."
"But I realized I wasn't.."
"Just because one random day you called me up and god knows what happened and suddenly your signal breaks huh? Or at least couldn't you have the courtesy to call me up after it got better?"
"I had my reasons..besides it's not practical enough for exes to still be talking"
"All I'm asking is for the friendship we've had together Richard..nothing more..Is it really too much to ask?"
"Yes..yes it is..I don't want you to be a part of my life..us together was just a huge..a huge.. misunderstanding..It wasn't meant to happen.."
Lies...Lies...Lies...He knew he was lying but he couldn't associate with her anymore..because then he'd be disappointed that he wasn't with her.
"I can't believe you'd swoop so low to call our entire RELATIONSHIP a huge mistake! You're still the same Richard...as pathetic as ever.."
It broke him..almost tore him apart..when all he wanted to do was hug onto her and cry..admit he was wrong..admits he wants her back admit he wants them together..admit the reason he never called was because he was just jealous and couldn't stand the thought of anyone calling her shawty apart from him.
"Is that all Y/N? If you're done you could head outside.." Richard replies repressing his inner thoughts and feelings
"Richard...what has happened to you? Why are you acting this way?"
"My heart has had enough..I'm tired of holding it together..my shirt is tired of getting stained with unwanted tears..I wasn't using my brain..I should have know better.." Richard
"Richard...I.." She begins
"This is just me..I'm just stuck in my ways..." Richard pauses as he briefly looks at her "You really posed' a threat to me Y/N...I was dangerously close to fall absolutely in love with you..almost thought you were the one..But you let in petty things like rumors and unnecessary names to come in between us.."
"You were the first and last person I've ever had honest feelings for..Look where it ended us.. especially me up in? Feelings were in the past..so I dashed them up and started to fall in love with cash instead.." Richard spits, venom in his words
"So..you don't want me involved with you anymore? In any possible manner? I was just asking for the friendship we shared.." She asks, as she bites her lips harshly, her heart heavy at his words.
"Isn't that what I said? Or do I have to elaborate on it all over again?" Richard asks, rolling his eyes as his facade spoke clearly what he had wanted as he looked at his drink not bothering to pay any attention to her
"Richard..." She begins again, not wanting to believe him
"I know the truth hurts real bad..that I don't want you in my life anymore..but sometimes it's better than a thousand lies..It's just too late to cry about it..You should have thought about it before.." Richard interrupts her as he sips on his drink
At any other occasion, she would have gotten mad at him for Lying to him but just this once she wished he lied to her instead of..letting her know such a bitter truth.
"If that's what you want..I'll be more than happy to comply..It was nice hearing the truth from your mouth than anyone else's.." Y/N comments as she shoots him a quick grateful smile almost so real that it gets Richard for a split second
"Yes..Glad to see we're here in agreement on something at least Y/L/N..." Richard states as Y/N storms out of the room
The boys look at her as she grabs her bag from the couch as she quickly takes in quick breathes.
"Where are you headed off? I thought you were coming over to the Hotel too.." Joel asks
"I'm a bit busy.. I'm supposed to be back at New York by tomorrow..So I've gotta get going!" Y/N replies as she faces the boys
"How did the conversion go?" Joel asks in a quiet tone
"It wasn't how I expected it to..but I've understood things from his point of view..I only told you guys..I just wanted to talk to him.." Y/N says before she quickly hugs Joel
"So you aren't staying?" Erick asks
"Nope Pretty eyes..I'm sorry..Now give me a hug before I leave" Y/N says as she opens her arms as Erick hugs her
Chris and Zabdiel walk over and hug her after saying their goodbyes. She quickly heads out after she says a quick goodbye to Ali.
She walked outside the backstage room as she walks outside, pulling her hoodie closer and fixing her shades. But she's not quick enough as the paparazzis spot her and within seconds she's blinded by the flashlights and hot fierce questions thrown onto her every split second.
"YOU WERE INSIDE THE BACKSTAGE ROOM WITH THE CNCO BOYS! SO DID YOU RECONCILE WITH RICHARD TOO?!?"
"TELL US..CAN WE CONFIRM YOUR RELATIONSHIP NOW THAT THINGS ARE SORTED?!?"
"DID YOU AND RICHARD TALK THINGS OUT? DID YOU REALIZE YOUR MISTAKE AND AGREED TO MAKE AMENDS?!?"
"IS HE READY TO GIVE UP ON HIS FLIRTY NATURE AND READY TO SETTLE DOWN WITH YOU THIS TIME?!?"
"DO YOU WANT HIM IN YOUR LIFE AFTER ALL THIS OR DO YOU HONESTLY JUST- -" Another pap begins, zoning Y/N off her thoughts as her bodyguards shielded her
She was sick and tired of this..she was frustrated, annoyed, disappointed and almost wanted to cry in fury..
"STOP! STOP! STOP! JUST- -PLEASE! STOP IT!!" She snaps as she effectively shutting the paparazzis that surrounded her.
"I'm tired and sick of these questions...I don't...I just- - I don't understand! The ENTIRE time we were in a relationship..all you were focused was on to break and tear us apart with horrible and the just..b*tchiest rumors..You got what you wanted..WE BROKE UP! And now you want us back together? I don't understand YOUR IRRATIONAL LOGIC! WHAT ARE YOU PROBLEM? Well seemingly any petty little thing..When we were in a relationship you bring up tiny issues, mistakes of the past and create this aura of doubt and confusion within our relationship and when we are not together anymore..you desperately look for hints to analyze if there's any tiny hope we'd get together! WHAT IN THE WORLD DO YOU WANT? YOU TELL ME!?" Y/N snaps out as the flashlights and cameras that had blinded her a few minutes ago suddenly stopped flashing
"Just please- -you have already damaged our relationship...just don't make it worse than it already is..please..I beg you all..I'm just tired..tired of all this drama. We are humans too..I know you're all doing your jobs but just think of it from a perspectives a simple human..Sometimes it would be..just better if you just..stayed out of our personal lives..at least regarding our relationships..." Y/N mutters as she walks towards her car, her bodyguards shielding her in the process
///
A celebration was very well necessary for an awesome success of their performance.
So right now he was in a crowded club, the loud party music blaring through both his ears as everyone in the room danced and had the best time of their lives, having no regrets
He quickly drowned a shot another one right after he finished his drink.
He should be happy...he's got everything he wished for. This partying socializing life is all he dreamt about and he's finally gotten it.
But yet again, here he was having second thoughts about this. Something about this doesn't feel right..he really did enjoy this but..when he realized it costed his relationship with Y/N..it didn't quite feel right..Y/N was amazing..and made others around her feel the same..like they deserved to be happy...
He sat down thinking where his relationship with Y/N would have gone..if he had just fought for the both of them. Relationships were all about making dedicated sacrifices so that in the long run both the partners get what they deserve..a stable relationship with equal amounts of tears and smiles...both of them learning from their mistakes and moving on.
"Richard hi...got a minute?" Joel asks as he sits next to him snapping Richard out of his dream like state of thoughts
"Yeah sure...what's up..?" Richard asks as he passes him a quick smile
"Can I be brutally honest with you and ask you something?"
"Sure..I guess?"
"Are you honestly okay?"
"Yes I am...Why would you ask?"
"Are you sure? You don't seem like you are being honest with your feelings.."
"Why should I lie to you about how I'm feeling when I feel nothing out of the ordinary?"
"You haven't been yourself..after the break up.." Joel says as Richard quickly remembers his conversation he had with Zabdiel a few weeks back.
"Oh so you're trying to patch things up with me and Y/N so that she wouldn't feel all sad and you wouldn't have any sort of bad blood with me.."
"This is exactly what I'm not here for...I'm here as a brother..genuinely concerned about you...So just tell me are you fine?"
"Don't I look fine?"
"Well..honestly no. You look fine on the outside..but the real inner you..the one optimistic, cheerful and genuine you..doesn't seem to appear..you just look like you're existing rather than uhm..living? And that's something you'd never do..As if you're putting on a facade pretending everything is..fine..when you seem..so miserable..in an unexplained manner.."
"I'm better.. I'm fine.I like this life..I can't deal with commitments..it didn't last..I seriously thought I was ready..but I guess I wasn't.. I'm sorry it didn't work out.."
"Hey no worries okay? She's moved on..so I just want you to know I want you to do the same and not..sulk over your feelings."
"Who said anything about me sulking over anything? I HAVE moved on!" Richard replies his tone
"Richard...you're seriously trying to convince me? You can barely check out a girl or kiss her after the break up. Something is seriously wrong with you...maybe you were ready for commitment Richard..think over- -"
"Oh it is on Joel! Watch me!" Richard snaps as he gets off his chair and walks away from Joel
"Richard- -wait! That's not what I - -" Joel begins as he sees Richard walks away.
- - -
Richard quickly scans around the crowd as he sees a brunette female leaning against the wall, some drink in her hand as she sipped on it. She holds his gaze for a while, as he throws her a flirtatious wink as she smirks in response. Richard proudly walked over towards her.
"Hey sexy...Looking fine as hell..the outfit looks amazing..but I bet it'll look better between the crumpled pile on my bedroom floor.."
"Oh...you wanna bet on that hot stuff? But for that first..show me what you've got..." The girl replies as her fingers trail the hem of Richard's shirt as she battles her eyelashes and looks at him.
He took her onto the dance floor and within a few minutes, his arms began to trail all over her body as she lets out soft groans just with his mere touch. She began to grind against him trying to get some momentary relief as he lets out a grunt
And within half an hour of dancing, a few touches, lingering gazes and grinding sessions followed with quick make outs, the girl tugs onto Richard's shirt grabbing his attention
"Let's take this somewhere..private?" The girl purrs innocently as her lips trail down the shell of Richard's ear as she seductively battles her eyelashes.
Richard smirks in response as he holds her hand and heads out of the club after quickly sending a gaze towards the boys who did nothing but groaned in response.
- - -
(My inexperienced smut writing please bear with this.)
Things escalated just within a few minutes and before Richard knew it his hands were roaming freely around her bare body, his lips attached onto her neck as he sucked on her skin.
He pinned her onto the bed as his fingers roamed around her thighs teasing her as his lips and tongue
"Richard..don't- t--tease..P-please.." She whines, gripping onto the sheets
"Hmm..we'll see about that Britney.." Richard replies
He teases and uses her fingers to prep her enough to get her soaked and wet. He doesn't wait for anything as he quickly grabs a condom from the night stand and wraps it around his hard d*ck as he thrusts onto her
"Ah~F*ck! Right there Sir..Yes~ Ah!" Britney moans as Richard lets out small grunts
His pace increases with every thrust.. His eyes became clouded with nothing but lust.
"Ah~ Cheeto! Right there!" Britney whimpers as she lets out a loud moan
Richard grunts quickly..He begins to pick up his pace when his ears register her words.
"What did you call me?" Richard ask, his eyes glinting with surprise instead of lust.
"I'm sorry sir...I didn't- -" She begins as Richard quickens the pace of his thrusts
Soon the both of their orgasms wash over quickly and Richard quickly walks into the bathroom and discards the condom as he quickly steps into the shower and takes a quick shower.
He walks out with his trousers on. The girl quickly wraps herself with a towel as she walks in.
"You can sleep over..I'm not tired." Richard says as he looks at her
"I'll leave early in the morning..thanks for the night.." Britney says as she steps into the bathroom.
Richard nods as he quickly puts a plain white tank top making his way upto the balcony.
He sat down on a chair that laid in his balcony. He gazed at the night sky that was were littered with millions of stars..
He felt disgusted..dirty and guilty. He knew he had only slept with this girl as an attempt to prove Joel wrong and try and get over his feelings for Y/N!
Despite being out of a relationship with her..he still felt like he was cheating on her...He knew they had parted ways but he couldn't help but the feeling of guilty and remorse was over his heart.
What was happening to him? When was he hesitant to hookup with another girl?
And when she called him Cheeto..that was like the final straw..It all made sense.
He still felt something huge and deep for her..and these weren't going to leave him anytime soon.
His heart hurted harder with every little thing he thought about her. The feeling of her under someone new felt wrong and..unfair even though she had all the rights to do whatever she wanted to do..
He was lying when he talked to her that was when he still did..Just lying about being good and fine when deep down inside he was dying and wanted to tell her the truth...he wasn't over her.
~ ~ ~
But that wouldn't stop him from attending her fashion shows along with Joel..Joel needed some company and he joined in...as simple as that..
She had been in the modelling industry for a few years but her overall elegance and charisma had captured the attention of the public and world renowned modelling companies..
She had been casted a lot for other shows under Vogue itself...but being a part of the Milan Fashion Week was her biggest achievement till date.
They couldn't find seats next to each other though. So Richard sat in the middle row, pulling his hoodie closer to his body, fixing his shades and his beanie so that he wouldn't be spotted... because he didn't want to ignite any rumors...
The show began as he watched it peacefully..despite the loud claps and cheers that the crowd inflicted. His ears were used to this..
When it was Y/N's turn..he was more blown away than he could ever admit. His mouth almost fell agape at how attractive she looked..As if the outfit and the runway was just made for her..
He knew how physically attractive she had looked...he could never forget their first encounter..
|FLASHBACK SCENE|
It was a random big party at someone's mansion in Miami. The boys had been invited by a group of their friends..who in turn were invited by..another group of friends.. and the cycle went on..
Richard walked into the party with his regular basic look on. The party went on full swing mode as he casually chatted and interacted with everyone..as he made his way towards the corner where the mini bar filled with all varieties of drinks were served, he saw a girl leaning onto the wooden counter..her eyes scanning the section mysteriously as if figuring out something.
"Need some help there pretty girl?" Richard asks as he sits on the stool next to hers as he looked at her confidently.
She turned her gaze towards him as she squints her eyes at him..Richard raised his eyebrow in confusion as he inspected her face..She quickly pulls her hoodie cap closer to her head..covering her face to a good amount
"So this drill is the absolute same here in Miami?" The girl asks as she turns her body and chair facing towards him, now her entire attention on Richard
"What drill do you mean? I was just tryna' help a pretty girl like you sit here alone and watch her struggle as she tries to find for a drink.."
"Smooth talker..but then again..I've heard the smoothest..But why are you all the same?" She asks hopelessly
"Whacha' mean Princesa?" He asks confused
"I mean the same method of approaching..Offer to buy a drink whilst I'm picking one out, smooth talks and flirty pick up lines, some dancing, a lot more drinks, soft touches and gazes and before you know it..the girl gets laid..Same process, different places..different boys..you guys all over the place are just so... now how do I put it in?..intentional and predictable.." She answers smirking
"Well..okay..ya sorta caught me..but I wasn't planning on getting you laid..Something tells me that I want to try a bit harder to get to know you better.." He states as he looks at her
"I'll pretend like I believe you Cheeto..." She says as she grins
"Cheetos? As in the chips Cheetos?"
"Very well spotted...Your hair absolutely looks like a flaming hot cheeto..." She says as she smiles at him
"I'm going to assume that's a compliment?"
"Oh definitely! I gave you a foodie nickname..so you're already special to me.."
"See we're already making so much progress..Already cute dovey nicknames..And trust me Princesa...My hair isn't the only part that's hot in my body.." Richard replies as he smirks at her
His smirk was just..Sexy...She had just met the guy! How could she- -she quickly shook away her unwanted thoughts...
"Oh god...Look at yourself..aren't you following the same pattern?" She asks ignoring the light tint of pink that flooded her cheeks
"Okay you sorta got me there but...I'm sorry! Force of habit! Natural instinct" Richard replies raising his arms up in surrender
"So what brings you here Princesa?" He asks as he gets her some fruit punch
"You know I'm old enough to drink Cheeto..." She replies as she rolls her eyes playfully
"Let's start with something...lighter... you never know how high parties like these can get.." He says as he hands her the drink
"So.." Richard pauses as he quickly sips on his punch "What brings you here? Like this party? The usual regular..circle of friends relations or..?" He trails off waiting for her to complete him off
"Oh..well one of my friends invited me over..Cause he was invited by his some circle of friends well technically we are somehow...related..he's like my third generation..ya know..family decent and stuffs..and i found out a few months ago that..he was in a band..so yeah we talked over the phone, texted a few..i mean we have seen each other when we were like really little..but then again..I had..or rather have a terrible memory..and why am I telling you all this?" She asks herself
"I don't know..ask yourself that..maybe it's because after all you do want to get to know me.." He replies as he takes a sip of his second punch whilst he removed his hoodie cap
"Ha ha..Very funny..Wait...WAIT...you look so awfully FAMILIAR...Have we met before?"
"Not that I remember of..I would have remembered a beautiful face for sure.."
"You can't even see my face.."
"True..but I had gotten a glimpse of your eyes and your face..Not to offend you are anything but you aren't like like hot stuff sorta girl you get me?"
"Wow...Aren't you the sweetest? Of course..I'm not offended" She asks rolling her eyes slightly offended
"Don't get me wrong..You are absolutely beautiful..pretty figure and really cute features.. labeling you as hot..doesn't seem fair and right..for some reason..at this occasion..And I don't want you to think I'm shallow enough to hit you up because you're just physically attractive" He says softly smiling at her
"So you do agree that you were trying to hit you up.."
"Okay...not intentional..Oh god...Let's drop this.." Richard mumbles
"Oh..okay I guess?" She says as she takes a long sip of her punch
"Let's just..okay..you said your relative was in a band or something right? What music genre band is he from? I know a couple of new bands..and considering you said he was a boy..a boy band..what's the name of the band?" Richard asks shifting the topic
Before she could answer, someone begins talking thereby interrupting her.
"Richard...There you are! Oh come on do you ever give up? Why do you need to hit up every SINGLE girl who's trying to get a DAMN drink?"" A voice speaks as Richard looks at the person
"I'm sorry..I was just talking to...err..Oh I didn't even ask you your name.." Richard says as he shakes his head disapprovingly
"Hello beautiful..now why are you wasting time with some crazy red haired weirdo than spend the night with a young handsome man like myself?" Chris asks as she turns towards the boys that stood in front of her
"For the record Chris...you're the oldest in the band.."Richard comments
"But you gotta admit I'm the best looking dude in the band.."
"Guys make it quick..I told y'all..I needed to meet a relative of mine..I don't want to keep her waiting.." Joel remarks as he enter into the discussion
"Pimentel? Is that you?" She asks as she removes her hoodie cap
"Y/N?!?" Joel asks as he looks at her surprised
Y/N smiles widely as she stands up from her chair quickly and rushes up to him as she pulls Joel into a hug, him mirroring her actions
"I'm confused...how do they know each other?" Erick asks
"Because she's the re- -" Zabdiel asks
"Maybe they've liked each other when they were younger and they've met here..Ah crap! Joel stole my girl...Not fair! I didn't even get a chance to - -"
"Again Chris..Richard found her first..So you can't technically- -" Erick begins
"Bullsh*t! Oh come on..I'm so handsome..why would she like Richard and not me?" Chris asks Erick as he raises his eyebrow
"I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that..and besides I have no time to react to that..But seriously how is Joel related to HER?" Richard asks emphasizing on the her clearly not liking the fact that his best friend was conversing up cozily with a girl he liked.
"Guys..she's the rela- -" Zabdiel begins again
"Maybe they are like..besties but secretly dating?" Erick states interrupting Zabdiel
"Or maybe a one night stand..not something predictable from Joel's side..or - -or maybe an acquaintance from his hometown..I don't know..You know when you see someone from the same place you are..you sorta bond over with them right?" Chris pipes in
"It's because she's his relat- -" Zabdiel begins irritated
"Well whatever...he's just getting a bit too..close to her.." Richard comments as a small frown appears on his face.
"Why do you bother Richard? I thought you never cared enough to know the girl better.." Chris comments
"But...still how are they related? Are they- -" Erick begins finally ticking off Zabdiel
"OH FOR HEAVENSAKE THEY ARE RELATED!" Zabdiel shouts at Richard, Erick and Chris drawing the girl's and Joel's attention too
"Lo Siento.." Zabdiel murmurs as he takes a seat and quickly orders a drink for himself.
"Oh...sorry guys...We got a bit carried away with our conversation...Guys meet Y/N..she's the cousin I was talking about.."
Richard's eyes widened as his mouth slightly fell open..Erick nods continuously, Chris awkwardly nods as Zabdiel just rolled his eyes but flashed her a quick smile.
"And Y/N...These are my best friends..That's Erick, Zabdiel, Christopher and Richard.." Joel says introducing his friends
"Nice to meet you all..I've heard a lot about you all..You guys look better in real life than how you look in the pictures..and you guys sound amazing too.." Y/N comments as she smiles politely at them
"Thank you...means a lot for us...Appreciate the support.." Erick beams as he plants a quick kiss on her cheek, his actions earning a cold eye roll from Richard
Y/N slowly begins conversing with the boys almost instantly connecting with them..Richard on the other hand walked over and tried to get himself wasted for that's all he came here majorly for.
"Oh there you are! I was looking for you." Y/N comments as she passes a smile at him
"Yes...another shot please" Richard murmurs as he gets a drink from the bartender
"Okay Cheetos...why in the world are you ignoring me?"
Richard grunts as he chunks down a few glasses of some drink as he didn't even bother to look at her
"Okay Camacho...I thought we were getting along pretty fine...what's gotten you into a foul mood?"
"I just thought you were busy..bonding over with your 'cousin' and discussing about the stories behind all of Christopher's tattoos..."
"Okay now you're just being mean..so I can't establish healthy relationships with my cousin's band mates? And besides...Chris isn't even like my type.."
Richard's gaze fell on her as a grin decorates his lips
"Then who is your type Mami?"
"That certainly managed to catch your attention huh Camacho?" Y/N asks teasingly
"Well...I was just inquiring...that's..all" Richard replies as he looks at his glass
"Okay..I don't really have a type fixation...I don't know...Maybe like red flaming hair, beautiful lips, good figure and...eyes that scream trouble but in a good way?" Y/N states
Richard lets out a shy grin as he tried to ignore his slightly flustered face and extends his hand out, still looking away
"Dance with me? Please?" Richard asks hopefully, his tone a bit shy
Y/N softly bites her bottom lip as she takes his hand..Soon they're on the dance floor dancing to the wildest music all in the while enjoying each others' company.
"Hey..Y/N can I ask you something?" Richard asks as he wraps his arms around her waist, his head resting on the crook of her neck..of course with all her consent..
She enjoyed the feeling of his strong, semi-muscular arms securely wrapped around her waist..even though she had met him today..but with all Joel's description and all she's heard and seen about him..she felt good and..somehow comfortable...a bit too comfortable..but the both of them didn't mind..but not like she was going to admit how her heart fluttered at the feeling.
"Yeah su - sure- -I gue - ss?" She stutters as she mentally slaps herself
"Apart from being beautiful and stunning..what else do you do for a living?" He asks
"Well..I model...So I do use up my physical appearance for a living.."
"I never meant your outer beauty..I meant beautiful and genuine on the inside..I'm not exaggerating." Richard asks
"You'd never give up huh?"
"I'd like to try.." Richard states as he twirls her around
"Honestly why are you so persistent? I told you I don't want to get laid down..Hit someone else up!" Y/N says as she slightly frowns at the thought
"I don't wanna get you laid...not so soon at least..I wanna get to know you..take you out..treat you right..spend time with you..doing weird and crazy sh*ts...I don't know what in the world am I feeling but it's probably because I've never honestly liked someone..you make me feel some typa way ya know? And the worst of all..is that I'm ready to feel like this..As long as you feel the same.." Richard finishes off as he lays his head on her shoulder
"I feel something else for you..a new foreign feeling for you Y/N..I know we have just met but I want to know you better...just talk and...i don't know...I'm just confused..I want to try us together..as in romantically...that's if you feel something for me.."
"Don't you think it's a bit too soon for us..to happen?" Y/N asks
"I'm not demanding a full fledged relationship from the dawn of tomorrow morning..All I want to know is if you feel something..romantically for me and if you want to...work on it?"
"Let's give this a shot Cheeto! Don't make me regret this.." Y/N comments as she turns around, wrapping her arms around his neck
"It's a promise...I won't let you go.." Richard replies his gaze shifting from her eyes to her lips, his eyes looking into hers as if asking for consent
Y/N leans into his touch as he bends down a bit and softly places his lips onto hers as their lips moved together in sync. As if their lips were made for each other only..
His life was going to be just right now that she was beside him.
/ / /
Richard shakes his head, snapping back into reality as he hears his phone vibrate. He looks to find "Joel" calling him. He answers the phone
"Hey...Yes I know..I'll be out in 5..Gate D?...sure okay...Bye.." Richard speaks onto the phone as he hangs up
He gets up as he looks around trying to avoid people and cameras. ..But to his dismay and disappointment a few eagle eyed fans spotted him as he quickly pulled his hoodie cap closer to his head..trying to cover as much of his face as possible...
"A minute please Richard...Just a few pictures.." A mini group of fangirls yelled
Richard rolled his eyes internally as he nodded softly as he quickly posed for a quick picture with the girls and signed a few autographs.
"Are you kidding me? You seriously want to get HIS autograph? The same jerk who broke up with THE Y/N Y/L/N! Oh hell nah! I'm not in this!" A girl comments rolling her eyes "Nope he's a jerk! You can't convince me..an absolute idiot!" She goes on
Richard initially decides to ignore it..but a few other girls decide to join in and trash talking about how HE had messed..
"It was something mutual kiddos..so I'd kindly ask you to NOT to indulge in things which aren't your business.." Richard comments as he quickly signs another autograph
"Hey can you even blame us? We care a lot about out idol...We want her to be happy and safe. And you clearly weren't capable of it.." A girl snaps back maintaining her cool
Richard stayed silent not wanting to snap at this girl who had the audacity to trash talk about him and Y/N's relationship..But the girl had kept no limits in her speech and kept trash talking about him! Of course he had to defend himself!
"It wasn't my fault...It wasn't anybody's fault..It was bound to happen.." Richard comments
"Oh please enlighten me Camacho...I'm more than willing to hear..How does a perfect relationship like the one you shared with Y/N suddenly breaks off one late night?" The girl asks
"That's what you saw...That's what the public saw..you never knew what happened behind closed doors. Please keep your cameras down..I don't want any of this taken..I'm tired of all the rumors.."
"You're just scared that we'll record you and give the bad publicity you deserve..and what do you mean behind closed doors!? Are you accusing her of cheating?!?"
"I'm not making any acquisitions here girlie...I'm just saying you know nothing..So don't start this very unnecessary drama.."
"Oh please elaborate on it please Richard..I'm dying to hear what you actually mean by 'behind closed doors' " The girl asks as she sternly looks at him
"I don't need to elaborate my personal life to you..Please just leave.." Richard asks his tone steady
"I am not leaving until I get an answer!"
"I don't have anything to do with the breakup...Don't pester me!"
"It's a relationship...involves two people Richard Camacho!" The girl counters
"It's her fault too...blame her for it...I'm tired and sick of dealing with all this bullsh*t.."
"You had the perfect girl! Perfect relationship..oh leave all of that..just tell us why the hell did you turn up here? For one of her fashion shows?"
"So I can't attend one of the coolest Fashion Show I've ever known all because my ex girlfriend is a part of it?!"
"You could have attended any other fashion shows yet here you are..Are you sure you aren't here to try and convince her to take you back?"
"Oh SHUT UP! JUST SHUT UP!?! It mustn't be any of your business on what I should do or not do..It's my life please let me just live it the way I want to! We had absolutely no problems in our relationships until people like you suddenly took up the right to comment on our lives and our relationship too..People like you are the reason why no one in our lives last long enough! Don't you realize that in all the mess of trying to protect your idol, you're destroying theirs and their partners' lives in the process...We did what we have to do and we are fine with it! Now I don't care if you like it or not..but just..stop messing mine or her lives than it already is.." Richard snaps, hot tears brimming his eyes as he never let them fall
The girl seemed taken aback as she slightly flinches.
"I'm sorry..I didn't mean- -" She begins
"The damage has already been done...in the harshest manner possible...Just please don't create any more unnecessary drama..."
The girl nods as she looks down, feeling absolutely guilty as Richard excuses himself and walks away towards Gate D ignoring the soft tears that had dared to roll down his cheeks as he quickly wipes them.
~ ~ ~
SHE never wanted him in the first place...all SHE seemed to care was about her career and not him. He got over her pretty easily...drinks, cash, one night stands and just materialistic things that gained him instant pleasure..Simple solutions to complicated problems.
Feelings sucked...they had no place in his life..They were for children who wanted to try and pretend to be adventurous..all they did was mess and f*ck with his head and heart..Lust lasted shorter than love...Scratch marks and purple hickeys just lasted for a few days..or a few weeks at the maximum..but a broken heart would take years to heal..Lust was something simple, quick, less painful and a safer option.
He was done with feelings...feelings belonged to the past..it had no place in his life any longer..all it managed to do was wreck him..nothing apart from that...now all he cared was about his cash and all the materialistic things that gained him temporary..but
instant pleasure...that's all he cared about at this point of time...nothing more and definitely nothing less.
They knew they were headed to the final straw of their relationship...there was just minimal love that kept them together...At least the love that was "visible". Richard wasn't used to deep serious commitment..He couldn't stay stable with ONE girl for the rest of his life!
All because perhaps...deep down inside he was scared...He didn't want to be hurt...he knew it hurted bad.. considering a lot of people he know had ended up bruised...in a very.. unattractive manner and never honestly recovered from it..
Both of them were different..yet so similar. They weren't similar poles nor opposite...they were just compatible enough with good amount of differences.
So for example...the both of them had the same unhealthy coping mechanism for getting over the other..
Shots one after another...Drinks of different varieties one after the other..Different clubs and bars but same unspoken feelings...
But when the lights went out...and they were in their rooms all alone..that's when it hits them. They missed each other..But again with their wholesome egos, heavy hearts and unspoken feelings..they couldn't help but hide what they really felt..scared to get hurt again or if the other one was just...pretending to be in love the whole time..
"Come on..Y/N!! Check him out! Hot stuff at my right..corner..Do you copy agent??" Y/BFF states
"I told you Y/BFF ..I don't want to get laid..I'll get drunk instead..." Y/N comments as she pulls her hoodie closer to herself
"Sure you'd rather like and get all sick rather than become a bit sore..Sure Y/N! I totallyyyyyy get it..." Y/BFF slurs as she rolls her eyes "Y/N babe..are you sure you're over that Dominican?" Y/BFF asks
"Of course I am..that doesn't necessarily mean I need to get laid over to get over my feelings for him! I've told you this so many times!!" Y/N replies
"So you admit you have feelings for him.." Y/BFF comments as she smirks at Y/N
"I simply cannot believe you..of course..I - do no - " Y/N begins
"Yeah yeah baby...blah blah..keep sulking over your feelings for a little boy who doesn't deserve any of it.." Y/BFF comments as she walks off
Y/N lays her head on the wooden desk, as her hands trailed the half empty glass her eyes fixated on the drink hazily as her face stayed covered all thanks to her hoodie cap.
"He did deserve it..He deserved all of it..Because at the end of the day..he made me feel the same way..loved and like I...deserved it all.." She whispers to herself, ignoring the soft salty tears that rolled down her cheeks
~ ~ ~
With his fists inside his hoodie pockets, his head hanging low to avoid being spotted..Richard walks in with a low profile into the club..This club was less crowded and less noisy..He just wanted a few drinks..just a few drinks to make him drunk enough to erase any thoughts relating to her..He wanted to get enough sleep and rest...and his thoughts about her weren't going to put him into rest.
He sat on a stool..a bit far away from the blaring music..a bartender walked upto him and he tells him the drink he wants...The bartender nods as he gets Richard the drink he asked for.
A shot...another one..he drank a couple more before he forced himself to stop..
His phone vibrated with some notifications as he took out his phone from his pocket. His eyes scrunched instantly at how bright his phone screen as he quickly reduced the brightness off his phone.
He went to his messages..as he typed her name..her contact came up.
He stared at the keypad for a moment.
What was his stupid irrational self going to do? Stop it Richard..What are you doing?
It wasn't your fault..why are YOU apologizing...
The damage was already done...nothing could undo it..
But it was worth a try at least...
He began typing the message...And without even reading it another time he pressed the enter button.
MESSAGE STATUS: Message Sent.......Message Delivered
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Y/N tossed on her bed for the 50th time that minute..She had to get up early for a casting..so instead of her regular getting drunk partying routine, She chose to stay home and.. well sleep..
She had gotten a good amount of sleep for a few hours...but at a very odd hour of the day, she suddenly wakes up, her body jerking forward as she heavily breathes...
She broke into a cold sweat, her eyebrows furrowed, as her body shivered..
She quickly recovered within a minute or so..as she laid back into her bed again..but sleep and drowsiness had already left her soul...
Every time she tried to sleep.. something or the other she'd remember about him..especially how he used to serenade her the days where she couldn't feel asleep..his sweet angelic voice always soothed her..and within seconds, she'd be asleep, his strong arms wrapped around her waist securely, her head on his chest and his chin on top of her head...As if a perfect piece of a messed up puzzle set.
Her eyes filled with unnecessary tears as she quickly wiped them off..she did miss him, more than she could admit..but what was the use? He didn't feel the same..
Suddenly her phone vibrates..she clumsily sits up as she grabs her phone. It was probably Y/BFF calling her in her drunk state.
But she sees..his name..on her screen..She was surprised and She quickly reads his message..
Richard: "Do you ever wonder and sometimes perhaps..wish you could maybe go back into time and..change the past?"
That's what the message read...
Y/N bit her bottom lip...she began typing something as she pauses halfway..was she going to respond?
No...he said he didn't want to become friends or even mere acquaintances..so why did he text her all of a sudden?
Nope..she wasn't definitely going to respond to it. She switched off her phone..no..not this time. She couldn't..she wouldn't..
///
Richard sighs as he sees her status as offline...seconds ago she was typing something...Yeah she didn't feel anything or wasn't ready to fix anything...He didn't blame her though after all the sour turns...their entire relationship had taken. He keeps his phone upside down on the wooden table as he gulps down an entire glass of whatever drink it contained.
///
Y/N laid down hugging her pillow as she forcefully shut her eyes. He had the audacity to text her after not even speaking to her after so long! How dare he- -but then again..what if he was alone and drunk? What if he was some place dangerous..? She knew he was old enough to take care of himself but she couldn't help but wonder..
She quickly took her phone..and opened his text...After a minute of internally debating she eventually texted him back..
*TEXT CONVERSATION*
Y/N: Richard..It's 2:00 in the morning. What are you even doing?
Richard: Sometimes..I wished..really wished I could..I wish I could go back and take back all the words I've said to you..and definitely never let you walk out the door. If I could go back..I'd beg you to stay or followed you until you agreed..and almost would do anything that'll make sure you stayed...
Y/N: Richard....
Y/N: Are you drunk?
Richard: Maybe..Maybe not..a few shots of Vodka at the bare maximum...but I'm speaking clearly ain't I?
Y/N: Well..still the Cheeto wouldn't text me like that..or just text me in general considering the fact he didn't want to even be associated with me in any manner possible 🙄
Richard: I love how you still remain the only one who calls me Cheeto..it sounds so adorable..just..so right
Y/N: I'm pretty sure everyone calls you Cheeto..especially your girlfriend..so nothing special..
Richard: No..I don't let anyone call me Cheeto..You were and still are the only one who calls me that..Besides I don't have a girlfriend.
Y/N: Well..whatever...What's the deal Camacho?
Richard: GODDAMMIT! I have loved you..I always have..and I still do.. and I don't think that's going to change..but it scares the sh*t outta me honestly..and I'd never have the guts to do this without alcohol in my system cause I'm a f*cking coward.
Y/N: Where are you? Are the boys with you?
Richard: Aaliyah asked me about you..she said she missed baking those choco chip cookies for you..Mum and Dad also asked about you..They sounded disappointed. They thought you and I were heading to the long haul.
Richard: Well so did I..but geuss you cant change things if u wanted two..
Y/N: RICHARD YASHEL CAMACHO! ANSWER ME! Where the hell are you?!
Richard: In some bar..getting wasted and tired of getting rid of the way all my feelings about you return within seconds.
Y/N: Very sentimental Richard. I'm calling Joel to pick you up from that damn place okay?
Richard: Thanks...I guess..well..I never thought you still cared enough to make sure I got home safely.
Y/N: Oh give it a rest Yashel! I'd still care about you probably until the day I die and maybe even after that okay? Just because we aren't together anymore doesn't mean that I'll ever stop caring about you or ever did Richard...just remember that..
Richard: I still love you..
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Y/N: Richard..I just texted Joel..he apparently knows the place.. he'll be there to pick you up okay? Just don't leave the bar till he arrives okay?
Richard: So you don't love me?
Y/N: Richu...please don't this harder than it already is..Just don't do this.
Richard: So do you?
Y/N: It's complicated and your drunk. Let's talk about this whilst your sober..I don't want to talk about somethin' like this with alcohol in your system...
Richard: Okay goodnight.
Y/N: Take care.
~ ~ ~
Y/N woke up fussily already tired. Her thoughts kept her awake the entire night and now she had to wake up and get ready. She heard her phone ringing as she QUICKLY attends the call
"Yes Claire..I'm up..give me a few- - what? Oh thank god. I was too exhausted today...wait.. Seriously! Thank you so much Claire! I can't thank you enough! Yes I'll get some sleep thank you again!" Y/N rants as she hangs up the call.
Claire, her personal assistant had called her to tell that her casting for the day had been cancelled and the new casting was in five days..which meant she had five whole days to herself.
She quickly jumps back into bed as her eyes almost shut instantly drowning herself into some well deserved sleep.
- - -
Y/N wakes up as she looks at the clock in her bedroom...3:00 in the afternoon. She made her way to the bathroom and freshened up. She walked towards her kitchen and prepares an entire mug of coffee fr herself.
Y/N sat down as she slowly sipped on the cup of coffee she had prepared for herself. The entire week way haywire hectic..a lot of photo shoots, interviews, castings the list went on and on..Y/N decides to take some time all for herself and by herself. She was given five days..five days away from work..The first three days went by a breeze, as she took enough rest and ate healthy. She walked to her closed balcony as she laid on one of the seats as she stretched her legs and placed them in a relaxing posture.
She laid on the chair as she did nothing except rest her eyes and breathe evenly as she sipped on her coffee. In the middle of her "relaxing" day, she was rudely stunned by a sudden spam of messages from her phone as the she quickly sipped on her coffee mug in surprise, as her lips burnt at the hot sensation. She let out a shrill scream as she stuck her tongue out, blowing some air quickly trying to cool her almost tongue.
*TEXT CONVERSATION*
Richard: Morning. Hey..Sorry about last night.
Y/N: Hey it's no big deal..you were drunk. It's fine.
Richard: I'm sober now.
Y/N: Okay..well..good for you I guess?
Richard: I still feel the same about you the same way I felt about you last night..the same way I felt for you the day we met..
Y/N: Richard..I don't really know how to you want me to respond to that statement. You do know that we broke up for a reason.
Richard: No we broke up because I was too prideful to stop you from leaving.
Richard: Can we just talk about this?
Y/N: I'm not so sure about this Richard. I've just...I'm just starting to recover and patch up those old wounds..I don't want them wounded again.
Richard: Please Y/N! Just this once to clear all these misunderstandings.
*Richard had sent you a location*
Richard: Just meet me there..5:30 p.m. We'll talk for an hour..and if you truly don't want to give it a try..I'll leave you alone forever..I promise.
Y/N: Just one chance Richard. After this I don't want you to bring up this. I'll meet you there at 5:30 sharp. Don't be late
Richard: Wouldn't miss it for the world.
Richard: Thank you Y/N!
Richard: I...
Richard: See you there. ❤️
Y/N: 🙂
- - -
Y/N couldn't believe what the hell she had agreed to..but here she was stressing over what to wear. She then realizes that she wasn't going to impress or charm him or anything. So she wore a basic t-shirt and some denim jeans, a leather jacket and some sneakers to finish it up.
She drove to the spot as she quickly parked her car in an empty parking lot. She walks towards the exact location and sees Richard sitting on a picnic mat with a basket of goodies in it. He stands up as he sees her and Y/N walks closer.
"Hey.." Richard says as he passes her a soft smile
"Hello.." She replies as he gestures her to sit down
"So how you doing?" Y/N asks an attempt to remove the awkward silence
"I've been doing well...Thanks for making the call last night..I didn't even know how I ended there.."
"You're welcome..I barely did anything..I just informed Joel."
"Well..you did look after me when I was at my worsts..so I owe you one..A simple thank you won't do the trick.."
"Oh Camacho..don't bother..You know I don't expect anything in return right? That's what..I.. err..friends do right?"
They went on talking about normal stuffs and things until Richard abruptly interrupts her.
"Why do people do this?" Richard asks
"Do what exactly?" Y/N questions
"Well..you know..don't take up the blame for the mistakes they have done while they were in a relationship?"
"They've got well defined reasons..maybe their just scared that this might danger their..uhm.. relationship.."
"But I see at a sign..a sign..of maturity and acceptance...If you make it through these misunderstandings and for once..accepting your mistakes..things will turn out alright."
"But what if they don't..that's what the other person fears the most..they can't allow an ounce of hatred or..disappointment in the relationship..they share with someone..they can't afford to lose that special person.."
"But you have already done the mistake..it isn't as severe as cheating or anything..simple mini misunderstandings..turning into full fledged fights. Sure they might be disappointed but in the long run..it's healthy..A relationship has it's ups and downs..but these misunderstandings and the interplay of egos..winning all battles but at the cost of a relationship one thought would last for long.."
"Richard- -"
"I'm genuinely sorry..I genuinely am..I just- -I'm not blaming you- -I'm taking the entire blame for the all the misunderstandings..I just want us back..I miss you..us..."
"Richard..please...all I'm asking is for a friendship.."
"I'll accept your friendship..or even better..I'll just even stop bothering you for once and forever if you honestly feel that you're better off without me..just..just look me in the eye and just tell me to leave and I'll leave..tell me you don't feel absolutely anything romantic for me..then I'll leave you and stay away from you and I promise I won't be a part of your life anymore.."
Y/N faces Richard as she looks him in the eye, her heart pumping quick as her body tensed, her tone shaky
"Richard..I..I..." Y/N begins as she pauses, her eyes tearing up
"Tell me..and I swear I'll leave.."
"But I don't want you to leave.." Y/N whispers softly as she feels her eyes gleaming with tears that threatened to fall.
"Please...all I'm asking is one chance. I screwed up..I messed up..I just want you back into my life..I can't live without you..I've never felt something honest and genuine for anyone else apart from you...I can't even look at another women in any other manner. Even after the break up..Sleeping with someone else felt as if I was cheating on you...I felt unfaithful even though I was out of the relationship. I love to such an extent that it hurts when I think that you're not next to me during my best and worsts.."
"Richard..you don't mean this..you aren't ready for commitment..Don't resurface those repressed unconditional feelings that I still have for you...Please don't make this any harder than it already is.."
"But..but...don't you understand? I was a f*cking coward..I just felt commitment was too big for someone like me..but as long as it means that I can be with you..I'm ready to walk through hell and heaven..worsts and the best...If you don't feel the same I'll let you walk away.."
"Richard..stop manipulating me emotionally..I can't do this anymore. You're just going to hurt yourself and me..Please don't do this..ask yourself if this is what you want..I'm tired of crying over you Richard.."
"Please...one more chance is all I ask for. We'll start off again..our relationship had started off a bit too quick before..we can fix it this time.. together. It'll take time to heal but in the long run...I want you next to me."
"Richard! STOP! You don't mean it! You're the only boy in my entire life I've honestly been so attached to..and look at where we ended up..I don't want our mistakes to repeat and go through the entire heartbreak again. I'm just tired...I can't..."
"We learnt from our mistakes..staying away from you and letting you walk out of my door was the worst decision I had done..I'm ready to fix it. I want to give us a try this time..but this time I'll completely be honest with you. Y/N Honestly the partial reason why we broke up was because..I...I was insecure..insecure about letting someone precious and amazing like you with someone like me...I don't deserve someone like you..and that day when you came over..I just wanted to sort of push you away so you'd finally get what you deserve.. but I know you're with Aiden and I- -" Richard begins
"Hold up! You seriously thought YOU weren't good enough for ME? No guy has ever had second thoughts about dating me..You really do care..don't you?"
"More than I can admit..but it's okay. I understand and just realized that you're with Aiden and I fully resp- -" Richard begins
"We broke up long ago..he dumped me through a mere phone call.." Y/N confesses with a sigh
"Wait..what?" Richard asks confused
"We broke up 2-3 WEEKS before I came and visited you! Because throughout my entire relationship with him all I could think was about you! How you would treat me better than him. And ×the WORST thing that even after all of this endless crying and heavy feelings I STILL LOVE YOU! ×" Y/N yells as her eyes are flooded with tears
Richard blinks in surprise and shock.
"You still love me after all of..this?" Richard asks in pure shock and disbelief
"Of course I did..and always do. But I can't afford to hurt myself one more time if this means nothing to you Richard. You could hurt me, tear and wreck me..but that manipulated heart of mine will still love you with all the little million pieces! I bet you don't even realize it!" Y/N replies as she wipes off her tears
"I love you too.." Richard shouts as he looks at her
"You..what?" Y/N asks
"I said...I...I...I..Love you...and I mean it...you complete me..I can't imagine a future without you by my side..I'll do anything...even beg you to stay..F*ck! I'll just do ABSOLUTELY anything to make sure you stayed..I mean every single word I've said till now..I just love you so damn much that it hurts so much..a feeling of emptiness and yet at the same time..my heart's heavy. I've never had the feelings of dry throats, rapid heart beats or the feeling of nervousness in front of girls in general..that's the sort of effect I have on them..but to feel all of this and the weirdest of all to be okay with it..no one else apart from you can make me the way I feel right now...the way I had always felt whenever I thought about you..." Richard confesses
"Richard..." Y/N whispers
"Please...just one chance..I'll promise you I'll never pretend about anything.. I'll honestly tell you what I feel..Just one chance" Richard pleads
"Please don't hurt me again..I don't want to- -" Y/N begins
"I promise you.." Richard says as he places a finger on her lips
"We're both huge liars...you do know that? We were miserable without each other and yet we pretended to be fine." Y/N replies
"Yes I know.. we're too stubborn for the world..but I'll never lie to you about my feelings or anything as such..because at the end of the day..I can never get over you.." Richard comments
"Me too Richard..." Y/N says as she looks at him
"I love you Y/N..." Richard says
"I love you more Richard.." Y/N replies
"I love you the most Y/N.." Y/N replies
"You wish you did.." Richard taunts
"Oh really? FIGHT ME!!" Y/N challenges as she playfully glares at him
"Same old Y/N..." Richard says as she pressed her lips against his
Richard instantly melts into the kiss as his hands wrap around her waist, they break away a shy smile on both their faces
"Feels right?" Y/N asks
"Not quite.." Richard replies
"Are you implying you want to kis- " Y/N begins as Richard quickly presses his lips against hers and deepens the kiss as she lets out a satisfied groan.
"Now that felt right.." Richard comments as he breaks away and stares at her lovingly
Y/N blushes as she looks away, a smile evident on her face.
She was meant to be with him..Now she didn't have to lie about her feelings because she had what she exactly deserved...him..
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