Book 2: Chapter 49

**Chapter 49**

I found myself at the Hadid home once again. It was the day before the bachelorette party, and I couldn't wait to enjoy it. Though I was still feeling a bit sick from a few days ago, nothing would get in the way of bachelorette fun! This week was a long time coming and everyone was extremely excited.

While enjoying my trip at the Hadid's, it was no surprise that I may have run into Kameron on my way here. After Jay told me she was helping him with the surprise, I had to find a way to thank her. As much as I didn't want to, it was the right thing to do. I'm not sure how to go about it either. We didn't exactly like each other. Trying to thank her was going to be a grueling task.

She was sitting talking with Ocean and Sienna when I went up to steal her away this time. Normally, it's her interrupting me but there's always room to change things around.

Kameron looked shocked to see me come up to her and didn't refrain from giving her classic frown. If Jay was telling the truth, she was simply putting up a front. A front that I'm going to crack.

"Sorry to interrupt whatever annoying thing you were talking about," I say, crossing my arms. "Kameron, can we talk privately?" I asked.

Her face never changed but a sigh escaped her lips. "It's surprising you want to talk to me." She stands up. "But I guess I can spare you a minute."

Agreeing, we walk away from Ocean and Sienna do that we're out of ear shot. Although my purpose for this was to thank her, I also wanted to know why. Why would she do something like this for me? After all her time torturing me about her secret meetings with Jay. It turned out she was helping him. There had to be more to the story than just that. It's hard to believe she was doing something out of the kindness of her heart.

Kameron looked at me as if she already knew what I was here to say. "I don't want your thanks, Autumn." She immediately spat out.

"Alright, then can you just tell me why you did it?" I continue to wonder. "You've drove me mad only to be helping me?"

Her head nods. "Yeah, not because I wanted to but..." she took a breath. "Because Jay simply wouldn't budge."

That was news to me. "What do you mean, he wouldn't budge?"

"Exactly what I said." She rolled her eyes. "I practically threw myself at him and it did nothing."

That piqued my interest. It's hard to believe that either Cyrus or Jay would turn down someone like Kameron. She was gorgeous even when she wore basic things like jeans and a t-shirt. There wasn't anything that didn't make her look like a million dollars. The fact that she could throw herself at him and he just turn her down was amazing.

It also showed that no matter what, Jay was in love with me. He was being truthful but also secretive because he didn't want to give his surprise away. It made me feel so stupid but thrilled that I had nothing to worry about. The only thing nauseating about it was that Kameron helped him plan everything out.

Trying not to smile, I look down to hide that fact. "That still doesn't explain why you helped him." I look up. "You don't like me."

This time she smiled. "It's not that I don't like you. I do although your clothes could be better." She shrugged.

"Ok, I got it." I laugh.

"But it was shocking that they would choose you over me." She noted. "However, I am sorry for being a bitch."

My eyes widened at her apology. "Wow, I never thought I'd see the day that you apologized to me."

That made her chuckle a bit. It was a shock though. She didn't want my thanks, but she extended an apology. We may not have started off on the right foot, but it didn't mean we couldn't try to be friends. It'll surely be a conflict of interest with Jenna so far up her ass. However, I made friends with Sienna fine. This should be no different.

"In any case, let's squash our silly beef and do something fun." She suggested.

My eyebrows furrowed. "Fun? What's your definition of fun?" I wondered.

She smiled brightly. "Don't you worry, I have the perfect thing we could do together!" She seemed excited. "You'll love it, of course, I have to make some changes first."

That didn't make me feel excited. "Oh brother, as long as I don't have to be humiliated then fine."

After she gives me a soft smile, we hug each other. Something I never thought would happen in a million years. If this were the first day back, you could forget about this kumbaya moment. The fact that we were able to put our differences to the side and be cordial is a feat. Now I'm expected to hang out with her one of these days not knowing what we were going to do. Either way, I'm happy we were able to squash this nonsense even if it's late in the game.

That aside, before we could talk more Cyrus mysteriously popped up behind us. He looked like he wanted to speak with me in private. Kameron was still friendly with Jenna; I could see why he would want his privacy. Although we stopped our childish banter, there's no telling what she would go back and say to her. There's also the matter of her pursuing Cyrus now since Jay fell through. It's hard to tell with Kameron.

Cyrus smiled at me nervously. "Hey, A, can we talk?"

Kameron's arms crossed as she took the message. "I'll just go back over there." She says before walking away.

We waited until she was completely out of earshot before Cyrus started to speak again. He's always been so insecure since Jay, and I got close. I'm not surprised that he was coming at me with concern though it's been a while. It wasn't his usual worries though. This time it was different and very unexpected. It left me not knowing how to respond to him.

"Don't get mad at me," he starts. "I just...wanted to say something."

I cross my arms with a slight chuckle. "Ok, why would I get mad at that?" I wondered. He was acting very weird.

His hand scratched the back of his neck, avoiding eye contact with me. "Well, what I wanted to say is about Jay." He sighs. "Nothing bad, I'm just feeling a bit left out."

That stunned me as I wasn't expecting him to say something like that. Normally he'd be screaming at me that we had something going on. This time he was telling me he felt left out.

Jay and I have been spending a lot of time together but not for the reasons he thinks. Before, all three of us would spend time together. A trio of sorts. Mainly because of this trip I've stayed at Jay's instead of here. That contributed to our bond growing and then some. Though truthfully, Jay and I would have found a way to be close in any capacity. I can see why Cyrus felt left out of the loop. Though, there wasn't much reason for him too. If we were able to hang out more I would, but with Farah and Jenna plus the wedding; it made things impossible.

Hearing his concerns, it made my smile drop to a look of reassurance. "Cyrus, I'm sorry you feel that way but it's hard to get any time with you nowadays." I explain. "Especially with all three of us together."

"I get it, but it wouldn't kill you guys to invite me sometimes." He argued. "I don't even care about seeing Jay that much, but you..."

I smirk. "You miss me or something?" I tease.

Cyrus laughs a bit. "Ever since our trip to Penshaw plus the proposal, I've been thinking about you a lot."

My heart sank. "Not about marriage I hope."

The thought of him mentioning that to me again drove me insane. I didn't want to have to go through that awkwardness of answering that question. It'll break me and I'll have to tell him the truth about Jay. Besides, with his own wedding going on telling him would just add more fuel to the fire. If Farah or Jenna didn't get to him first, we'd all be good.

Despite that situation, I simply didn't want to talk about it because I didn't want him to think my love for him has changed. It hasn't but marriage is too big of a step. Not when he was still going through the process of already getting married. It didn't seem like he was putting a stop to it either. Why would I agree to something if he weren't sure of his own future? Talks about this would only remind me of what could have been had he made the right choice.

He looked at me confused, not understanding what was going on. "A, is there something you want to tell me?" He questioned.

My head shakes. "What? No, no there isn't anything I want to say." I sounded nervous.

Cyrus's lips pursed but he didn't antagonize me about it. "You sound *real* convincing there buddy," he laughs before engulfing me. "How about after all this bachelor party stuff, we plan a hangout."

That made me smile. "You know that sounds fun, but what did you have in mind?" I merely tease.

"Something more intimate. You and me." He winks. "Maybe a bed."

I laugh before pushing him away. "You are gross." I laugh some more but agree with his silly plans.

I have been holding myself back on my interactions with Cyrus. It felt wrong of me to do anything with him considering my situation with Jay. I was his girlfriend still seeing his best friend. Though he was ok with it, this had to end at some point. When will that point ever be? Maybe at the meetup I could clear the air. After talking it over with Jay of course. It's about time he knew the truth, we'll be able to figure out where to go from there.

It's only a few weeks left. Cyrus needed to know before time ran out and it was running out rather quickly.