The sun was incredibly bright, and the birds were chirping loudly. It was warm and you could see lots of green everywhere. People seemed very happy, enthusiastic and optimistic. I felt so happy, like I couldn't feel happier. I stood with Justin under a tree in the Central Park and he was about to kiss me. I waited impatiently for the kiss to happen, but it never did. I opened my eyes and looked at Justin. He was sad, confused, disappointed even.

"How could you..." He said angrily as he looked at the floor. "I thought you loved me. I thought we were meant to be together." Suddenly the sky started to darken and fear filled my heart. I heard thunder in the background. No Justin I'm so sorry... I never meant for it to happen...

"You lied to me. I gave you everything. My heart. My time. And you couldn't even be honest with me..."
"No Justin please don't do this... I will explain everything."

"No... I'm done. I can't believe you didn't even tell me about Damon. You didn't tell me anything. You lied about why you were in Santorini or why you moved out of New York. I can never trust you again. Who knows... maybe you'll fake a suicide on me too because you're too scared to admit that you don't love me!"

I woke up startled. I looked around me and saw that Justin was peacefully sleeping opposite me. We were still on our flight to New York. It's okay... it was just a dream. But it made me think. If I want to come clean and start again, with him, I gotta tell him the truth, and I gotta be honest with him. I would've wanted to know if I was in his place. But I'm just so scared... scared that he won't look at me the same anymore.

The sun was shining brightly as me and Justin stepped off our plane. After the long flight, we were finally in New York. The city in which horrible things have taken place, and yet I decided to give it another chance. With Justin.
I was filled with hope as he led me holding my hand through the airport. I felt safe and happy with him, yet I was wondering... aren't we moving too fast? It all took only a few weeks and now I'm back here with him, and we're moving in together... I mean, he's great and all, but won't we just burn out after a while?

We drove to his house which was of course, huge. We stepped out of the car and Justin smiled to me. "I'm so happy you're here, Natalie." He said before pressing his lips on mine. "I have to tell you something." He continued. "I forgot to mention that my mum and sister are staying with us for a while, I hope that won't be a problem." Already meeting his family? "Uhm, no, of course not." I smiled nervously and we walked inside.

"Mother!" He exclaimed happily as he hugged a blond woman. Around a corner his sister, I assumed, came and threw her arms around Justin. "It's good to have you home, brother." To which he replied "it's good to be home." They were both dressed in fancy clothes, with a lot of sparkly jewelries.
"Who's this, Justin, another one of your projects?" Excuse me? What's that supposed to mean?

"Please sister, don't be so bitter. This is Natalie, my girlfriend. We met in Santorini." He introduced me but no one paid any attention to me. They resumed talking about something else. Okay, no big deal then I guess...

Some man took all our baggages upstairs and into some rooms. I kept close to Justin, but he was so happy to see his family that he wasn't paying much attention to me either. I just felt more.. on the side.

"Here Natalie, let me show you to our room." He said and did, and after that he said he'll be back soon and left. I looked around the big bedroom with a huge bed in the middle. It was very bright and clean and... fancy. I just sat and awkwardly waited.

After 5 minutes or so he returned, all happy and smiling, before sitting on the bed next to me and took my hand. "Love... I would love to show you the city. We can go shopping or eat or whatever you'd like to do. What do you say? Just me and you... " Oh right... did I ever tell him I used to live in New York?

"Sure Justin... I'd love to." He gave me a peck on the lips and took my hand as we walked out.

"Justin... I think we need to talk." I said quietly under my breath as we were walking through the Central Park.
"Sure honey, how about tonight at dinner? I want to take you somewhere special." He said happily and I just smiled. "Sure."

We've been to at least 15 different shops, went for ice cream, then had lunch and walked some more. He was so optimistic. I felt happy with him, yet the thought that I'm lying to him made me sick to my gut. He really did deserve the truth. And I was gonna tell him tonight at dinner.

At dinner, I wore a black, tight dress and he wore a black shirt. His blond hair were neatly gelled back and his smile as bright as ever. I was really falling for him. He's everything I ever wanted.
"So honey, you wanted to talk about something? Is there something bothering you?" Uh-oh.

"Oh... it's just that... you know.. y-your sister. I think she doesn't really like me." Goddamn you Natalie you pussy!
"Don't worry about Chloe, sweetheart. She's like that to everybody. My mum says she was even born bitter; never satisfied and always better than everybody else." He explained with a look of concern on his face, which soon turned into a smile.

"You have no idea how gorgeous you are, Natalie. I know we don't know each other long, but I feel like I've known you forever. Thank you for coming with me here. Nothing would've made me happier." My heart melted and I just wanted to jump at him and give him endless kisses and tight hugs. Why must he be so perfect? I couldn't lose him, I didn't want to. I guess he doesn't need to know about Damon...

We talked and we talked, endlessly. I couldn't remember when I talked so much. He brought out the best in me and it made me happy to see him happy. He made all my worries go away and time was nonexistent when I was with him. I wanted that evening to go on forever.
As I was laughing at one of his childhood stories with the miserable Chloe, he got a little bit more serious.

"You know love, I was thinking wether you'd like to do one of my photo shoots. It's just... you're so beautiful and perfect. I'd love to show you off a little and it could be a great opportunity for us. I want to show you how I work, and what we do. What do you think?" He seemed rather cold saying this and barely looked me in the eyes. I remembered Chloe's words: is this another one of your projects?
"Oh, I'll... I'll think about it. But thanks." I smiled and he looked rather suspicious.
"What's there to think about, love? You have a great body, a beautiful face, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to try."

Okay now he's pushing it... The thought of me modeling for his company was rather weird, but it could really be a great opportunity for us to spend more time together.
"You know what... sure. Let's do it." I said and he smiled brightly again.

||Damon||
We were back in our apartment in Toronto, and Rachel wouldn't leave me alone.
"Honey... what's bothering you? You seem so... tense."

"Nothing, love. Is everything arranged for our flight to New York tomorrow?" I asked trying to change the subject.
"Yes, cupcake. I can't wait to start that new photo shoot tomorrow. Are you gonna stop by?"

"Uhh, if I'll have time. I got a lot of work to do." I replied before leaving her and entering the bathroom to take a shower.

New York... the city of my dreams...

A/N

Hello darlings! I love you all so here's an update❤️

Do you think Natalie and Rachel will get along?

With love,
Sb12