Chapter 15

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Kris and I were finally starting to work things out. We were growing closer, and the feelings I never thought could ever grow any stronger, did just that. I was in love. Head over heels in love, I wanted to marry him. Except he is the one who has the ring, I just hope he considers re proposing. I really felt ready this time, I just don’t know if he feels ready too.

They were playing a few games at home, so Kris was practicing a lot. I only got to see him late at night, if that. It really sucked, because I feel lonely without him around.

“Julie?” I heard him say.

“Hey” I smiled, it’s the first time I saw him home in a while.

“I need to tell you something” he said.

There was something in his voice, it made me nervous.

“What?”

“On our past road trip, we went out after a win…”

“And?” I asked. My hands were shaking.

“There was another girl”

I immediately stepped back and closed my eyes. Was I dreaming? Was this a sick joke? He seriously didn’t do that to me. He couldn’t have.

“Did you sleep with another girl?”

“No” he quickly said, “but there was a kiss…and it went a little far”

My heart felt like it was shattering. I couldn’t believe he did this to me. After everything we’ve been through. The forbidden relationship. The proposal. Calling off the proposal. When I got a new job in Montreal. I left Montreal, my job, for him. All for him and he does this to me.

I did all I had the energy to do, I slapped him. He just put his hand on his cheek and sighed.

“I deserve that”

“You deserve a bit more than that” I snapped, “I left my job for you Kris. All for you. And you turn around and cheat on me? You said you loved me…”

“I do love you”

“How do I believe anything you say anymore?” I said, eyes welling up with tears.

“I wouldn’t lie to you about that”

“Oh but you’ll go behind my back and makeout with some whore you’ve known for five fucking minutes. You proposed to me. I thought that meant something…”

“You’re the one who called it off!” he barked.

“Oh, don’t turn this on me” I replied, “You agreed we weren’t ready for that. Now, when I thought we were actually ready, and I even thought about telling you…I don’t think we’ll ever be ready if you can’t keep your hands off of other women…”

“Now you want to marry me?” he snapped.

“Yes Kris. Forgive me for waiting a little while…I only want what’s best for us, for you. All I wanted was you Kris. But it seems I’m not the only one you wanted…”

I walked to our bedroom and slammed the door behind me, locking it quickly. I heard him knock on the door but I didn’t respond to it. I heard him curse at himself and hit the wall. Tears were starting to fall as everything was starting to process in my mind. I never thought he could ever do something like this.

“Julie” he said quietly, “please let me in…”

“Fine” I huffed.

I unlocked the door and sat on the edge of the bed. He sat down beside me and took my hand but I pulled it away from his and moved over.

“I’m sorry” he simply said, “I had a few drinks, I wasn’t in my right mind”

“I guess you should have thought of that when you started drinking then…” I said standing up. I heard his phone vibrate on the bed. I beat him to it to see the name on the caller Id. Blocked number. I answered.

“Hello?”

“Hi, is Kris there?”

“Who is this?”

“Kate” she simply replied.

“You’re not talking to him” I snapped.

“Why?”

“Because I’m his girlfriend” I replied, “so just try and call again…”

I snapped the phone shut and threw it at him. I grabbed a suitcase out of the closet and started firing things into it.

“What are you doing?” he sighed.

“I’m going to go back to Montreal, try and see if they will give me my job back and get away from this city and from you”

“Why can’t we talk about this?”

“Because you were unfaithful to me Kris” I shrugged, “you gave a girl your number, you were with someone else while I sat at home, waiting for you, missing you…”

“But I love you Julie”

“I love you too Kris, but right now that’s not enough if I can’t trust you”

I finished packing quickly and grabbed my keys. Without saying another word to him I shut the door behind me and didn’t look back. I couldn’t go too far right now so I just drove to the apartment of the first person that came to my mind. Max. Who has been grown to be a loyal friend since I worked with the Penguins.

“Julie…” he said opening the door of his apartment.

“Hi…I had nowhere else to go” I sighed.

“Come in” he said moving away from the door, “what brings you here?”

“Kris cheated on me…”

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We woke up around 7am, for a 10am flight back to Pittsburgh. I changed into a pair of dark ripped jeans, a white tank top and a grey knit cardigan. I threw my hair up into a ponytail and put on some light foundation and blush. I was not looking forward to seeing Kris.

*Kris’ POV*

She came out of the room and looked beautiful, as she always does. She didn’t even look at me as she slipped on a pair of shoes. I didn’t know what to do to make it up to her. I wanted to marry her, but maybe agreeing with the one person who’s opinion rarely mattered to her, was a mistake. I couldn’t just re-propose, because she would think I was doing it out of pity.

“I’ll be in the house” was all she said as picked up her bag and opened the door.
I just sighed as I watched her every move as she went towards the house and out of sight. I felt like an idiot right now, there had to be something I could do to make this right. Maybe if I wait a bit we can talk it out…

*Julie’s POV*

I walked into the house and sighed as I sat up on a bar stool at the island. I sighed loudly to get my mother's attention.

“Something wrong honey?” my mom asked as she was making eggs.
“We had a fight” I said grabbing an apple from the bowl.
“Was it a big one?”
I just showed her my hand, ringless.
“The engagement’s off?” she asked, I just saw my dad’s head shoot up.
“He agreed with what dad said, he made it sound like he didn’t want to even marry me” I said taking a bite.
“Well why would he agree with anything your father has to say?”
“Hey!” he exclaimed from the kitchen table.
“I know, that’s what I said!” I replied.
“I’m right here” he said again.
“Sorry dad”

I heard the door open and saw Kris come in, everyone went silent, until my mom broke it.

“Morning Kris sweetie” she said, “breakfast?”
“Not hungry” he simply replied, “can we talk?” he asked directing his attention to me. I just nodded and we moved to the living room.
I just stopped in the middle of the room and stared at him, “alright, talk”
“I feel awful for what I said last night”
“As you should”
“I just want to see if we can talk this out”
“Do you want to marry me or not Kris?” I asked.
“Of course I do. You know I love you”
“Then what is the point in waiting until we’re older”
“We’re not ready Julie. We’re already fighting over stupid things”
“I know…it’s already starting to drive us apart”

He just sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. I go crazy every time he does it.

“Remember when you proposed?” I asked him.
“I could never forget it”
“You said there was no point in waiting. You said you were ready”

He didn’t respond. He just looked down at the ground, trying to find the words to say. He looked back up at me, like he was ready to say something and then looked back down. I trapped him.

“I’m sorry” I whispered.
“You don’t have to be sorry for anything” he said quietly.
“Can we just go home?”
He just nodded and moved in for a hug. I didn’t budge and just wrapped my arms around him. I didn’t know what to think anymore.

We said our goodbyes to my parents and climbed into the car. It was a quiet ride to the airport, barely making a peep. We got to the airport and waited to board the flight for an hour, and again, not much was said…until we boarded the flight.

“Julie this is killing me” he said as we took our seats on the plane.
“It is really quiet” I sighed.
“Can we just work this out. Try this again…I love you too much to lose you”
“Alright” I simply said.
He reached in his pocket and pulled out the ring, I just stared at him and then back down at it.
“Not right now” I said quietly.
“Julie--”
“Kris, I don’t think we’re ready to be engaged”
He just nodded and put it back in his pocket, “whatever you want”
“Kris, just remember I love you…”
“I know”

We finally landed in Pittsburgh and I was relieved. I stepped out of the terminal into the airport, with Kris just behind me. We grabbed our bags and got our car that we left overnight. He drove us both home, and the ride was quiet.

We got to the apartment, grabbed our stuff and went upstairs. I sat on the couch and Kris just leaned against the wall. We wanted to talk, but I had no idea what to do.

“Kris, like you said on the plane, can we just be together? Without the pressure of being engaged. Maybe someday again, you‘ll propose, but after that fight, I see what my dad was afraid of”
“Ok” he sighed, “I guess it’s the best way to go”

I just stood up and wrapped my arms around his waist and rested my head on his chest and he just wrapped his arms around me. I closed my eyes and took in the moment.

“You’re not getting rid of me that easily” he whispered, tucking a piece of hair behind my ear.
“I would never” I smirked looking up at him, and he just pulled me into another tight hug.

Chapter 13

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Christmas and New Years passed as I finally got the money to get myself to Pittsburgh and stay with Kris. It actually took me longer than I had hoped, but everything was working out perfectly. It was January and the Penguins were on a big homestand, and they actually had a few days break, I got an idea.

“Kris?”
“Yah baby?” he said turning his attention to me.
“Since you have a few days, I think we should go meet my parents” I said bluntly.
“Really? Now?”
“Well, why not?” I said, “before your big road trip”
He didn’t respond, he was trying to avoid this.
“Why won’t you meet my parents?” I snapped, “I’ve met yours, not to mention most of your family, do this for me, please”
“Julie, you don’t want to bring me home to your parents”
“Why not? I still haven’t told them we’re even engaged yet, it’s the perfect time. I didn’t get to see them over Christmas”
“I have not been known to leave a great impression on parents” he sighed.
“Well there’s a first for everything” I replied sitting beside him, “My parents are going to love you, they are the most laid back people you will ever meet. You’re going to be fine” I put my hand on his cheek, “Just do this for me?”
He sighed, “Fine. But only would I do this for you”
I just smiled and kissed him, “Thank you Kris”

I was excited now. I couldn’t wait to show my parents the ring, tell them about the engagement, and show him off. It was perfect. I know my family is going to love him, how could anyone not love the guy?

I went to my room and immediately started packing. I already had a flight for tomorrow whether he was on it or not.

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We were up around 6am the next morning, the flight was at 9. I finished packing last minute things and I practically had to drag Kris out the door. He was not being very cooperative. It’s not a long flight and we’re coming back home tomorrow, and then he has a game the next night and they leave for a long road trip that night. Wait...now I’m starting to feel guilty. Great, I will be the reason for killing him.

We boarded the plane and I was still feeling awful. He could tell.

“Jules, you ok?”
“Not really” I sighed looking out the window, “I feel awful”
“Why?” he asked with concern.
“I didn’t think this over. I feel like I’m going to tire you out”
“Hey. Don’t worry about me” he said putting a hand on my cheek, “I’ll be fine, I’ll have some time to rest when we get back tomorrow”
“Are you sure? I feel bad for almost forcing you”
“Yes I’m sure. And the more I thought about it the more I realized I have to do this for you, and it’s not such a bad thing” he shrugged smiling that crooked smile.
I just let out a sigh of relief, “ok good, as long as I know you’re really ok with this”
“You worry too much” he said leaning back.
“I honestly don’t know where I get it from” I sighed.
He just laughed, “ah, it’s nothing”
“How is it that you can make me feel better so easily?”
“It’s a gift” he smirked.

The five and a half hour flight was quick and before I knew it we were in Montreal. We got a rental car and Kris drove the hour drive to my parents place. My mother almost jumped me when I came in the door.

“Hey mom” I laughed as she pulled back.
“This must be Kris” she asked as my dad gave me a hug.
“Yes. Mom, dad, this is Kris Letang” I smiled as they both shook his hand.
My mom’s eyes looked from Kris and down to my hand and saw the ring, “Sweetie? What’s this ring?” she said taking my hand.
“Oh, I may have forgot to mention that we’re engaged” I said biting my lip.
“That’s amazing!” she exclaimed taking me into another hug. I don’t think my dad was so impressed.
“Aren’t you a little young?” was all he said and he spoiled the mood immediately.
“Dad, don’t start” I sighed, “I’m 21 years old”
“Can I talk to you for a minute?” he asked.
“Fine” I sighed, “you ok?” I turned my eyes to Kris. He just reassured me with a nod as my dad took me into the kitchen.
“Don’t ruin this for me dad” I said the moment we were out of sight.
“Julie, you’re not ready to get married, especially to someone like him”
“Someone like him? What the hell does that mean?”
“Almost one third of the year he is back and forth, from city to city. He’s still young, and he’s a good looking guy that most girls would kill to have…”
“You think he’s going to cheat on me? Give him some credit dad! He’s not a freaking man whore, honestly” I snapped, “I trust him, doesn’t that count for something?”
“I just don’t want you to rush into this Jules, it’s a big step”
“I know how big it is dad, just support me on this. It feels right. I really love him.”
“I can see that” he said taking my face in his hands, “but between you and me, there is no one that will be good enough for you”
I just smiled and wrapped my arms around his waist, “thank you dad”
“I love you sweetie” he said quietly as he pulled back, “we better get back in there, leaving him with your mother might not have been a smart move”

Everything was going good. My dad was starting to warm up to him and my mom adored him from the moment we walked in the door. I still didn’t know how he felt. I’m about to find out.

“So?” I asked as we walked towards the pool house we were staying in for the night.
“I think that went well” he replied, “you were right about them, but I don’t know if your dad was too fond of me”
“He’s warming up” I smiled, “he’ll love you by this time tomorrow”
He just wrapped his arm around my shoulder and gently squeezed me, “you really think we can do this?”
“What? Marriage?” I asked, “Definitely, I don’t think you give us enough credit” I said nudging him.
He just smiled, “I suppose”
“What?”
“Do you think you’re dad was right? That you’re too young?”
“Kris, don’t tell me you’re agreeing with him” I replied walking in the door.
“I’m not, but maybe we shouldn’t rush this, I mean, we haven’t known each other that long”
“You’re saying this now? So, you don‘t want to marry me?”
“No Julie, that’s not it!”
“Oh wow, I can not believe you’re telling me this now. Honestly”
“Don’t get mad at me, I want to marry you Julie”
“Oh ok, just not now, do you want your ring back too so you can propose to me properly?” I exclaimed taking the ring off, “Cause you can have the damn ring back”
“I’m not taking the ring Julie” he replied, “can you just relax, you’re blowing this way out of proportion”
“Don’t do that!”
“What!?”
“Agree with what he said!”
“He was right, look at us, we’re fighting over something ridiculous, we’re not ready to get married right now Julie, maybe soon…”
“Ok” I replied putting the ring in his hand, “that’s fine with me, you just let me know when you're ready”
“Don’t do that” he replied, “make me feel sorry for you, it’s not going to work”
“Ok” I replied.
“So what the engagement is off then?”
“I think you made that clear Kris” I sighed grabbing a pair of sweats and a t-shirt, “I’m going to bed, feel free to sleep on the couch”
“How fun, our first fight” he said sarcastically as I slammed the door behind me.

That is the first time I have ever been mad at him. Why would he propose if he wasn’t ready to get married? I really don’t understand what goes on in the minds of men sometimes. This was all fine until my dad pipes up. Did he really have to say that? Did Kris really have to agree? I don’t know, now I feel like the one being the idiot in all this, what am I supposed to do?

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