" The saddest thing about
betrayal is that
it never comes from
strangers. "

I sighed as I took off my apron, my shoulders aching but I still felt happy and excited. It was finally the last day of college before the vacation and the last day of working in the cafe.

The Brew was a small but very cute cafe a few minutes away from the Glasgow University that served the best Cranachans and traditional Scottish snacks that I've ever tasted since setting foot on the Scottish land.

I think I gained a few pounds since working here, not that I care much. The best thing was the smell. That damn smell. It made me salivate every time I thought about it.

"Look what we have." Mel grinned, showing me the money we collected, Ellie looking even more excited.

I flashed a big grin, "We did it."

"Thank you so much. I don't know what I would have done." Ellie choked out.

I waved a dismissive hand.

"When do you have to pay?" I asked her

"After the vacation."

I nodded, "Are you visiting your parents in New York?"

She hesitated, "I don't know," she replied weakly.

"It's fine if you're scared but just remember that they are your parents. And even if they're angry now it doesn't mean that they're going to be angry forever." I told her gently.

She nodded and gave me a small smile, "Anyway, what are you guys going to do now? I'm going to buy some Christmas presents."

"Az is picking me up," I replied,"What about you guys? Do you wanna join us?"

Mel shook her head, "I...uh..promised someone I'd get caramel shortbread and coffee with him."

"Ooh, it can't be a certain green eyed man, right?" I wiggled my brows as Ellie laughed looking at a very annoyed Mel.

"It may or may not be. But what I do know is that a certain blue eyed man looks like a puppy begging for attention right now."

I turned to see Az waving at me with a cheesy smile on his face. I laughed and waved back.

"And that's my cue. Mel, do you want me to accompany you till Zach reaches?" I questioned.

"Do I look like a two year old?"

"So you do admit that you're waiting for Zach, huh?" I smirked and flashed her a saucy wink.

She pretended to barf at my attempt at being sexy.

The audacity of this woman.

The next thing I know, I'm shoved towards Az who was still waiting patiently for me.

"Have a nice date!" I yelled and walked towards him. Today he looked heartbreakingly gorgeous in a black shirt and jeans - no doubt his hospital outfit - His sleeves rolled up to show his tattooed arms and a black coat over it. The few buttons of his shirt was unbuttoned giving me a glimpse of the silver chain that I had bought him a few days ago.

That's right, I'm broke this month but I had saved up a couple of months to buy him that chain and he had not taken it off ever since. Nonetheless. I. Am. Broke.

I gasped dramatically and placed a hand on my heart, "Do you have a band aid?"

"Why? What happened? Are you hurt? Where is it hurting?" He asked worriedly, his eyes already scanning my frame.

"My knees. I scraped it when I fell for you, my Angel." I gave him a saucy wink.

See, Mel? My flirting skills are on point.

He laughed and leaned down to give me a kiss, "Well, it's a good thing I'm a doctor then, love." He murmured against my lips.

"Grey gave you back the car?" I asked him as I clattered into his usual black Porsche.

"Yeah, his is fine now." He said and handed me some white chocolate. I grinned excitedly and ripped it open, taking a big bite. I saw Az looking at me, his eyes dark.

"Um, you want a bite?" I asked, shoving the chocolate in his face.

"Sure." He said and leaned down to slam his lips against mine in a deep kiss. 

"It's fucking delicious, baby." He smirked at my bright red face.

Oh.

"Did you eat?" He asked suddenly.

Well.

"So where are we going today?" I asked him, trying to avoid his previous question.

"Did you eat today, love?" He asked firmly.

"Uh...I-I did. Mhm. I totally did. Yeah."

"You ate chocolates for lunch again, didn't you Raps?" He sighed.

"Nope. Not chocolate." I shook my head.

"Then what was it?"

"Ice cream."

"And here I thought you'd finally listen guess I was too fucking ambitious," he muttered under his breath.

The audacity of this child.

"We're going to eat something healthy now." He said.

"Okay, burger it is then." I chirped.

"Burger? That's not healthy."

"Look a burger has meat which is a source of protein and not to mention lettuce, onion, tomatoes and cucumbers. Now tell me, is it healthy or not?"

"Uhh...."

"What was it, Angel?"

"Nothing, love. I know a good restaurant." He said quickly.

Smart man.

Ten minutes later we parked in front of a very busy and very expensive looking restaurant.

"You get burgers at these kinds of places?" I thought they only served food enough for a small bird.

"Not usually but they do serve for me." He winked.

"Why?" I asked him curiously.

"Because it's owned by the Knights and Lewis."

Jeez.

"It's your family's?" I gaped.

"Yeah. And Zach's."

Okie then. Free food for me.

"You wanna wait here? Or come with me,love?" He asked.

I looked at the busy restaurant. I'll have to get out of the car, walk up the steps, order and wait. The  walk down the stairs again, climb into the car and put on seatbelt.

Nope. Too much energy required.

"Nah. I'll just wait here." I replied sheepishly.

"You're too lazy, aren't you?" He laughed and pecked my lips once more and made his way to his restaurant.

I sighed and snuggled into the warm seat. It smelt like wood and leather. Azrael's smell.

Just then a message pinged. I furrowed my brows and fished my phone to see that it was already switched off and I knew Azrael had already taken his with him.

Suddenly a phone started ringing.

I knew Az had only one phone.

The sound was coming from the driver's seat so I leaned forward towards it. Nothing.

I did a mental dance as my eyes caught the bright screen of the phone and I picked it up from under the seat.

Alicia?

Who the heck is Alicia?

Maybe it's one of his colleagues....maybe it's Grey's?

I decided to ignore the call but a notification suddenly caught my attention.

It was a text. From this Alicia girl.

Alicia : Az, baby. Where r u ?

I felt my head spinning. This couldn't be happening.

This couldn't be Az, my Azrael.

My fingers trembled as I scrolled up, tears welling up in my eyes as I read through the texts, they both have been flirting with eachother. The texts were endless and a sob tore through me as I read each and every single one of them. The phone rang again and her name flashed.

I answered the call. Because I know Az would never do that. Not to me. He'd never do anything to hurt me. It was probably some sick joke.

"Hello?" I cursed myself as my voice broke.

"Uh...may I know who this is?" The girl asked. She sounded polite.

"I'm- I'm Azrael's girlfriend." There was a long pause from the other side.

"What?" She whispered.

"Yes. I'm Azrael's girlfriend, Willow."

"That can't be. That can't be true."

"Are you really talking about Azrael? Azrael Vaughan Lewis?" I asked her hopefully.

"Yes. Azreal Vaughan Lewis who's in the last year at Glasgow University. He's a med student." It's him. It's really him.

"And who are you?" I asked her, the tears blurring my eyes.

"I-I'm Alicia Dawson. I'm a student at NYU. Fashion designing. A-are you really his g-girlfriend?"

"Yes." I whispered.

"Oh God. I-I can't believe this is happening, I'm so sorry, I'm so fucking sorry. I never knew he had a girlfriend. Oh God. I'm the other woman now, aren't I?" She said shakily. 

"When did you guys start talking?" I took a deep breath.

"I-I got his number from a friend of his and texted him. I'm so sorry, I never would have done it if I knew he had a girlfriend. He told me he didn't." She cried.

No.

"It's o-okay. It's not you fault, Alicia. If it's anyone's it's his." I choked out and hung up before she could say anything else. His and mine.

It was my fault for not being enough for him. Why did I even thing that I would be enough for a man like Azrael?

I kept on scrolling. At this point I should stop. I should stop torturing myself. I never knew the feeling of having a dagger through my heart but right now, I know exactly what it felt like. First there was a tiny pinprick of pain, right at the centre and then it spread until I felt like my heart was stabbed repeatedly with tiny thorns. Each thorn equivalent to each text.

I flung the phone on the dashboard when I reached a particularly disgusting text.

I can't do this anymore.

I feel sick. I feel sick to the bottom of my stomach.

I opened the door hastily and ran towards the restaurant. I ran past the very stunned doorman and to the nearest washroom and threw up in the closet.

I threw up until there was nothing left and slumped against the wall, my head throbbing. My face was drenched in sweat and tears. A small whimper tore past my lips and I hugged my knees to my chest.

Why? Was I not enough?

"Raps?"

Oh God.

I lifted my head just in time to see Azrael walking in, his eyes widened as he saw me, all sweaty and teary, slumped against the bathroom wall.

"Raps, baby. What the fuck happened? Are you hurt?" He said worriedly, kneeling beside me and pulling me in his arms. His strong, warm arms.

He is the one who hurt me but why did I still feel safe and secure in his hold? And that was when I finally broke down. I clutched him tightly as I sobbed into his shoulder.

His arms around me tightened, "Baby, you're scaring me. What the fuck happened? Please, just tell me." He begged.

You.

I shoved him away as I stood up and backed away from him. A flash of hurt rippled through his features but it soon turned into worry as I leaned against the wall for support.

"Will, are you okay? You look so pale." He extended his palm to touch my cheek but I flinched away from him.

He froze.

"Willow. What's wrong? Tell me." He said firmly.

I shook my head and staggered out of the washroom. I really didn't want to create a scene here. Especially when everyone here will recognise him. I scoffed even after all this, I wanted to protect him.

But I still love him. Even after all this, I still love him.

I could feel him hot on my heels as I walked out of the restaurant.

"Willow!" He called out.

I clenched my eyes shut.

"Willow, wait." He said and grabbed my hand, coming to stand in front of me.

"Did I do something?" He asked, looking deep into my eyes.

"Do you know Alicia? She studies in NYU." I asked quietly, leaning against his car.

"Who the fuck is that?" He spat.

I wordlessly opened the door and slammed the phone against his chest.

He frowned, "Who's phone is that?"

"Why don't you go through the text. From Alicia."

He furrowed his brows and looked, his eyes widening as he read through.

"Willow, baby, I swear I didn't cheat on you. I haven't even seen her!" He stammered as his skin paled in realization.

"Oh really? And how does she know that your full name? Your major? Where you study? Even your fucking schedule!"

"I-I don't know,love. But please believe me. I didn't do this. I love you, please." He said, his voice desperate as he tried to cup my face.

"Don't touch me! Don't tell me you love me after you sent her those disgusting messages every night." I screamed, little black dots blurred my eyes as I stumbled and leaned against the car for support.

"Raps, baby please calm down. You're not well, please just let me take you to the hospital." He begged, his eyes red.

"Why? Why do you act like you still care about me when you clearly don't, Azrael?" I sobbed as I turned away from his beautiful, shining eyes.

"Please..." he whispered.

I shook my head and walked away, my arms around my waist as if to physically stop me from falling apart.

I felt him following me and I turned to glare at him, "If you follow me, Azrael Vaughan Lewis, I'm going to jump right in front of a speeding car. So don't you dare follow me." I snapped. My heart hurt as his eyes widened and a tear flowed down his cheek.

"Please, Raps, please don't do this to me, baby. I'm nothing without you. Just please, trust me."

I shook my head,

"I'm dead to you, Azrael."

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Okay, so I'm sorry guys!

This chapter was hard to write cuz honestly I don't wanna see them miserable.

And hopefully next chapter will be in Az's pov so that we can understand what really happened.

Do you think Az has cheated?

Have a good days!!

XxAelinAsh.