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"Please don't say that, Aria. I want there to be an us and more than friends." Eric's voice begins to crack.
"I can't Eric, I am sorry. We can be friends and no more."
"If that is how you want it. Just know that I would like to choke my sister right now. I mean, am I not allowed to be happy and be with the woman I want?"
"You need to take that up with Jenna, not me."
"I plan to. Can we at least go in my apartment and finish talking about this? Maybe have a glass of wine?" Eric nearly begs.
"No, I am sorry Eric. I cannot go inside of your apartment. That is too personal."
"Can I at least get a hug from you?" Eric gives me puppy dog eyes.
"Of course."
We both extend our arms and embrace one another. After a long duration, I try to pull myself free from Eric. He will not release me. He tightens down his arms to keep me within his.
Breaking myself free from him I speak. "I have to go Eric. Take care." I walk towards my door.
"You too, Aria."
After going inside my apartment, I grab my phone and call Jenna.
"Hey Aria," Jenna answers.
"Jenna, you and I are going to have long hard talk about the shit you told Eric! I am pissed right now." My hands tremble in outrage.
"What did I supposedly tell Eric?" Jenna replies caustically.
"Don't you play dumb with me, Jenna!" My voice heightens.
"Oh, do you mean about you and Jordan? Yea, I told him that. What is the big deal?"
"What is the big deal? The big deal is that it is a lie. I have no interest in Jordan. Why would you tell Eric that?" I am nearly spewing hatred out of my pores with anger towards Jenna.
"I thought you two were a hit? Is that not the case?" Jenna plays dumb.
"You know that is not the case. You told Eric that so we would not be together. What is wrong with you Jenna? Is it you always need to be in control or is it that you hate the idea of Eric and I together?"
"I don't need to always be in control, Aria."
"Oh, is that so? So, then it is the other answer. You don't want Eric and I together, do you?"
Jenna pauses for a moment, "Honestly, no. It seems weird for my brother to be with my best friend. I guess I am handling it poorly. I am really sorry, Aria."
"Sorry? Do you realize that Eric and I will never be a thing due to your games and lies? I don't know if I ever want anything to do with you!" I shout.
"I am sorry, I really am. I made a bad decision and did something that is uncalled for," Jenna clammers.
"Yeah, you sure as hell did. I will not be in touch with you for a while until I cool off from your stupid shenanigans." I end the call.
For the last five days, I have pretty much isolated myself from the world. Of course, work is still a must, which helps keep me from wanting to drive to Jenna's house and choke her. Not to mention, having people around helps my heavy heart with Eric.
One evening after work, I decide to stop and get a bottle of wine. After picking up the wine, I return to Tower 12 and park my car in my assigned spot.
Walking down the hall to my apartment, I hear someone walking behind me. Seattle is relatively safe, but a woman needs to always keep an eye over her shoulder just in case.
As I turn around, I see that Eric is walking behind me.
