Tristan’s POV
I didn’t know if what he said was true, but anything is possible with Maggie. She will try to get any man that she wants. It’s better that it’s with Eric’s father than with me because I don’t know how my life would’ve turned out if I had to be the father of that child. My life would have been miserable, and I would’ve probably tried to kill myself every day with her.
“How sure are you?” I asked.
He shrugged, “I don’t know. But I don’t even care,” he said.
I took a seat next to him, “My offer is still up if you still want to take it, I don’t mind paying for the hotel room until you are on your feet again. But I do have one more thing that I want to ask from you,” I said.
“What is that?” he asked, looking at me, his brows furrowed.
“I need you to help me get Elona back.”
“How can I do that when you hurt her?” he asked me, “I don’t think it will be that simple.”
“Please… I need her in my life like air. I can’t breathe without her. Please do this for me.” I begged. I can’t believe that I’m begging him of all people to do this for me.
He chuckled, “This is so funny coming from you. I thought you would quote some poetry for me. But it won’t be easy. I can try.” he shrugged.
“Thanks, you don’t know how much that means to me,” I said.
“Also, I need you to keep an eye on your teacher who has his hands all over her.”
“Mr Monroe? He’s harmless-”
“I don’t give a fuck whether he’s harmless or not. If he ever touches her again, you tell me and I will beat the living crap out of him” I hissed.
He chuckled, “Be careful now, you wouldn’t want to get a heart attack before your time.”
“Hey, this is not funny. She is my woman and only mine. How would you like it if someone touched your woman, whether or not it’s innocent?” I asked. His expression changed and he dropped his head, “Fuck, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it that way.” I said, forgetting that Cris had cheated on him.
“I guess we were never meant to be. Now, we can focus on what we want in life, go our separate ways after graduation. She is more of the outgoing type of person. I think it was bound to happen at some point,” he said.
“You have a whole life ahead of you. You will find someone.” I tried to be encouraging. “Having a broken heart will feel like there is no one else for you but her like you’re unable to move on. It took me years to get over my late wife’s death. I didn’t want anyone else, but then Elona sparked feelings inside of me that I never knew I had, and I didn’t even think I could move on, but she was right under my nose. She changed everything for me. But I screwed up and broke her heart and, in return, I broke my own heart too because of what I did to her. Just heal first before diving into another relationship.”
“I will focus on my photography instead. Something that I love to do, and maybe I can make it in life on my own,” he said.
“Wise choice. Would you like to grab something to eat with me?” I asked as I stood up.
“I’m good, but I would like to leave. I don’t want to be here or around my father. Also, with my income from Dakota Agency, I will pay for my own things for school, but it’s just the hotel I can’t afford right now.” he looked up at me, still sitting.
“I will continue to pay for whatever is needed. I won’t rake no for an answer. I just want you to talk to Elona for me, no matter what it takes to ger her back.”
He nodded, “Deal,” he said as he jumped up and grabbed his backpack.
“Where’s the rest of your bags?” I asked.
“It’s at my dad’s house,” he replied.
“I will get it later and drop it off for you. But let’s get you settled in at the hotel.” We walked out of the TV room and walked in step down the hallway. “How’s your photography going?”
“It’s great, I’m learning something new everyday.” he said with a little bit of excitement.
“Just remember to keep an eye on Monroe,” I reminded him.
“I will try my best. That’s all I can do.”
“He is her teacher too. Perhaps by being with her all the time will be great,” I stated.
“I think I can do that. I don’t think Cris and Elona will be spending every break together since they haven’t made up as friends yet,” he said.
I forgot about that part. I hope that they can make up before It’s too late. I still don’t know where I got Cris from. I didn’t raise her to be this way, but then again, I’m happy that Eric will be by Elona’s side. I’m also happy to hear that he was still enjoying himself with what he loves to do. But then as we walked down the hallway, I realized that my parents would be back and staying in my house until they decide to leave. I will have hell with my mother. I bet Cris and my mother will be like old friends. Cris gets her way easily with her and I need to put some boundaries in place when it comes to those two.
I know my mother will pester me about the piano too. I won’t play it ever again because I lost the women I truly love. I used to do these recitals when I was young and my mother was very proud that I played the piano so well. But it died down with Estelle. No one will force me to play again.