2.Trust - The Plan, Summer Blue [book club recommendations TXT] 📗

I woke up. Yawning, I got out of the bed. It was still night. I looked at the time. I can't believe I went asleep for 3 hours.

And where is Conor? It was 10 o clock.

'Conor!' I called out. He came in with a massive smile on his face. I smiled. In his hand was a plate of, can you believe it, soup!

I bit my lip. 'Is that the same soup you made when I was ill?' He nodded. He sat next to me and put the soup on the table near the bed.

'I thought you might want it since you've been kind of down these days.'

'Conor.' I hugged him. 'To be honest, the reason I was down was because I wanted to be with you, but now you're here then i don't need it.'

He looked at me. 'So you don't want the soup?'

I laughed. 'I'll have some.' I looked at him closely. 'And you need some.'

'What do you mean?' He said, getting the soup.

'You've been so depressed lately because of me, haven't you?'

'I'm always depressed.' He said, shrugging it off. I put my hand on his cheek. He looked at me and smiled.

'What?'

'Nothing.' I said, trying not to cry. It was hard seeing Conor before. I knew he loved me a lot, and I know the mistake he made was wrong. I didn't know my Conor would get so sad.

I kissed him on the forehead. 'Lets eat.'

Conor went to get another spoon for himself. My mobile rang. I got it out of my coat and looked to see who it was.

It was Cassie. I smiled. She was the reason me and Conor are happy. If it wasn't for her, I don't know what I would do...

'Hey Cassie!!' I said, happily. 'Its so glad you called, I-'

'Sorry Ruby, I don't have time. Is everything okay there? Are you with Conor?'

'Wait, what's wrong? Everything's okay and I'm with Conor.'

'Good. Look, can you tell Conor that I love him and I love you too, Ruby. You made my brother happy which makes me happy.' I smiled.

'That's fine but why are you...' I heard her sigh.

'I'm going back to Scotland.' I got up from the bed.

'What? When are you leaving?'

She paused for a second. 'Now. My plane is leaving in half an hour.'

'Oh.' I said. I didn't know what to say. I didn't want her to leave.'Look, I have to go. I wish you the best of luck and I'm going to miss you.' Before I could say anything, the phone was disconnected.

I bit my lip. I can't let her go. I just can't let her go until I've thanked her properly.

Conor came. 'So I was wondering-' He stopped and saw the expression on my face. 'What's wrong?' I sighed. 'It's Cassie.'

'What about her?' Conor said, coming closer to me. I froze and thought. She said she was leaving in half an hour. It will take 45 minutes to get to the airport. May be I could catch her before she goes. I quickly put my coat on.

'Ruby, what's wrong?' Conor said.

'Conor, we have to get to the airport right now.' I said. 'But.. why?' Conor said. 'I'll explain. Is your car here?'

'Yes but-' I quickly got Conor's hand and even though Conor was confused, he still did what I asked and followed me.--

Chapter 24: Cassie's P.O.V

'Cassie, I'm going to miss you so much.' Cam said on the phone.

I was saying bye to her and Sam. I was in the airport waiting to go. The only reason I came to America was because my brothers needed me. And Rick and Matt were fine.

They were happy. But Conor wasn't. So I stayed. For him. And now that he's with Ruby, theres no other reason for me to be here. I've done my, lets say, mission. 'I'm going to miss you too.' I said to Cam.

She disconnected. I smiled. I loved everyone and I'm really going to miss them. I hugged Rick and Matt. I looked at Rick. 'Now I love you, okay?' He nodded.

'I love you too but you don't need to do this. You can go another time.' I smiled.

'I have to go now. It's the right time.' Rick nodded. 'Now, don't mess about. And don't steal other people's girlfriends.' I said.

Rick rolled his eyes. 'Wait, what?' Matt said. Matt had no idea what was going on. He was on his mobile most of the time. I smiled.

I hugged Matt. 'Nothing, just try to find the right girl instead of playing around, okay?' Matt nodded. 'I'll try but I'm not promising anything.' I laughed.

Seth came running to me. 'Hey Seth.' He hugged me. 'You don't have to go.' I looked at him. 'I know we haven't chatted much but don't worry, I'll come back one day.'

He was about to say something but then just nodded instead. 'Can the people who are traveling to Scotland please come to gate 23. Thank you.'

The speaker above us said. I sighed. 'I guess this is it.' Rick, Matt and Seth smiled.

'Call when you get there, okay?' Matt said. I nodded. I picked up the handle of my suitcase and turned to go. I sighed, trying not to cry. I'm going to miss everyone. I don't want to leave but I have to. I can't stay here. My family is in Scotland. Edward. I smiled, thinking about when I meet him. I was about to enter the board when I heard someone shout my name.

I bit my lip. I looked back to see Ruby and Conor running towards me. I frowned. How did they... Matt, Rick and Seth were thinking the same thing. They came up to me. Ruby smiled while Conor frowned at me. 'How could you do this to me?' Conor said.

'Why are you leaving all over sudden?' I bit my lip, trying not to cry.

'Because I have to.' Conor shook his head. I could see that he was trying not to cry too. 'No, you don't have to. Look, you only stayed for a month. And I know you're going to disappear for a few years so don't tell me you have to.' I looked at Ruby, who was looking at me. She didn't have to say anything, her eyes said it all. 'Conor.' I hugged him. 'I love you so much but my life is not here. My life is with my husband in Scotland.' 'Conor put his arms around me.

'I know but you have brothers here and friends here. Just stay for a few more months so we could have a good goodbye for you.' The tear fell onto my face. I looked at him.

'I have to leave.' 'But-' I interrupted him.

'Please.' It was silent for a second. 'Okay.' He said. I smiled. I wiped the tears off my face. 'Final call for departing to Scotland.' I heard the speaker. That was me. I hugged Ruby. She smiled, but I knew she was hurt.

'Okay, before I go I've got some favors.' I said, looking at both of them. They both looked at each other, confused. I smiled. 'Firstly, I want you to forgive Rick for what happened at the camp. He was just being weird.' Ruby smiled but Conor looked angry. 'Guys, I haven't got all day.' I laughed. Ruby nodded. 'He will, don't worry.' 'Secondly, I want you to guys to not fight over stupid stuff like Romeo and Juliet.' Conor looked guilty. I laughed.

'Yep, Seth told me about what happened.' Conor smiled. 'We won't.'

'And thirdly, I want you guys to be happy. Got it?' They both nodded. I smiled, knowing that Conor and Ruby were going to love each other.

My work here is done.'

 

Chapter 25: Ruby's P.O.V

We both said goodbye to Cassie. I sighed. I looked at Conor. He smiled at me but I knew he torn.I hugged him. He put his arms around me.Seth and Matt came up to me. 'Hey.' Matt said.I punched him on the shoulder.

'Ouch! What was that for?'

'For not telling me that Cassie was leaving.' I said, annoyed.

'I just found out now.' I crossed my arms on my chest. 'Really?'

Seth laughed at Matt. I punched him harder on the shoulder. 'Ouch, Ruby!

''Well, you didn't tell either so I don't know what you're laughing at.' I said, sticking out my tongue at him.I looked behind them to see Rick sitting on the bench outside.

I looked Conor who was busy talking to Matt. I nudged him. 'Go talk to Rick.'

He looked at Rick who had now put his hands on his head. 'I don't want to.' Conor said, putting his hand through his hair.

'Fine, I will.' I said. I was about to go when, he grabbed my arm.He sighed. 'I'll go.'I smiled, feeling pleased with myself. I knew he would go if i said I would go.

'So where were you for 3 hours?' Matt said, smiling at me.

I laughed. 'None of your business.''Oh come on.. What were you and Conor being up to?' Seth said, nudging me.I rolled my eyes. 'We were doing grown up stuff which you, young boys, would not understand.'They laughed.

I laughed. 'I'm joking. We were just talking about stuff.' I said.I looked back to see Conor awkwardly talking to Rick. Rick was doing most of the talking while Conor just looked at the floor. I sighed.

 

Chapter 26: Conor's P.O.V

As I walked to Rick, I looked back and saw Ruby laughing with Matt and Seth. She was so beautiful. Her hair was perfect eventhough she just woke up.

Her lips were filled with red. I really liked her and the only way we were going to make this is if