Chapter 6
"No Chas. Because I've known for a long time that she's it for me. I don't want anyone else."
"Well, that's not strictly true.."
Charity glares at her
"It was never about wanting him. I thought Vanessa didn't love me anymore, my head was a mess and I lashed out and did something stupid. Standard Charity, eh? But I will never love anyone like I love her. And no-one will ever love me the way she did either."
"They might"
"Well, this imaginary person can do what they want. I'm done. My heart is hers. Always will be."
"Well then do something about it. Go and fight for her!"
"No. I had my chance and I blew it. She deserves to be happy and for someone to treat her right. And that's not me. She doesn't need me steaming in there being all selfish as usual."
She sighs
"I just....can't watch her with someone else right now. It hurts too much." Charity's lip starts to wobble
"Oh love" Chas opens her arms to offer a hug and Charity clings to her for dear life, silent tears streaming down her face.