Malibu Love

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At first the French model was confused as to why Camila was in front of her door but once she saw one of her closest friends sitting on the steps and staring into nothing she got back to reality.

Lauren didn't say a word since she came into the house an hour ago, in fact the only thing she said since she left their house in Malibu is that she's done with Nick. In which way, Camila did not know.

Currently, Lauren was sitting on the couch in the living room, reading some book she found on the coffee table.

"What are you going to do now?"

"I'm not so sure. What exactly can I do?" Camila let out a sigh.

"Have you called Lucy?"

"And tell her what exactly? That Lauren ran out of the house and said she's done with Nick and that I have no idea why?"

"Okay yeah, you're right. Well you're welcome to stay as long as you want. I am flying to Peru in a few days but you can stay longer. Do you have a car?"

"Nope. Taxi drove us."

"You are welcome to use mine."

"Thank you so much. I don't know what to so though. I can't just leave her but then again I can't stay here with her forever. I'm still with Mark."

"I thought this means you two are getting together?"

"I doubt. I don't want her to date me when she's like this. She needs to want it. And I can't break up with Mark if she broke up with Nick in the spur of a moment, if they even broke up."

"I get you."

For a few minutes neither of them said anything, both staring into distance.

"Do you have some apple juice?" Lauren broke the silence.

"In the fridge love." Keana replied and Lauren nodded.

Camila looked between them and got up, she squeezed Keana's shoulder as a sign of support and left.

"Lauren can we talk?"

"What's there to talk about?"

"Lauren please."

"Okay. You want to talk? Let's talk." Lauren said and took a seat next to Keana

"What happened?"

"About two months ago I got a call from my dad. He said his friend wants me to work for him. At first I'd be a PR and then we'll see, but I'd only go up from there. It took me about three seconds to say yes. I mean, how many students get a job before they even graduate? The thing is, it's in Miami."

"Oh."

"I had no idea how to tell the news to Nick-"

"So how did you?"

"I didn't. Chris did. Apparently he thought that Nick knows and he brought it up or something. I am not sure. All I know is that Chris beat me to it."

"What happened next?"

"Nick and I got into a fight. He was mad I didn't ask him for a permission? As if I need him to say I can go. Who the fuck does he think he is??"

"So what now?"

"I am not sure. I had to get away. I'm sorry if this is inconvenient for-"

"It's not. I love you Lauren and you're welcome to stay for as long as you want to."

"Thank you." Lauren said and hugged the other girl.

"Always."

"I just need some time to figure it all out, you know?"