Fate

Part Ten .

Nothing on the tour felt right anymore . Mark and Witney were broken , the tour was coming to a close , and everyone else were drifting apart .

It was as if the rest of the cast were broken because Mark and Witney were broken . The pros all knew they shouldn't have teased Mark about it . They knew they shouldn't have pressured Witney to say yes . They shouldn't have gotten upset every time they bickered . It was just a huge mess that needed to be fixed .

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Witney woke up to a pile of tears . She had ruined everything . Her career , Mark's friendship , and herself . She knew she shouldn't have said yes . She shouldn't have confessed her love , she shouldn't have kissed him .

" Witney ," Emma sighed and ran over to her for comfort . Emma and Witney have become like sisters during the tour . Emma always helped her and steered her in the right direction . Witney was grateful she was on tour with her . They created a forever bond between them .

" Yeah ?" Witney replied groggily .

" Wit , you can't be sad . He's just a boy ," Emma said , sitting on the foot of the bed .

" He wasn't ' just a boy .' He was amazing , and talented . But he ... He just broke my heart . We argued everyday and it wasn't fair to you or to me . I ... I can't just get over him ."

" I feel so bad ," Emma admitted . " I feel like it's all my fault . I was the one being unfair . I always got mad when you and Mark argued . I never should have , I should've respected you . "

" No . No , Em . It wasn't your fault ." Witney sat up in her bed . " It wasn't anyone's fault but my own . I never should have even said yes to Mark . I knew it would be unprofessional . I knew it would hurt me in the end . But I've learned my lesson now ."

" Good ," Emma said , standing up ," Then get your butt up because I have something planned . "

" Emma , I know you're trying to be sweet , but I don... " was all Witney could say before Emma interrupted her .

" I have something planned , and I'm not taking no for an answer ." Emma replied , smirking .

Witney sighed ," Okay . Where to ?"

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Mark , on the other hand , didn't sleep a wink . He was up all night , thinking of a way to apologize to Witney .

He knew he screwed up . He knew he need to make things up to her . But , however , he didn't know how to . He wanted to respect her and her decision . He didn't want to push her too much . He just wanted to apologize to her . That's all he wanted .

" Hey man ," Dylan walked in his room ," All the guys are going to go out . I understand that you're hurt , but you should go ."

Dylan and Mark were as close as it gets . They met when they were younger , and now they're inseparable .

" Dylan ," Mark sighed , facing him ," I just can't . Not now . I have to make this up to her . Sorry ."

" Okay . Okay , I get it . I'll see you later tonight ," Dylan said , turning around . He closed the door behind him , leaving Mark alone .

Mark thought and thought and thought . Flowers ? Chocolates ? Jewelry ? No , he knew exactly what he wanted to do .

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" I really had a fun time today ," Witney said , walking to her hotel room .

" I told you you would ," Emma replied ," Okay . I have to go . I'll see you later ."

Witney walked in and found a letter on the ground . Someone must have slid it in when she wasn't there .

When she saw who it was from , she was a set back a little . It was from Mark .

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Dear Witney ,

I've written 57 different letters . I've thrown them away and crumbled them all up . I finally decided to settle with this one . I hope you like it .

I don't even know how to even start . Should I say that I love you ? That every moment I've spent with you has been the happiest ? That I know we have a connection ? Or that within the short time I've known the real you , I believe that we were meant for each other ? I could say all those things , and all could be true . However , as I reread them , I just want to be by your side . Right now .

Tomorrow , the next day , the next week , and forever as long as I live , I'll relive the short time we've been together . I'll miss you , more than you can imagine . I'll miss hearing your soft , rhythmic laughter , I'll miss seeing your bright , big smile , and I'll miss feeling your delicate , dainty arms around me .

You are a true gem , Witney , and I'll always treasure that about you . You brought out the truth in me . The best in me . That's how I want to remember us , not us arguing or disagreeing . But us having the best time of our lives . Like a pure , white light , breathtaking to behold .

I don't want to pressure you or to make you feel guilty because you shouldn't . This was all my fault and I accept that . I just want you to be happy . And you're best happy when you're fearless , and that isn't with me .

Witney Capri Carson , I love you . There is fate . And I truly believe that I should follow it . However , if there really isn't , I want you to promise me something . I want you to promise me that you'll grow up . That you'll live an amazing life . That you'll give your love to someone better than me . Because even though you're mad at me and you're probably not even going to read this , I still love you and I just want the best for you .

- Mark Ballas

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Part ten .

I hope you guys like this because I really do .

I'm super sad this story is coming to an end . The next part will be the last .

Thanks , I love you all . ♡