I Think Your Love Would Be Too Much / Post Malone

Chapter 96

I just barely chuckled under my breath as I shook my head from side to side, swallowing the lump in my throat before I answered.

"No, actually it's Luke you're going to want to kill. He's um- he's here."

I watched the color drain from Adam's face as his usual joking demeanor diminished as he was at a loss words.

"Wait- what? What the fuck do you mean Luke is here? What is that bastard doing here?"

"I-I don't know. Apparently his friend knows Smitty or something." I shrugged, my emotions much more under control thanks to the love of my life, who I couldn't seem to find anywhere, my eyes bouncing from person to person to search for him as I spoke to Adam.

"Did you tell Austin anything?" He asked with his brows raised as he clutched onto his bottle of Bud Light.

I nodded slowly, "I told Austin everything."

"Have you seen him? I told him I would meet him down here when I was done freshening up."

"Lena I don't have to kill Luke cause Austin's probably doing that as we speak." Adam chuckled matter of factly as I groaned at the sudden realization.

"Shit. I need to find him." I muttered, hoping he wouldn't do anything to Luke. His hand was still bruised from punching Chris earlier that morning and as much as I knew Austin loved me and would do anything to protect me, I could not let him put his hands on anyone and everyone out who hurt my feelings.

I swiftly turned away from Adam and made my way through the swarm of people, almost certain that I was pushing past many different celebrities that were standing in my way.

My breath hitched in my throat as I caught a glimpse of my boyfriend towering over my ex as they stood near the front door in the foyer. I sucked in a deep breath before slowly making my way towards them, trying my best not to panic as Austin cornered Luke against the wall.

"You were right about one thing. Marriage is a big deal. The next time she walks down that aisle, she'll be marrying me. She going to be my wife. And the mother of my child. And I'm going to give her what you didn't."

My heart tumbled to my stomach at the sound of his words and my voice was almost inaudible as I opened my mouth to speak.

"Austin." I managed to breathe out as I watched the man I was hopelessly in love with take a step back from the man I once thought I would spend my life with, what felt like many lifetimes ago.

Luke's widened eyes slanted to my direction as I entered into the foyer, the many people swarming the area soon beginning to exchange glances as they witnessed the awkward yet intriguing interaction between the two.

I watched as Austin spun around, suddenly turning to face me. His face was flushed with anger and his eyes dark with infuriation. Yet they somehow softened within an instant as soon as I came into his view. His darkened navy irises lightened within seconds to the pools of baby blue that I had done backstrokes in time and time again.

"Hey angel. You okay?" His graveled voice that was just echoing through the entryway was now laced with sweet concern as he inched closer to me.

I slowly nodded as I felt Luke's gaze burning right through me as Austin towered over me.

"I'm fine love." I mumbled with a small but reassuring smile as he cupped my cheek with his tattooed hand.

"Can I have a minute alone to talk to Luke?" I added, throwing a glance at Luke, who stood quietly in the corner.

"Yeah, sure. I'm right here if you need me." Austin leaned his forehead against mine before pecking my lips softly. "You are so strong baby, do not forget that." He whispered as he broke the kiss and gently let go of me.