Chapter Two - Leaving, its for the best
Author: Sezza
Disclaimer: I own nothing but this fic
Spoilers: None, this is completely AU
Couple: M&M Candy of course
Rating: PG may get higher
Summary: To make him happy she must do the one think she never thought she would.
Author’s note: This fic is full of angst so watch out but don’t
worry; our favourite Candy couple get it right in the end. Also I got this idea
the episode Significant others so the bowling incident is used.
Distribution: Ally’s site, Belit’s site, Candy is Dandy, Kraving
Candy and Fanfiction.net. If you want it all you have to do is ask.
Email: sezza43@hotmail.com
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Michael walked into is apartment cautiously. He knew Maria would be mad so he didn’t want to do anything that would make her more upset. As he walked to the kitchen he heard noises. ‘Must be on the phone’ he thought. He then noticed some bags by the bedroom door. As he got closer to the kitchen he heard her say “Yes one way. Thankyou. 1 hour? Yes that’s fine. Bye.”
Maria turned and saw Michael by the door as she hung up. “Hey,” she said as she went to give him a kiss on the cheek.
“Hey,” he mumbled back confused. She should be yelling at him. ‘Oh well might as well apologise and get it over with.’ “Look Maria I know that you knew about the game and I’m sorry ok it’s just, I really wanted to play but then I remembered the dinner thing and then I just thought that we could do it another night so I’m sorry.” He finished in one breath.
Maria emerged from the bedroom with another bag. “It’s ok Michael I forgive you.”
Michael just looked at her as if she had gone insane. “What? And what are the bags for? Where are we going?”
Maria put the bag down and turned to him. “Michael baby, sit down I need to speak to you.”
Michael nodded and sat. ‘Here goes, now I’m going to get it.’
“Michael I’m leaving.”
Whatever he had been expecting it wasn’t that. “What?”
“I’m leaving. I think it’s for the best.”
“Look if this is about last night then—“ Maria stopped him.
“No it’s not, well sort of but not really. Look Michael, I have to leave,”
“Why?” he asked. Maria couldn’t leave. He wouldn’t let her.
“Because your not happy,”
Ok, this was beyond confusing now. “What?”
“Michael your not happy with me. I rang Kyle last night and he told me that you weren’t coming home because you’d had a good day and considering I found out about the bowling thing you thought we’d fight and that I’d ruin your good mood.”
“Maria—“
“Michael, don’t. It’s ok. I understand, I mean our relationship started with a fight so what’s to say anything would change? Michael I love you so much but I want you to be happy and it’s obvious that you’re not happy with me.” Maria said with her eyes starting to water.
“I am happy with you Maria, I love you,” Michael told her quietly.
“I know you do but it’s not enough. When I found out about the match and saw you play, yeah I was mad that you lied. But I also wanted you to come home so I could tell you that I had forgiven you. Michael you were laughing, joking and having a good time. You were happy and because of that so was I. But you didn’t come home because you thought I’d pick a fight. What does that say about us?”
Michael didn’t say anything. He was stunned.
“That’s what I thought.”
“Maria, please don’t leave. I love you. You do make me happy. Please don’t go I’m sorry, I’m so sorry,” Michael pleaded.
“Michael, don’t apologise. You have nothing to be sorry for baby. But I do. I’ve been holding you back, but I’m not going to anymore. Go live your life the way you want to.”
“Maria don’t, I love you.”
“I love you too, so much, but we can’t do this. I know you love me but your not happy, all I ever wanted was for you to be happy, and with me out of the picture you can do that. You can be happy.” She started to cry.
“Maria no, I am happy with you,” Michael said choking on a sob.
“Please Michael it’s for the best. I am happy. I was happy with you but I want, no I need for you to be happy. And for that to happen I need to leave.”
“Will you come back?” He asked not believing that this was happening.
“I don’t know. But don’t wait for me. Find someone that makes you happy Michael. Someone, that can make you smile and laugh. Go out there and enjoy yourself. I want you to be happy.”
“I love you, please don’t go.” he tried again.
“I love you too but I have to,” she cried
“No,” Michael pleaded, a tear escaping his eye.
“Yes, I’m so sorry for everything, for making you feel as though you couldn’t come home, or be with your friends. But you can now. I love you, I always will. Be happy Michael. That’s all I ever wanted.”
With that Maria picked up her bags and walked out of the apartment and out of Michael Guerin’s life.
“Be happy. How can I be happy when your not here?” Michael then
did the one thing he had never done before. He broke down and cried for the
love he let slip away.