#Chapter 56 I never stopped loving you

Rachel POV

Bella & Rachel's Apartment

Full from 'taste-testing' Bella's special desserts, I wanted to get a nap in before I had to do anything else with my day. I was alone in the apartment when my phone rang. I was surprised to see Nathan in the caller ID screen. What was he wanting?

"Hello?"

"Rachel! I'm so glad you picked up. Can we talk?"

I wasn't sure how I felt about talking to Nathan. He'd been so desperate he had scared me. My bruises had faded a lot faster than my fear.

Ultimately, I decided to talk to him because my need for him to be the boy I remembered outweighed my anxiety.

"Sure," I agreed, "We can talk. What did you have in mind, Nathan?"

"Can I come in? I'm right outside. I promise I'll leave if you want. I just want to talk and I'd rather do it in person if we can."

Knowing Nathan was right outside the door gave me a momentary shiver. I wasn't sure if I was scared<