“I couldn’t stay away from you, so I came here to squash our differences,” she said hesitantly, as if she had rehearsed this conversation in her mind a hundred times.
I slammed the door shut and folded my arms across my chest, silently hoping that, for once, she would back down.
“Jessica, I can’t keep doing this. You’re only hurting yourself with this forced engagement,” I said, deciding to be honest. I had given us a chance because she wanted me to believe I’d eventually fall for her. But so far, nothing of the sort has happened.
“Norman! Just one last chance. We need to make it work. We’re meant to be together,” she said, clasping her hands together as she begged. I looked away, unwilling to meet her pleading eyes.
“Why do you want to ruin your life with someone like me? You deserve someone who thinks about you, someone who helps ease your doubts and makes you feel secure. You know, after our argument, I didn’t even think about reaching out to you. That alone should tell you something. You don’t deserve this,” I said, tired of the fa?ade we both upheld. In public, we pretended to be happy because she refused to let go.
“Okay, I get it. Just one last chance,” she whispered, holding up her pinky as if it would seal the deal.
“I don’t think this is healthy for you, Jessica. I want you to move on and find a better mate,” I said, shaking my head at her persistent demands.
When I finally raised my gaze, I saw her looking at me with teary eyes, her heartbreak evident.
“I am not returning the ring to you. I will not–I love you more than anyone in the world. I am ready to compromise. You don’t have to love me; just let me love you,” she insisted in a broken voice, her pleading tone shaking my resolve.
She was, after all, my friend, and that’s why I needed to put an end to this.
“That’s not fair–” I began, but she shook her head, cutting me off.
“I’m fine with it. You’re not even interested in someone else, so just stay with me. I won’t bother you,” she said, sniffing as she tried to hold back her tears, though some still slipped free.
I knew she’d say this, and I also knew how it would end. She’d be hurt, just like the last time.
“You had your man follow me, Jessica. You know how much I hate people snooping around in my business. And then you say you won’t care if I don’t love you back. But you do care enough to hire someone, make them follow me, and then show up at the parking lot of the hotel?” I paused, my voice firm. “I’m sorry, Jessica. But I’m not doing this anymore.”
Her sharp gasp made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
Why?
Why was she even in love with someone like me? I was incapable of loving anyone.
The only reason I kept going was to keep my brothers safe. That was my life’s only goal–and it would never change.
Helanie:
My blood ran cold, and my eyes fixated on her face. I was terrified for myself. What if she saw the test? I will be in so much danger.
There was no way she wouldn’t tell the other top seniors. I already had a bad start with them, and this news would be used against me to kick me out of the academy. And Norman would love that very much.
“Come on, show me what you’ve got there,” I wished I had remembered that the hostel wasn’t just for juniors but also for seniors.
“You’re not allowed in this corner,” Sage folded her arms over her chest, her eyes narrowing at me.
“Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll leave,” I attempted to sidestep her, but she blocked my path, making me wonder what she was up to.
The beautiful red silk gown she wore made her look like a goddess, but the malice in her eyes ruined her purity.
“Now, come on, take it out. Let me see what you’ve been hiding back there,” she insisted. Finally, when I refused to show her my hands, she stretched her arms behind my back and forced my hands forward. That’s when I felt another pair of hands grasp mine, prying my fingers open as they brought my hands fully into view.
Now my hands were in Sage’s sight, and her eyes fixated on how empty they were.
“Where did it go? I know you were hiding something. Tell me, where did it go?” she demanded angrily, glaring at me.
I turned to my side to see who else had arrived and who could have taken it from me. My heart sank when I saw Jenny standing beside me.
“I got it for you,” she said, a strange smile on her lips.
“Show me. What was she hiding behind her back?” Sage demanded from Jenny, and I started to panic.
“This!” Jenny stretched out her hand, and I began shaking my head.
“It is none of y–” before I could finish, Sage’s angry grunt silenced me.
“Such an expensive chocolate bar. I wonder how you could afford it. Oh, I see! You were eating it here so you wouldn’t have to share it with your roommates,” Sage’s laughter echoed as my head turned toward Jenny, who held a chocolate bar in her hand.
“Anyway, I’m not interested in this. I wonder how many calories it has. But that doesn’t mean you can roam the hallways at this time. Now, go back to your rooms,” she said, pointing towards the staircase. Both Jenny and I nodded quickly before running towards the stairs.
I didn’t even think about using the elevator in the moment. We hurriedly began climbing the stairs together.
“I know you have plenty of questions for me,” I said as we walked up the stairs, no longer rushing.
“Yeah, like, why are these top seniors so rude?” Jenny’s nonchalant tone caught me off guard, and I slowed down even more.
“I mean about–what I was hiding behind my back,” I said, watching her pause with me before biting her tongue.
“Oh, sorry. Here,” she said, handing it back with a smile.
“You’re not going to ask me any questions?” I wondered if she knew it would make me uncomfortable or if she simply hadn’t noticed the positive lines.
“About what?” she asked with a casual shrug.
“About the test,” I said, finding it hard to bring up the topic with anyone.
“Oh, I mean, we have ovaries; we get pregnant. What’s so shocking about it?” she said, giving me a warm smile before reaching out to gently hold my hand between hers.
“I just want you to know that I’m in full support of you–” she started, but I interrupted her, needing to tell her the truth.
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