<b>Chapter </b>34
Kelly’s POV
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“Let me go,” I said coldly as I shot him cold res. His expression softened and his eyes flickered with <b>a </b>strange emotion. Fear? Pain? I don’t know and I don’t care. I just talked to his mother and told her that I will not get involved in her son’s life anymore. It would be my shame if I didn’t act upon my words.
“Can we…talk for a while?”
My forehead creased. “Talk? What’s there to talk about?”
“Please, Kelly. I want to clear things between us<b>.</b>”
Clear things. Right! He’s right. We should talk about us and end us properly. We never had the chance to have a closure and that’s probably the reason why I still hold onto him and still hurting because of his broken promises. Maybe I can finally let go of our bitter ending once we talked this out.
I looked at him nkly and slowly nodded, “Fine.”
I averted my gaze from him when he smiled as his eyes twinkled for some reason. He seemed so happy that I agreed to talk to him about us. I don’t know what’s on his mind but I only have one thing in my mind now… ending uspletely. I need to do that to be able to move forward.
He brought me to a familiar cafe. My lips parted as I paused in front of the shop. The exterior design of the cafe was still the same and the ambience brought back the memories. I feel like I couldn’t move my feet to enter the cafe but I know I have to. I have to say goodbye to the past and saying goodbye to familiar ces like this is not an exception.
I took a deep sigh before entering the cafe. Pierce was already at the counter when I entered. He <b>was </b>waiting for me but unlike before, I didn’t walk towards him. I picked a table and sat therefortably. I saw him looking my way with a pained expression. I don’t even understand why he looked like that.
He walked towards me after a sigh. I just watched him silently with cold stares.
“What do you want?”
Does it matter? <b>I </b>scoffed in my head as <b>I </b>sensed bitterness in my own question.
“Anything,” I answerednguidly.
He stared at me for a few seconds before he nodded and walked back to the counter. He ordered for us while I waited until he came back.
I crossed my arms after he sat in front of me. “Where do we start this conversation?”
“<b>I </b>just…wanna know if you’re really with y Carver,”
I stared at him nkly. Why does it bother him? I’m not with y but if ever I am, what is it to him? Why does it matter<b>? </b>
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He looked down. “Why him, Kelly?”
<b>“</b>Why not him?” I threw a question back. He was shocked by my remark.
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He stared into my eyes and licked his bottom lip while shaking his head. “He’s your step brother”
I was about to say something sarcastic when an old woman approached us. I recognized her as the owner of the cafe. She knows us and I also know the meaning behind her sweet smile. She put our order on the table while still smiling.
“Oh, you two! I’m d you’re still together. I supposed you’re married now?”
I immediately shook my head but Pierce nodded at her. I looked at him in disbelief. What the hell is he doing?
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The Mrs. smiled at me and looked at Pierce before she walked away. I bit my bottom lip and looked at Pierce with irritation after the woman disappeared from our sight.
“What was that?” I asked angrily.
“We were once married. It’s not like that simple nod would ruin your rtionship with <i>y </i>Carver.” I sensed bitterness in his voice but I’m not dumb to fall for the same trick again. I was once fooled by hisplicated actions and feelings. I don’t wanna disappoint myself for the second time.
I grabbed my bag in anger. “Doesn’t mean you can go around doing whatever pleases you. Let me remind you, Pierce. We’re over-”
“Then why did you agree toe here if we’re over?”
My forehead creased. What? I can’t believe him!
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“What about earlier?” He swallowed hard. “Why did you visit the ce where we used to go before? Why did you go to theke?”
Where is this conversation leading, really?
I gritted my teeth as my eyes sharpened. “I went there to say goodbye to the past, Pierce. Because I know closure is all I need. I want to live my life without you. Please, let me.”
I walked out on him in so much anger. I feel like my frustration and anger would explode any moment from now if I don’t leave. I walked away without a direction. I was about to cross the street when someone grabbed my wrist. My anger intensified after seeing Pierce’s face again.
*** Pierce’s POV
I watched Kelly’s back painfully as she walked away from me angrily. She didn’t confirm it but she also didn’t deny it. Does that mean she really has a rtionship with y Carver?
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I balled my fists. There’s something wrong. With me. The possibility of her dating y Carver is making <b>so </b>
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fcking insane. Not because they’re step siblings but there’s something else. I felt like I lost something <b>really </b>huge.
“Lover’s quarrel?”
I looked at the olddy who owns the cafe. I didn’t know what to tell her so I just smiled awkwardly.
She handed me a familiar box. From the cover, I could see the delicious pastry which has been Kelly’s favorite.
“A way to a woman’s heart is through her stomach,” she said, smiling sweetly. “Coax her just like before.”
Her idea somehow convinced me. I just hope she epts this as a peace offering and won’t <i>see </i>it as a bribe for what I did.
I offered a payment for the pastry but the owner refused saying it’s a gift from her. I epted it wholeheartedly before I ran out of the cafe to follow Kelly. She was almost crossing the street when I caught her wrist. Her eyes reflected her anger as soon as she saw my face.
“What?”
I pressed my lips together and lifted the box of her favorite pastry. “I’m sorry…”
When I looked her in the eyes, I realized she’s about to cry but she held her tears and heartlessly threw the box of pastry to the ground. I was beyond shocked as I stared at her face that was full of hatred.
“Kels…”
“Why don’t you try to just forget about me and treat me like a total stranger, Pierce? That would be nice. Do me a favor, please.”
I clenched my jaws, losing my cool. “I’m just trying to reconcile because I know I did you wrong. I just want us to be friends again—”
“Oh, don’t ever try!” She cut me off angrily.
“We’re best friends,” I whispered as I feel like something’s suffocating my heart.
Sheughed sarcastically. “Oh! Guess what? Being your best friend is worse. The time I spent with you as your best friend was worse and there’s no way I’d make you my best friend again.”
“W–What?<b>” </b>
“Did you know how long I have to endure you? God, Pierce! Befriending you is one of the stupid decisions I’ve ever made. I regret it. So much.”
I shook my head slowly. “You don’t mean that…”
“Why would I lie about it? Besides, I don’t wanna <b>get </b>involved with you anymore. Might as <b>well </b>make <b>you </b>understand why we can’t <b>be </b>friends again. I just hope you understand that and never bother me again. <b>I </b><b>have </b>someone special to take <b>care </b>of already. I don’t need any <b>excess </b><b>baggage</b><b>.</b><b>” </b>
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I couldn’t move nor even speak. She said something that hurts so much and broke every piece of hope I have in me that we can still reconcile. I was wrong. She never…treated me as a friend and it hurts so damn much that she chose y Carver over me. This is fcking insane!
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