<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!
“You said you want to talk. I came here with you to talk.”
“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. <fn24e9> Chapters first released on </fn24e9>
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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