Worth

Finale: Her 'Worth'

Recap:

" Hilary. She- She died on Saturday last week." Finally came her heart breaking answer.

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" What?" Everyone asked in union.

" How?" came Kai's trembling voice.

" Accident. She was hit by a car. We admitted her in hospital. But doctor said it was too late. Her brain was dead."

By now, She was sobbing heavily. Her tears freely ran down her cheeks in rivulets.

Everyone stood shocked.

" No, this is not true. It's not happening. It's a nightmare. It has to be a nightmare!" Kai muttered to himself repeatedly.

Suddenly, They were no longer standing infront of Hilary's house. Everyone disappeared. Kai stood alone. In a void. Wherever he looked, it's dark.

Darkness.

A strong gust of wind came around taking Kai into it's whirlwind and forcefully thrown him into darkness.

" Kai! Kai!! "

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" Kai! Kai!! Snap out of it!" came Ray's voice.

Kai came out of his daze. He blinked his eyes. It was an illusion. He immediately felt immense relief. But, wait-

" Where's Hilary?" Kai asked with worry.

" She ran out-"

Kai didn't bother to listen to the rest. He dashed out of dojo and started searching for her in streets.

After sometime, He found her in a park.Hilary sat on a swing staring at setting sun.

He stepped on a twig. She snapped her head in his direction. Her eyes were red as if she had been crying. She looked sad.

But her sadness turned into anger as she realised it was Kai.

" What are you doing here?"

She asked him angrily.

" Hilary, I came here to apologize for-"

" No need. You don't have to say anything. I heard enough."

Hilary interrupted him in mid sentence.

" But, Hilary. What I-"

"Save it.I.Don't.Want.To.Hear.Anything. Understood? "

She punctuated every word forcefully as if she is trying not to burst out.

She jumped from swing aggressively and crossed Kai to leave. But Kai grabbed her hand preventing her from moving any further.

She tried to snatch her hand. But, Kai's strong but gentle grip didn't allow her to take her hand away.

" Leave my hand Kai!"

" No."

" What? Kai leave-"

"Please." Kai interrupted her angry rant with a plead.

Hilary stilled her movements with shock. Anger forgotten. Seeing as Hilary is no longer protesting. Kai seized the chance.

" Hilary, I am sorry for what I told about you. That's not true."

" Then why did you do that?"

Hilary asked feebly. Exhausted. All of that anger taking last of her energy.

"Do what?" asked Kai innocently.

" Badmouthing me. Calling me bossy, Annoying and worthless."

Hilary glared at him fiercely. Her anger returning in tenfold remembering all his words.

Kai winced inwardly and felt guilty immediately.

" I am sorry Hilary. I didn't mean one thing in what I said. I- I was-"

Kai broke off in mid sentence struggling to say something.

" You was what? Tell me." She encouraged him to tell further.

" Hilary, I- I like you."

Finally Kai admitted what he was trying to hide infront of Ray. He felt relieved. But at the same time, tense.

Hilary just received shock of her life. If possible, her mouth would have hit the ground.

" Kai, What did you say? Did you just say you like me?" asked Hilary slowly as if in disbelief.

" Yes, Hilary. I like you. I was interrogated by Ray. I was flustered and spoke nonsense."

Kai hurriedly added trying to make her understand the situation.

Slowly tears dropped from her eyes and Kai said panicked.

" I'm sorry Hilary-"

" I like you too, Mr. Sourpuss. Shut up and kiss me."

With that said, She stood on her tiptoes. They both leaned closer to each other. When their lips met. Their eyes met filled with passion before they closed on their own accord, enjoying the moment.

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Dojo (Movie Night)

Movie was going on. But no one paid attention to it. Everyone sneakily glanced at couple snuggled together. Hilary's head was on Kai's shoulders and Kai's head on Hilary's head.

Tyson who was concentrated on movie asked Ray to pass the popcorn. But not getting a response glanced at him, annoyed.

Only to find not only him but also everyone else sneaking glances at Kai and Hilary's direction.

" Guys, What's happening?" he enquired curiously.

Everyone sighed.

The End.
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We all have that oblivious friend who doesn't know what's happening around him/her. Don't we?

I realised that today is Valentine's day. What a coincidence!

Happy Valentine's day everyone. Take this virtual rose from me as my gift.🌹

Now 'Worth' is completed. Hope you enjoyed this story.

Till then,

Ciao.

- Mysterious_Aurora.