Remember Me When It Rains

CHAPTER 9

I slowly walked inside my house.

"I DIDNT SEND U TO SCHOOL FOR 7 YEARS FOR YOU TO GET A BOYFRIEND AND FOOL AROUND", she shouted at me.

I looked at the her in the eyes. Here we go again.

I hate it. I hate every time she shouts at me. All she cares is studies, arts and money.

"AFTER SEEING YOU TODAY, im DISAPPOINTED with YOU !!".

"I studied, i did. Doesnt mean im going out today means im going out since my first year", i protested.

"Oh, so you've learned to TALK BACK to your mum".

"Sort of".

My mum left her mouth open, i could see her boiling with anger. Yes, i am a bitch, what gives ?

"I want you to stop seeing that guy".

"no".

"YOU. IF U DONT LISTEN NOW".

"Leo isnt like dad. You just happened to make wrong assumptions".

"Oh, i see he taught u to lie too".

"WHY DO U HATE MEN SO MUCH", I shouted.

Mum slapped me.

"Give me your hand".

She took the stick on top of the cupboard.

I lifted my hand slowly. I was shaking.

"TEN TIMES", she beats my hand.

The last beat, made a huge scar on my hand.

Tears fell from my eyes.

I fucking hate you.

Mum grabbed the pin from my hair, and threw it to the ground.

"no," i shouted and took it in my hands.

"Tomorrow, i need you to break up with that boy. Men will bring shit in your life. No one's good for you".

"BUT MUM-"

"SHUT UP", she snapped.

"If you dont, i myself will meet him at the result day tomorrow".

"..."

"The letter came from France Art school, and we are moving next week, so dont bother".

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I havent talk to Leo since morning. We're both lined up for the exam result according to alphabets.

I was nervous. All mixed in one. Its my future.

When my name was called, my heart skipped a bit.

"Ivy Lucielle".

I could feel Leo's hand patting my shoulder.

I walked in front of my homeroon teacher, she held the test result to me, and i took it in my hands.

And suddenly, she smiled.

"You passed. Congratulations Ivy".

Oh god.

This is really happening.

I allowed myself a smile, a gasp and i walked over.

Everyone was celebrating and some were crying

My phone rang, and i answered it.

"Ivy. Im at the gate. Meet me and lets go home", mum said on the phone.

I did it. My 7 years of hardwork is worth it.

My mum ? Screw her. This is my future.

"Ivy !"

My heart fell when i saw Leo. I stopped smiling.

"You did it !! I told u that u will got this", he smiled.

"Thank you", i stared at the ground.

Whats about to happen,, i'm surely regretting it.

Leo

shes not smiling. Something is wrong.

"Hey, are you okay?"

I took a step closer to her, and lifted her face.

There were tears in her eyes. These arent the tears of happiness.

"Leo", she finally spoke.

"Whats wrong ?" I looked at her.

She looked in my eyes, and slowly smile. She smiled sadly.

She took a deep breath.

"Lets not meet again", she said,

and she walked away pass me.

Emotions were mixed in me.

Woah, woah.

This is too sudden.

I turned and grabbed her wrist.

"Hey".

"Hey, what did i do ? If i did anything wrong again,im sorry okay ?", i shouted to her face.

Tears were falling from her eyes.

"I cant. I just cant".

"Is anything wrong? Why so sudden?"

"Leo. I'm so sorry".

"Why , why".

"I'm leaving for france soon".

"What?"

"Im sorry. I made a promise i cant keep".

"Wtf, Ivy. So you made me in love like a fool and you're gonna leave me so easily like this ?"

She tried to let go of her hand, and i saw a big scar on it.

"Who did this ,Ivy?"

Suddenly a voice speaks behind me.

"You know, you are assaulting my daughter like this".

I turned. Its her mother.

"Nice to meet you, Leo Ave", she spoke.

I just stood there, all mixed and confused. Most highlighted, im hurt.

"I can take good care of her".

"Ivy never took you seriously, dont worry", she smiled sweetly.

My heart sanked. It felt like im slapped from reality, and im still there.

I turned to look at Ivy, but she was just staring at the ground.

I let go of her hand, and she slowly walk over to her mother.

"I passed it , mum", she smiled.

"Lets go".

So i just watch Ivy go, following her mother. I was filled with anger , sadness, confusion and mixed.

How did it ended like this ?

Shes leaving for france.

Just a crush she didnt take seriously ? Im just some stupid stuff she would come and go?

I reached in my pocket and slide out a gift box. I meant to give her the necklace.

It all happened so fast

But bullshit. You dumped me , Ivy Lucielle.