Thirty and Single.

Chapter 30.

I finally got home. I had a really long day. I kept thinking of Colton. Still can not believe he is back. I was about to change into something comfortable. I heard a knock on my door. I rushed to get it.

Thinking of the devil. Colton!

"H—Hi." He said.

"Hello. What are you doing here?"

He sighed then asked "Can we talk?"

"After two years now you need to talk?" I asked.

"Genesis I—

Genesis? He no longer calls me Green.

He took a step towards me but I moved back.

"I am so sorry. I left without saying anything. I was not okay at all. I really needed help."

"Are you better?"

"Yes! I do not get nightmares anymore. I sleep better."He looked great! No more dark circles. He was in better shape. I think he worked out too.

"Why didn't you say something in two years?" I suddenly asked.

"I did not want to raise your hopes. I never thought I would come back to Hillwood."

"What made you come back?"

"You remember Nina?"

Of course! Your Ex.

"Yes!"

"Well, her parents gave me their family business to run. They used to work with Larson. So, I am now running it." He said.

I thought he came back for me. How could I be so stupid? He never cared about me.

I swallowed hard and said "I am happy for you."

"Genesis, I also wanted to see you." He said and I gave him a false grin.

"How have you been?" He reached for my cheek and caressed it. It burnt! My skin burnt from his touch.

"I have been good." I said.

"You and Larson?" He raised his brow.

I blushed then said "It's not something serious." I hoped saying that will make him realize that I still want him.

He looked into my eyes then moved slowly until his lips were close to mine. I pitched my lips, he softly touched them with his and gently moved over my lips. I opened my mouth slightly and he softly used his tongue to caress my soft lips.

One minute we were kissing outside my door and the next minute we were in my bed. Colton made love to me like it was our first time.

We kept touching each other. We couldn't get our hands off one another. I laid my head on his chest and I felt how his heart raced. It was like music to my ears. I was so happy that I was finally back in his arms. I quickly glanced at him. He seemed to be in deep thoughts.

"Hey, is everything alright?" I asked.

He pulled me closer then said "I need to tell you something."

"What is it?"

"Green—

He called me Green!

"Please don't be mad at me." He mumbled.

I got up and sat on the bed while facing him. "What is it?"

"I—I met someone." He said.

I knew what he meant but my brain could not understand.

"What did you say?"

"I—I said that I met someone." He repeated.

My heart raced. Tears blinded my eyes. How could I be this stupid?

"At...At the facility. I met a woman and I fell in love with her. Actually...she was my psychologist. Green, I am so sorry. I never meant for any of that to happen. I never meant to hurt you. T—That's the main reason I never wanted to come back to Hillwood or write to you because I knew you were madly in love with me and I did not want you to hope I would be coming back."

The more he spoke the more I felt stupid.

"Get. Out. Of. My. House!" I yelled.

"Green—

"I said get out of my house!" This time I was more angry. Colton collected his clothes from the floor and left my house.

I cried that night. I blamed myself for not giving a chance to guys who wanted to date me. I blamed myself for wasting my time while waiting for that selfish bastard. I blamed myself for loving him in the first place. If only I could keep my feelings to myself all this could not happen.

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A month passed without talking to anyone. I stayed in my house and cried. My mom, dad and Brooklyn visited me and left me some food. Frankly, that imbecile broke me. I was broken into tiny pieces and I do not think I'll be the same.

I am glad Brooklyn's relationship was going well. Last weekend she got engaged to Logan. I can not wait to be her maid of honor.

Also my relationship with my dad is getting better. We have been going to brunch dates and I am getting to know him. Well, I have the coolest dad ever and I am grateful that he is my dad. He so funny. Whenever I am with him I can not stop laughing. Sometimes I laugh so hard and forget what Colton did to me. On the other hand, my mom is the best. She kept telling me I'll find love and that I should not give up easily.

I could not date Larson. After what happened with me and Colton. I thought it was best if we stayed as friends if it was okay with him. I am so glad he was cool about it. He is a good guy and I did not want to hurt him in any way. I am glad we are friends and I really enjoy our friendship.

Parsley was so sad about what her brother did to me but it was not her fault. We still talked and she is really sweet. She became a famous designer in the fashion industry and I am so proud of her.

Colton kept texting and calling me but it was too late. I had made up my mind. I don't want to waste my time anymore for someone who doesn't give a damn about me. I do not want to get more hurt. I believe everything happens for a reason and if Colton was meant to be mine we would have ended up together. All I need right now is to travel and explore new places and food. That's how my story ends. I am proud to be thirty, single and not searching.

FIN.