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It became quiet again. I'm not good when it comes to starting a conversation. I wonder how longer it would take for her friend to come here. Its bad manners to let someone wait for this long. I feel bad for Ysabelle.
"Your friend, what's they like?"
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"I-Is there something wrong?"
"N-No, my friend huh. I suppose she is someone that I could rely on no matter how hard things get, she would not judge even if I do something weird. She's someone I could share my laughs and joys, even tears. She's really great to have.
"She must be an amazing person."
"Yeah."
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"...Nathan..."
"Y-Yes?"
"How about you Nathan, do you have someone that you're really close with?"
"Hmmm let me see. Nothing that really came to mind. I mean I don't even have friends to begin with."
"I-I'm very sorry, I shouldn't have asked..."
"No it's okay. Don't pity me, I'm fine, really. I might not have any friends but there's still people that I got along with. I think just that is enough for me."
"D-Don't you feel lonely?"
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For some reason, Ysabelle's word struck me hard. I mean, I'm all alone, by myself. Mom passed away years ago due to an illness. It seems a simple cough at first but it turned out to be something much worse. Doctors said they couldn't do anything to save her. I still remember the pain to this day, seeing Mom suffer and I couldn't even do anything to ease her pain. It sucks so much. All I could do is watch. If only there is something I could do but we tried all solutions available to us. Consulting to Doctors, medicines, home remedies. I even thought of going to a witch doctor. Eventually, the illness took Mom's life. I'm so powerless. I couldn't even do anything to save someone that is dear to me, someone that gave life to me, someone that taught me everything I know, and my only family.
"Na...than... Promise me, *cough* to not beat yourself... because of what happened to me... Promise, no matter what happen... you'll smile... Promise me that no matter what... you'll never cry. I don't want to see you cry... my son. It will hurt to see... my only child... the one that I really loves... suffer because of me."
"Mom... I'm sorry that I couldn't do anything. Please forgive me, please don't leave me, I need you. I love you Mom, I'm sorry that I'm a naughty kid. I'm sorry that there are times that I disobeyed. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything... please... don't leave me... I don't know I will do without you Mom.""Na...than."
"...To be honest, I feel lonely. I wonder what it feels to have someone have your back. I wonder what it feels to talk to someone about your favorite books. I wonder what I have someone that makes you happy that they became part of your life."
"Nathan..."
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"...T-Then, d-do you want to be friends with me Nathan?"
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From You to Me
Roman d'amourNathan Cooper is on his way home when he met Ysabella, who is looking at the sky during the night. The two of them started to get along after a while. After becoming close, Yssabelle shared the reason why she is there looking at the night sky. The r...