Break my chains

Chapter 29

Once I'm done getting ready, Pane takes me to breakfast.
"You are a hater." I tell him. He is muttering about how I should've gotten him back. He looks at me confused. I grin and shake my head. Am I ever gonna get used to this.

"Is it a play in words? Seems to me that your saying I'm hating things. Well of course if you are hurt. I hate the fact that you are like that and I hate the fact that you are acting as if it's nothing!" I just sigh and walk ahead of him.

"I just don't want you to worry. I'm really fine you know. He didn't do this by himself actually." I say trying to calm him. He pulls me by the arm and jerks me back. I hate when he does that.

"Stop, don't do that. There is a time where you can't think of nobody else but yourself. You keep trying to push weight out other people but that gives yourself more weight. And that's when you fall and you can't carry it no more. You give up." I avoid his eyes. I can tell he is concerned and disappointed. But I can't do what he is telling me because he is wrong. When I help people, I help myself. I shake my head and rush in the dinning room. I was surprised to see that no one.else was there but dad. "Good morning." he yawns. I remember when he only said good morning when everyone was present. The thought makes.me frown.

"I want to meet that, um, Pane guy." this takes me by surprise and my eyes shot up to his. He seems pretty nervous and I can hear him tapping his feet.

"Ookay." I slowly make it back to the door whers Pane stands. I sigh. "My dad wants to meet you." he seems more surprised as me. He slowly lifts his eyes to mine.

"C-Ceasar?" he assures. I nod. He takes a big gulp. We slowly make our way to the table. I take a seat on the other end but Pane stays standing close to me.

"Please, take a seat." father gestures to any of the seats. Pane obeys but I can see a deep regret in his eyes. That's when my family comes in. The perfect time, I think. Pane eyes widen a little.

"Who's this?" George smiles but he already knows who this is. Sarah shoulders Christine although she has full attention on Pane and I. Poor Pane. I take his hand under the table and squeezes. His breathing becomes more steady. Mom smiles at me and winks. Androids come with the food. They put a plate down in front of all of us, including Pane. He doesn't touch anything on the table. He takes another gulp.

"So, tell me about yourself, Pane." my father says. Everyone drops what they are doing and turns to him. He clears his throat.
"Where would you like me to start?" he asks.

"Your childhood." Pane didn't like to discuss much about his childhood.

"Um, I liked to exercize and train myself in physical activities. I also liked yo discover new things. Some brought consequences." Pane forces a big white smile.

"What about your family?" Pane shifts at this one. I feel tortured that he.is going through this.
"My mother is still out there, teaching scholars. My father died long ago-" he trails off and gulps. I see he tries to force back the tears. I can't take it.

"You know what, let's save this for a more comfortable and expected day." I say and pull Pane out of the room. We turn the corner and put him to a stop.

"I'm so sorry." I say searching for his eyes.

"It's okay. Your family deserves to know." he says nodding.

"C'mon." I start down the hall with him, hand in hand. "Let's go play the piano."

Cammy POV

Jayce got sicker today. I got him more medicine but he refuses to take any.

"Jayce, please. You are getting sicker. Just do this for me." I plead. He mutters something in his breathe and takes the pill and swallows. I force the cup into his mouth.

"Don't be such a baby." I whisper. He rolls his eyes and pulls me to lay down. I wonder what goes on in his mind? I will probably never know until he tells me.

"What are you thinking?" he asks.

"About what you are thinking."

"Any ideas?"

"Nope."

"I'll give you a hint. You." he says casually. "Is it that hard to not know it's you?" I nod. I didn't know he would think if me often. Well, it seems I was erong. I look up at him. His face.is very close to mine. He doesn't hesitate to lean in and kiss me. I feel the butterflies grow in my stomach and kiss him back. The kiss lingers for a while until I pull away. Even though I still wanted to continue.

"You are sick. Make yourself better and you can try again." I say.

"That ruins such a great moment." he points out. I roll my eyes.

"Do you want me to make it better.l?" he immediately nods. I blow him a kiss and hop up to get his soup before he can catch me.

"I'll get you next time." he calls. I just laugh.

"See if you can catch me. Like I said, make yourself better and you'll probably be faster.

"Whatever."