YOUNG LOVE

Rebound?

When Byron approached Alyssa, thoughts were scattered in her mind. She was not in the right mind to decide what to do. Would she ever heal from what Kyle did to her? Did she even believe what she heard from Felicia? Was she even hurt or rather, did she feel hurt by the whole thing? Was it all a setup or was it really her time to leave? Would she really love Byron or would she try to find love in the new relationship? 

Alyssa did a mistake she had no idea was a mistake at the moment. A mistake that would cost her a whole year. A mistake I really don't think was a mistake but rather an emotion gone wrong. One thing that she knew for sure is that she was now wise. But really, was she? She had no clue that life was just getting started for her. That life was now ready to show her the real definition of living as a teenager. She had passed other stages of her life with ease but this one was going to be a bit of a bumpy ride. 

After little or less convincing, Alyssa had said yes to Byron. Okay, no rush, just a yes to dating... not marriage. Just like every other thing, it all started well. Sweet words every now and then. Poems every wake of a week. Songs every break of the moon. They both seemed to enjoy what was happening. Byron was actually a nice, sweet, young, and naïve guy. Okay, I know you're wondering how. Worry not, because what am I being paid for?!

"I'm in a relationship, Byron." Alyssa had told him when his quest to courtship began.

"But he doesn't make you happy."

"For now."

"What makes you think he will change?"

"I don't know. Please stop convincing me. You're really making me have a hard time."

"But I can't. I believe I have found my 'one' and I'm not ready to let go."

This conversation had gone on and on, eventually leading to a 'yes' from little Alyssa. Byron was not one to give up easily and at last, he had gotten what or who he wanted. Alyssa broke up with Kyle days after starting a relationship with Byron. One thing that still stood out for her is that she remained honest even when she thought Kyle had been dishonest to her. She decided to leave him without much explanation because really, she did not know how to tell him that his friend had ratted him out. She chose to believe it and move on with her life. She tried to convince herself that it was not an actual relationship and that she had nothing to lose from it. 

However, the disrespect she felt was too much and it might have been the push that led her to move into a relationship with Byron. Byron was so happy that it all started well. What he did not know was that they would hardly see each other, and it was going to be a bit hard for him. 

Byron was eighteen and still a mama's boy. He treated Alyssa as a second mother and still treated her as his girlfriend. When going through a hard time, he would come crying to her and she was always there for him. She had always been there for people she loved and cared about; Byron was no exception.

Byron's POV

I don't know how I managed to bag this one. What I know is that, I'm lucky! I just hope it goes smoothly. Problem is, she lives so faaaaar. How am I gonna live with a girlfriend who lives miles away? Anyway, a trial can't hurt. I think she actually is a blessing in my life. I've never been one to be excited about life but having her seems like something worth living for. 

My mum has always been away and doesn't seem to care about what I eat or wear either today or tomorrow. My step-little brother seems to get all the love my mother has to offer. Okay, I get it. I am the 'step' here. My parents passed when I was a little boy. I really never got to see them. I was 'lucky' to be adopted by my auntie who has since then been my mother figure. 

The only issue is that I don't really feel like I have a mother. She always favors my step-brother (her son), but of course, I don't expect anything different. She can't love me more than her son. But at least. She'd rather love and treat us equally. She makes me think of how 'orphan' I am and it makes me sad most of the time. One thing, however, makes me feel a bit involved in this family. She always takes me on business trips with Sammy, my step-brother. This has made me travel to so many new places that I don't think I'd have gone to if I were in any other family. 

Sienna has always been there for me but now I'm not sure of it anymore. Her parents moved to a new place which is a bit far, well not further than where Alyssa lives. I hope she will still find time for me and all the hangouts we usually have.