My Fake Boyfriend

Bonus Chapter 22.2: Unwiped Tears

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Justin sighed deeply at my words, his hold on my hand tightening only slightly before he let go. He turned his full gaze on me before managing a small smile. But, it was still undoubtedly breathtaking.

"I get that. I think I just care too much." He let out bluntly, not realising how much it made me smile. I nudged his arm affectionately.

"I think, I suffer from the same problem when it comes to you." I replied and he smiled at my words.

His eyes flitted to Savannah as she came to our side, greeting me with a tight hug. I smiled at the sight of them; despite their relationship ending, their friendship had only flourished in these past years. Given that Savannah didn't have a job at the moment, she spent much of her time volunteering at church. Justin worked as a chartered accountant and to say he excelled in his job was an understatement. Right now, they both were single, having broken up 3 years prior due to their differences, but were very amicable.

The reason why Justin and Savannah broke up- Part 2

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She paused before walking out and he watched as she turned, staring into his silver eyes.

"She'd be proud of you." Was all she murmured softly and then she was gone, leaving her words to sit with him.

Mom would be proud of me?

He had never thought of such a thing before yet those simple words were enough to stir him and he couldn't help it as the slight smile made its way to his face. He would have delved further if there hadn't been a knock on the door and, again, he knew exactly who it was.

If so, why was he hoping it was her again?

He dismissed the thought as he moved to open the door, his eyes taking in her familiar form. It had been 3 years since they had started dating. Yes, in the last year, there hadn't been much instances for them to spend time due to the business of his studying but, if Savannah was affected by it, she didn't show it.

Rather, she was sporting a big smile, glad to have at least this time with him as opposed to nothing.

"I've bought snacks." She said jovially, lifting the shopping bag to show him and he nodded, moving so she could come in.

"I'll get you some water." He said, walking to the kitchen towards the fridge. All the while, he couldn't help but let his mind draw back to a mere few moments ago when he had wiped her tears. It was only a few moments ago, but it felt like a completely different lifetime. A lifetime wherein he would confront the demons that plagued him; a lifetime where he would be able to find no excuse to avoid his birthday. But, with her gone, that lifetime flickered out like a wind to a candle flame.

"Is this cake?"

He turned at the sudden voice, his hand on the fridge door. Savannah was stood by the kitchen counter, lifting the lid of the white box slightly with a confused look.

It took a moment for Justin to nod then, grabbing the bottle and walking over towards her.

"Don't smear it, I'm sending it back." Was all he said and Savannah pursed her lips for a moment, keeping silent, before nodding.