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Chapter 51

"Emerald!" A voice called out. When I titled my tear-pooled gaze, Holden was standing in front of me

"Thank god, you are here. I was running behind you but lost you in the way," he gasped for breath and took a seat next to me. I wiped the tears from my face with the back of my hand.

"Emerald, listen. I know Grace crossed her limits and–"

"I am sorry," I abruptly interrupted him." I am so sorry if I did something to you lead you on, I didn't mean it, Holden. I love Aiden and you are my good friend; I know you were there for me when I needed and for that I will always be grateful to you. I am sorry if I ever hurt you, it wasn't my intention. I am sorry, so sorry." I rambled, with sudden tears cascading through my eyes.

His face softened.

"Emerald calm down, I know you would never do such a thing, it was me who couldn't hold myself from coming between you and Aiden," he looked me straight in the eyes.

" H-Holden w-what-" I stammered.

" I love you, Emerald." I breathed, sharply, "I saw how Aiden hurts you so many times, he is not good for you."

His words sound so absurd to me, I never wanted to hear them again. While from his point of view perhaps, Aiden is a bad guy but for me he was everything. Aiden was the one I loved and I couldn't love any other.

" No, you don't understand him, he could be the gentlest person if he wants to be, I know you have your reasons to hate him but I love him, only him. I don't need to explain you what we have, however, I want to apologize for making you believe in something that I can't give you. "

He was quiet for a moment and seemed in deep thought.

"You are so selfless, Emerald. And maybe, this is why I fell in love with you." His words hold so much weight, it felt so wrong to hear those words from his mouth. I broke his heart and yet he was so positive about me.

He continued, "I understand, you don't have to worry. This emotion is mine; I know I can't make you feel what I feel for you, and it's okay. We don't get everything we want instead we get things that will push us forward and are best for us. Deep down, I always knew that you don't see me more then a friend and maybe that's why I never confessed my feelings to you. But today, for first and last time, I want to let you know how much I love you, maybe this will make me move on. So, Emerald Gracia, you are the most innocent person I have ever saw, you have that aura that makes any men go crazy. You bring joy-"

"Holden-"

" Please, let me out my feelings because I never know if I could fall for any other, let me live this beautiful emotion once." He breathed, heavily. "All I think about is you, I spent the best time of my life with you, I want to protect you from all the hurt. I hate when Aiden hurts you, I want to strangle him but then I see how look at him, like he is your whole world and harming him means hurting you, so, I tame all my urges even though I knew you will not love me back, but at least, you are happy. He makes you happy. I can give you love but not happiness. So today, I step back."

Defeat spread over his exterior.

"He is fucking lucky to have you, he always been fortunate, he gets everything in the end. He even got something that he doesn't deserve at all, you. As much as it hurt me, I wish you both the best."

My heart was clenched in so much pain that it hurt to speak. I never wanted to hurt him, but I can't force myself. Like he we don't always get what we want, I can only wish him the best.

"You are a good person, Holden. Someday, a person will walk in your life and love you like you deserve. You will be the happiest." He looked me with sadness in his eyes, like he didn't believe my words.