The Boondocks: A New Family Member

~ Chapter 53: Ruined ~

~ Ebony ~

"For once, let's just be happy. Happy together. Okay?"

I looked at Caesar who was standing across from me with pleading eyes.

My heart aches because I know I'm hurting him.

I hate that I'm hurting him.

I hate hurting anyone.

But it seems like I always do.

Whether it's Caesar, or Jacob, or Angela.

Someone always ends up getting hurt and it always has something to do with me.

I want to be with Caesar. So badly.

I just don't want to hurt anyone else in the process.

I just want to be happy.

Why can't I just be happy?

I looked down, sighing. "I promise, Caesar. It won't be for long."

Just by looking at him, I could tell his heart sunk.

He then shook his head sadly.

"I'm tired of waiting, Ebony..." He said, letting go of me.

"What... What do you mean?" I asked, immediately feeling troubled by his words.

Caesar shrugged weakly.

"If you can't choose us, then..." He trailed off as my eyes widened slightly.

No...

"B-But I am, I just-" "Except you're not." He retorted as tears started to well in my eyes.

No, Caesar...

Please...

Caesar turned around to leave as anxiousness swept over me.

"W-What happened to however long it takes?" My voice cracked.

He stopped walking, taking a deep sigh. He then turned his body around slightly to face me.

"I guess I didn't think it'd take you that long to choose me... Like I chose you."

I felt a tear roll down my cheek.

No please...

"What makes this even more painful is, you haven't even said the words." He mumbled sadly.

Before I could respond, he quickly left the house, closing the door behind him.

I felt my heart break as I covered my mouth, trying to quiet my small cries.

"N-No C-Caez, wait..." I called out, even though he obviously couldn't hear me.

"I-I do... I-I... I do love you!" I cried out, running over and opening the door.

"C-Caesar!" I called again, but his truck had already started to drive off.

Tears pouted out of my eyes as I held onto my chest.

After a moment, I closed the door, leaning against it as I cried.

I ruined it.

I ruined everything.

I should've told him.

I should've told him I love him.

"Ebony..."

I turned around to see Huey and Riley standing on the stairs. It's obvious that they had heard what happened.

They both looked at me sympathetically as I attempted to wipe away my tears.