We're Just Friends

CHAPTER 6: Christmas Vacation

It was almost and I just heard from some friends of mine fromt eh seminary that they were going back home to their hometowns. I mean, everyone. Even Justin was leaving. I kinda felt sad hearing the news. But hey, I had to understand him, he wasn't leaving, he was going home. Home to his family and friends.

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I'm kinda sad about leaving Cailey. I mean, I wanted to see her before Chrsitmas day. I wanted to give her my Christmas gift on Christmas Eve. I mean, I did work hard for that gift.

But I can't. I left it in her bag the last time we wen tout. I think it was Kim's birthday. I remember that day. THAT DAY WHEN I LITERALLY HUGGED HER and whispered to her ears that I missed her. What was I thinking?!

Keep yourself together. Remember you're a seminarian. You have a vocation. She's just a challenge for my vocation. But a beautiful one.

I was in love her? Wait. I can't. I have to behave myslef. I have to control my feelings for her. She might not like me back. I also don't want her to be shocked or to be pressured. And if ever we do get to have mutual feelings, I still think we can't work things out. Her aunt and my vocation.

I'll miss her for the whole break. I was sure I'll be missing her. I didn't want to leave, but hey I missed my family. I missed my mom, dad, and my little sister Caleb.

I'll just call her later and tomorrow before I leave.

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*sugar yes please.... won't you come and put it dwn on me...*

"Hello?" I answered my phone.

"Hey!" it was Justin.

"Oh hi Justin! What's up?" I said. I was kinda relieved to his voice. I mean, I am going to miss him.

"Nothing. I just wanted to talk to you before I leave for tomorrow." He said with a strange tone.

"Why what's wrong?" I asked him. i got concerned, he sounded strange.

"Nothing. it's just that I really am going to miss you." He said.

"Aww.. I'm gonna miss you too. But hey, you won't be gone to long, you'll only be there for maybe four weeks.. You'll be fine. You and your family miss each other. I'm pretty sure they missed you more. I'll be fine as long as your fine and happy with your family." I said to him, becasue that was me. I'll always be happy if the person who is close to me and imporant to me is happy as well.

"Am I keeping you up? Or am I disturbing you?" he asked.

"Not really. I'm actually on break from my thesis." Even though I wasn't really on a break. I just wanted to talk him since it might the last for a little while.

"Oh.. By the way.. Uhmm.. I left a gift in your bag." he said nervously.

"Really?" I was in shock. "Which one?" I asked him since I had tons of bags in my closet.

"The one you were using when we went to Kim's birthday? Remember?" He reminded me. I mostly forget the bags I use. Most of the time.

"Oh okay.. I'll just check on it later." I meant that. I was busy with my thesis.

"Why later? Can't you do it now?" he asked.

"I'm still resting and I'm tired to move." I said

"Oh Okay. I'll just call you back tomorrow. Before I leave." He told me. I think he was sad about leaving. I wasn't sure why.

"Okay, goodnight Justin." I said... smiling.

"Goodnight Caley." then we ended the call.

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*Merry Christmas!* everyone greeted each other.

It was Christmas day and I went straight to my room to get the bag I used when it was Kim's birthday because I remembered that Justin left me a gift inside. As I opened it, I saw a small box wrapped in a neon pink gift wrapper.

"Aww... He knew my favorite color" I said to myself sonce it was just me and myself inside the room.

I opened it. I saw a letter, so I read it.

"Dear Cailey,

Thanks for today. I'm pretty sure you'll be reading this note once maybe it Christmas or New Years Eve or who knows maybe never! Hahaha I'm just joking. I wanted to give you this gift when it's Christmas already, but I can't I have t go home to my family. I'll miss you. But hey, I'm still coming back. I won't be gone long. Anyways, this gift is for. I won't say that this was expensive or anything but to be honest it only costs like how much. I saw you looking at it one time so I decided to buy it for you. I hope you like. See you soon Cailey. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Your friend,

Justin."

I opened the box and I ws shocked. This was expensive, this cost him how much? Maybe a hundred and fifty pesos? Well that was expensive for me already. It was the necklace I wanted since last week. It was a silver and it was stainless. It was a heart shape necklace, but a broken one, it had a carved letter C on it, I was happy with that. Since I myself know that I'm still broken, because of Kenneth.  But yeah... It was Christmas, I should be thinking about happy things not sad things. Smile not frown. Laugh not cry.

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It was Christmas, I had a great evening with my family. I played the piano for them. I was super happy. The piano is my best friend. We have this connection and I have with no one else. Well except with Cailey.

Wait what?! Remember! Just friends!

Everyone in the house was already asleep. I wasn't, I didn't want to sleep not until I haven't talked to Cailey. I missed super.. I should call her >.<

I got my phone and I called her...

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*Sugar... yes please... won't you come and put it down on me...*

"Hey Justin" I said.

"Hey.. Merry Chrsitmas!" he greeted me.

"Merry Christmas to you as well. I saw your gift. Thank you." I told him.

"You're welcome. Did you read my letter?" He asked. The sound of his voice I missed it.

"Yeah.. I did. But you know you didn't have to get me that necklace. It's not worth it." I told him. I was shy, he had to buy me something expensive.

"No. I wanted to buy it for you. It's worth it. Becausse seeing you happy is what makes me smile and relieve." He said.

"Aww.. Thanks Justin." I said.

"You're welcome." he replied back. I could sense that he was smiling.

"Well,  think we should rest already." I told him. I was sleepy and tired.

"Yeah sure.. I am tired and sleepy after today's family gathering" He told me. I was happy he enjoyed his day.

"Goodnight Justin" I told him.

"Goodnight Cailey. Merry Christmas again" He told me.

"Merry Christmas too" I said. Then we both hanged up.