HIGH SCHOOL GIRL

Chapter 19: Him.

Lexi

I'm only walking through the park when I see him.

Lola and I had a talk and we expressed all our feelings and shared apologies. She shared the good news of the acting agency that's going to sign her.

I'm so happy for her, she deserves this.

But when I see him sitting on a bench looking at the sunset going down on the lake, I feel like pouncing on him and crying.

Its been over a week since I've seen him. I know I broke his heart.

Its one of the worst mistakes I've made in my life.

I walk slowly over to where he is and I have a seat next him.

"Rick." I say. He takes a deep breath but doesn't face me.

"I'm sorry." I add. "I know I hurt you and... I'll regret it for the rest of my life."

He says nothing but just stares at the lake. I know he's listening.

"I feel so horrible." I say. "But its not about me. Because of my selfishness so many bad things happened. My actions have had such an outcome on people's lives. I just wish I could take this whole last year back. I wish I never hurt you or my friends. Maybe then Angela..."

I can't finish my sentence. Were silent for a moment.

"I'm sorry." He says all of a sudden.

"Huh?" I ask.

"I'm sorry about Angela." Rick says.

I look at Rick in admiration. "Thank you." I say sadly. "You know your a good person. Anyone else would've gave up on me a long time ago. But you stayed all this time..."

"Any other person wasn't as in love with you as I was." He says.

"Was?" I voice cracks.

"I don't know what I feel anymore." He tells me. "I feel hollow. I don't know what to do with myself. Plus it doesn't even matter anymore. You have Zach and Aurymar and your other popular friends."

"Some friends." I mumble. "I saw Zach and Aurymar making out yesterday."

Rick turns and faces me. "He's a jerk." Rick says. "I'm sorry."

"You shouldn't be sorry." I tell him. "I'm the one who ignored you for him. Plus, I realized that I don't even care."

"Why?"

"Because I had another realization."

"Huh?"

"I love you, Rick."

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Lola

I stare at the gift box that was given to me months ago. Do I open it? I have to.

I carefully remove the paper and the bow. Then I proceed to uncap the small box. There's a small card at first.

Happy Birthday Lola

I hope you know how much I love you. I know how beautiful and hardworking and trustworthy you are.

I cringe at trustworthy.

I know you may be surprised at what this, but I plan on marrying you someday. I thought about it and I knew that I could never spend my life with someone else then you. I plan on holding on to you Lola. Your just so perfect for me. I hope you'll accept this pre-proposal. I hope all your dreams come true this birthday.

                                                                       I Love You,

                                                                                         Conner

I'm afraid to look in the box but my curiosity takes over. Inside is a beautiful diamond ring.

This must have cost him a fortune. 

I take out my phone and dial an ancient number that's been haunting my contacts.

It rings 5 times.

"Hello?"

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Yes I know I took a long time to write this and I am SOO SORRY!!! I hope you liked it though and sorry for all the cliff hangers!!!