The Summer Everything Changed

Chapter 36

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~2 days later~

The sand was cold under my feet. This was the time of year where no one would be swimming at the beach. I always wondered how the beach looked when it snowed, but I would have to wait for winter to come.

I grabbed a fistful of sand and slowly let it slip away from my hands. I was really bored.

Listening to the waves crashing to the shore seemed really calming to me. I have now idea why.

I haven't contacted anyone for the past two days except for Kiyah and Renna.

Too many thoughts have been running through my head. None of my problems have been resolved and I needed time to find out how to fix them.

Tonight, the soon to be Hemmings family is hosting a dinner with us and their families. Of course I'm going to support my best friend.

I hugged my knees to my chest. "In two days, he's officially hers." I muttered to myself.

It hurt in my chest. Why? Because I let the walls down. I let Luke back in. I let him hurt me. I hurt him. We hurt each other. But he has Kathy. I have myself and my thoughts.

I gave a loud sigh. It's time that I went home.

Slowly I walked the long walk home.

As I walked I saw couples happily roaming around the city. Hand in hand. I hadn't even realized that I stopped to watch someone.

"That used to be us." The voice startled me and I turned to see Luke holding two cups of coffee from Starbucks.

He gave me the other cup. I took it and turned away. "Thanks." I said and continued walking.

Somehow Luke caught up with me. "I'm sorry." He said.

I wanted to ask, "For what?" But I didn't. Instead I took a long sip from my cup. He remembered my favorite coffee. Why did that make me happy?

"I'm sorry for not fighting for you. I'm sorry for giving up so easily. I'm sorry for leaving. I'm sorry for loving someone else." He explained.

I stopped walking but I didn't dare to look at him.

"Aria please say something." He placed a hand on my cheek to turn my face so I could face him.

"Please stop." I shakily begged. "What?" Luke looked hurt. "Please just stop making me love you. Kathy is a good friend and it hurts me to know I'm doing this to her behind her back. Luke I admit it. I love you. It hurts that I can't have you. But you belong with Kathy." I said.

"Aria I'm always going to be here for you-"

I hugged him tight, knowing that I wouldn't be able to hug him like that again when he got married. Heck I'm barely going to see him.

"Starting today. We don't love each other." I gave a weak smile and I felt a tear slide down. I will keep my word this time. No more feelings.

"No. Listen to me-"

"I have to go home now Luke. Kiyah and Renna are expecting me. Ill see you tonight." I jogged off and when I looked back, he stood staring at me. Damn I feel bipolar.

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I pulled on my knee length blue dress. I was glad that I had worn my black lace leggings. I threw on my black leather jacket and slipped into my black boots.

Kiyah was waiting for me with Michael. They were having a corny "I love you more" fight. Not wanting to interrupt I watched them in amusement. When I finally realized that they were oblivious to my presence, I cleared y throat.

"Oh how long have you been standing there?" Kiyah blushed. "Long enough. Lets go." I laughed and led the way out the door.

We piled into Michael's car. Kiyah taking the front seat while I got the bak seat to myself.

We arrived at the restaurant and they waitress led us to the table.

"So glad you could make it!" Kathy jumped up and hugged us. "Oh Aria! Sit next to me!" Luke's mom, Liz motioned. I sat next to her obediently and saw Ethan watching me from the other side of the table. I stared back at him, letting him know that I hated him.

Dinner was served quickly.

Liz mostly talked to me. I guess she still belies ill end up with him. I hated to break it to her because she was like a second mother, but I had no future with him.

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Dinner end all too soon and Michael drove us home. I didn't make any conversation at all during dinner, only talked to those who asked me a question.

When I walked out of the restaurant Ethan tried to talk to me but I had no desire I talk to him. So I did the only other thing I could. Stick up my middle finger. Then I got into Michaels car.

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