Faking

Chapter 39

It has been more than 2 weeks since the trip and the day Grayson kissed me. Everyone had a fun time with bonfires at night, swimming in the lake, watching movies, and staying up all night.

I sighed as I remembered during that whole time, I was actually sad. I was conflicted as to what was going on. Should I continue trying to make Grayson remember or am I supposed to give up? What is the best for him and me?

I haven't seen Grayson ever since we got back from the trip and we all went back to our normal lives. I wasn't sure what Grayson wasn't doing, but I have looked for summer jobs and tried to make myself feel better. I didn't want to be a damsel in distress waiting for her hero to come and save her. I am going to be strong and tried to find my own ways of making myself feel better.

With that thought in mind, I left my house and went to my new job. Last week, I got a job at an ice cream shop and it was the best. The owner was an old lady who was really sweet and kind. Often, I could sneak in some ice cream for myself and she didn't mind at all.

As I went to the ice cream shop, I noticed there was a text from Marco. It said, "Hey, are you at work?"

I responded, "Yeah, I am almost there." I was walking since the shop was nearby.

Marco said, "I have a gift for you that is currently going to the shop right now."

I giggled and was thinking of what the gift would be. Marco always thought of the weirdest gifts ever and they were always hilarious. I ran faster so I could reach my "gift".

When I reached the store, I entered by pushing open the door. I looked around and only noticed Mary, the owner, standing by the door. When she noticed me she smiled and said, "Great, you are here! I have to leave for some time because something came up so you can work and then close up the shop earlier after you are done with your work shift. There isn't much people here today because it's kind of chilly outside so you can probably close up early!"

I nodded and smiled at her. I entered the staff room to change into my work uniform. When I came out, there was a little girl and a little boy arguing over which ice cream to get. The girl said, "I want strawberry!" The boy smirked at her and said, "Strawberries are for girls! I want chocolate!" They were arguing and I smiled at them.

I called for their attention and said, "I will give both of you guys what you want for free." I could not take money from little children so I would pay for their own ice cream. That made them both super happy and they said, "Now we can use this money for other food!" I smiled at how cute they were and gave them their choice of ice cream.

As I was trying to pay for their own order with my own money, someone handed me a credit card. I looked up and froze.

It was Tristan.

I was totally not expecting him to be here at this moment. I smiled at him after the shock and said, "I can pay for the children." He shook his head and ushered me to take his card. I sighed and paid for the children with his card. When the kids left, Tristan said, "I would like an ice cream later, but right now I would like Madison." I laughed at him and replied, "Why are you here?" He looked fakly offended and said, "I think I said I would like Madison." I just giggled at him and shook my head saying, "I'm at work! Why are you here?"

Suddenly, his face turned serious and he said,"I wanted to see you because I need to tell you about Grayson." I frowned at him and gave him a questioning expression.

He said, "Grayson remembers now." I went still and didn't know how to respond. I stuttered, "Wha-tt? No, ho-ww? I.."

Tristan looked at me and told me, "For the past 2 weeks, he tried his best to remember you. Everyone helped him by showing him memories with you and took him to places where you both liked to go. He still didn't remember and he was growing frustrated. He didn't give up though and he tried his best. I don't know how but one day he came to me saying he remembered everything. Turns out Marco went to Grayson and punched the life out of him. Marco was telling Grayson about everything. How Marco couldn't go to school due to his coma condition and you went instead. Grayson listened to Marco ramble on and on while punching him. Suddenly, Grayson ran out of the house because he said he was seeing scenes in his head of you. How you were laughing, crying, shouting, and smiling. He remembered everything. Apparently he went to see you here at this shop 3 days ago. It was a rainy day that day and he came back soaked with rain. Marco and I asked him if he remembered and he said he did. We asked him if he went to see you and he nodded. So we asked him if he talked to you and he said he couldn't do it. He couldn't talk to you because you seemed happy without him. He felt no he feels so bad that he forgot you and hurt you for not remembering only you."

I was shocked and didn't know how to respond. I needed to find Grayson. I wasn't happy without him at all. Without him, I couldn't be me. I needed him no matter what.

I ran out of the shop telling Tristan to watch the shop for me. Even though he tried to get my attention, I ignored him.

When I ran out of the shop, I realized there was a car coming fast towards me. I was too shocked to move out of the way and it was coming way too fast.

I closed my eyes for the impact, but with a whoosh I was pulled toward someone's hard chest.

I blinked rapidly and looked up at my saviour.

Grayson.

So my hero did come and save me.