As Always (drafts; on hold)

CHAPTER THIRTEEN ♥ Patience

Chapter Thirteen

Yesterday was a really rough day. I had faced my bestfriend whose crush is my boyfriend, found out that my boyfriend almost punched out to death, and the sharp thought of the possibility of losing them both.

But like what my father told me: Today is another day. I will face it. Today.

I wouldn't, but I should.

On my mental checklist, I have to visit Cindy and try my best to have her apology. It can be a rejection, but I should try, at least. Or maybe she needed more time to think. Just today?

Second, I need to check on Ian.

Dad open the door to my bedroom. "Annie, is it fine to leave you this morning? If you need someone, it's fine to cancel my appointment."

I really need some advice right now, but maybe it's better for me to face it myself for now. "I wouldn't mind. I also need to do something." I smile for assurance.

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An hour after my dad left, I also leave. My first stop is the gift store. I need to buy a token for her.

I stop by the gift shop. I buy a teddy bear.

I go to the bakery next door. Cindy would love the strawberry mousse and some frosting ― all pink, ofcourse.

On my way, I see Xander. He has stitches and band aids too in his face. I wonder if he got it with Ian. I was about to talk to him but when I am about to approach, I lost the sight of him.

I drive my way to Cindy's house and stop by the corner of the street. The bear is placed inside a red paper bag with white stars on it. I take the card and write:

Hi, Cindy.

I'm so sorry. Let's talk please. But if you need time to think, it's fine. Just let me know.

Ilysm and imy

-S

I sigh and go down the car with the mousse and the paperbag.

I walk to the door and ring the doorbell. No one answers so I knock. "Cindy?"

A moment later, her dad open the door. "Oh Hi, Annie."

"Hello, Mr.Halows. Is Cindy there?" I ask.

He look behind him then say, "Yes. But sorry she's not fine right now... Anything I can do to help you?"

I should have known. "Oh, uhm, can you please give these to her? It will be a great thing." I smile.

"Sure, sure." He say and I give the bag and the box to him.

"I should probably go now." I say.

"Okay. Have a good day." He say as I walk toward my car.

I enter my car. So that's it. My bestfriend really hates me. She hates me.

I want to see Jillian. Again, I start the engine and drive my way there.

When I got there, his mom told me that he went out moments ago and thought that he is with me. Where could he possibly be? Maybe with friends.

I'm alone. I have no one to talk to.

I just head home.

I check my phone, but it's already dead.

I saw Jillian's car infront of my lawn and a smile rise up me. He is going to be with me.

"Ian!" I call. He is sitting at the bench on our porch.