Tangled Love

Chapter Eighteen: Realization

--Andrew--

Piwie was talking on the microphone delivering her Valedictory Address when I arrived at school. I've decided not to participate since my parents are overseas and there's no one for me to celebrate with and besides, I can just get my certificate once the ceremony is done.

The graduation ceremony is rather lively than I expected. On the side, I saw Piwie's parents holding a huge banner with prints I'm not sure of because it's facing in front, but with the look on Piwie's face, I know it's something weird again. I laughed along with the crowd every time her parents cheered on her words. I was laughing my heart out when my eyes darted on the only girl I've ever had eyes on for years. I smiled unconsciously when I saw her. She's been busy looking around not bothering to listen to Piwie's speech. She looks beautiful as usual even now on her graduation gown. My smile turned sour as I realized who she's looking for. 'She's looking for Nathaniel, no doubt about that.'

I also looked for him and there I saw him already looking at me, no scratch that, he's been glaring at me. I instantly smirked and I saw him clench his jaw and looked away. I shook my head and just stared at Kiara. She's already settled on her sit looking at Piwie's every expression and I bet she's been laughing at her this whole time inside her little head.

The ceremony ended and everyone seems to be on the clouds. I was about to go to where my friends are when I saw a very familiar figure just a few steps away from me. I narrowed my eyes at what I see as a slender girl and the familiarity struck me. I immediately looked at the person this woman is looking at and instinctively became wary for she is looking at my friends direction, not even blinking an eye. I took that chance to get close to where  she is and dragged her out of my friends' sight.

"H-hey!" She struggled to get off my grip but I didn't let go of her until we reached the farthest corner of the venue.

"Why are you here? I thought you go overseas or something." I got straight to the point and inquest Stacy. My heart is hammering against my chest as I've seen the way she looked at Kiara. She is bad news and I don't want anyone hurting hurting Kiara, most especially her. I felt my whole body trembled in anger as the thought of Kiara getting hurt crossed my mind.

"Is it really that wrong to see my friends, classmates, sister and 'boyfriend' graduate? I clenched my fist at what she uttered. 'Boyfriend? Do they still have that sort of connection? Fuck Nathaniel!'

On a quick stride, I came closer to her and grabber her by the arm. "Stacy, you shouldn't be here. Besides, are you not chased away by the Finiggans and Andersons? You must be underestimating their thin as sheet of patience." I tried to keep my composure at bay and devoid myself of emotion but my hands kept trembling that I needed to clench it tighter to calm my nerves.

"Let go of me, Simons!" She shouted at me, but I just can't let her getaway easily. Not until she spill everything there is to know about her and Nathan's current relationship. I gripped at her arm tighter out of frustration.

"Not until you tell me why are you really here." I said in a firm dismissive tone. I know I'm being an asshole right now but I don't care. All I'm thinking of right now is to know what the hell really is happening.

"I already told you... I'm off for a visit." Stacy scowled, obviously losing her patience but I just smirked at her but it didn't last long.

"Who?" My question came short but I guess that's enough for me to get the answer that I need or else I will squeeze  the truth out of her but Stacy is obviously loving the torture she's been giving me.

"Who....you'd asked?" Stacy showed her perfect white teeth as she gave me a sardonic smile. I already know the answer. It doesn't even take a genius to know who she's been waiting for. But my mind is also refusing to jump into conclusions. Somehow I'm still subconsciously wishing that I'm mistaken but my patience is already wearing thin.

"Don't test my patience too much, woman!" I gripped her arm even more and she winced in pain but did not bother struggling anymore.

"I said I'll be congratulating those people dear to me. Nathan is also expecting me, so fuck off now will you!" I felt my world crumbled upon hearing the truth on her own filthy mouth.

He's fucking expecting her!'

I let her go with way too much force that she almost lost her balance. I can't believe this! How could he propose carelessly to Kiara while still keeping Stacy for himself. I know there is something off about his quick change of heart since the beginning and I'm afraid I was correct in the first place!

"You've seen them, have you? Nathan is with Kiara now and they are already engaged! He even proposed to her on her birthday last week!" My mind is still refusing the information she's been telling me. This can't be true! I knew Nathan all my life as well like we were born brothers. He is indeed a dimwit but even so, it didn't occur to me that he's capable of this kind of game.

"Screw that fvcking engagement! It was just for a show, Simons! Hah! You are a fool to believe Nathan would just throw me out like that! He's not capable of loving someone else rather than me.." She laughed humorlessly and throw me a bitter look.

"Nathan would never replace me... That bitch can go to hell but she's never gonna get Nathan away from me! She's just a convenient prey to get and Nathan is only using her. I thought you were smart but I guess I thought wrong." I was too stunned and all I could ever think of is Kiara. She will be extremely devastated but knowing her feelings for Nathaniel, I know she won't believe anything I have to say. Stacy straightened and prepared to walk pass me when I didn't answer but she stopped in front of me and I felt her warm breath on my ear as she whispered, "Now that you know the truth, would you sit idly and watch her being happy on her little love fantasy with Nathan... or... Would you come to her, tell her the truth and crush her to bits and claim her as yours?" I was taken aback. My mind is telling me to just let things go and wish silently for Nathan to realize he loves Kiara but my heart is telling me to claim her instead. Stacy was gone when I found my way out of thinking. I can't just stand here when I know the only person I love dearly is being played.

I swallowed hard determined to get Kiara out of her misery before it's too late, I started searching for her.

'Sorry Kiara... But I guess letting you go is not the right thing to do after all.'

A/N:

What do you think? It looks like our Andrew here will give his feelings a shot once again! Yey!

But... What will happen to Nathan? Is he really plotting a revenge and just used Kiara?

What will Kiara do now that she knew about Stacy?

I'm excited to continue but I guess a little suspense won't hurt. Teheee. ;D

Anyway, thanks again for reading my story! It already reached a thousand read! I'm so happy!

PS: This chapter is dedicated to shivaniilangovan for guessing about what's going on in Nathan's mind on the early chapter. Yey! Thanks!

Ciao!

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