When He Came Back

The Introduction

We're just standing there, in the middle of the nowhere, staring at each other.

I noticed that he made a single step towards me and I stepped backwards. Then he suddenly made his way to me and grabbed me like what he did last time. But his grip is not that tight. I can feel the pressure and I can also feel safety.

The mood inside his car is not that awkward. But, the things is, this silence is killing me. Should I say something? Or ask something? Because this new kid, he keeps on saving me and at the same time, embarrass me in front of many people.

"Where are you taking me?" I asked.

I'm not afraid of where he is going or what he is trying to do. It's just out of curiosity, I think.

"Back to our old days." And he smiled at me.

What? So we've known each other back then? Why can't I remember anything? Why can't I remember him?

"You still don't remember anything, do you? Even me?" Asked him.

Before I was going to say something, I saw him staring at me like he's been longing and missing me so much.

"Well I hope this will work." He said excitedly. "We're here!"

When I saw the place, my feet automatically stepped backwards. I'm trembling and I feel like I'm gonna cry. I haven't been able to visit this place for a very long time. There's so much memories here. I can still remember it all. It is where I first met him. It is where we got to know each other very well and became friends. He even confessed his love for me here. And in here, he also broke up with me.

My tears started falling down. I couldn't help but cry. I don't want to be here. I cannot stand being here. There's so much pain and so much happiness here. It hurts again. Damn it!

"You remember?" Asked the person in front of me.

I'm still crying. I want to kick him! Why!? Of all the places! Why here!?

"I still remember it all you bastard!" As I yell at him that caught the attention of others.

He started smiling and he hugged me. What the hell?

"Oh Katerina! I'm glad you remembered."

"What's good with remembering all of this! I tried to forget. I didn't even dare to come back here! This place is a hell! This is the place where Karl dumped me! In front of these people! So what's the good thing with that? Huh! Are you trying to play with me? Because I'm tired of this shit!" I let my emotions out because I cannot stand it anymore.

But his expression turned into one of confusion. As if it's not the answer that he wants to hear. He doesn't know? Or he's playing with me? After all, Karl and the new kid are classmates. How would I know?

I saw a tear slowly roll down from his eyes. He gave me a small smile and extended his hand in front of me as if he is going to make a handshake.

"Hi Katerina. I'm Ethan Dale Denver and I want to be your friend." He stated.

I stopped crying after hearing what he just said.

Ethan? Ethan Dale?

I realized that I didn't know his name since the beginning. I like his name. It fits his personality.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Changing those good and bad memories that you have here with a new one. So that when you come back here, you'll never cry again."

I saw the sincerity and longing in his eyes. I think he's right.

"Hi Ethan Dale. My name is Maria Katerina Cristobal. I'm honored to be your friend. And I'm looking forward to know you more."

We shake our hands and laughed loudly causing to draw the attention of people to us.

Maria Katerina and Ethan Dale are now officially friends.

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Hey guys! Finally! They've become friends! Will their friendship last? We'll see!

And what is the role of Ethan in Katerina's life? Omg this is going to be interesting.

Till the next chapter my loves! I love you all 😘❤️