The Perfectly Unperfect Love

Chapter 10: A Goodbye Gift (Part 1)

So for the past few weeks, I've been trying to focus myself to things that don't really matter at all just to get away from Kale. Away from thinking of him all the time. Away from the tears running through my face every night.

When I remember those things that happened between us. We were happy. We were. But it faded so fast I still can't believe it happened.

I went back to the city three days ago for some reasons I don't know. Ask my mom.

I'm in my apartment right now. Crying. Knowing we were here before. Enjoying each others company. Happy even though we don't have money. Happy, knowing we have each other and no one will ever leave the other.

My cousin's not here because she have the night shift so I'm free to cry all night and sleep to death because of the pain I feel right now.

I just said I'm trying not to think of Kale but the apartment memories doesn't help. I hate my apartment!

I am now looking at the ceiling but my mind is out and no where to found.

*Flashback*

"Hey babe." Says Kale.

"Hmm?"

"Since we just moved in to our new apartment, with the help of Bruno of course, I can't promise to give you a great and expensive gift for your birthday. I'm sorry."

"Kale. My birthday is three months away. And I don't care about the gifts. As long as I have you."

"Cheesy." Kale grinned

"Shut up Kale. I'm telling the truth." I said.

"Okay. Okay. I believe you. But if I can't have insentives in my work what do you want?"

"Maybe this bear teddy bear sir?" A guy said.

Oh yah. I totally forgot. We are in the mall and inside a stuffed toys store. And the salesman is suggesting a life-sized teddy bear.

"That would be a great idea. Thank you brother." Kale said.

And he's not Kale's brother. He just say that to people he don't know.

"That's expensive. Even I can't buy that thing even if I decided not to spend my one month allowance."

"But it's big and color red. I know you like red. And to have it and hug it all the time." Kale said.

Ow yeah. That's a great idea. I really love teddy bears. The thing I didn't have when i was a kid. But still no. Expensive.

"No no. Expensive. I know you. Even if this idea is a joke and you don't have money. You will make a way to buy this humongous thing and give it to me. I won't let you."

"Ow yeah. Sure." Said Kale sarcastically and with a smirk on his face.

"You two are cute." The salesman said.

"No brother. He's cute and I'm handsome. There's a difference."

I shook my head in disbelief.

"I'm sorry about what this cocky bitch said. Thanks for the offer but no thanks. Bye."

The salesman nodded and off we go.

*End of Flashback*

I thoughts went back to me when i heard my phone beeping. I took my phone to see what's happening.

Hey, it's 12 midnight and there's a note.

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Oh no. I forgot about my birthday. It is today.

Happy Birthday to me. Haha.

My phone then rang. It's Kale.

Answer it or not?

Yeah I should. He replied when I greeted him on his birthday.

I clicked the green telephone  icon to answer.

"Hey babe. Happy Birthday." Kale said with a low voice.

"Yow Kale. Thanks."

I tried not to sound sad but it just did.

"You okay?"

"Nope. I'm going to Canada for good today."

"What?! Why didn't you tell me?"

"My parents' gift to me. We fixed all our papers for the past month and done before my birthday."

"I just told mom I would be going to your house and surprise you when you went home. I planned on buying that life-sized teddy bear where we saw it but I don't know how to bring it to the province knowing I don't have a car."

Gotcha! I knew he would have a plan of surprising me! One point for Cy! My prank is gorgeous.

"So you have plans?" I said soflty for him not to hear me laugh.

"Yeah. And I guess that will be canceled." As I can hear him, he seems sad. Haha.

"Kale."

"Yeah?"

"I'm kidding. I'm in my apartment now but I'm not going to Canada."

"What?! Oh you got me again. I hate you and your pretensious voice. When will i ever surprise you?"

"Well you surprised me once. When I saw your messages with Bruno. I didn't saw that coming. I'm in shock up until now." I said sarcastically.

"Well, my last question is just a joke but." He sigh. He talked again.

"Can we meet up? I called mom and she said you're going home later. Maybe take the bus together? And mom also told me you don't want a party? How come?"

"Yeah. I said dinner is fine. Nothing much to celebrate. I'm only 18, it's not like I'm a kid or an old man dying."

"Hey. You only turn 18 once. That's special."

"Yeah. Also my 16th and 17th birthday. They are all the same."

"You're in legal age now. Cheer up. But anyway. Can I come?"

"Is there a thing that can stop you?" I asked with a smile on my face. Dang it. I'm crying a while ago and now I'm smiling. Crazy me.

"None. See you at the bus station at 1"

"Yeah sure." I said without excitement. But deep inside I am happy.

Fastforward. 1:30pm in the Bus Station.

"Hey Kale I'm sorry I'm late. I enjoyed sleeping." I half smiled knowing he's a bit pissed.

"What would I expect? You're always late. You never changed." Said Kale, annoyed.

"Hey what do you mean by that?"

"Nothing. Our bus just left. And I rebooked our tickets to get on the next bus."

"I'm really sorry Kale." I frown.

I then stare at him. Nothing changed. But he got a bit whiter. Maybe taking the glutathione Bruno offered to him that I rejected. Cool.

His perfume still the same. I still love the smell.

"Hey. Stop smelling me like a dog who just found his ling lost master."

"I am? Oh, sorry." I frowned and moved two feet away from him.

He saw what I did and shook his head. He then closed the gap between us and hugged me.

Oh no. Don't cry. Oh how I miss his warm hug. I leaned my head on his shoulder.

"Hey. Why are you crying? It's your birthday. Smile." He looked at me with sincere face.

I half smiled.

I missed him so much. I love him so much that I can't forget about him.

"Hey. We're going. Here is the bus."

I nodded and we entered the bus.