Secret Admirer

Chapter 10: Promposal

I look at the new message. It's from mom.
I sigh and open it.

Hi, honey!
Dad and I heard about your accident in gym class today. Your doctor called us. We come by tonight to give you company. See you soon sweetheart!
Love
Mom and Dad.

Awe! That's cute. Even though I hoped to get a response from Ethan.

Brr ... Brr ...

Another message. It's from Ethan.

Hi!
I'm so glad that u are alright. I really do want to apologize for my bad balance at the gym class today. As soon as school is done, I will come over to the hospital so u can ask me whatever u wanted to ask me if it's okay for u?

I instantly reply.
Sounds good. 
- Love Anna.

I know it's a bit daring to say, "Love Anna.", but that's just my feelings for him right now.

"Now that I've seen you are okay. I should probably head back to school. Text me if you want me to come back tonight!" Ella speaks.

I almost forgot she was here. Ops.

"I will be fine. Goodbye!" I speak.
"Goodbye!" Ella responds.

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My heart beats too fast and my hands are sweaty. Breathe Anna. This is your chance. Ask him. Ask the guy of your dreams.

"So ... Ethan. I really like you and I wanted to ask if you would like to go to prom with me." I ask Ethan while I'm in my hospital bed.

That was easier to say than I thought.

Ethan sits beside me in a chair near the bed. He stares at me with a slack-jawed mouth.

Oh no! Silence is never a good response.

"I'm sorry, but I wouldn't go to prom," Ethan speaks emotionless.

"Why?" I ask.

"Uh, because my family and I will be heading to England or Scotland or somewhere in Great Britain I believe." Ethan continues.

"Okay. Uhm. Thanks for being honest I guess!" I try to avoid sounding sad. It doesn't work.

"I should probably leave now since I think you need some time alone," Ethan says as I feel a few teardrops making their way down my cheeks.

I don't care about wiping off the tears from my cheeks either. I finally said what I wanted to say to Ethan. It just took two years, but this was not the response I wanted. I wanted a yes, just like every other girl and boy who admits their feelings to a person they like.

Somehow I think his answer is a lie, but what do I know? How well do I really know Ethan? Maybe he's actually telling the truth. 

Ethan leaves the room and my heart splits into two pieces, not literally.
I'm crying really loud and it's not easy for a teenage girl to stop her feelings for a guy she has liked for two years.

Instantly I know exactly who I should call.

"E-lla!" I sob.

"What happened?" Ella sounds very serious.

"I.. I as-ked Et-han and he said n-no." I sob.

"Oh no! I'm so sorry for you, but you are a strong girl you will be able to move on. Look for new fish you know!" Ella is trying to make me happy again. It doesn't work.

"I don't want a new fish! There's one boy I only wanted and now he doesn't want me." Suddenly I feel more irritated than sad.

"Whatever you do Anna! Take it easy. I will come tonight. I will let your parents know that I will be with you tonight, so they don't need to come unless you want them to." Ella speaks.

"How can you know how to fix a broken heart?" I say and my heart hurts.

"Girl! Do you think I've never been rejected before? Many times, multiple times, it's as sad every time, but I've always moved on. You should do that as well because it's no point to continue liking someone who doesn't like you back in that way. Tonight at the hospital, I bring chocolate, candy, chips, soda and my computer, then we will have a girl's night. We will watch happy romance movies, eat a lot of snacks and have a deep talk!" Ella continues.

As always Ella finds a way to cheer me up to get me happy again. That's why we are best friends. I honestly don't know what I would do without her in my life.