Letting Go Is Easier Said Than Done (An Original Story)

Chapter 69

Chapter 69

Two weeks later...

 Derek and I have been fighting a lot this past week. There's a lot of rough shit going on at his house that he refuses to tell me about. I've given up asking him about what's wrong, but that only seems to piss him off further. Though I'm afraid that he's going to break up with me... I hop not. Even despite my annoyance with his behavior, I still love him and want us to be together. I'll just give him a little more space in the hopes that he'll come around. Luckily I have Becky and my new friend Ted to take my mind of him as much as possible. 

  At lunch...

  Derek who normally sits with us at lunch even when he's mad is nowhere to be found. Go figure. I'm trying not let it get to me, but it's fucking hard. Derek's never treated me this cruel before. If he decides that he still wants to be with me, he owes me one hell of an apology. If he continues to treat me like this for much longer, then I will sadly be the one to pull the plug on our relationship. Only time will tell...

 That evening...

 I had a little bit of homework to do but finished it not too long after I got home. I asked my parents to let me have supper at Becky's tonight to help me get my mind off of Derek. Despite not wanting to dwell on Derek, I am. Becky is the best person to talk to about relationship problems because like myself, she tends to have a lot of them, therefore she understands. She's my best friend though, we lean on his other for support. 

 At Becky's house...

  Becky's mom made us mac and cheese and garlic bread for supper, both of which are delicious/ We then have cupcakes for dessert. Her mom is nice enough to let us hang out for a couple more hours before I have to go home. I'm grateful because it gives Becky and I the chance to talk. We make our way up to her room. Becky closes the door and we sit on her bed, diving right into conversation.

Becky: "Myra, I need to be hones with you."

Me: "What is it Becky?" 

Becky: "I think you should give Derek another week to come around. If he doesn't, then you need to break up with him. Derek may be a friend to me, but you're my BEST friend. I'd fight for you over him any day."

Me: *Sighs* "You're right. Thank you." 

Becky wraps an arm around me.

Becky: "I'm here for you always. I promise you that no matter the outcome of this situation, you're going to be okay."

Me: "You think so?"

Becky: "I know so. Now let's do something fun before you go home. How about we go for a swim?" 

Me: "I'd love to... but I didn't happen to bring a bathing suit." 

Becky: "You can borrow one of mine. We're the same size anyway." 

  I thank her, change into one of her bathing suits, go swim for a bit, and then head home. When I get home, I shower brush my teeth and floss, and go straight to bed.