Don't let me go?

Chapter 31

*Time skip*

Candice's POV

It's been 02 days since everything happened and since then, Harry and I have not talked. He didn't even come to the school. I didn't know what to do. Maybe he wanted some space and time for himself and I thought I shouldn't be interfering in his personal space at times like these but now it's been too long to not take any action.

I decided to call him so I dialled his contact and after a couple of rings, he picked it up.

"Hello." 

I could sense it in his voice. Change. He didn't greet me the way he used to. His voice was not cheerful and had no sign of enthusiasm in it.

"Hey Harry. How are you?"

"I'm fine. And you?"

"I'm fine too. You didn't come to the school for 02 days. I thought I should ask."

"Yeah I just didn't feel like coming." His vooce showed no emotions at all.

"Will you come tomorrow?"

"I don't know. I'm not quite sure about it right now."

"I wanted to talk to you."

"Yeah tell me."

"Not on a call. I want to meet and talk to you. Can we meet tomorrow?"

"Erm okay. I'll pick you up at 04pm." He sounded unsure.

"Okay Harry. Take care."

"You too. Bye."

This was one of the weirdest conversations I've had with him. I need to save our friendship before everything is in ruins.

Harry's POV

It's been 02 days since I attended school. I've barely got any sleep in these 02 days. I was awake when my alarm clock rang for school but I chose not to go. Because going to school would mean seeing her. I wasn't ready for that..not yet at least.

Honestly, I didn't have any control over whatever was happening now. I couldn't help but see her everywhere, I couldn't stop the tears from flowing. I didn't know what a heartbreak felt like.. until now.

This numbness is so new to me, I'm unaccustomed to all this. I don't feel like myself anymore. I never thought of love as this powerful.

So many thoughts were crossing across my mind but none of them were clear. Suddenly my phone rang and disrupted my thoughts. I checked it, it was her.

She wants to meet me tomorrow. I don't even know why I agreed to it. I've been skipping school so that I don't have to face her and on the other hand I'll meet her tomorrow. This shows how messed up I am.

But now I've given her my word, I shouldn't back out. I will go meet her.

*The next day*

Candice's POV

Its 04pm already and Harry would be here anytime. I just hope I'll be able to talk about everything with him without being uncomfortable.

I heard the car honk outside. I walked out and saw the familiar car in the driveway. I got in and fastened my seat belt. I looked at him.

I was surprised to see Harry's state. His eyes were red and he had a runny nose. His curls were messy and all over his forehead. This wasn't the usual Harry at all.

"How are you Harry?"

"I'm fine. You?" He replied.

"I'm good."