He Called Her Angel

Weak

Chapter 12

Weak

*Cassidy's POV*

I actually had something to look forward to today. Carter said he would stop buy in the afternoon to fix my car. Although, I was very excited to get my car fixed, I was also excited to see Carter. I know right! Weird...

I thought about it all last night and I came to the conclusion to give Carter a chance at being acquaintances or even possibly friends. He really has been nothing, but nice to me recently. Maybe just maybe he changed. This does not mean whatsoever that I don't still hate him. I do, well at least I feel like I have to. He will have to earn my friendship and it won't be easy.

I can't help but wonder what made him change. I mean I have learned that people change for 2 reasons: either they learned a lot or they've been hurt too much. Judging by the scars on his wrist it was the latter. What hurt him though? He seems to have it all. He is the bad boy girls' swoon over and guys admire. The people around him worship him. He is extremely attractive and pretty smart. He is the guy that every girl wants to be with and every guy wants to be.

Sadly I know all to well what a mask can hide. You can find one thousand tears behind a smile. Sometimes we all hide behind our masks to protect ourselves.

What is Carter trying to hide?

I shook my head of the questions that can't be answered. Picking up my phone to see the time I saw it was only 11:00. What should I do while I wait for Carter to come? We never really choose a time so I couldn't leave my house in fear that he would show up while I'm gone. I just decided to read in the living room and wait.

I was so interested in the book Everyday by David Leviathan that I didn't notice the time flying by. When my stomach started growling I looked up at the clock and it was 5pm. It always surprises me how fast time flies by when you read a good book. I guess Carter isn't coming. I was disappointed and upset with myself for even thinking he was going to show up.

I got up and made a early dinner of spaghetti and vegetables. I ate on the couch while watching reruns of friends. I still couldn't shake the feeling of disappointment.

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*Carter's POV*

After a long sleepless night I still didn't feel any better. I decided to call up my parents. They have both been very busy dealing with work and providing support for Natalie. I haven't spoken to them in a long time. After thinking about it I realized my parents wouldn't let Natalie stop her treatments. At least I don't think they would.

*Dials Mrs. Lewis*

"hello" a broken voice spoke through the phone.

"hi mom" I whispered.

"Sweetheart how are you? I haven't heard from you in a while." She said with fake happiness.

"I'm fine, but small talking isn't why I called you." I took a deep breath. "Nat said she is stopping the treatments, is this true?" I said my voice breaking a bit on the end. Can't I keep it together for two minutes?!

"I'm sorry." Was all she said. She sounded defeated.

"Why?" I asked as the tears began to slip down my face. I didn't want to cry, but I couldn't stop.

All that came through the phone was a muffled sob.

"Why is she giving up!" I cried out angrily.

"There is a difference between giving up and knowing when you have had enough. She's had enough Carter." She spoke smoothly although you could tell she was broken on the inside. Watching your only daughter choose to die will do that to you.

"What happened to 'don't ever give up?'" I whispered. "What happened to the girl who believed she could overcome anything? When did she become so.. so.. weak"

"Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak. Sometimes it just means you're strong enough to let go." My mom said although it was barely audible.

I hung up the phone. I didn't want to hear anymore of what my mom had to say.

You know that moment when you can actually feel the pain in your chest from seeing or hearing something that breaks your heart. I feel that now.

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