The meeting

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"I like the dark; without it we won't be able to see the stars."
                            -Stephenie Meyer

Now and then I think of when we were together. Like when he said he felt so happy he could die. I told myself that he was right for me.

It took me the entire summer vacation to get over Jason.
And yet I feel that I will definitely cry when I see him in the school hallway.
Why is it that we had four classes together. Why?
Why is it that we had so many common friends?
Why is it that both our parents know each other so well?
Why? Why is it that my little brother is his friend?

Who am I even asking?

I know why. Because we have been together since we were two. He asked me when were five that "Will you marry me Cheryl?"
And I said I'll ask my Mom.
To which he said "I will marry you when we grow up."

He was my first kiss. My first boyfriend. Maybe we were just not supposed to be together. No matter what, now I could not forgive him for what he did.

He slept with a girl because he was dared to. Did he forgot that he had a girlfriend before he removed his clothes? Ahhh I don't want to think about that.

The girls think that I'll find a better person. But then again it's the only thing they can tell me. Sam entered and  found me crying. Oh no.

"Why are you crying?"

"I'm not crying." I  lied

"Hey I'm your brother. You can tell me anything " he hugged me

"It's about Jason" I cried

"You found out?"he was shocked

"What do you mean?" I was confused.

"I'm sorry sis. I knew it long before you did." He was angry and guilty at the same time.

"Explain. Everything." I wanted to hear

"Well, after he came back from the music camp. All the boys decided to catch up. We went to this club and got a private room actually. I was confused. Jason said it would be fun. We played truth and dare. Blake dared Jason to have sex with any girl in the club. Before I could do anything Jason was already heading towards this chick. I argued with the guys that this was not funny anymore. They did not let me leave the room. Jason came back after half an hour and said "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED" he also got the girls number amd said that he is going to take her to a hotel tonight. I reminded him of my presence. He was casual and said "let's keep it between us and not let Cheryl know anything".
I punched him and left the club."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't know how to tell you. You loved him so much. I didn't want to be the one hurting you."

It took me some time to realise that Sam was right. He was caught up in a difficult situation.

"We broke up." I cried in his arms.

"Hey. You'll find someone way better."He said, trying to cheer me up.

"You want me to company you to school?"he asked

"No it's okay."

"You sure." He was concerned

"Ya."
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                  20 minutes later      

"Did you hear they broke up?"
"They were so cute"
"Maybe he was not that into her"
"Poor Cheryl"
I heard whispers as I walked down the hallway.

I was looking for Naura and Rose.

Jason appeared in front of me blocking my way.
I turned around and started walking. He held me by my waist.

"Let go" I whispered

"I can't" he whispered

"Jason leave me alone. People are watching." I tried to control my tears.

"Let them. I don't care. All I care about is you." He started moving me towards him. He started kissing me.
I tried to get out of his grip.
He was now forcing his lips on my face.

"No. No jason. Stop." I cried.

Suddenly I was released  from his arms and was thrown to the wall. I realised someone punched him.

"She said No." There was a guy holding Jason's collar.

I thought it was Sam. Thank god. I thought. But five seconds later. Sam was standing next to me. "Are you okay?" He asked. Naura and Rose too were near me. Actually the entire school was there.

"This is none of your business." Jason spat on the guy.
I could not see his face. Only his back.
Sam reached towards the two guys.

"It is mine." Sam said

"Sam, C'mon don't be like this man." Jason said.

"Stay away from my sister. Or I'll forget that you and I were friends" he warned him.

Jason left.

Sam quickly came back to me.

"You okay?" He asked
I nodded.

"If he even tries to come to you. Let me know okay?" Sam asked
I nodded again.

The guy who saved me was still standing there.
Oh my God.  He was the same guy who I met at the mall two weeks ago.
That same guy.

He came towards me.
"You're not hurt? Are you? I'm so sorry for pushing you to the wall." He apologised.

"No. Thankyou" was all I could say.

"Thanks for helping her." Rose said.

"Ya man. You seem new here." Sam asked

"Ya. My first day. Name is Aaron" He said.

Before I could say anything. The bell rang. It was time for class. Everyone rushed. We were the only four in the hallway.

I had English Lit.
Jason and Aaron too.

Aaron sat besides me.
I smiled.

"I have to admit something." He said.

"What?"

"You are really good at it."

"At what?"

"Pretending." He whispered. The class started.

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