E.T. (A Neptune's Novel)

Chapter 24

Mandy's P.O.V. (Normal P.O.V.)

            I don't I'd be able to handle telling what I have with Neptune. Just the thought of bringing it up to him is just hurting me so much. I don'tklnow if he will be able to stand the pain like I did. No one knows about this except me. And Neptune would the the first to know because he told me he needs to go in a few days. And I'm still confused but he won't tell me why. He said it's not the right time and I might get hurt. 

     But he will be hurt with what I will say to him. And Justin and Bethany too. My family and my close friends would be devastated. But I am devastated already. Like no on ever was.

          Neptune sat beside me with worried look on his face. His eyes show nothing but worry. He placed his hand over mine. And I instantly regret saying any word to him since we met. knowing I have this will hurt me and everyone I'm close with. I tried my best to smile at him but it never came to me. He searched my eyes for anything he can read but I looked away from his gaze even if it's hard to. i don't want him to read anything he might guess. Neptune is a smart guy. Even though sometimes he can be jerk enough to cover that.

"What's wrong, Mandy? Something bothering you? Why would you ask me that?" Neptune asked me. I can hear the change of his tone. And I don't like it.

"It's nothing, Prince Charming. Sorry if I got you worried" I smiled at him and took my hands away from his grasp.

" Don't you dare lie to me. You suck at lying, Mandy Rinnamae Crooke." he said in a serious tone that made me flinch. Oh don't use my full name I know he's serious already.

"Okay, I'm sorry. Don't use my full name. It makes you so scary" I pouted and smiled, looking at him carefully.

"I did that because I hate when you lie. I can be trusted, Mandy. You know that, right?" Neptune asked me, holding both of my hands.

"Yeah, I know. I have...a stage two Leukemia, Neptune. And I just learned that yesterday when i got a check up on the hospital." I bit my lip and gripped his hands for support. But I can't hold the tears no more. I leaned on his chest and sobbed my heart out.

"What?" was all he can say. He tried t pull me away to look into my eyes but i can't. I need to let him see I just want to hug him and have support.

"Yes. you heard me the first time..." I said, hearing my own voice cracking up again.

"No. No you're lying again, Mandy. You can't have that you are strong! Tell me it's a joke!" He yelled, shaking my shoulders.

"It's never a joke! Why would I joke such thing? It's not even funny, Neptune. And tell me that it's a joke when you said you're leaving in a few days!" I fired back.

      Neptune stayed silent. It seems like all the air inside his lungs were stuck and his lips can't move. His lips quivers. I can feel him shake. In anger? Or fear? No matter what is it, I can't recognize it. And he's having a great way to hide it from me.  I hugged him wrapping my arms around his waist. I never wanted to let him leave. I don't want him to leave ever.

         When I came in my life everything changed. Even Bethany's life changed. I stood up and fought Megan for him. I know he has good reasons for leaving but I can't bear the thought of him leaving. Not ever. Not now. Not when I need him the most. He's my other half. We've gone through so many things together and I know it made us closer. We did it all together. And now he's telling me he's leaving me without any notice. And that's when I remember the times he's being close to me this past few weeks. Maybe it's his way of telling he needs to go. After all what happened? Of him banishing Alex and all of the scary guys?

"None of this is a joke. Not even when I said I need to leave soon enough. You know, right now...I just wish you didn't came into my life. Mandy, you gave me a meaning I can't explain. You thought me that love...i just learned that lovecan't be taught over someone's heart. You just fall in love. Just like that. You made me feel the love that I was looking for." he almost whispered through the air.

"I...I just-" the truth is I don't know what to say. Why was he saying all of this?

Why is he making things so much harder?

Author's Note

      And this is it for Chapter 24. I promise to make the next one longer. :"> I just want to put some cliffhanger. MANDY HAS A LEUKEMIA? WILL SHE SURVIVE? Well, one way to find out. Stay tuned for the next chaopter ahaed. :D I love you guys. : Stay lovely. :P

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