Lost Love

Chapter 12

I woke up feeling really happy, you want to know why??? Well, I am exceptionally happy because I am finally done with college, yayyy!!! Technically I'm done because no more exams for me to write but we still have our party to attend. I for one do not like parties but its a party the school arranged for us so I'll have to go for it.
We were also expected to be in school by 10 this morning for an announcement. I looked at the time and groaned. I woke up late again- it was already 9.
I put my hair into a messy bun and hopped into the shower as I squeezed my favorite strawberry scented liquid bath soap and began to lather it unto my body. I rinsed myself up and dried my body on a fluffy pink towel.
I searched through my wardrobe for a suitable casual wear and brought out a black top and dungarees paired with sandals. I finger combed through my hair and went downstairs to eat my breakfast with just Carmen. Dad went for a conference and won't be back till next week.
After eating, I went back to my room to brush my teeth then grabbed my phone and car keys. I always texted Chris the night before that I was going to be riding with Em and he agreed reluctantly. I shrugged his attitude off as it was normal to me now.
To wile away time while waiting for Em, I started watching a movie and suddenly my mind went to Em. She has been acting weird lately- scratch that, they both have been acting weird. I thought about the day we went to the mall to get gowns for today's party

........Flashback
Her phone was ringing non stop and she made no attempt to pick it up. She would occasionally glance at the caller id before scowling. It was obvious the person calling put her in a bad mood. Seeing she wasn't going to pick it up, I grabbed her phone and saw it was Dan- her boyfriend. I looked up at her with questions swimming in my eyes. She just avoided my eyes promptly.
"Em what's going on? Why are you not picking up his calls? Is there anything you wanna tell me?"
She was silent as if debating whether or not to tell me
"Em come on, tell me what's wrong. We are sisters we shouldn't hide things from each other"
She looked at me and said casually, we broke up, actually I broke up with him"
Her voice held no regret, to say I was shocked was an understatement. She and Dan have been dating since high school and they even planned to go to college together, this is our final year and they are over??? I couldn't believe that, I refuse to believe it. They were so good together, why would she break up?
I was certain she saw my expression because she said, "don't look so shocked, it was bound to happen anyways"
I couldn't keep the shock of hearing her say those words as the questions kept pouring out of my mouth
"Emily, why did you break up? How could you break up? What happened to your happily ever after? How did it-
She cut me off when she said her next words, " Char, don't make a big deal out of it. I fell out of love with him. It happens all the time. I have someone else"
Her voice sounded too cold, far too cold for someone I knew for the past three years. I felt like I was looking at a stranger. I stared at her like she just grew two heads but she just walked off giving me no other option but to follow her and forget the issue.
The rest of the shopping experience was just hell. There was nothing to say and I really felt out of place shopping beside her but she didn't seem to mind as she still kept on chattering returning to her usual self.
..........Flashback over

For the life of me, I couldn't understand why she would give up her love of how many years for another guy. That other guy had better be worth it. I thought shaking my head
I was actually surprised when she agreed to let me drive her to school because she had successfully avoided me since that discussion at the mall. I just needed a time to talk to her about things. It wasn't even helping with Dan occasionally begging me to talk to her. I felt bad for the guy cause he really loves her clearly.
Lost in my thoughts I didn't notice Emily standing in front of me. We hugged each other but it was awkward as she has been trying to avoid me for some days now which was unusual. I took it that she didn't want to talk about her break up with Dan but today I wanted to know the whole story.
The ride to school was silent but surprisingly she broke it
"Char, I know you want to talk about my breakup with Dan but honestly there's nothing to talk about. I love this new guy that's why I broke up with Dan. Its that simple"
I looked at her like she was crazy. Who the hell breaks up after years and years of endless dating? They never really fought for long because they couldn't stand not talking to each other.
"Emily I've known you for some time now and I think you should reconsider your decision. You guys are great together, you can just give up on you two so easily" I said trying to convince her to see reasons with me but it seemed her mind was more than made up.
"Char, I don't like Dan anymore and I'll really appreciate it if you just stop talking about it. I already made my decision besides I'm happy with my new guy" she said the last part in a whisper which made me wonder about the new guy she's on about. What makes him so special? Well I guess he must be THAT special to come between Dan and Emily. I made a mental note to myself to meet this guy.
We arrived school around 10:30 not that I minded though. That conversation was needed. Parking my car I looked around to check for any sign of Chris but I didn't see him. He's probably inside already.

Guys another chapter yahhhh...
What are your thoughts on Emily's behaviour??
Is it not weird that the friendly, bubbly and enthusiastic Emily had changed
She broke up with Dan to be with someone else?? Can anyone guess who that might be??
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PS, the picture at the beginning of the chapter is who I would like to see as Emily....
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