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Chapter 23

Alexis's pov

"Oh come on Sia!" I begged, "just one and I swear I won't ask to buy any more."

The petite girl shook her head adamantly at me as I pleaded with her. "Destiny said I shouldn't." She said simply.

"Seriously! I'm your best and most loyal customer. You can't do this to me!" I protested in annoyance. I was begging the girl who sold sweets on campus to sell me some sweets. Can you believe that?

"I made a promise Alexis. I can't break it." Sia said, folding her arms before her and looking me stubbornly in the eye.

"Why the hell would you do that!" I almost screamed.

She shook her head again. "You'd have to look somewhere else to feed your addiction."

"Look," I said, feeling the anger rise inside me. I was so ready to do something rash just so I could get my hands on just one bite of chocolaty goodness, or some gummy bears, Skittles and M&Ms... I stepped closer to the girl. "We go way back Sia. I was your only customer for all of two semesters! And just because you have a silly crush on my best friend doesn't mean you should just cut me off like this!"

I was seething with anger. I spent an entire day with my parents. I mean a full twenty-four hours with them and Destiny. They made sure that everything I ate was fresh. I felt like a freaking diabetic! It was torture and I hadn't eaten any sweets for as long as I can remember! I swear I was dying. No one can tell me I'm not having withdrawal symptoms. I am sweating none stop and I'm pretty sure I have a fever.

And now that I'm finally out of Lake's Town and away from Destiny (whose in a class by the way) and my parents, my favorite sweetie seller refused to make me buy. That was all because of her stupid crush she stupidly has one my stupidly overprotective best friend. My best friend! Mine! I looked at her crossly and scoffed as I noticed the blush on her cheeks.

"It's not like that," she said in a small voice, looking down at the ground. "He just asked me not to let you have any. And I said okay."

"Just one lollypop Sia and I swear I won't come looking for more."

She shook her head.

"Okay. Fine. I'll just tell Destiny how you feel about him. I bet he'll just love to hear that from me."

"Don't you dare!" Sia's sudden look of anxiety made me smirk a little. "Just one lollypop, you say?"

I nodded eagerly, my mouth watering and the sight of her going into her huge basket of treats. Just one will have to do until I make it to Sammy's. I needed to know why the hell I didn't get the sweets I ordered the other day, plus get some to hide under my bed.

Sia handed me a strawberry lollypop and I quickly unwrapped it and stuck it in my mouth. I sighed in delight and content as the sweetness graced my tongue. I moaned as my eyes closed on their own accord. I remembered to thank Sia when she was a little distance away from me. I shouted a thank you anyway with my mouth full.

A sudden chuckle behind me made me jump straight out of my skin. It got a little louder when the owner of the laughter saw my immediate reaction. I, on the other hand, became furious as I recognized the voice which I once thought was heartwarming and highly contagious.

"You still have a sweet tooth." He said, slapping his legs as he laughed. "As they say, you are what you eat honey."

"Shut the f'ck up Ismael. And what the hell are you doing here anyway? Didn't I tell you to leave me alone!" I told him, I could feel the hate in my voice as I spoke.

He chuckled some more like the arrogant, cocky little asshole he is. "That's not so nice sweetheart. I only came to see you."

"Now you do, so leave," I said coldly. My appetite for my hard fought for sweet has disappeared.

Ismael stepped closer to me, his rich cologne invading my senses and making me want to lean in and take a lung full. I kept myself in check because I knew it would only make him more cocky and irritating. Ismael reached out to take my hand so I quickly stepped back, putting them on my hips instead.

"Don't Ismael!" I warned, glaring at him. I swear, I was sure to kick his ass if he dares to touch me. That would probably cause his fans to wonder why Star Boy has a limp, a broken nose and bruises all over.

He sighed and looked away from me. "I should tell you, princess, that I don't go by that name anymore."

I gasped, faking my shock. "Oh! Sorry," I replied, "what's on your new ID now? Is it Brady? No, that one probably expired. It's Mark, no Theo. Oh shit no, it's John Doe."

He kept his eyes on his spotless white sneakers, one which looked so expensive that I couldn't even check for them in stores I shop at. I was so disgusted. He used to love Converses and Nikes. I remembered he wore one black and white Nike for years even though he had other shoes. He looked as if he was ashamed of his reputation. Of how his life had turned out after all he had done.

"Lexi..."

"WHAT!" I screamed. "what the f'ck do you want from me, Ismael?"

"I want back. I need you baby. I promise I've changed."

I laughed without humor at his poor attempt to sway me. "Haven't you done enough damage? You've managed to mess up everyone's lives and you have the nerve to come back for more."

"Please Alexis. I love you and I know you still love me."

I closed my eyes this time, fighting back the tears that came to my eyes. People shouldn't play around with those kinds of words. That's some dangerous shit. Yet this guy seems to find it necessary to dig up old bones and throwing them at me in the name of love.

"You still live in the past Ismael. That was five years ago. Now every single bone in my body hates you with a raw, undying passion. You're toxic to me. Leave me alone." I said, my voice was low but it spoke volumes.

I walked away from him without even looking back. There was no use in trying to tell him to leave. I was heading to the empty classroom to calm the hell down when he grabbed my arm and forced me to turn around.

I flashed my hand away from him and glared at him as his vaguely familiar touch grazed my memories. I was ready to send him to the hospital with a well-needed kick to his tiny little balls when the f"cker knelt down before me on one knee.

I felt I like throwing up the little food I ate this morning as he tilted his head up so that our eyes met. The look he held in his caused my panicked attack to build up inside me and I felt trapped as if I was being squeezed by some invisible hands. A diamond ring was held in his hands which were trembling slightly.

"Alexis Tiana Pooh Bear Scott, you are my absolute everything. You were with me all the times, even when I've picked up over and over again. I love you and I miss you. Will you please marry me?"