Falling For a Geek Charming

Chapter 34

"Daddy, why do you love mommy??"

"Because I would always say your mother's right after than arguing with her more."

"I don't understand it, daddy.."

"I have a story. When your mom and me were in high school, we're both arguing about which is right or wrong. In fact, we're like a dog and cat! I would assume she was wrong, but she would assume I'm the wrong. So instead of  arguing with her more and more, I just say she's right. And that's when we stop arguing and makes ourselves with peace."

"Ohhh~"

"Hm.. she push me away too.. sometimes."

"What happened??"

"You see, sweety, Ria, You can't keep pushing people away because you want to see if they'll stay. Eventually, they'll just want you to believe that they'll still be there in the morning. They get tired of having you convince you to stay with them. Let your wall down once in a while, someone will stay. The ones who don't, doesn't deserve you. It's okay to push away sometimes, but it is rare for someone to come back to you no matter how much you push them away."

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I started to realize a weird liquid flowing out my eyes and knowing it was tears while I was shouting at Nathan. It was flowing non-stop and I can't help to stop it. I covered my mouth with wide eyes when I realize what I just said. I stare deeply into Nathan's eyes and saw the ache he was wearing. His body started to feel light.

"So that's what you think of me, huh?" I felt his voice cracked with hurt. I started walking slowly near him. "I-I'm sorry, I didn't meant--"

"You think I'm just one of your boys who'll try and chase after your fucking looks?"

I widened my eyes and cried even more. "I-It's not w-what you think.."

"THEN TELL ME, RIA! Fucking tell me if you want me to stay or not because I don't want to force you into this..." 

I suddenly saw tears flowing in his eyes and it break me a lot more than I expected when I saw him like that. I felt.. shame. I sobbed.. and sobbed.

"You want me to leave." He showed me a fake laugh. I shook my head.

"Please..." 

"I'm sorry, Ria." 

I cried and sobbed even more when I saw him walking off. All I can see is his back figure. I fell on the ground and covered my face from crying. I should've not said those harsh words to him when my emotions were betraying me.. I should've not...

Now he's gone.