Chasing Sunset (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 21: The Phone calls

As I was about to go to sleep...

Hello?

Are you going to sleep?

I'm about to, but it can wait. What can I do for you Mr. Collins?

Is it okay for me to call, or are you waiting for someone?

Its fine Ae, no worries.

I just miss you Celine.

We were together the whole day. If your worried that I'm still crying because of that frog, I'm not or if it's about Edward, it's a no either.

Am I too much? I'm just worried.

Aeon, look... do you trust me?

Yes.

Really, I'm fine. Besides, I already forgiven myself for harming the poor frogs.

Celine, can I ask you something? Do you love Edward? What is it in you two?

Edward and I are best of friends. I love him and I adored him all my life because he is my best friend and my only friend. I admit that I have feelings for him, but that was before I move here.

What if he returns into your life, ask for your forgiveness, and tells you he has feelings for you, will you still accept him?

Maybe he's already back to his senses. We cannot erase the fact that he's an important part of my life, and whatever happens, I will still forgive him. But I already living my life in the present, the old invincible Celine, the famous shadow of Edward, the naïve, dependent, lonely girl wishing to be notice, has long gone.

How about the card he gave to you?

I haven't read it. I don't think, I still need it. I received it on the same day you called to declare your love devotion on me.

Aeon, did you ever experience caring or loving someone other than your family?

My friends. Chris, Matt, and Bern.

How about falling in love?

Never tried before.

You deserve all the love and respect in the world Ae. You're a good person, lucky is the woman destined for you.

You also deserve to be loved Celine. I'm more than blessed to have you.

Don't you think, many will weep if I decide to keep you?

As I said, they don't interest me. I hate to tell you this Celine, I know its improper to ask you here, I'm just afraid that come Monday, some will try their luck at you, but will you be my Prom date?

Prom? Really? I don't know yet.

As a said, I'm always willing to wait Celine, My Queen. Goodnight.

Goodnight Ae!

Now I have two, pending questions that still unanswered and this isn't going to be easy.

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Right after Aeon's call, another incoming call arrive.

Hello.

Oh hey! Hi Celine! A bubbly Edward is on the other line.

Edward. I hope he doesn't notice my weary voice.

How are you? I hope this is not a bad time to call. Sorry about earlier.

Its fine Ed. No worries.

So, how are you? I miss you so badly.

Its all good here, quite busy in school but everything is... great.

What a relief. Good to hear that Celine. I thought you are still experiencing home sickness, you know, since it's a new environment, besides I'm not there for you.

You are right, everything is new, you are not here, thankfully, I was able to cope alone. I muttered to myself.

How's school there?

Oh, we're all good here. You know what, I got another championship trophy plus another MVP award for this season.

Congratulations, I always believe in you!

Thank you, but it's different if you're here. Two months left before the end of this school year; I'll be waiting for your return. Please come back Celine, I know I made a huge mistake, but I'll make it up to you. I promise.

You want me back?

Of course, you know that I love you, and I'll do anything for you. Please Celine...

Okay.

And don't start telling me about any of your suitors there, I'm not interested.

Okay.

Cheer up, don't be sad.

I remained silent. I just wanted to cry.

Hello Celine, are you still there?

Oh, sorry Ed, maybe I'm just tired.

You rest now, we can talk anytime. I'm glad we finally settled things. Goodnight.

Goodnight.

I cried that night. I should be feeling happy right now, knowing that he wants me back. This is what I have been waiting for, but why is it that I have this emptiness, frustrations, sadness inside me. Is it because the call happens out of the blue and I am not expecting it, or out of disappointment, he asks me to return without explaining the reasons why he did it to me? Or maybe because I need to decide if I'll be returning back to him or to stay here.