CHASING SUNRISE

Chapter 11: Fireworks

We talked a lot of things. Happy things, and even reminisced our high school happy memories. We were laughing and became teary eyed because of non-stop laughter's while we brought ourselves to the time when we were still together. I wish we could just stay like that forever. Time really flies fast.

Every one called it a night, and decided to rest. They already went to the cabin, around 15 minutes ago, and I decided to sleep inside the tent but maybe later. I just wanted to appreciate the stars.

Don't you want to make a wish?

It's now 1 in the morning, and only the two of us were remained to be outside. I chose to save the remaining strength I have than to bicker with him, anyways, we need to be civil with each other if we want to enjoy this trip.

You know you can go and rest. I'll be fine here. I'm not that sleepy yet.

Then let's watch the stars together Celine. How about we look for a falling star and wish?

Huh, that's only for kids Ae.

And for adults like us. Please.

Okay.

Then let's not tell our wishes, game?

He's smiling like a kid and he's eyes are sparkling from excitement.

.....

Done?

I nod my head.

Good. So, want to hear a story?

I didn't respond to him, but he still continued.

Don't you know that hill was cursed? According to the local legend of Aberdeen, once you went there with someone, you can no longer go back there alone.

So?

So, you can only go back there, with the person you were with before.

You're making up stories.

You can ask your Aunt if you want. Why would I do that?

Silence.

Celine, I'm sorry.

You don't have to be sorry, Aeon. I told you, no one to blame here but me.

No, it's also my fault. I didn't know Celine.

I tried to tell you, but you turned a blind eye. Why, what if you knew, will it change everything? I don't think so!

I thought you were having fun, while making most of your life in Stanford. Most especially when you and Edward was reunited. It was your dream anyways, to be on the same school together. And I can't do anything, I felt like I was taken for granted. The time you spent with me became little each day, and it was Edward who's with you for most of your time. Every time I called, either you whined about your studies, or you talked about your days with him, you didn't even consider my feelings.

What's the sense of discussing it now? You're not sorry, you only want me to feel guilty. Aren't you? Don't worry, I already forgiven you a long time ago. I don't intend to be part of your life anymore.

Huh! Really? But it doesn't mean I already forgive you. You need to earn it, Celine. Don't try to run away again and avoid every one of us.

Ae, please don't make this hard for us.

How about let's start from the very beginning? I'm Aeon, nice to meet you Celine Jones. And he pulled my hand and made a handshake. Unbelievable!