The Perfect Pitch

C H A P T E R 95

J U L I A N

"There's no way I'm doing that. You know that I'm a very terrible dancer" He said

"Oh come on" I pulled his shirt

"You're no fun" I said

"Why don't you just play with your girlfriend?" The boy that Andrew was playing table hockey with said.

"He's a nut job, this is exactly how he behaves" I said

"I'm Axel by the way" He placed his hand out for a handshake.

"Julian"

"Whoa, why are you guys introducing yourselves? It's not like you'll see each other again" Andrew said

"What's wrong with you? You won't win that teddy bear for me, you won't dance with me and you won't let me talk to any guy"

"It's not my fault that you're only interested in childish stuffs" He said

"If you really want the bear, I'll win it for you" Axel said

"Really?"

"Why would you win it for her? She's my girlfriend, I'll get it for her" He snapped at Axel.

"Pay no attention to his words, he's just a senseless yapper" I turned to Andrew "Well then, the Childish Gambino has to go get her bear so see you later, jealousy incarnate" I flipped my hair and walked away from him.

Axel placed in a coin and tried to get the bear but failed.

"Ha" Andrew said from the hockey table were he was shooting death glares at Axel.

After a few attempts, he got the bear.

"Oh my gosh, thank you" I hugged him. Andrew ran towards us and separated us.

"As much as we will like to stay, we have a movie to catch, see you" Andrew grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the arcade.

"Bye Axel" I waved at him before leaving.

"What was that all about?" I asked Andrew on our way back to the cinema.

"What was what all about?"

"Don't play dumb with me, why were you such a jerk?"

"I don't know, maybe I don't want you to show your pretty smile to other guys. I don't want other guys to be able to hold you in their arms. I don't want you to flirt or be flirted with by some guy" He said

I smiled at him, he's really cute when he's jealous. I saw a little girl looking intensely at the teddy bear in my hand.

"Just a sec" I went to meet the little girl. I squatted to her level.

"Hey, you've been looking at this" I said

"It's just, that's Mr Bubble muffins. He's from a brand new toy collection and I've been dreaming of it since. Daddy said that he'll get it for me for Christmas but I know he got fired" She said

"Well, my daddy gave this to me but I don't want it. It's either you take it or I throw it away" Her eyes lit up when my words registered in her brain.

"Oh my God, thank you, thank you" She hugged me and kissed my cheek.

I love kids so much, they're just so cute. "No problem"

I went back to meet a very confused Andrew.

"What was that all about?"

"Nothing, let's go or else we'll be late for the movie"

We were about to enter into the cinema when his phone started ringing.

"Hello? Um, ok, alright, I'll be there" I knew what was coming when he hung up.

"I gotta..."

"Go? Yeah, I figured" I bent my head in disappointment.

"Hey, hey, keep my space, I'll come, I promise" He kissed my forehead and left me all alone.

I know that you're supposed to keep a promise but I knew deep down that he'll never be able to keep his promise.

I wasn't wrong, infact, it became worse. I initially planned to stay for three days but because I was so happy, I extended it to a week.

That was my biggest mistake, he completely ignored my presence. Every morning, he's around when I wake up but after making plans with me, he stands me up and doesn't come back until I've already slept off.

I didn't want to accept the truth when I got here because I was blinded by my feelings but the truth is, we're different now.

He has a whole new life here in Wisconsin and even though he didn't want to get me involved by introducing me to anyone of them, it still didn't make things better.

I don't know if he's cheating on me or he's moved on but I'm still stuck in the past. I need to move on, I need to let go of him.

I picked up my phone and booked a flight back to North Carolina. I stayed up for him to come home and tell me that everything is going to be fine and that I don't have to leave.

With every hour that passed with me staring at the door, my grounds and will to maintain my decision kept growing stronger.

I think I should go to bed because he's not coming back anytime soon. Like every other morning, he was there to make me omelette, almond milk and bacons.

I decided not to tell him but wait until he's gone then leave him a note. I figured that if I talk to him, he's going to give me that look that shuts my brain off and lets only my foolish heart work.

"I have some stuff to do back at the camp but I'll be back early so that we can spend sometime because you'll soon be going back"

"I'm surprised you actually remember that I'm still here or that I'm leaving soon"

"I told you that I've been busy but I'll make up time for you later today so drop the attitude" I rolled my eyes at his statement.

Little do you know that there won't be a later for the both of us. He pecked my lips and walked out of the door and probably out of my life.

I picked up a pen and a paper. I poured out all of my thoughts and then I taped it to his refrigerator.

I picked up my suitcase and opened his door. Since it automatically locks once you close it, I have nothing to worry about.

I dragged my suitcase out of his apartment building and out of his life.

Goodbye Wisconsin, Hello Andrew.

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~Peace