Words I Didn't Say // D.S

Chapter 9

There is no me without you, and you don't realise what you're missin'.

Daniel's POV:

Yeah, I know what you're thinking. I'm the one who sent those? Correct. I'm still spoiling her with letters though. And y'all might be thinking that I'm hurt and broken and all that, but damn. I am hurt, I guess it's due to the fact that she didn't even bother to tell me about it. Nor even mention Brandon to me. Like for the past 7 months? The only Brandon situation is that when she introduced me to him. And I might say that it's all too fast for me. I'm shocked and surprised? It just boosted that urge inside of me to tell her everything. Like to not even care if she is single or not.

It's been 3 weeks since that Valentine's Day program. And I didn't go to school that day because I'm busy with Madelaine's surprise. And I don't wanna blew it. To be honest I was really kinda nervous when I'm planning it the week before. And then the Brandon situation came up. I got more nervous. But the guys told me to continue, so I did. The guys helped me set up everything, meaning they're the ones who puts the letters and stuff.

It's now Saturday, me and Madelaine have been talking normal lately. And it's been pretty good, no awkward situations and all that stuff. She confronted me 3 weeks ago about the whole situation. Saying that she's sorry that she didn't tell me sooner. And that they've been hanging out for months. But where is she, for months? Oh yeah, studying. And not once did I ever saw her going out all dressed up. Oh Madelaine. I don't know what to believe.

I walked inside her house, not bothering to knock. I was greeted by Madelaine's Mom Leah who is in the kitchen. I was planning to ask her to hangout. So I went straight up to her room, not bothering to knock once again. I opened the door slightly, and there I saw her. Her gorgeous figure out in the open, her hair falling back down. She didn't notice my presence yet, as her back is facing me. She's only wearing her black bra and panties as she only stands there in what I might guess in front of her mirror. She immediately began to speak.

"Look at you, such a waste of space"

"So fat and ugly" She chuckled.

My eyes widen at her words as she still continues to speak incoherent words to herself. After a few seconds, she began to sob. Why are you saying those things to yourself Madelaine?

"Maybe that's why Daniel doesn't like you"

My heart stopped as I covered my mouth in shock. She didn't just say that. She's the most gorgeous human being I have ever seen. I sighed as I walked back to my house. My mind keeps on spinning through the scene that I just saw. Is that what she really think about herself? I know that she has these issues to her body. And we've talked about it before. Way back to be honest. And it's been super long after we talked about it, I didn't even expect her to feel like this anymore. For years I thought that with all of her random silence doesn't come with a meaning. I guess I've been blind still.

As I reached my room, I called her. She picked up within a few rings. I asked her if she wanna hangout and eat dinner and go to the movies. I felt her smile at the other line as she said yes.

The next day, we head out early for church and had lunch at the Carsons. We went up to Madelaine's room as we all plopped down at her bed. Memories of the scene unfolded, came crashing back. I sighed to myself as I lay at her lap. She brushed my hair with her small fingers as she gave me a small smile.

"So Madi, prom's almost here. Do you have a dress already?" Kay asked as she lay down on Zach's lap.

"Yeah, I already bought one"

"So who're you coming with?" Kay asked.

"Brandon" Zach blurted out.

"How about you Dani?"