Bruce didn't reply to my message. I made up my mind and went with my Dad to the airport to see Bruce off. I almost made my Dad turned back his car but i stopped myself, i'm being stupid. I should tell him what i had on my mind before moving on. I couldn't let Bruce still think that i love him. No, over my dead body would i let him think that. We reached the airport and searched for them, Bruce and his family. Dad patted my back and i smiled. My Dad nodded his head and went to strike up a conversation with Uncle Stanley and Aunt Beatrice while i walked up to Bruce whose eyesight is fixed on me. Crissy is sitting on the seat nearby, playing games on her phone. Bruce walked up to me and i motioned him to go further away from his family. We reached the seats furthest away from spying ears and sat down. I breathed in deeply and exhaled before readying myself to face him.
"Bruce i-" I was cut short as Bruce hugged me. I forced my heart to stay silent and held back my tears. God.. I missed his touch so much. But i must do what i must.
"Ashie.. I'm really sorry. Do you hate me now?" Bruce eyes were red when he released me. I shook my head and avoided his gaze.
"I've already forgiven you. I just think that it's better if you give me time to cool down." I raised my head and saw Bruce looking away. All i wanted is to touch him, letting him feel me in his arms. But i couldn't. The emotions is too much, i can't even breathe anymore. He is going overseas and who could be sure that we're not going to break up like now? I shook the thoughts away and braced myself to say the words that will break my heart.
"Bruce.." He turned to face me. I forced a smile and touched his hand. He held it tightly and looked at me.
"Ashie, i know. I just didn't know how to break it to you, i'm scared you'll be hurt-" I raised my hand to his mouth to stop him from saying anymore.
"I don't love you anymore, Bruce. We are a mistake, i hope you can find your happiness." I almost choked on the words but i was amazed at how steady my voice is. My eyes watered and i turned my head away to hide my tears. So in the end he just didn't know how to break off with me? That I am just the only one who thought we were perfect. In love. My heart was shuddering so hard i thought i will die.
"I see. Goodbye, Ashley." I stared at his back. I really loved him so much, but i know he can let go. Everyone does, no matter how painful it is, even me. Tears started forming up in my eyes again but i wouldn't let them fall. Never. He turned around and looked at me. We were silent for a moment before he spoke.
"Dan is a good guy, cherish him. We are not a mistake, but i understand what you mean. Goodbye." I just stood there. For a long time as i saw him walked into the waiting area after he hugged his family goodbye. I saw him glancing back to me one last time and he's gone. Forever. To me.
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Dla nastolatkówAshley and Bruce were playmates once when they are children before Bruce's father brought his family overseas. Eight years later, they meet again at Ashley's school after he was transfered. Ashley is hurt in relationships before, with her boyfriend...
