Cassy
"What are you going to do about it?" Sarah asked, popping a grape into her mouth. I shrugged my shoulders, fiddling with the stem of the grapes.
"And how about Ellis? What are you going to do with him? The guy's been bugging me for a week." She stared directly at me,
"He's puzzled as to why you keep ignoring him. Don't you think you need to talk about that article with him?" she added,
"The more I meet with him, the more it will spark rumours and I don't want him to be involved in this mess of mine," I defended. And it was true, I didn't want him to be entangled in issues I should be handling on my own. The person has a lot on his plate already, I knew for sure.
"How about Mark? Have you talked with him already?" she interrupted my thoughts.
I nodded, "I called him that night after reading the article you sent."
"What did he say?" Sarah cocked an eyebrow up.
"He was equally as stunned as I was. I had a panic attack that night but he didn't hang up on me until I calmed down." I said,
"Mark's sweet," she briefly commented. "Anyway, you need to contact Ellis. Don't be selfish and just disappear from him. You can just talk over the phone if that's what you're concerned of. No pap will go crazy over that." She suggested.
I take in a breath and bit my upper lip. If I call him, I know he will want to meet me in person and I won't be able to turn him down. I'm just afraid something happens to him.. and Mark. But since Mark is out of the country, I would have to worry more about seeing Ellis.
"What are you thinking about?" Sarah tilted her head sideways, attempting to catch my eyes.
"Nothing," I looked down. I didn't want to trouble anyone with my own challenges. It was unfair to them.
"How are you dealing with all of this?" she asked concerned.
"Fine.. I guess." I gnaw the side of my mouth.
"Don't be too hard on yourself, okay? You have me here." She squeezed my hand. I nod along to her comfort, sighing.
The day went by and I kept thinking about what Sarah said about Ellis. I really am thankful to have Sarah by me, she kept me from being a total—wrench.
I sighed deeply and stared at my laptop. I directed my daze towards my phone and contemplated on whether or not to call Ellis now. I consciously picked it up and scrolled to his contact. His caller ID before my eyes. After a few rings, I heard his voice through the speaker.
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A Bit of Tomorrow
أدب المراهقين"I don't think I'll be able to love someone the way I loved you, Cassy." He said, his voice shaking as he ran his fingers through his messed hair. "And I hate that even if I tell you how much I love you, I won't be able to hear your answer." he cont...
