Words That Cut Kelly's POV "Letgo," I said coldly as I shot him cold glares. His expression softened. and his eyes flickered with a strange emotion. Fear? Pain? I don't know and I don't care. I just talked to his mother and told her that I will not get involved in her son's life anymore. It would be my s "Can we talk for a while?" My forehead creased. "Talk? What's there to talk about?" "Please, Kelly. I want to clear things between us." Clear things. Right! He's right. We should talk about us and end us properly. We never had the chance to have a closure and that's probably the reason why I still hold onto him and still hurting because of his broken promises. Maybe I can finally let go of our bitter ending once we talked this out. I looked at him blankly and slowly nodded, "Fine." I averted my gaze from him when he smiled as his eyes twinkled for sreason. He seemed so happy that I agreed to talk to him about us. I don't know what's on his mind but I only have one thing in my mind now....ending us completely. I need to do that to be able to move forward.
He broughtto a familiar cafe. My lips parted as I paused in front of the shop. The exterior design of the cafe was still the sand the ambience. brought back the memories. I feel like I couldn't move my feet to enter the cafe but I know I have to. I have to say goodbye to the past and saying goodbye to familiar places like this is I took a deep sigh before entering the cafe. Pierce was already at the counter. when I entered. He was waiting forbut unlike before, I didn't walk towards. him. I picked a table and sat there comfortably. I saw him looking my way with a pained expression. I don't even u He walked towardsafter a sigh. I just watched him silently with cold stares.
"What do you want?" Does it matter? I scoffed in my head as I sensed bitterness in my own question.
"Anything." I answered languidly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe stared atfor a few seconds before he nodded and walked back to the counter. He ordered for us while I waited until he cback.
I crossed my arms after he sat in front of me. "Where do we start this conversation?" "I just...wanna know if you're really with Klay Carver." I stared at him blankly. Why does it bother him? I'm not with Klay but if ever I m, what is it to him? Why does it matter? He looked down, "Why him, Kelly?" "Why not him?" I threw a question back. He was shocked by my remark.
He stared into my eyes and licked his bottom lip while shaking his head. "He's your step brother." I was about to say something sarcastic when an old woman approached us. I recognized her as the owner of the cafe. She knows us and I also know the meaning behind her sweet smile. She put our order on the table while still smiling. "Oh, you two! I'm glad you're still together. I supposed you're married now?" I immediately shook my head but Pierce nodded at her. I looked at him in disbelief. What the hell is he doing? The Mrs. smiled atand looked at Pierce before she walked away. I bit my bottom lip and looked at Pierce with irritation after the woman disappeared from our sight.
"What was that?" I asked angrily.
"We were once married. It's not like that simple nod would ruin your relationship with Klay Carver." I sensed bitterness in his voice but I'm not. dumb to fall for the strick again. I was once fooled by his complicated actions and feelings. I don't wanna disappoint myself for the second time.
I grabbed my bag in anger. "Doesn't mean you can go around doing whatever pleases you. Letremind you, Pierce. We're over-" "Then why did you agree to chere if we're over?" My forehead created What? I can't believe him! "You said you want to talk. I chere with you to talk." "What about earlier 7" He swallowed hard. "Why did you visit the place where we used to go before? Why did you go to the lake?" Where is this conversation leading, really? 1 gritted my teeth as my eyes sharpened. "I went there to say goodbye he past, Pierce. Because I know closure is all I need. I want to live my life without you. Please, let me." I walked out on him in so much anger.
I feel like my frustration and anger would explode any moment from now if I don't leave. I walked away without a direction. I was about to cross the street when someone grabbed my wrist. My anger intensified after seeing Pierce's face again. Pierce's POV I watched Kelly's back painfully as she walked away fromangrily. She didn't confirm it but she also didn't deny it. Does that mean she really has a relationship with Klay Carver? I balled my fists. There's something wrong. With me. The possibility of her dating Klay Carver is making so fcking insane. Not because they're step siblings but there's something else. I felt like I lost something really huge. "Lover's quarrel?" I looked at the old lady who owns the cafe. I didn't know what to tell her so I just smiled awkwardly.
She handeda familiar box. From the cover, I could see the delicious pastry which has been Kelly's favorite.
"A way to a woman's heart is through her stomach," she said, smiling sweetly. " Coax her just like before." Her idea somehow convinced me. I just hope she accepts this as a peace. offering and won't see it as a bribe for what I did.
I offered a payment for the pastry but the owner refused saying it's a gift from her. I accepted it wholeheartedly berore I ran out of the cafe to follow Kelly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe was almost crossing the street when I caught her wrist. Her eyes reflected her anger as soon as she saw my face.
"What?" I pressed my lips together and lifted the box of her favorite pastry. "I'm sorry..
When I looked her in the eyes, I realized she's about to cry but she ut she held her tears and heartlessly threw the box of pastry to the ground. I was beyond shocked as I stared at her face that was full of hatred. "Kels..." "Why don't you try to just forget aboutand treatlike a total stranger, Pierce? That would be nice. Doa favor, please." I clenched my jaws, losing my cool. "I'm just trying to reconcile because I know I did you wrong. I just want us to be friends again-" "Oh, don't ever try!" She cutoff angrily.
"We're best friends," I whispered as I feel like something's suffocating my heart.
She laughed sarcastically. "Oh! Guess what? Being your best friend is om worse. The tspent with you as The tyour best friend was worse and there's no way I'd make you my best friend again." "W-What?" "Did you know how long I have to endure you? God, Pierce! Befriending you is one of the stupid decisions I've ever made. I regret it. So much." I shook my head slowly. "You don't mean that..."
"Why would I lie about it? Besides, I don't wanna get involved with you anymore. Might as well make you understand why we can't be friends again. I just hope you understand that and never botheragain. I have someone. special to take care of already. I don't need an or even he I couldn't move She said something that hurts so much and broke every piece of hope I have inthat we can still reconcile, I was wrong. She never...treatedas a friend and it hurts so damn much that she chose Klay Carver over me. This is fcking insane! X