This chapter is dedicated to the best dad ever. Mine. Love you dad❤.
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  "So, in conclusion, you have work to do?" I asked him.

"Yes. I have to pick a winner and deal with other stuff." He replied.

"Jace. I am in your bed." I whined.

"I'm in bed with you." He said.

"But......"

"There are muffins in the kitchen." He said.

"Wow. You are officially sending me away." I said. He turned to me smiling cheekily.

"How can i concentrate when a hot girl is beside me?" He asked.

"I hate you." I said getting up.

"I'm in love with you too." He said.

I went to meet him and kissed him. He responded and pulled away.

"I mean it." He said.

"Urgh." I groan.  He pecked me and continued typing whatever he is typing.

I huffed and walked out of his room. I should really find something to do. I walked to the kitchen and saw the deliciousness. I raised my hand to take it.

"Liz?"

I startled. Damn, I turned to see little Steve in a black shirt, yellow vest and black trousers.

"Hii Steve." I said.

"You want to steal a muffin?" He asked.

"Of course not. Jace said I could." I replied.

"Jace is not the owner. Its mine." He said. Jace you tricky little....... Body of sexiness.

"Well, I'm so sorry i tried to take your muffins without your permission." I apologized.

"I'll forgive you because you are preetty. Philip said to always forgive preetty girls." He said. I smiled.

"You and Philip seem so close." I said.

"He's my elder brother. What do you think?" He asked.

"You have five elder brothers Steve." I replied.

"Well,  he's the only one who spends time with me." He said.

"Julian is too quiet, Stefan is not at home, Beckett loves moving with his age group, and Jace........ Is always daydreaming about you." He said.

"Aww........"

"It not cute." He said and carried his plate filled with muffins.

"Ouch. Sorry." I said.

"You can take one. Cavities aren't good for me anyway." He shrug.

"Thank you." I said and took one. He looked at the plate.

"You took the biggest one." He accused but rather calmly.

"I am so sorry. I didn't know." I said.

"Don't return it. You must have touched Jace's hair. That boy uses so many shampoos." He said.

"To be honest i did." I said and he sat on the bar stool. I sat beside him too.

"So, do you need help with homework?" I asked him.

"I'm a genius." He replied.

"That's great." I said. Lucky you.

"So apart from loving muffins, what else do you love?" I asked him. He smiled cheekily.

"I love puppies, not Jace's german shepherd though and space rockets. I want to be an astronaut." He replied.

"Whoa. That's.......... That's fascinating." I said. Astronaut. I wanted to be a moon goddess at his age.

"It's a real dream. My mom said i can achieve anything if I put my mind to it." He said.

"She is right little guy. Do you want milk?" I asked him.

"Uhm, yeah." He replied. I went to the fridge and took a milk box, poured it into a cup and gave it to him.

"You didn't close the box." He said.

Oh, I covered it and put it back into the fridge.

"I have a puppy." I told him as I sat on the stool.

"Really? Can I see it?" He asked.

"Him, but okay." I said.

"It's an animal." He replied.

"He is a friend." I said. He shrug.

"I'll grab my coat." He chirply said and ran up. I laughed and walked up to Jace's eating my muffin.

I opened the door and saw him sorting out some papers and he looked so.......

"Can we go now?"

Steve's voice snapped me into reality. I cleared my throat.

"Go where?" Jace asked without even looking up.

"My house. I found a little boyfriend." I mocked. He dropped his laptop and gave me my bag.

"Wow, really?" He asked laughing.

"Yes. Free cuddles and everything." I said. He moved closer.

"Everything?" He whispered at the back of my neck.

"Yes. Everything." I said. He trailed his hand round my lower abdomen.

"Are you sure?" He asked planting a kiss on my neck.

No. No I'm not.

"Jace... I have to go." I said. He pulled me close,  our heart beat matching.

"What if i don't want you to go?" He asked his hands going to my back and heading north. I held his shoulders for support.

"You......chased me away." I said but came out in a whisper.

"But I want you now." He said squeezing my ass.

And I effin want you too.

"I could stay." I said.
 
He chuckled and pecked me. He pulled away and tucked in few loose strands of my hair behind my ear.

"But you have a little boyfriend now,  so its best if you go." He said and the instant cold that rushed through me made me shiver.

He..... Left???????

"Jason Ronald Hamilton." I said closing my eyes.

"Yes babe?" He asked.

"I hate you." I replied. How dare he put me in the mood and walk away? Is this payback?

"Lizz!!" I heard Steve yell.

"Stop yelling doofus." I heard Jack yell.

"Don't keep him waiting." Jace winked.

"Don't talk to me." I said and walked out.

"Love you. Xoxo." He yelled.

"Xoxo your laptop." I yelled back. I walked down.

"Hey, are you okay?" Steve asked. I nod.

"Sure." I replied.

"Let's go."

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"Fetchhhh!" Steve yelled and Honie barked running after the ball.

"I love your dogg!" Steve said laughing and ran after honie. I smiled. My phone rang. Jace. More like  jerk!!!!

"I won't pick his call." I said. But, what if it's  an emergency?

"I don't care." I said. What if he's hurt?

"I don't care." I said. Are you sure?

"Urghhhhhhh!!" I picked it.

"What?" I snapped.

"Ouch. Do you have time this saturday?" He asked.

"Why do you ask?" I asked him.

"It's a surprise." He replied.

"I don't care." I said.

"How is it going with your boyfriend?" He asked.

"Very well. We are having so much fun." I replied.

"I'm happy for you guys." He said.

"That is it. Goodnight." I said.

"Muffin....."

"What?"

"Turn around."

I turned around and saw him resting on the wall, his right hand in his pocket,  his left leg on the wall. The wind blowing his hair, his white body hug showing me wonders. His black leather jacket and crazy jeans making my heart skip a beat. The pleasing and beautiful feeling that he was all mine made me happy. More than happy. Elated, ecstatic. Everything. He's mine. He is all mine.

My phone fell and he chuckled. I blushed and he walked to me. He picked my phone up and smiled. That smile.

That smile could light up the whole world.

"Did you miss me?" He said.

"No." I said pouting. Don't get me wrong, I'm not pouting because I'm proving stubborn, I'm pouting because i want him to kiss me.

"Well I did." He said huskily. Shit, that alone turned me on.

"Show me." I said. He smiled.

"Here?" He asked. I nod.

"It's....... Kind of PG 18." He winked. Fuck.

"Jace............."

"Can I take him home?" I heard Steve ask. Jace turned. No. No. No. This is not happening again.

"He's for Elizabeth." Jace told him.

"You can take him Steve." I said.

"Jace lets go." I said.

"Go where?" Steve asked.

"Liz. Your dad's here." Fiona said. Shit! Not now. Why now? Jace turned to me.

"We can sneak out and run to your house." I told him.

"Elizabeth."

Tears. I was holding tears.

"Father." My voice broke.

"Are you okay?" He asked. I walked to him.

"They are tears of joy dad. I am so happy you are here." I said and hugged him.

"Oh. I'm happy to see you too." He said.

"Guess what? I'm taking you out tonight. So go prepare." He said. I pulled away.

"Yay." I said in a bored tone.

"Evening sir." Jace greeted dad.

"Hey there Jace." Dad said.

"Evening Mr. Nelson." Steve said shooking dad's hand. I smiled.

"Evening Stephen." Dad said.

"I would have loved to chat,  but I'm tired right now." Dad said.

"Sure." I said.

"Elizabeth dear, please take me to my room." He said. Shit!!!! I looked at Jace. He nudged me on.

"Sure." I said.

I took him to his room and helped him lie on his bed. I covered him and wanted to go.

"I would just rest for an hour, then we will go." He said.

"Okay." I said and wanted to go.

"I can't wait." He said.

"Me too. Rest now Dad." I said and wanted to go.

"Go on dear." He said. I smiled and walked out. I closed his door and rushed to my room.

There he was, in my bed looking at magazines. I closed my door and he looked up. I walked to him and kissed him. He responded with equal passion. He dragged me to his lap and I wrapped my hands around his neck. He pulled me closer and his hands travelled everywhere sending chills and pleasure to my skin. He carried me and layed me on the bed. He came on top of me and attacked my neck. I wasn't feeling pain, in fact,  far from pain. I wanted more,  i needed more. I removed his jacket.

His phone rang. He didn't answer. We continued. But the ringing continued.

"Fuck,  just pick it." I said.

"Shit!!"  He groaned and pulled his phone from his pocket. He cursed as he picked it. I'm silently pitying the caller.

"... The hell. Right now?" He asked.

What? Shit, he can't....

"Geez......."

He became silent and nod.

"I understand." He said and hung up. He looked at me. I sat up.

"You have to go?" I asked him.

"I'm sorry. I really don't want to leave you like this. Jack did something and Rachel wants me to come home." He replied.

Jack.........!!!!!!!

"Its okay." I said and straightened my top. I even wore my lingerie today. I got up from my bed but he pulled me back.

"I'm really sorry." He apologized.

"Jace, it's fine." I said and he smiled.

"Thank you." He said and kissed my forehead before leaving.

As the door slammed shut, I took a pillow and hit it on my bed multiple times. I sat on my bed and sighed.

I huffed and had a shower, it's not today. But maybe on his surprise date. I suddenly can't wait. I smiled and started preparing for tonight.

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I sighed and went straight to the counter desk.

"Hi." I said smiling. The girl there looked at me and sighed.

"What do you want?" She asked.

"My name is Elizabeth Nelson. I am here to see Mr. Hamilton." I replied.

"And do you have an appointment?" She asked.

"No." I replied.

"Why are you here?" She asked.

"To see Mr Hamilton." I replied.

"Look, you can't see him without having an appointment." She said.

"I know. And i really need to see him. Please." I said. She rolled her eyes.

"I think it would be better if you leave." She said.

"At least call him and tell him I'm here." I said. She sighed.

"Fine!" She said and called him.

"Sir. Afternoon. Uhm, sir a girl is here, she says her name is Elizabeth Nelson......"

She looked at me from my head to my toe, then back up.

"Yes sir." She said and looked at me.

"You can go." She said.

"Thank you. Would you be nice enough to tell me what room?" I asked.

"Seventh floor. Third door by your left." She replied.

"Thank you." I said and went up.

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"Well, well, well, isn't it the girl who ruined my family life?" He asked.

"Afternoon sir. I really think it should be 'set your path straight'." I replied.

"What do you want?" He asked. I sat down.

"Sir, I just wanted to tell you that our graduation is coming up soon." I told him.

"So?"

"So, it would be nice if you showed up." I replied.

"Uhm?"

"It's your sons graduation sir. Your son. Your carbon copy." I said.

"And he wants me to be there?" He asked.

"Jace is a forgiving man sir. And very strong. Even if he doesn't forgive you now, it's a nice start to a healthy relationship between you two." I said.

"You need to show that you care about him. That you love him." I added.

"His mom isn't here, but you are. And you owe it to him." I said.

He sighed.

"I will think about it." He said.

"Please do." I said and stood up.

"I will have to take my leave now." I said.

"So soon?" He asked.

"I have nothing else to say." I replied and turned to leave.

"Elizabeth." He called. I turned.

"Take care of him for me." He said.

"I will." I said and left.

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The day I've been waiting for finally came. Saturday!!! I wore a beautiful, red lingerie that screams sexxxxxxy. A short box pleats skirt. White tank top and boots. I let my hair down and put on mascara and lip gloss. I went down and he was in all black, again.

His eyes lit up when he saw me and smiled.

"Hey pretty." He said. He removed his jacket and tied it around my skirt.

"Why?" I asked.

"It's too short." He said.

"Only I can see that." He winked and kissed my forehead.

What's with him kissing my forehead?

"It's for you." I said.

"I know." He said.

"I don't share." He added and opened the door for me.

"Milady." He curtsed.

"Wow. Thank you gentleman." I said and gave him a kiss on his cheeks. I entered his porshe.

He got in and put on his seatbelt. He did mine too and drove off.

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"The aquarium." I said.

"Yes."

We got inside walking hand to hand. I saw a dolphin and touched the glass.

"Do you remember when I said the next time I take you here, it would be  different?" He asked. I nod.

"Yeah." I said. He kissed my wrist where my bracelet is.

"What is different?" I asked.

"Us." He said.

"We are together now." He said and I smiled. I kissed him right there and hugged him.

"I was thinking of buying Steve a puppy." I said.

"He would love you forever." He said. I giggled.

"Yess." I said. I pulled away.

"How is Jack by the way?" I asked.

"Still the same." He said. Well.......

"Look at that." He pointed.

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"Goodnight." He said. Just like that?

"Uhm, goodnight?" I asked. He smiled and pecked me.

"Your dad would probably be wondering where you've been." He said.

"But Jace. I won't be free next week." I said.

"Yeah. I'll be busy too." He said. I punched his shoulder.

"Ouch."

"Is this payback?" I asked him.

"For what?" He asked.

"For making you wait. Are you making me wait too?" I asked him.

"Shit. Is that what you  have been driving at?" He asked.

I face palmed.

"Of course. I don't want to make out anymore." I said unbuckling my seatbelt and climbing to his seat on his lap.

"I want you." I said.

He smiled. And I could feel his racing heart beat.

"Uhm, we..... We can't do it here." He said.

"In my room?" I asked.

"Your dad is around." He said.

"Your house?" I asked.

"Too crowdy." He replied. I was taken back.

"Don't you...... don't you want me anymore?" I asked him.

"Shit, of course i do. But its your first. And I don't want it to be at the back seat of a porshe." He said.

"All those things doesn't matter." I said.

"It does. Because you are special. And I adore you." He said.

"I promise I'll make it memorable. And quick." He said. I nod. I went back to my seat.

"Open my door." I said.

"Oh. Right." He said. He went out and turned around. Then opened my door.

"Goodnight." I said and went out.

"Sweet dreams." He said and kissed me. I pulled away.

"Sleep tight." I said. With a last kiss on the forehead, he left.

I sighed. This better be worth it!

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"So chocolate or vanilla?" Cin asked me.

"Seriously?" I asked her.

She shrug and sat opposite me putting her legs on my table.

"Cin, I'm working." I said.

She raised her eyebrows and nod.

"Oh, you are? Shit, I'm sure you are to busy." She said and put her legs down.

"Too busy to listen to what the guys have been talking about in the cafeteria." She said and stood up.

"I'm just gonna go--"

"Wait." I cut off and she stopped smirking.

"I'm listening." I said.

"You are busy." She snapped.

"Just tell me what it is." I begged. She sighed and sat down.

"You owe me." She said.

"Yeah, yeah spill." I said.

  Bitches or not, gossip is part of our female blood.

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   "No, I want that to the side." I said. I looked at the paper. Oh, it's too the other side.

"Sorry, Its to the other side. Sorry." I begged.

"Fiona, please my coffee." I said and she gave me.

"Hey, Zach." She said. I picked it.

"Hey Q." I said.

"Hey Nelson. What's up?" He asked.

"I'm good. You?" I asked.

"I'm okay. I was wondering. I know you have a boyfriend and stuff, but there's this amazing exhibition I want us  to go to. Are you in?" He asked.

"Uhm, when?" I asked.

"Today. Seven pm. It's okay if you don't want to come." He said.

"Well...... Give me till five?" I asked.

"Oh sure sure busy bee." He replied.

"Okay. Talk to you la---"

"Liz, the photobooth isn't ready?" I heard Owen ask. Fuck.

"Bye."

I disconnected my call and gave my phone to Fiona. I turned to Owen.

"It was ready. The design wasn't accurate." I told him.

"So they are redoing it?" He asked. I nod.

"Can we......"

The lights were off. What the......? I looked up and i heard classical music playing. Uhn? A girl gasped.

Wait.....! That's true. It's that week🤦.

This week. Very few weeks to prom, guys starts asking the girls out so, there are lots of surprises and  'YES' yells all over the school.

"So romantic." I heard another girl pur as the guys clothes only had some light, I think he removed his jacket and  put it on the girl. He knelt on one kneee.

"I've claimed you. I want you..."

"And i'd love to take you to prom." He completed.

"Would you go to prom with me?"

Then the lights were back on, and a rose was on the guy's mouth. Oh.....kay. The girl is cute.

"It's so sad. Why aren't you contesting for Prom Queen?" I heard Jonathan's voice near mine.

"Yessssssss!!" The girl yelled. And they hugged. Everyone clapped.

"Okay, congratulations! Back to work." Owen said.

"I'm too busy for that." I told him.

"It just doesn't seem right. Mia, Ariana, Raini and Mellisa?" He asked.

"See, we already have beauty queens." I replied.

"Truth be told. You deserve it." He said.

"Okay, lets make a deal. I contest for prom queen. You come to prom." I said. He smiled.

"I think you being the prom queen of my heart is enough." He said.

"Whatever." I said rolling my eyes.

"So, is Mia topping the chart?" I asked him.

"It's a tie now." He replied.

"Between who and who?" I asked.

"I don't know." He winked and walked over to Owen.

"Yeah. So about the sound effects...."

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"....... Its called food. My roots are asian. Korea to be precise."

"Wow, that's cool."

"Hey guys." I said as I stopped in front of them.

"What are you guys talking about?" I asked.

"My roots." Michal said.

"Michal seems...."

"No, my full name is Kang Michal. My grandma named me Mi so. But my mom is American so......" She said.

"Cool." I said.

"So, see you later Jace." She said and they high fived.

"Bye Liz." She said.

"Bye." I said.

Jace stretched his hands and I pulled him up. And because of his heavy weight, I staggered a bit but he held me.

"Michal invited me to a movie centre. It's just two hours. I wanted to see if you are okay with it?" He asked. I nod.

"Sure. It's okay." I said. Lie.

"Really? I could cancel. We could have fun." He said smiling. I pecked him.

"Nah. Go have fun with your friend." I told him.

"Thanks muffin. For understanding." He said.

"It's fine." I said.

"But you still have to drop me home." I said.

"After you." He said curtsing. I giggled and walked towards his bike. He joined me, and we walked hand in hand.

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"You look amazing." Zach complimented.

"Thank you." I said.

I didn't want to look too casual, and to formal. So i just wore a white off shoulder top, brown skirt that reached my knees with two slits at the sides. And white cut out heels. Packed my hair ponytail but made it curly at the end leaving strands at the side of my face. And a little make up, with a lot of lip gloss.

"You don't look too bad yourself." I told him. He smiled and pocketed his hands. He wore white top under a dark green unbuttoned shirt, black crazy jeans and black combat boots.

"Thanks." He said.

"So how is golden boy?" He asked.

"He is fine." I replied already admiring some arts.

"I'm glad to hear that." He said. He looked at me for seconds and then at the painting.

"I talked to my mom." He said. I looked at him.

"Really? That's awesome. What did she say?" I asked him.

"She is coming for graduation." He replied. I touched his shoulder.

"That is amazing Zach." I said and hugged him. He was caught by surprise but hugged me back.

"And your brothers?" I asked pulling away.

"Donny's a busy man but he should make it. Kluff is in juvenile." He replied.

"Uhm, I'm sorry?" I asked him.

"Nah, he has always been a rebel." He replied and stood in front of me making me look at him.

"Thanks for pushing me to reach out." He said.

"I really appreciate it." He said.

"Hey, its okay." I said.

"You have no idea how thankful I am. I will forever owe you." He said. I nod.

"Lets go." I said.

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I got out of the car and he did too. I smiled as he walked towards me and he rufffled his hair.

"Thanks for coming with me. I hope you enjoyed it?" He asked.

"I did. Thank you." I replied.

"You are welcome." He said.

"Goodnight." I said and he hugged me.

"Goodnight." He said. And he pulled away.

"Yeah." I said. He nod and waved before going to his car and drove off.

I went to my room. I felt him immediately. I dropped my bag.

"Hi Jace." I said and switched on the lights.

"Instincts are always right." I heard that voice.

"I'm too tired to argue right now." I said turning to face him.

"You went on a date with Zac Efron?" He asked.

"I wish." I replied and took off my heels.

"Elizabeth." He said.

"What? I can't hang out with my friend anymore?" I asked.

"That's not hang out,  that's date." He replied.

"You dressed up and everything." He added.

"And i look nice?" I asked.

"That's not the point." He said.

"Look, I was okay with you 'hanging out' with Michal. So you should also be okay with Zach and I 'hanging out'." I replied.

"I knew it.  i knew something was up when you were okay with Michal and I....."

"I wasn't okay? Truth be told. I wasn't. But you wanted a friend. And you got one." I told him removing my earrings.

"I didn't exactly hug her, or dress up for her, or......"

"You were going to see a movie. We went to an exhibition." I told him.

"Sounds like a date to me." He shrug.

"By the way, it's that same guy." He said.

"What's with you and Zach?" I asked him releasing my hair.

"You know what i have against him? He wants you. He gives you those 'I want you' eyes that makes my stomach hurt and i feel like punching those eyes." He replied.

"The same eyes Michal gives you that you don't see." I told him. I went to my bed and saw his hoodie there. I took off my top and wore  it.

"Shit. Michal is a friend. Zach likes you. There's a difference." He said.

"What if he likes me?" I asked. He kept quiet for a moment.

Then I decided to tease him.

"What if I like him too?" I asked him.

He took his jacket and left. Just like that? Then it hit me.

Shit. What have I done?

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Warning: never tell your boyfriend you like another guy. Especially when he doesn't like the guy. Especially when you go to the same school. And especially when your boyfriend knows how to punch.

   I got to school this morning and Zach's face didn't look good. I went to meet him and he gave a very brave face. I remember what he said.

"Hey, it's fine. I understand his anger. Just resolve whatever you guys have. I don't want to be the bad guy." He said, patted my shoulder and left.

Warning: when you see the guy's face, don't storm into the cafeteria and drag your boyfriend out to a study(if he has one) and don't pour your anger out in your words.

  So stupid me stormed into the cafeteria, everyone looked at me and i avoided their stares, my only focus was the golden haired  boy who was laughing with my friends. I got to the table and didn't even respond to their greetings. I held Jace's hand and dragged him. How I got the power too,  I didn't know.

But i literally dragged him.

"Shit, calm down." He said laughing as I dragged him out of the cafeteria.

  For some reason, after some minutes, I couldn't drag him anymore. I was very sure that I was pulling him. I stopped dragging and turned to see his amused faced and pocketing his free hand. He dragged me back to him effortlessly and I landed on his chest.

Uhm, I could stay here forever. Wait, wait, hold up, hold up. I pulled away.

"You. Me. Study." I said.  He smiled.

"Of course. I can carry you there." He said.

"It's more romantic that way." He winked.

"I'm not.... We are not..... Urgh, lets go." I said.

Finally, we got there and he closed the door, he carried me on his desk and came in between my legs.

"Jace........"

He captured my lips in his and pulled me closer to deepen the kiss. I pushed him away.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

"What's wrong? You are asking that?" I asked him. He rolled his eyes.

"What did I do?" He asked.

"What did you not do?" I asked him.  He groan.

"Is this about Quimby?" He asked me.

"Wow, you got his name right this time." I said.

"I have always known his name. I just choose not to know. You know why? Because even when you and I weren't an item, he was a pest." He said.

"You don't call someone a pest! He is my friend and God knows what that guy has gone through! We haven't even seen each other for sometime now! I don't hang out with him everytime school is over!!" I snapped.

"Don't yell at me Elizabeth." He said.

"So i wait for you like a loner after school? For fuck shit, I even told you about the hang out, because I respect you. And our relationship! But did you? That's what angers me the most. Yet, you had the full audacity to tell me you like him? The fuck,  that drove me crazy. Do you know how that feels?" He asked.

"You wound me by even going out with him, hugging him, and stabbed me all over again by uttering those damn words. Yet, I saw you this morning and said 'morning'. I'm not stupid Liz. I'm  in  love. And i wish you know how much i do and not take it for granted." He said and took his helmet.

"Have a good day." He said and left slamming the door.

  I was quiet. Everywhere was quiet. I got down from the table and sat on the couch.

Was i taking him for granted?

  I sighed and closed my eyes as I felt tears strolling down my cheek. I cleaned it.

What have I done?🤦😢.

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