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Chapter 18

Days has passed and the news about me and Ezra died down after the interview that I had and I’m back at working at the company and even though I hate working it kind of made me busy and forget about the things that bothering me and also Jade is there accompanying me and making me feel like I’m not alone in all of these… even though he doesn’t know what’s going on with our family and with Ezra’s he doesn't ask and just be there for me… and it’s all I could ask for.

“Why are you even leaving? You can’t just leave after what happen.”

I was awaken by the middle of the night when I overheard my dad’s voice… at first I thought he was talking to mom but upon hearing more I realize that he’s on the phone with Aunt Marie.

“I can’t believe you’re leaving with my child… you can’t leave everything, what about the business? You’re leaving with your whole family? You’re staying there for good?”

Upon hearing those words I don’t know what to say. My heart is beating so fast and it took me a while to realize what dad really said… they’re leaving… including Ezra and they’re leaving for good… and that means we’re never going to see each other again especially that our family is not in good terms… and because dad forbid me to talk to him.

I couldn’t bare to listen anymore that I went inside my room and cover my head with my pillow and without warning my tears fell… and thought of the memories I made with Ezra upon going up… I’m scared of losing him even though a part of me is thinking that I already lost him a long time ago and I just refuse to believe so.

“Is it really true that Ezra’s family are leaving the country for good?” Dad was about to go to work when I ask him that question. His brows creased and realize that I heard him last night. He sigh and nodded. “I want to see him.” I whispered.

“No. You can’t… you shouldn’t.”

“Dad! He’s my friend and I might never see him again! How could you be so cruel?”

“You’ll understand me in the future… you might hate me now but you’ll thank me later.”

My brows creased and shake my head at that. “No… never once I understood why you made such choices… and I can’t believe you’re making me suffer too.”

I couldn't take it anymore and I walk away… I ran to my room, I don’t think I might go to work today… I feel so angry to face anyone right now.

When I got inside my room my tears fell without warning and I feel so confuse and hurt and my heart is so tight that I just want to escape the house to see him but part of me is afraid that when I go to their house he will be gone… and I will be too late.

I hate my dad… and I’ve never hated anyone in my life like this… the first man that I loved is the one who hurt me so hard… the person who’s suppose to love me and protect me is disappointing me… and I just wish things we’re different.

I scream and throw things away to let our my frustrations but ended up on the floor crying and wounded because I just smack my mirror… and my hands are bleeding but I couldn’t feel the pain… as the pain inside my heart is more unbearable.

“Kate! What happen? You’re bleeding!”

I raised my head and my eyes widen upon seeing Ezra. “W-what are you doing here?” My hands are shaking as I try to stand up but he only shake his head and guided me to my bed and my eyes are only on him as he look at my bleeding hand. He immediately mend to it and wrap his handkerchief on it. “I-I h-heard you’re leaving.”

That made him stop and looks at me… and it took him a while to nod. “It’s my dad’s decision… we’re leaving for good.”

“So we’ll never see each other again.” I whispered and now starting to feel the sting on my hands.

He didn’t say anything and just stares at me. He bite his lips and hold me by my shoulders and made me face him. “I know we’re going to see each other again… our friendship is stronger than this… and I know the universe will let us collide.” Tears fell on his eyes and I sob in pain for the both of us… if only our parents didn’t commit those mistake maybe things will be different for us.

“Ez, I don’t know if I can do this all alone… I’m scared.”

He shake his head and hold my face. “You’re Kate… and you’re the most strong and brave person I ever met in my life… and I know you can do this… I believe in you.”

I bite my lips and I can’t contain it anymore and I cry, cry hard on his shoulder as he hug me tight while whispering comforting words.

It took me a while to calm down and Ezra didn’t say anything and just stayed there and that’s more than enough.

“Just so you know… you’re my best friend and no matter how many friends I will have in the future nothing can beat the bound that we had.” I said… slowly accepting the fact that he’s really leaving and he’s not going to be here for me as time pass by.

He chuckle and looks at me in the eyes sincerely that made my heart skipped a beat… and I gulp as his face slowly approach mine… is he going to kiss me or am I just hallucinating?

Everything around feels so surreal especially when our face are now so close to each other and before I knew it… our lips met and I close my eyes as I kiss him back… my heart is beating so fast and I can feel him all over me, I open my eyes once we parted ways and we smile at each other… I just know that I’m as red as a tomato…. and I’m just realizing what happen.

I had my first kiss moments ago… and it’s from the person I want to give my first kiss… it’s from my best friend… Ezra.