Chapter 10

Now, I understood that his patience for me had nothing to do with that ridiculous pact our mothers made on our behalf.

He had already gotten sick and tired of me. It was just that he had been suppressing it the whole time.

Mom's and Aunt Mel's words must've triggered him that night and made him explode. Or, perhaps, he had wanted to create such a massive scene so that everyone would know he would never be with me.

I would always remember what he said to me. I would do as he asked, but this would also be the last time I would do anything for him or listen to his words.

I had loved him for so many years, and now, it was time to let him go.

That day, we didn't speak at all as we walked to school.

The morning sun was warm and bright, yet he and I were like cold and distant strangers.

I stepped into the classroom first, and Felix followed closely after. I had always been following after him, so it was quite amusing now that our roles had reversed.

Our classmates loved to tease us.