29/05/2024
2 WEEKS RELATIONSHIP part 2
Part 1: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xaPc8vYixaE4bc63/?mibextid=oFDknk
"I took a deep breath and said, 'Be in a relationship with me for 2 weeks...'
'What?! Are you kidding me?!' He looked at me angrily, and I couldn't help but shiver.
'...listen to me first... Just 2 weeks, then I will never bother you again, but... In these 2 weeks, we will date every day, and you'll treat me like your girlfriend... even if it is just fake...'
'Fine!' He pinched my chin and said, 'you'd better keep your word, or else... I'll ruin you!' Letting go of my chin forcefully, he walked back to his house.
I cried silently while walking back home. At the gate of my house, I saw my elder brother Tristan. He immediately ran to me and hugged me tightly. 'Where have you been, Arielle? I'm so worried about you!' He hugged me tightly as if I were going to disappear if he let go.
I hugged him back and cried on his shoulder. 'Elder brother hic why... why can't Ethan like me? Am I really ugly? hic I don't want to live anymore...' My brother hugged me tightly and kissed my forehead.
'No, you're beautiful, the most beautiful girl in the world... please don't give up... just for me, please...' I felt my shoulders wet, and I knew my brother was really scared to lose me, but I didn't say a word.
After calming down, my brother led me to my room and looked at me seriously. 'Tell me, princess, what happened?' I looked away and sighed, then I told him everything. His face darkened as he cursed under his breath. 'That freaking Ethan! Has he lost his mind?! Even though we're friends, I won't tolerate what he did to you!' Tristan looked so angry that he was about to leave and go to Ethan, but I quickly stopped him.
'Brother, please calm down. I know you're angry, but please let me do what I want... if... if we can't find a donor... please don't tell him... don't tell him what happened to me... if ever he asks... please tell him that I have gone abroad to study...' I quickly said to my brother my plan while my face was full of tears and snot.
Tristan wiped my tears away, then got a towel to wipe my snot. 'Okay, okay, I'll do as you say, but... please don't say that we will not be able to find a donor. I know there are kind-hearted people... please fight for me...' My brother begged me, and I couldn't help but cry so hard that my breath tightened, and he immediately calmed me down.
One week has already passed, and in this week, I'm so happy because Ethan kept his promise. He treated me coldly at first, but as time passed by, his attitude was changing, and now we are walking side by side. He's accompanying me back home, but there is silence in the air. I couldn't help but look at him from time to time. My condition is also worsening, but thank God my brother found a donor, and the operation will happen in three days.
I looked at him and said, 'Ethan... I'll let you be free in three days...' He quickly looked at me, confused. 'There is still 1 week, why did you change the date?' I looked away from him and didn't see the disappointment that flashed in his eyes. 'Isn't this what you want?' I said. He kept silent and looked at my pale face.
'No, we will finish the agreement.' I looked at him in astonishment but then sighed. 'You don't have to pretend any-' he cut me off and said, 'you're not keeping your promise, what if you go back on your word?' He looked at me in annoyance as if not wanting to continue this conversation.
I sighed and said, 'we will break up in three days, Ethan. I'm not going to pester you anymore.' When I looked at him, I saw his upset face, and he walked away without saying anything.
I smiled sadly and coughed. I looked at my hand and saw blood.
The next day, Ethan and I met at our usual place in the past week, the playground. I looked at him and smiled. 'Come, let's buy ice cream.' He looked at me and said, 'why are you so pale? Are you sick?' I saw worry in his eyes, and my heart burst with joy. I smiled broadly and laughed lightly. 'No, I'm not. Let's go.' He rolled his eyes and said, 'yeah, you don't look like you're sick with that smile of yours.'
We spent the rest of our two days dating and chatting at night. I almost forgot that he was just pretending because of his behavior.
Today was our last day, and during our date, I noticed that he kept being in a daze, and now he's in a daze again. I waved my hand in front of him and said worriedly, 'is something wrong?' He snapped out of his trance and looked at me. It was nighttime, and I couldn't help but gulp when he looked at me like I'm the only one in his eyes. He held the back of my head and kissed me. I froze while my eyes widened. After he kissed me, I still didn't move and looked at him in a daze.
He chuckled and said, 'this is my gift,' then he patted my head, and I couldn't help but touch my lips while a small genuine smile appeared on my face. 'Can I walk you home?' I asked. He looked at me strangely and said, 'I should be the one doing that,' then he grabbed my hand and walked toward the ice cream vendor."
Written by : saziema
Photo from mangatoon
