Chapter 122: Chapter 122

Chapter 122

The stolen pictures

I thought of visiting the University de Forde again to visit and surprise Leighden. She is still studying, third year college at the University unlike me who graduated in America.

I stayed in the library because she might come here. I first went to the deluxe room to spend time while I waited for her.

I was amazed because the deluxe room was so clean. I went out afterwards as well.

I took a walk first while reading a book. It has also been a long time since I last read a book. I haven't been here for 2 years.

As I expected, they didn’t even recognize me. I am wearing sunglasses and wearing a black hat.

Leighden is here now with Draek. I just watched them as I sat here at the end. I just pretend to be reading.

I can’t help but compare my past relationship to Leighden and Draek’s current relationship. They are so sweet to watch. They both review while holding their hands. Maybe... they are 2 years old now.

There was no sound of their laughter because they were inside the library and there were many students.

I stood up and I sat there on the bench next to Leighden.

They only slightly looked at me as I sat down but they did not recognize me.

Since they still didn't pay attention to me, I removed my hat and comb my hair. They turned their eyes to me but still did not recognize me. I also removed my shades and gently looked at them.

Our eyes met and when they saw me, their eyes widened as they looked at me. I just smiled at them.

"Pershey?" Leighden calls me to see if I am Pershey or not.

I smiled.

“Oh! I missed you! ”

She hugged me. Her voice was a bit loud, so the librarian picked us up.

"When did you come home?" she asked.

"I've been here for quite some time," I replied.

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"So, how are you?"

I couldn't answer but I sighed deeply and looked at Draek.

"Let's not talk here," said Draek.

"Where will we go?" Leighden asked.

"We have something to give to Pershey, remember?"

They seemed to understand each other, so they stood up first, so I had no other choice but to stand up as well and follow them wherever they go.

I think we were going to El Lavish Restaurant and I wasn’t even wrong. They stopped opposite the restaurant and Draek opened the door.

I, in other words, was like a statue standing slightly away from them. It's like my feet don't want to step.

Why? Why it's here again? I feel it again. Suddenly, my chest tightened.

We left a lot of memories of Neil in this place. All our memories came back to my mind.

I lost myself again. The wind blows my mind everywhere again, carrying the memories that come back to my mind.

I want to step backward because I know I will have more difficulty when I go inside. I stayed outside, stunned and deep in thought. I didn't notice that they were already inside and just stood at the door waiting for me to enter as well.

“Come in,” Leighden said, so my spirit woke up. I took a deep breath before I started to step forward. I went inside even though I was still a little hesitant.

As we walked, I looked around the restaurant. I wonder what the restaurant is like. It’s closed now, so it’s magical.

We went to the office, Neil’s office.

Once again, I was stocked in my position when I was at the door of the office.

I think back to the memories we had here when Neil and I weren’t in relationship. —The moment I lost my phone and he found it.

“Come in, Pershey,” said Draek. I took courage before I entered the office. The same place seems ....

"Neil decided to temporarily close this restaurant," he said, so I turned my gaze to him. I want to ask why but my mouth don't want to open.

"It's been 2 years since he closed this restaurant."

The words 2 years he said stuck in my mind. It entered my mind that maybe it's because of our break up, but why? Why he closed this restaurant? But, maybe not, right? I may not be the reason. Maybe ... he's just really busy in his business, so maybe he didn't have enough time to take care of this restaurant.

But why do I even need to think about those things?

"He left something here just in case you come here again." Draek continued.

I pointed myself just to make sure that I'm the one he's referring to, and he nodded in response.

He left something for me?

I stayed where I was 'cause my body don't want to move closer to him.

He took something from the drawer under Neil's table. He handed it to me but I am hesitant to take it.

“Take it and open it, Pershey,” he softly commanded.

I'm still hesitant to get the album because maybe... I'll see what I see there and I don't even know what the content of that album is.

I took that.

I don't know but I felt heavier when I touched the album with my hand. I was hesitant to open it or not because right now... I feel like my tears are forming.

I was just watching it but I hadn’t opened it yet.

“Open it, Pershey,” he ordered again. I took a deep breath before I could look at them one by one.

They smiled on me but there is something I don't understand with their smiles.

I sat down and focused my gaze on the album but I still didn’t open it.

I started to unfold the first page of the album. My pictures immediately opened up to me. Stealth photos of me that slightly made me laugh somehow.

"Who took these pictures?" I asked while stating at my stolen pictures.

“Neil has been secretly taking pictures of you since he met you,” Draek replied to me causing the temporary smile that had drawn on my lips earlier to suddenly disappear.

What he said came to my mind. I just ignored that because I didn’t want to feel heavier.

I opened the other pages again but only my pictures were there and I could see.

He used to take pictures of me but why didn't I even notice once?

"He tried to avoid you and tried his best to let go of his feelings for you."

I keep quiet about what he says but I feel different as I listen to what he says. I don't say a word or look at him but my ears are listening.

“I am always telling him that it’s better to tell you how he feels but he’s scared. He always said that it wasn't the right time, so he kept his feelings for you and he didn't let you know. ”

I turned every page regularly as I listened to him. I don't see any other pictures but my stolen pictures.

“We did not expect your relationship to end suddenly. We know Neil loves you so much and he won't leave you but that was his way for your good. ”

I still listen as each page of the album continues to unfold. I am waiting for him to stop telling me those things because they don't know I'm hurting. I was just trying to avoid the outburst of my emotions but tears were already forming in my eyes.

I don't look at them because there are tears in my eyes that I try to stop them from dripping. That's why while I was listening, I focused on the album because tears were already forming in my eyes.

"He loves you that's why he left you, Pershey," he added, which caused me to shed tears on the album. It didn't even flow down my face but dripped directly on my picture in the album.

"He's always here because he's waiting to see you here again," said Leighden.

“He suddenly changed. We feel sorry every time we see him alone waiting here, stunned in the wind. He wants to follow you in America but his parents are against it, especially his Mommy. ”

I stopped opening the album because my tears kept flowing. I was fighting it and trying to be brave but it wasn't enough to fight my tears. I was constantly wiping every tear that flowed down my face. I know they noticed me.

I took a deep breath and stood up.

I shouldn’t be crying now but I keep crying. It's tiring to cry all the time. Always. My eyes are so tired.

"We hope you get back together," he said. My tears dripped even more before I could see them with tears in my eyes.

My tears flowed steadily as I looked at them. Leighden hugged me. I cried as she hugged me.

I couldn't stop my emotions from pouring out.

I feel like the world is rejecting me in a world full of sadness and grief.

This is how heavy the responsibility really is when you love. When you are hurt, even if you cry, it seems that your tears are still flowing. I feel like a prisoner of the past when I am alone. I was alone in the dark while crying.

I also hugged the album while Leighden hugged me.

Tears kept flowing down my face until I suddenly stopped crying.

My tears are still flowing but I feel like I and myself are floating in nothingness. It was as if I had lost myself.

When else will I be okay? When will everything be okay?

Is there still hope for Neil and me?

I want to see him again and talk to him but I don't know where to start looking for him.

I want to restart my life with him. I want us to start again. I feel there is still hope for us. My heart feels that he is waiting for me and he still loves me.

My third request, can I see him again?