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    Take Me or Leave Me

    [One Shot Story]

    By: Frailheart17

    He's gone.

    He left me.

    He didn't tell me why.

    Do I deserve this kind of agony?

    I'm stranded here with unanswered questions.

    Is he coming back?

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    Or is he leaving me broken?

    All my life, it's him whom I always chose, but why did he chose to leave me?

    My name is Carrie. And that him is Vincent, who suprisingly left me.

    "I don't know what's happening to you but you really look like a complete idiot." that is Nate, my boy

    best friend.

    "Shut up. I used to be like this after he left."

    I often stare at nowhere when I don't recieve any text message or phone call from Vincent.

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    But now, there's gotta be a serious reason behind no communication.

    "Carrie, just wake up already. He won't come back."

    "How did you know?" I gave him a fierce look.

    I'm still waiting. And hoping for Vincent to come back to me. I know, he will.

    "Tell me. What kind of boyfriend is he? He left you without a single word, Carrie."

    "Maybe he did that because of a certain reason or a family conflict."

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    "If that's the reason, why do you have to cry and wait for two months?"

    "Because I love him."

    "He's a big mistake in your life, Carrie!"

    Is he still my best friend? Why can't he understand me!? Why can't he consider my feelings!?

    "Nate, stop yelling at me!"

    "I'm not yelling. I'm just saying."

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    "Why do you have to say all of that?"

    He sighed.

    Then he sat on the bench. I followed him. We watched the blazing yet beautiful view of the sunset.

    He faced me and said, "You're my best friend. I don't want you to get hurt. I don't want to see you crying

    just because of him."

    "All this pain will vanish out of me when he comes back."

    "I'm telling you, again. He won't come back."

    "Then I'll prove you wrong."

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    I gasped.

    I stood up. He really isn't helping me here. So I walked away from him. I just wanted to go home and cry

    a flood of tears.

    ***

    Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room

    And we're not speaking

    And I'm dying to know is it killing you like it's killing me, yeah

    I don't know what to say since the twist of fate when it all broke down

    And the story of us looks a lot like tragedy now

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    That was my phone.

    And it's ringing.

    My heart starts to beat abnormally when I saw the caller's I.D.

    Vincent...

    And the song playing is... our theme song.

    I impulsively answered the call, "V-vince?"

    "Carrie..." with that, I feel like I'm a weak and fragile person. Hearing his voice makes my heart beat.

    I missed him.

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    So much.

    Too much.

    But his voice isn't as sweet and sincere like before.

    What happened?

    "I wanted to see you and explain everything."

    My heart's still racing. I knew, he'd be back.

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    "Where shall we meet?"

    "At the Sunnyville Park. 6 pm sharp."

    "Ok. See you then. I love you."

    "Bye."

    What was that? Is 'bye' a reply to those three words?

    Seriously, I'm starting to get worried.

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    ***

    I went to our meeting place. He said that we should be here by 6 pm. But he hasn't come yet.

    "I'm sorry for being late. Had to fix lots of things."

    "Just like this thing going on between us?"

    I looked at him, from head to toe. He hasn't changed. He's still the handsome Vincent I know.

    Except that, I think...

    He had a change of heart.

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    Hopefully, not.

    "How are you?" I asked, out of the blue.

    "I'm good." Usually, he would say, 'I'm definitely good because now, you can't escape from my sight.'

    "I missed you. So much." i walked nearer to him. I hugged him. But he didn't hug me back like he always

    does.

    "Thanks."

    O_O

    "What's wrong with you? Or with me?"

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    He slowly released himself from my hug.

    "I need to talk to you."

    "You're talking to me, right now."

    My heart skips a beat.

    Not because of happiness.

    But because of sadness.

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    Tears formed on the corner of my eyes, starting to roll down my cheeks. But I tried to hide it.

    "So this is why you left me?"

    He explained everything. Fully detailed. It turned out to be what I didn't expected.

    He nodded, "I'm sorry. I really love her."

    "Is there something missing in me?" teardrops finally came out in front of him, "Tell me. Aren't I good

    enough!?" I yelled at him.

    "Please don't cry."

    "Just answer my question!"

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    "It's not you, it's me." he bowed his head.

    I feel so empty. Hopeless. Sentimental.

    And it's all because of him.

    "What happened to us? All your promises, I shouldn't believe them. All your sweet charms, I shouldn't

    be attracted by them. All our memories, I shouldn't kept them. Everything we had and we've been

    through had gone to waste."

    "Carrie, I'm breaking up with you-"

    "I get it. It's over. It's finally over. Thanks for those two meaningful years."

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    "Sorry."

    "And that's where you're good at. Saying sorry."

    I started to walk away. I can't take it anymore. My heart can't take it anymore.

    My tears endlessly flowed. My heart's been stabbed by a sword. I feel like I'm ignored.

    I was still running until I felt someone hugged me. So I stopped.

    "Nate..."

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    "I told you."

    "I should've listened to you."

    He hugged me tighter. It soothes me well. It gave me warmth. And it washes my aches away.

    "Why can't you just let him go? He's not worthy of you."

    "Doing that may be suicidal but.. I'll try."

    We pulled out from our embrace.

    He wiped my tears by using his manly-scented handkerchief.

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    "Now that he left you, let me take you..."

    ***

    Two years of forgetting...

    Two years of moving on...

    Two years of letting go...

    It was so difficult, I would die.

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    But because of Nate, I survived.

    "Best."

    "Yes?"

    "Can I ask you something?"

    "Anything." I smiled.

    "When a boy you like tells you, I love you on the phone, what will you feel?"

    "Happy, of course."

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    He giggled, "Really?"

    "Yeah. Why'd you ask?"

    "Because I like someone..."

    "No really?!"

    Ouch.

    "Yeah. She's so special to me, you know."

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    I'm glad that you finally met your true love, Nate. I'm really happy for you.

    "So you're confessing over the phone?"

    Somehow, I wished the girl that Nate likes is me.

    Dont get me wrong. I finally realized. I'm lucky to be his best friend. But I think, I see him more than a

    bestfriend.

    "Yup. I'm about to call her right now."

    Ouch, again.

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    Why do everyone I love can't love me back?

    I forced to laugh, "Silly! Why don't you tell her? Confront her. Face to face."

    "I can be a coward when it comes to these things."

    Don't be. I'll help you. Even though, it starts to ache here, *points at chest* again.

    "Fine. Do it on the phone."

    "What will I say?"

    "Say I love you to her. Be straightforward."

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    He smiled.

    I'm totally hurting myself, arent I?

    Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room

    And we're not speaking

    And I'm dying to know is it killing you like it's killing me, yeah

    I don't know what to say since the twist of fate when it all broke down

    And the story of us looks a lot like tragedy now

    I still haven't change that ringtone.

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    Such a bittersweet memory.

    I looked at the caller's I.D.

    Unknown number?

    "I gotta answer this, Nate."

    He just smiled at me while holding his phone. Weird.

    "H-hello? May I know who's this?"

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    "I love you."

    Upon hearing that, I felt like my heart has been blasting fireworks. My soul's glowing. My body's

    shiverring. This feeling is overwhelming... More than I could've imagined.

    I took a look at Nate. He's still smiling like a fool.. In love.

    I blinked three times.

    Did he really said that? To me?

    "Nate..."

    He smiled, "Do you love me, too?"

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    I smiled back, "Yes."

    Unexpectedly, he love me back. I thought I was the only one who feels it.

    "Now let me ask you the same question." I said to him.

    "What is it?"

    "Will you take me or leave me?"

    "Don't ask. You're already mine."

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    With that, I came nearer to him then hugged him.

    "Wait, I haven't replied yet. I love you, too."

    ***

    So this is where the story of us ends...

    Or better yet, a brand new beginning.

    Let me give you a summary.

    Vincent left me.

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