Chapter 36
I was dumbstrin k but I had to say something. Terry was looking at me with the hope that my words would be soothing
Lopened my mouth to say somethi
How was I supposed to process the fact that my best friend of over there years had fretines for mel
Nothing of that sont evet crued my mind and I have taken everything he did for me as a result of his kind gesture and likeness towards me 1 dude’t think that he would look at me and
Tho was a semitier nur involving someone sa
duurt tone. The pain on his face matched the tone he spoke.
way that would jeopardize the relationship. He was
Spraking careleody would damage him mentally and I still loved him, as a friend. And I still needed him in my life, regardless of how good become tail needed uw guide.
Thow could you sit at the same table with that jerk scho hurt you without arconal tinglao He treated you like a joke, be treated you less than a joke. How could you act like it wasn’t that big of a deal after these many months struggling alone, trying to find your feet without his input?” His voter sounded when Lhnally wanted to speak
Terry a
was right. I was so focused on the way I felt that I forgot what my decision was. I had broken every promise I made to Terry and myself in a span of a few months
Quihin seni me out and didn’t even try to look for me while I was home. He brought another lady our matrimonial home and spoke to me like I was less of a human.
Funny how I’d forgotten about all that with one glance at his face.
I felt so bad for being easily swayed by the little saves I’d received from Quinn and forgot about the promise and decision I had made.
1 bowed my head in regret.
lowed my bra
“You’re right Terry, you’re right. I messed up. But I didn’t just go falling into his arms and laughing at every word he said.” I began
It was either I had this difficult discussion with Terry or hurt him for a long time.
I always felt ashamed, talking about my bullies and what I’d suffered at their hands. This shame made me keep it from Grandma Mira so she docin’t know that I was bullied throughout high school
However, if I wanted to get my best friend back. I needed to speak up and explain the situation to him.
That was good enough for a first step at least,
“Ive always been bullied in high school, by a group of seven students who were wealthy than I was. It started in the first year of high school. I couldn’t tell Grandma Mira about it because I didn’t want to bother her about my situation and they made me swear that I wouldn’t report to any of the teachers else, Carl’s dad would speak to the principal and I’d get expelled.”
“Grandma Mira was barely getting by to make sure that I went to school, Carīs dad was the biggest partner the school had and everyone bowed to his feet and tried not to piss him off so he would continue putting a lot of money into the school’s funding” I pained. Looking at Terry whose face held traces of sober emotions.
So I bore all their ill–treatments and always took it all with my heads bowed because I knew that I couldn’t stand up to them, both physically and financially. After years of moving out of the country, they returned recently and decided to visit the restaurant when they heard I worked there They bullied me but instead of standing up to them, I went back to default mode”
“And stood there with head bowed, Quinn stepped in when they were about to cause a disaster and made them beg for forgiveness on their knees. I decided to thank him with one of my special is as it was equally the first time he came to the restaurant.”
A heavy sigh escaped my lips when I was done and Terry rubbed his face with both palms before coming close to me and patting me
ting me on my back
“Tim so sorry, I didn’t know about this. I had no idea you went through such cruelty at a young age. He spoke with remorse and I nodded with a
“It’s okay Terry, at least they’re off my back now and it’s all thanks to Quinn, Look, Terry, I do love you, I love you as a friend and I don’t want no
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relatsanship tos tarnish what we share. I’m so scared to lose yoni, Terry” I spoke wi
“I understand your tears but we’re not going to fall off because of a relationship. All I need is live dates from you. Five, and sull don’t want tos alis this, then I will leave you be” The sand an
Ich a banden lighten
He understood me and five dates was nothing with my best friend but I needed to be sure what that would
“And our friendship?” I asked as I held my breath in suspense.
“We’ll still be cool best friends” He replied with a smile and I released my breath dramatically and we both let out a round of laughter
was scared for a minute,” I said and we laughed some note.
“I think I should treat you to something good tonight. I’ve put you through an emotional turbulence.” I said walking to his kitchen and he followed
“Yes, that’s right, I’m starving” He replied and I scanned the kitchen.
“What should I make that’s quick and easy? Is the fridge stocked?” I asked, walking to the fridge and tripping on my steps but before I could fall. Terry’s hands were wrapped firmly around my waist.
His face was so close to mine that I perceived his minty breath
The smiles washed off his face and he was looking at me with a serious expression that made me tense.
He brought his Lace closer to mine, our lips were an inch away, I shut my eyes tightly
