I huffed. “I took a day off because my best friend broke up with her boyfriend, and I need time to make sure she’s doing alright, okay?”

I couldn’t help but wonder whether Michael was trying to start an argument on purpose.

 

Michael grew quiet. After a few seconds, I heard him hang up on me.

“What the hell?” I stared at my phone with a deadpan expression. He’s been acting weirdly irritating these past few days.

Deciding not to pay it much mind, I bought takeaway food for breakfast and went back to Natalie’s place. When I first got dumped, she had been there for me all throughout my healing process; now, it was my turn to do the same for her.

 

Natalie was already awake when I got back, her legs drawn up to her chest as she hugged them and stared off into space.

I set the food down on the dining table and approached her.

“Why didn’t you sleep for a while longer?”

 

“I can’t. Every time I close my eyes, the memory of him with that girl resurfaces in my mind.” She gave me a sidelong glance, her eyes starting to grow watery again.

slightly at a loss for what to do. “This is

 

and scars would fade with time. I still felt uncomfortable whenever I thought about Justin again, but the memory of him didn’t hurt as much as it first did

moved on, Anna? You really don’t feel

be able to move on too. Getting sad over a*sholes like John isn’t

feel like I’ve lost everything without him with me.

fault. He would never appreciate you and cherish you for who you truly are,

someone who doesn’t deserve her love and attention? Does she still

while, a veil seemed to lift from her eyes, and her shoulder slumped. I knew that my words had gotten through to her rationality, but they might need some time to get through to her

the thought of her being this sad over John, who likely didn’t

more words of comfort, instead opting to pull her to sit

shouldn’t ruin your body for a man,” I told her, handing her

head and kept her gaze fixed on

outside. Nonetheless, Natalie sat motionless on the couch, not saying a word. Worried that she might do something reckless if I

mind, she turned to look at me, saying quietly, “You don’t have to stay, Anna.

I might as well stay

her when she’s in this

me. I won’t hurt myself over someone who doesn’t deserve it. Please go home; I want to be left alone for

She still

then. Call me if you need anything. I’ll be

to themselves after a bad break-up. Knowing this, I didn’t press

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