Chapter 3

I'll do everything just to make you happy 

I hurried to Luke's place to report that I had talked to Cara and that she had agreed to come with me this afternoon.

He laid a red carpet from the stairs up the stage to the table. We also spread rose petals on the floor. We arranged the small candles in the shape of a heart. We also inflated heart -shaped balloons and hung them on the chair. Everything is okay. It looks perfect. A small speaker has also been installed for background music.

When it was okay I ordered Luke to get ready before I left to pick up Cara. He left immediately and straightened up. I sat down on the stage floor. I stared at all the designs we made. Why am I jealous? I want to destroy everything we did. I don't want to continue tonight. But I also thought, what if I destroy it? Luke might get mad at me and ignore me. I don't want that to happen to us.

I stopped in reflection when Luke tapped me. I turned around and was stunned. He is very handsome. He was wearing a brown suit. He was wearing a gold watch and his hair was mainly gelled.

"Wow! I never thought you were that handsome. You're wearing something that suits you. I was even more surprised to see your hair gelled for the first time." I said.

I can't take my eyes off of him. It's like I'm dreaming. He suddenly slapped my forehead and started to laugh.

“Alas! It hurts so much. There you are! I'm leaving to pick up Cara.” I told him in disgust.

He pulled me and hugged me. She smells so good. The perfume he uses is very fragrant.

"I'm so grateful to you Leigh. I can't do all this without you. I don't know how I can repay you for everything you've done for me. I hope you don't change." He said full of gratitude.

I saw in his eyes the overwhelming gratitude. I can't deny you. Everything I can do for you, for your happiness. I really love you and my love is ready to give up for you to be happy. I cried but I hid it. I don't want him to see me cry. I also left Luke to pick up Cara.

As I was about to enter the hallway, I saw Cara and Nathan in the distance, a corner. I was surprised to see them kissing. I hid and wondered. I peeked again to see that they were just talking but Nathan's hands were around Cara's waist. I shouted from afar so they would know I was coming. They quickly parted when they saw that I was approaching them.

“Cara!”

She hurried to me when he saw me.

"Have you been there before?" She said.

"Of course not. I'll just get there." I said while staring at her sharply.

"It's good then." Cara replied.

"So come on. Let's go to the place where the surprise is for you." I turned around and rolled my eyes. They are both annoying.

Before leaving I noticed them flirting. I don’t know if something was going on with them but I need to know that right away otherwise Luke will be hurt.

When we got close to the place, I covered Cara's eyes. I help her walk up to the stage. When we were at the top I counted “1,2,3” and removed my hand from her eye. She was very surprised. Luke held out Cara's hand. I quickly got off the stage and hid on the back side. I watch them from afar. Luke is so happy. His smile reached to the sky. Smile as if there is no tomorrow to come.

Luke put down the bag Cara was carrying and held her hand and they danced. At first Cara was embarrassed but soon she agreed. Luke wraps his hand around Cara's hip while simultaneously their feet move to a very romantic music. They stare at each other and talk deeply. For me, such a conversation has no equal. I dream that I am in Cara’s position now. I heard the music that Luke played and it was the music that I always played with him when we were together. It goes like this;

“I heard there was someone but I know he don’t deserve you

If you were mine I’d never let anyone hurt you, no, no

I want to dry those tears, kiss those lips

It’s all that I’ve been thinking about”

When the music ended, he helped Cara to sit on the chair. He quickly pulled out a fancy box. It contains a necklace. He showed it to Cara and I could see in Cara's face that it was so beautiful. Cara covered her mouth as she stared at the necklace. Luke quickly stood up and went behind Cara to put on the necklace. I almost died of envy. If it was just me. I just hope so. It hurts my heart so much to see that he is happy. I could see in his eyes that Cara was very good enough for him. I no longer noticed that my tears were dripping. I wiped it with my hand but continued to drip. I was even more hurt when I heard Cara say to Luke “YES”. My world collapsed. The day I dreaded has come.

Luke jumped for joy. He hugged Cara tightly and kissed her on the lips. They were both laughing at each other.

When I heard Cara say "YES" to Luke I left that place. I left campus alone. I was stunned and talking to myself about what would happen to me. I know I'm just a friend. I also know where I should sit. As I walked, I have thoughts that this is the first time I went home alone. It's refreshing. Is this the beginning of being alone? Do I need to train myself to be alone? I looked up at the sky. It’s cloudy tonight, there are stars but they are hiding behind the clouds. Flashing even when they are not visible. I was close to home when I saw a bench in the distance. I sat down first and continued to stare at the sky.

Suddenly it rained. Does the weather also share my grief? I kept crying. No one could see me because it was raining so I just kept crying. I wish I could just get rid of my feelings. Hopefully tomorrow it will be gone. Even heaven is sad and weeping. Simultaneously with the dripping of my tears was also the dripping of raindrops. When the rain stopped, I immediately entered the gate. I'm very depressed. I went straight to my room to change my clothes. I went to bed immediately and because I was so tired I didn't realize that I had fallen asleep.