Chapter 23

       Bethel's Pov:

I stood and waited for him to get to where I was.

He was putting on a Black jean and Jacket and wore a despondent look.

"Hi" he smiled when he stood in front of me.

"Jackson?" I called instead, tucking my hair behind my ear.

He sighed and inserted his hands into his trouser pockets.

"I came to say hi" he stated.

"Oh; you...came all the way to my school just for that?" I asked and he chuckled.

"How's Ryan?" He asked and I lowered my gaze to the floor.

"He's fine".

A short silence stepped in. I guess I wasn't really comfortable talking to my ex-boyfriend.

"Bethel" he Called and I looked up at him.

"I want you to know I hold no grudges against you - despite the fact you broke up with me and got married. I mean, it wasn't your fault. You didn't plan for