Because of Ethan, I neither feel like eating nor doing anything. My phone starts buzzing, showing Aiden's caller ID. I don't pick his calls and place my phone aside. If he hears my voice, he'll comprehend that I'm not okay. I cover my body with a blanket, tears shedding from my eyes one by one, the weight of loneliness pressing down on my chest. My head throbs from crying so much. Overall, I'm just a mess.Max was a good friend of mine. Now, he'll also not talk to me. I will not forgive you for this, Ethan. Sobbing continuously, I drift into a deep slumber. Abruptly, because of the phone's ringtone, I flinch, opening my eyes. I narrow my eyes, sun rays making it hard to open my eyes fully. I reach for my phone. I glance at the phone screen. It's my mother. Picking up the call, I say, “Hello.” I yawn and stretch my arms. “Belle, we have reached New York City. I'm sending the driver to pick you up. Okay, get ready,” she informs. In stress, I completely forgot that I told them to co

Pushing Ethan away from me, I take steps towards the elevator door and kick on it in frustration. My heart skips a beat as the elevator light starts flickering. The elevator jolts to a sudden stop. I press all the buttons, but nothing happens. Claustrophobia hits me hard, making it impossible to think clearly. My chest tightens and I can barely catch a breath. “Shit! We are stuck now,” Ethan curses under his breath, and turns on his phone's flashlight. I back into a corner, my hands shaking uncontrollably, my body sweating. My breath hitches in my throat, as my eyes widen in terror. The small space in the elevator is haunting me. “Help…” I try to murmur, my voice barely audible. Ethan averts his gaze to me, and comes towards me. “Belle, calm down. It will open. Don't panic,” he says, trying to soothe my anxiety, but I can't.All of a sudden, I see my younger self—stuck in a car. I'm crying, and hitting the glass window of the car, trying to open the door.“Mom…dad…” I'm saying. N

The school nurse bandages Aiden's head, as it's just a minor injury, there wasn't any need to go to the hospital. Aiden's head has been bandaged. And now, three of us: Ethan, Aiden, and me, we are in the principal's office. I'm standing in between them. Principal, sitting on his chair, is glaring at us, from the past few minutes. Three of us are silent, just staring at the floor, as there's nothing to utter. My mind is still swirling with thoughts of Ethan. How can a guy be like him? He hit his best friend's head, just because of a girl. To have me, Ethan can do anything. He's crazy, for sure. Breaking the ice, the principal finally utters, “Ethan and Aiden, you both are best friends. Why did you end up fighting? Can you please share with me? Huh!” Ethan and Aiden exchange glances, and none of them utter anything. The silence works as fuel in the principal's anger. “Belle, at least you tell me what happened between them?” he asks. I don't know what to say. They both fought becau

As Aiden finally pulls apart, breaking the kiss, he kisses my forehead gently, and wipes my tears. “I told you, I can't see your tears. It hurts me,” he blurts out. A soft smile appears on my face, hearing his words. Aiden turns slightly to his father, his gaze unwavering. “I think you've seen the future,” he says. Mr. Allen is just glaring into Aiden's eyes, fuming in rage. “If I wouldn't have come here, you'd be behind the bars,” his father states. “Then go. I'll go to jail,” Aiden says. I turn my face to Aiden, furrowing my brows. Why is he saying all this now? Does he want to cause more trouble for himself? Idiot!Both father and son are glaring into each other's eyes, their jaws tense. “Officers…” Mr. Allen says aloud. “I need to get my son out of here,” he says firmly, his voice commanding attention. The officer, terrified by his father's authority, nods and begins the process of releasing Aiden, while Aiden's father and brother steps outside, without saying anything furth

Next day, in the evening, I come back to the dorm, witnessing Aiden's demeanor last night. It was hard for me to confide in Aiden, but I did. I told him that I'll take care of myself and if anything happens, then I'll inform him. Only then, he let me come back here. It would be better if we don't live under the same roof as for now. I know he hurt me unwillingly, but still, if he does it again, I'll surely end the relationship then; and I truly don't want to end it. Not for now…at least. I still have hope that things will be fine, our relationship will become just like it used to be, happy and peaceful. And, the other reason is, I don't want to be intimate with him. I'm not sure if I want that or not in our relationship. The thing that scares me most, is losing my virginity with the very wrong person. At least as a classy girl, I don't want to end up giving my virginity to any random boy. Guy should earn that. I don't know about other girls’ boyfriends, but my man has to earn me. “