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[A/N]  First of all sooorrryy for this super super late update, Life just happened. I took a time off Wattpad since I needed to focus with School  but newsflash my school year's ended and I'm on summer vacation and I plan on ending this book very soon, stay tuned guys and at the end of the book I plan on answering many questions and assumptions so if u have any u can message me on Wattpad or comment. Anyways enjoy the last few chapters of Our Puppy and Jerk ;)

Paige.

"I never replaced you."

His words were so deep, it touched the most sensitive part of my heart. I looked into his eyes, they were looking right into mine as if telling me something, yet I couldn't tell what it was.

"Let me go,"

I whispered as his arms remained around me.

"Paige...please,"

"I said let me go Blake." I got out of his arms and took a step away from him. "Let me be."

Sadness was evident in his eyes. I turned around to open our room door trying to get away from him.

"Will you ever let me talk?" He asked in a hushed tone.

"Yes I will," I whispered without turning to him, "but please, just not now."

Tears fell down my face, "I'm so tired Blake, I don't know what to do, I don't know what to feel." I wiped my tears and faced him again. "I thought my life has finally come back to it's pace but you showed up." I wiped my eyes to dry the tears.

"I'm sorry," He took a step closer to me but I stopped him.

"I promise that we'll talk." I faced him, "But for now I think we should keep distance."

He fell silent after what I said. I sighed and looked up to his eyes. "We should stop seeing each other."

I thought he was about to protest but instead he just nodded. "I understand."

"I need time," I said in an almost whisper.

"I'll give that to you," He looked at me. "And when the time comes when you're ready to talk, I'll see you then," He made a small smile, "Good night Paige."

Before I could answer he was already walking away. I entered the villa room, It was empty, Shari and Aicko were still out in the pool.

I fell to the floor as a wave of sadness took over me. These were the feelings that I buried years ago, now they started to emerge.

I didn't know how long I stayed there crying, all I knew was that I was losing control over my life, losing control over my actions, losing control over my feelings. I needed to think... I needed time.

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"Paige!"

I woke up to Aicko's voice.

"Huh?" I sat up looking disoriented. I then realized that I was in bed and the sun was up. "What time is it."

"It's 10 am missy now c'mon Shari's waiting at the restaurant, let's have breakfast." Aicko nudged me. "Everyone's waiting so you better hur-"

She paused when she saw my face.

"What?"

"Did you cry last night?" She asked in concern, "Your eyes are puffy." She pointed to it.

I reached for my phone and checked my reflection through the screen, she was right they were puffy. I thought of an excuse that she would take.

"This is nothing," I faced her, "I guess I just had a good sleep, I'll just wash my face." I gave a small smile and went to the bathroom.

Aicko followed me without asking any further questions but I knew that she didn't buy my excuse.

"You must be hungry," She spoke. "Lets have breakfast with the guys."

I suddenly stopped washing my face and looked myself in the mirror. It was obvious that I cried last night, everyone would know even if I denied it or made up an excuse. Blake couldn't see me like this.

But then I remembered that I didn't want to see him. And he knew that too.

"I can't go." I said and casually dried my face with a face towel. "My head hurts." I made another excuse.

Aicko sighed and suddenly brought a cold compress to the bottom of my eyes where it was puffed. I had no idea where she got it, it sort of just suddenly appeared in her hand.

"You don't need to skip breakfast," She spoke as she held the compress.

"But-"

"There's no use," She cut me off.

"He already left the island early this morning." Aicko told me,

My worries and train of thought suddenly stopped.

He left? Why would he leave? I knew that I made it clear to him that I didn't want us to be anywhere together. But I didn't think that he'd actually leave...

"I won't ask questions, but you should figure things out." Aicko placed the compress in my hand. "Both of you." She eyed me.

I just nodded not knowing what to say.

"Cheer up and get ready for breakfast, Shari and the guys are waiting." She smiled and left me in the bathroom. The second she closed the door tears started to stream down my face. And I became angry with myself for not knowing why.

Nothing seemed to make sense anymore. I cried last night when he was right in front of me and I'm crying because he left.

I shook my head and dried my eyes before I left the bathroom. I changed into my beach clothes and walked to the beach's restaurant with Aicko by my side. Thankfully she acted as if nothing happened a while ago and was cheerful as we walked through the sand.

She waved at the boys and at Shari when we spotted them in the restaurant. I smiled at them and as I entered I thought to myself.

I still had time...

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"Hurry Ashley, chop chop!" Stella called as I was on my way to the van.

It's been a week since my birthday vacation at Maldives and things have gone back to normal. All the royals are back at their duties, Aicko and Shari are back managing their businesses and I was back at my usual career behind the flashes of the camera.

I have a scheduled photoshoot for a luxury brand in an hour and an interview later that afternoon for a magazine. My first week back from vacation has become hectic already and Stella seemed to like bossing me around again.

I sat in the van as Abby started doing my hair and make up.

Modelling was something I learned to love. The need of the money from modelling back when I was young was what motivated me and was what gave a fire to this career... But now, somehow that fire has slowly been extinguished. I no longer see the sparks as I'd pose for a shoot. But that didn't matter, my career was what kept me and Mom alive and that was what motivated me, it was what made me work harder and with the knowledge that I was giving Mom little by little the things and needs that she wanted was enough to keep me going.

"You have a fitting appointment in Euphoria, they released a new line." Stella informed me as she read my schedule on her tablet.

I nodded.

Thoughts of how I was going to deal with Blake occupied my head. But for now, that wasn't a problem. I had to be professional.

I went to Euphoria that day and did the fitting, miraculously I didn't bump or even see Blake at all, maybe he wasn't at the company or he really was avoiding me but whatever it was. It was for the best.

The days went by quickly, I pushed myself to the limit and attended every appointment, photoshoot, and interview that Stella could fit in my schedule. She was happy that I no longer complained at how packed my interviews were for the day, that she thought I was sick.

But I wasn't, I needed a distraction from my life's drama and I needed to work harder if I wanted to give me and Mom a better edge in life.

"You seem a little down lately," Abby eyed me and gave me a comforting smile.

I was exhausted, I arrived 5 am this morning from a flight from Canada and now It's 7 and I have a photoshoot in some resort.

"Just tired." I gave her a reassuring smile.

"Well hope this serves you motivation, You're hired for another high class runway show at the end of the month." Stella said excitedly.

Another runway show? With my full packed schedule I couldn't get at least a 4 hour sleep, how can I still do a runway show?

"This show is big Ashley, Other models your age find it very difficult to be a part of this, You're definitely at the peak of your career." She praised me. "This makes me so proud to be your manager and I'm sure we can insert it with your sched-"

She stopped when she saw my blank face. "You are gonna do it right?"

Abby looked at me too waiting for my answer.

I turned to them and smiled. "Of course I will."

"That's the spirit," Stella nodded and went on and on about my newly formed schedule for the runway and Abby kept squeezing my hand, full of excitement as she talked about how good she would fix me on that night.

I went along with them to show that I shared their excitement. I tried my best to forget my headache from jetlag and the rest of what made me sleepy. They believe that I could do it... So do I.

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"Welcome back ma'am."

One of the employees of Euphoria greeted me as I entered the company's doors with Stella and Abby by my side.

I've been coming to Euphoria everyday this week for fitting purposes which made me anxious every time. I didn't want to bump into Blake but in the whole 6 days of me coming here I never spotted him which gave me relief yet today was another day in the company and I wasn't worried anymore.

I still looked straight as I walked, so that just incase he was here, I wouldn't see him. But even if he wasn't here at all, I still had to be sure.

I was fitted into Euphoria's new clothes which didn't take that long since they seemed to match me and others needed a few adjustments.

"Their new line surely suits you well," Stella complimented on our way out. I felt the relief that we were close to the exit.

"Excuse me miss, can I have a picture?" A group of girls suddenly approached me. They didn't look like employees so she they were probably customers.

I turned to Stella who shook her head but I smiled at the girl and nodded.

Stella sighed and gave us space. I smiled at the camera while each of the girls took turns beside me. While I smiled, I could see Stella's disapproving look and Abby holding some important papers watched us with a smile. She loved watching people gather around me. Probably because she was the one who always fixed me up to be presentable.

And just by the corner of my eye, I saw a Blake walk in through the entrance doors of Euphoria in a business suit and a leather bag on his side. My eyes widened as Abby suddenly dropped one of the papers right in his walk way. Without hesitation he picked it up and gave it to her before walking deeper into the building.

It was the first time I saw him after the night at the island and from the looks of it, I guess he didn't notice me at all since he didn't give my side a single glance. And that was ok. It was for the best.

I knew that I needed time and he said that he would wait. He wanted to explain himself and there wasn't anything wrong with that... But was I ready to hear him out? Was I ready to feel that pain all over again?

But he said he would wait... I needed to think about it... I still had time

Don't I?

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"What's this?"

I looked at the land space right in front of me, it wasn't too big and wasn't that small but it surely was big enough to put a building on top of it.

"A land property, obviously." Aiden laughed.

He snuck me away from Stella when I had a free hour just to show me this?

"Ok so what's it for?" I turned to him, "Are you planning to build another airport? Well I see the land is big but I don't think an airport would fit in here."

"What? No!" Aiden laughed. "I was thinking if you might like it, I can sell it to you and it won't cost much I plan on giving you the best friend discount."

I raised my brow at him. "That's very kind of you but I don't see why I need land."

"Hey I'm sure it'll come in handy, besides we live in LA, it's hard to find a great deal of land around here."

I rolled my eyes. "Ok so what if I bought it? What will I do with it?, why don't you just sell it to Aicko, she might want to put up her own night club."

"I'm sure she would." Aiden laughed. "But before I sell it to her think about it, you could really put this land into good use, you could put up a house, a business... or even a restaurant."

I stopped and saw the smirk on his face. This was what he was going for all along.

The thought of owning a restaurant consumed me. It was a good idea... it was actually my dream and I hate the fact that the sides of my lips were curving to the idea and Aiden had the triumphant look knowing that he got me.

"So Peggy, is that a yes?" He smiled excited of my answer.

I rolled my eyes and hit him lightly on the shoulder. "I hate you."

He laughed as I walked back to the car, I had to get back to Stella.

"Peggy don't leave me hanging! Is that a yes?" He called.

"I'll get back to you on that." I drove away, and I imagined Aiden grinning like a Cheshire cat.

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The next weeks went in a flash, early mornings in the gym with my trainer to get me ready for the runway, my strict diet was back and Stella watched my food intake very strictly, full packed schedules and busy days became even busier and sleepless nights became regular.

"Paige Ashley Bennet what on earth are you doing here?!" Mom exclaimed in surprise when she saw me at the door. "Isn't your runway show tomorrow?"

I nodded sleepily and hugged her, she hugged me back and led me inside the house.

It was afternoon and the runway show was tomorrow evening. I came all the way home to Massachusetts because I missed Mom, and I missed sleep. I couldn't seem to get any at California so I thought about getting some at home.

I didn't bother about bringing Aiden with me even if I'm sure he would've tagged along. I knew he was busy and I just wanted some peace in good old Massachusetts. Away from everything.

Mom brought me to the couch and sat me down. "I'll get you something to eat."

I nodded and said that I'd wait but the second Mom left I fell asleep.

A little later I woke up, it was already dark outside. I felt a pillow under my head and a blanket covered me. I got up and found Mom in the kitchen cooking dinner.

"Oh you're awake," She smiled when she saw me.

"Yeah," I yawned and sat on a stool.

"You seemed so tired a while ago, when was the last time you slept?" Mom asked while she stirred a spoon on the pot of soup.

"2 days ago," I rubbed my eyes.

"Oh my," She said in shock, "Let me guess, runway rehearsals?"

I nodded still a bit sleepy.

"Well I'll make you some soup to get you energized for tomorrow." She winked at me.

I just smiled and watched her cook dinner. If only I could taste everything she's cooking right now, but I knew that I needed to follow my diet so I stayed disciplined.

"Stella reported to me that you've been working hard lately, I'm proud to hear that."

"Of course I'm working hard, If I save enough money I'll have our house renovated and maybe we can buy the empty lot next door so that you could plant a flower garden."

Mom frowned and swatted my head with a spoon. "Stop thinking about spending your money on me and start thinking about yourself. Aren't you tired of living in an empty condo? Don't you want a house of your own in California?"

"Nope, I like our house here, and there wouldn't be any use in buying a big house in California when it'll also be empty."

"Well I can stay there with you so it would be less lonely." Mom volunteered with a sly grin. She liked the idea of living in a different state.

"See isn't that a good idea?"

I just laughed and nodded.  Mom didn't know that the life I actually wanted was one here in Massachusetts, with only her, away from the paparazzi, away from the cameras and the flashing lights of L.A.

That was the life I was working for.

"Don't you have any plans of settling down?" Mom brought up the question. "You aren't getting any younger."

"Nope," I said proudly. I have enough drama in my life already.

"Oh what am I going to do with you." Mom shook her head. "So how is your career doing? Are they tiring you out?"

"It's exhausting." I sighed. "But don't worry, after the runway show and when I finish all the important stuff Stella has in schedule for me, we'll go on a vacation across Europe, just the two of us." I smiled.

"You little rascal stop wasting your money, we already went on a vacation to Asia last summer."

"You're such a killjoy Mom."

She rolled her eyes and I laughed. I did miss all of this, me and Mom laughing and fighting about simple things.

"Modelling." Mom spoke after a moment of silence. "Does it make you happy?"

I was taken aback. Blake asked me the question before, I just never expected Mom to ask it.

"Of course, it gives us money and comfort-"

"No forget about all the comfort and the luxuries that you could give me and start thinking about yourself." Mom looked me in the eye. "Do you hear your heart beating louder than it usually does when you walk on the runway? Is there something inside you that makes you keep going, aside from thinking about what comfortable life you want to give us? Are you doing all this for yourself because you're happy?"

I sat there unsure of what to say. I never really thought about my heart beating louder on the runway, I never really thought of a better reward in my career than making Mom happy.

And if she was happy then so was I.

"Yes," I looked at Mom, "It does make me happy."

Mom looked into me closely trying to read my eyes. She sighed and nodded.

"Here try this." She brought a spoon closer to me with soup on it.

"I'm on a diet you know," I laughed.

"Oh forget about that diet for once and try it, my taste buds aren't as good as they used to be."

I laughed. It was the first time Mom told me to ignore my diet. "Alright."  I came down the stool and went closer to Mom to try the soup.

"What do you think?" Mom asked.

"It lacks some flavor, you should add pepper." I thought.

Mom smiled and handed me the spoon. "Why don't you fix it while I bake some bread for dinner."

I just nodded and started adding some pepper. I tried the soup and found myself adding more seasonings. I was so focused on stirring that I didn't notice that Mom placed an apron on me.

When I finished cooking the soup, Mom already had bread in the oven. "Mom it's finished."

Mom took out a spoon and tried it.

"Does it taste weird?" I asked worriedly, I haven't cooked like tonight in a long time so I wasn't that confident with what I did.

"It's better than I could ever do." Mom turned to me and smiled. "You haven't lost your touch."

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I came back back to California later that night. It was midnight when I got to my condo.  I left my car at the parking and I waved at the lady in the lobby.

"Late again ma'am?" The lady behind the counter said.

"Yeah." I smiled.

I turned to the elevator until the lady spoke again.

"There was someone waiting for you a while ago,"

"What?" I turned to her. "Who?"

"I don't know but it was a guy, He waited in the parking lot for hours."

It must've been Aiden.

"It was probably my friend, but thankyou for telling me."  I thanked the lady in the counter and went to my room. The second I stepped in bed I fell asleep.

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"Is she ready?"

Stella stormed in the backstage to take a look at me.

It was a few minutes before the runway show starts and they were all getting us ready.

"I just finished giving her make up," Abby said and made me face Stella. "Ain't she pretty?"

Stella eyed me. "You look beautiful Ashley," She nodded approvingly.

Other staff started fixing my hair and dressing me up.

"How are you feeling ma'am?" Abby asked when I was all ready.

"Ok." I just smiled as she continued to apply finishing touches to my face.

"Ashley give Abby your phone." Stella said and I did so. "Time to line up." Stella ordered.

I stood up from my seat and walked in line with other models. It was chaotic...Everyone was talking, models were being fixed by their staff and here I was deep in my thoughts that muffled all the noise.

In an instance the models started walking out into the runway, this event unlike the last fashion show was rather solemn and serious.

Suddenly I remembered my last fashion show,  when I was about to walk Blake was here. The Jerk unexpectedly showed up that time just to wish me good luck. I chuckled when I remembered an older memory of him doing the same thing back in Eres when he ran to me before I was about to run for the sports competition demanding me to win the race.

There wasn't anything romantic about that memory back in Eres but somehow it brought joy to my heart. That was when I realized... He's always been there for me back then. If I haven't pushed him away would he be here for me until now?

Little by little it soon was my turn to walk, out there sitting in the audience was my Mom, Aicko, Shari and little Hana, Aiden, even Eloise was watching the show online back in France.

Other than the people I know, there were hundreds of other people who I didn't know but they too were watching, some of them were scouts and other important people as to what Stella claimed.

"You got this Ashley." Stella said to me not minding my blank expression.

I thought of Blake. How much memories I had with him, I could remember how life was before meeting him. Life used to be so peaceful not a single thrill in it. But ever since he came, I discovered a new person in myself. I discovered that I could become a fighter when I wanted to, that I could stand up  when I had to and that I could actually learn to love.

I started to wonder a life without him. A life without him cheering me from behind, encouraging me to fight and to win because he believed in me.  Life without that jerk was would be different but  It probably would still be happy and normal. I'd still have my Mom, I'd still have Aiden and my friends, and one day I'd probably learn to give out my trust and love again but. It would still be incomplete. Life won't be the same. And ever since he left, it never was.

Memories flooded my head about him. From the first time we met to our old rivalry. He was the meanest and the worst jerk I've ever met. I didn't know how I did it but I've managed to discover the true side of him. The person he was hiding behind his handsome yet mischievous face was a person as pure as a child. I managed to discover the real him. And it was beautiful. A tear streamed from my eye as I thought about it.

Was I willing to let that all go?

As my turn to walk slowly came my footsteps became heavier the more I got near to the opening,

"It's your turn Ashley." Stella spoke.

I looked around the place, models were lined behind me, Stella and Abby were looking at me with hopeful eyes. I took a step towards the runway and was greeted by the blinding lights.

Everyone else were talking but I couldn't seem to move. There was something missing... but I didn't have to figure it out... because this time I knew what it was.

"Ashley."

I was brought back to the present by Stella's scolding voice. "You have to move."

"I can't." I turned to her and saw the shock her in the eyes. "I'm sorry."

Before she could scold me, I ran from the line and deeper in the back stage. For once I ignored Stella's shouts.

The other models were eyeing me, frowning, and scolding me telling me to get back in line but I didn't care. Because at the moment, none of it mattered.

"Ma'am what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be on the runway?" Abby said in disbelief when I entered my dressing room.

"I don't have time to explain Abby," I hurriedly wore a coat over my clothes. "Abby hurry, I need my phone."

She instantly gave it to me still unaware of what was happening.

"Ashley!" Stella stormed in the room, anger displayed on her face. "There are dozens of people outside waiting and wondering where Ashley Bennet is, you have to get right back in there!"

"No." I faced Stella, The power in my voice made her step back. "I'm sorry Stella this is my life, and I plan on fixing it." I turned to Abby. "Abby please make a call to Mr. Dawson and tell him that I will be purchasing the land."

"You are not making any sense." Stella spoke.

"No but actually I am," I faced her. "What I'm doing now is making so much more sense than anything I've ever done." I wore a mask and a cap to cover my identity.

"And what are you going to do?" Stella eyed me.

I turned to her. "To fix what I've broken."

I ran out of the dressing room, out of the building and into my car. Rain was pouring down my windshield, Without giving a second thought, I drove away.

"Sorry miss you can't go inside without an appointment." The guard said when I asked to come inside the building He eyed me suspiciously since I was wearing a mask and a cap.

It was my first time trying to enter the Carlisle empire's main building. I've only ever entered Euphoria but I've been there and he wasn't. So I went to the main building instead.

"You don't understand, I need to speak with Bl- Mr. Carlisle."

The guard looked at me as if I was crazy. "No one can just speak with the Big boss without an appointment so go and schedule one and come back."

"But sir can't you-"

"Paige?"

I turned around to see a girl under an umbrella She wore a business suit and from the looks of it, she was also about to enter the building. My eyes widened when I saw that girl's face.

"Lucy?"

I said in shock. She looked different, unlike how she looked like back in Eres. She seemed all grown up, she held her head higher and had a smarter posture. Other than that she was still sweet looking Lucy.

She gave a small smile and clung to my arm. "Good evening Wilson." She addressed the guard.

"Good evening Miss Lucy." He then turned to me. "I told her to get an appointment but she insists to enter."

"Oh her," Lucy held my arm tighter and smiled at the guard. "She's a very close friend of the Boss."

Before the guard could protest she pulled me with her inside the building.

Just like Euphoria, The Carlisle's main building was similar, with many busy employees but a bigger building. Lucy kept quiet as she guided me through the lobby and up the elevator. I kept quiet as well.

Some people eyed me suspiciously but they looked away when the realized that I was with Lucy.

When we got to her office she locked the door and turned to me. "I'm sorry about the guard, he just follows strict security measures."

I hugged her. "Thankyou for saving me out there."

We shared a smile. "But I didn't know you worked here, I mean the last time I saw you was during the Eres graduation."

"I've been seeing your face almost everywhere ever since, you look pretty in the magazines and on screen but even prettier in person."  She said with sincerity in her voice.

"Thanks, you too, you look even more beautiful."

She just brushed the comment off and handed me a cup of coffee. "Here have some, it's a rainy night."

I took the cup and she sat beside me.

Suddenly the smile on her face left.

"I believe I know why you're here."

I sighed and turned to her. "I don't know if I'm allowed to, but I need to see him."

She sighed.

"I wish I could help you Paige," She looked at me with sad eyes. "But He's left for England 3 hours ago."

I felt my heart collapse.

"When will he come back?"

Lucy looked at me sadly. "He didn't talk about coming back so I'm not sure."

My hands shook as I fought the urge not to let my tears flow.

"I-" I stuttered. "I didn't get to talk to him."

Lucy held my hand. "I'm sorry, I didn't think you'd actually show up, the Boss has been trying to get a hold of you these passed few days."

I was shocked that she knew that much about Blake.

"Well, I guess I should get back home." I stood up. Lucy nodded and walked with me out the building and towards my car.

Before I entered she spoke.

"I don't know about what happened to the two of you, Boss never speaks of it." Lucy said. "But he's a good man." She told me. "He's seems to care so much about you."

I managed a small smile and squeezed her hand, "Thanks for telling me that Lucy."

"I thought you already knew."

I just smiled. "Well I guess I have to go."

She nodded, "Be safe Paige, the rain's pouring hard."

I nodded and she walked back inside the building.

The second I entered my car, the tears that I've been holding back streamed down. I held my chest as I sobbed.

"I was too late."

I whispered.

I pushed him away when all he wanted was to talk, I didn't give him a chance to.

More tears streamed down. Why was I so heartless.

When will I see him again? When will I get to hear his side?

Suddenly I saw the light coming from my phone inside my bag.

I wiped my tears and picked up my phone. There were many texts from Stella, and my friends but what made me stop scrolling was the voice mail from an unknown number.

It was sent to me 3 hours ago. I felt my heart beating as I opened it. I wiped my tears...And I listened.

[Hey Puppy...]

My heart started to thud against my chest as I heard his voice through the voice mail.

[I know you don't want to hear from me as much as see me but please forgive me for crossing the line just this once... I'm sorry if this is of short notice but I'm leaving the states and I'm not sure when I'll  get to return. This will sound lame coming from a voice mail and I really wished I got to tell all this to you in person but given the circumstances, I couldn't get a hold of you.]

[ I don't know when you'll be ready to listen to me or to open your heart once again but I can't allow myself to leave you without giving an explanation of what happened years ago. It might've been so long ago but of all people you deserve an explanation.]

[I'm not him, I'm not your father. I didn't cheat on you, I may be a jerk and I do admit that I was Eres Academy's worst bully] He chuckled and I chuckled as well amidst the tears.

[But even so I can never hold a woman's hand nor kiss her knowing that that woman isn't you.]

[But I was an asshole back then to join Gia in the garden, I was stupid for not being aware of her intentions and I was a jerk for not telling you about it.  I thought that with you not knowing, I wouldn't have to add up to the burdens you were carrying and that way I could keep you by my side. But when you found out I tried to explain but you pushed me away, and before I knew it. I lost you.]

I held my chest as I sobbed.

[But know that if there was one thing I regretted the most, it would be leaving you there. I  shouldn't have left you there in the rain even if you told me to leave. If I could turn back time and redo that moment I would stand still by your side. I should've been there and helped you go through all of it. I'm sorry I left... and I'm sorry if I'll be leaving again.]

[ We might have gone our separate ways. And I guess we will continue to follow our different paths but know that no matter where you are and whatever path you'll choose. Follow your heart Puppy, you shine brightest when you're happy and I will always be proud of you.]

[ I hope that one day, you might find it in your heart to forgive me.]

[ I know that you hate me and you have all the right to, but before I disappear from you again, I want you to know that... my heart is yours Paige.]

[ You've had it then, and you have it now.]

[I'll see you again someday Puppy, Goodbye.]

I stared at my phone as the tears kept streaming. I tried to process everything I heard.

Why didn't I let him talk when he wanted to.

I cried even more as the the rain poured harder against my windshield.

I sat up and drove away with no destination in mind. My head went wild with thoughts.

Why did I just listen now?

I was too late, even if I drive as quick as I can to the airport, his plane would've taken off already.

If only I listened to him.. If only I gave him a chance to speak, if only I...

There wasn't any use... I already lost him.

I kept driving past the traffic as tears filled my eyes.

My eyes widened when I realized that I was about to hit a group of people on the road.

I immediately stomped on the brakes hitting my head on the wheel.

"Hey watch where you're going!" Some kid shouted.

I sighed and rubbed my head before peeking out my window to check if they were okay, thankfully, from the looks of it, no one was injured.

"I'm sorry!" I called out to them but they didn't seem to hear me because of the rain.

I sighed and rubbed my forehead. I did the same to my eyes that were filled with tears. It was still rainy outside and I was away from the traffic lights.

I rubbed my eyes again as I tried to figure out where on earth did my stupid self drive to.

The kids that were walking by were gone and I was left alone in my car in the middle of no where. Pine trees surrounded me and I turned to my side and saw a huge majestic golden gate with words that read.

Eres Academy.

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Drop ideas of what I can write about for the special chapters at the ending of the book!!