Cappy – 15 (Going to Gr. 10)
Boss – 21 (College)
Everyone else – 18 (Grade 13)
Chapter 1 – The Sorrow
Dexter and Pashmina were both sitting by the beach enjoying the sunset together. Dexter reached out for Pashmina's hand, but Pashmina hesitantly held back.
Dexter looked concerned, "What's wrong, Pashmina? You've been acting eccentric lately."
Pashmina sighed as she placed her hands on her ownlap, not keeping eye contact with him, "Dexter, I don't know how to say this to you…"
Dexter was smart enough to understand what was going on, "You're breaking up with me aren't you?"
Pashmina stared at his tortured looking eyes, "I'm sorry." She said silently, "It's really been great, but I just think it's time for us both to move on. See new people. We are still young after all and we still got so much to discover." Pashmina gazed up at the sky.
"I understand..." Dexter followed her gaze.
Pashmina looked at him ruefully, "I was very lucky to have dated someone like you." She complimented with a smile.
Dexter turned to her and smiled back, "I am so lucky to have been given the chance to be with you."
Pashmina blushed as Dexter sighed, which got Pashmina worried, "What's wrong, Dexter?"
"Pashmina, I know why you want to break up with me, but tell me something." He said seriously, "Do you still have feelings for me?"
"Dexter…" Pashmina whispered emotionally.
"I need to know before we go our separate ways." Dexter said downhearted
Pashmina smiled shamefully at the ground, "Yes, I do, but it isn't as strong as before."
"I see." Dexter replied trying to hold back his pain inside.
Pashmina reached out for his hands, "I am sorry, but it is time to move on, don't you think?"
Dexter, deep inside, didn't agree, but for her sake he agreed, "Yes."
Pashmina leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, "You're very sweet, you know that? Any girl would be lucky to have you."
Dexter nodded, speechlessly.