Six A.M..
Thursday, November 27th
Work and Love Problems

Dear Leo,

These past few days have been eventful.

Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day.
Last week, on November 16th (my birthday), Will gave me a sun pendant that could morph into a sword. He apologized for saying things he didn't mean. He told me he was upset, and that he loved me.

Yesterday I took Will out to diner. A couple of days ago, I took him shopping for clothes. He didn't want to be in the mall, but when he noticed the cute girls that were winking and waving at him. He didn't seem to mind anymore.

We just arrived back at Camp Half-Blood, after eating at a fancy restaurant (which took me a while to save up for). But I didn't mind wasting a little money.

Nico hasn't been here this past week. He's been busy with Hazel Levesque. I guess he's spending Thanksgiving with the Romans this year.

I kind of feel bad for Will, because I didn't allow him to see Nico last week, and now Will didn't see him this week either.

In the morning, I prepared myself to go to work. I left early.

Leo, I bet you would've opened one of your own shops if you could. I would've helped you run it.

I really miss you, Valdez.

I keep writing in this journal to some how cope that you're not here.

Half-way through my shift at work, siting at a desk tuning a guitar, I received an iris message from Frank Zhang, son of mars.

"Cynthia Solace, right?"

"Indeed, I am," I said. For me, it was odd to get an iris message from Frank.

He's dating Nico's sister, but that's all I knew about him.

"Well... Jason-" Frank was interrupted, Jason Grace jumped into view, a smile on his face and waved.

Frank threw an annoyed look at the son of Jupiter, before looking back at me. "He... he explained your situation right now... about Leo..."

"Jason Grace," I said. "You better prepare yourself for the upcoming test."

Jason turned a light shade of pink. "Yes ma'am," he said before going out of view.

Frank rubbed the back of his neck. "You were the girl that wrote to him on our quest... correct?"

"Yes," I nodded. "Sorry, I don't have much time right now. I'm at work and-"

"Solace!" The door to my office slammed open. "What in the world do you think you're doing? Lolly-gagging and neglecting your duties?"

"Sir, I'm sorry." I stood up, muttering good bye to Frank as I waved a hand through the iris message. "It won't happen again. Please, I need this job. Christmas is just around the corner-"

Mr. Bently snapped his fingers, trying to get me to be quiet. "Quit your rambling. I ain't firing you." He stormed out just the way he entered.

I fell back into my chair, sighing. I really needed this job. Otherwise I won't be able to afford buying presents for everyone- especially Will. Each year I buy him the presents based on his age. This year he gets fourteen presents.

I got to leave my shift early today.

Gods, I just remembered Frank never told me what he needed to say. But whatever it was, it had to deal you, Leo.

I'll be back, Will came to cabin seven to say I had a call from Frank Zhang.

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Leo, I just want to say I fucking hate you.

But I love you.

You seriously met another girl named, Calypso? And you love her too?

What happened to our promise?
Let me rephrase that- our now broken promise?

Now, here I am, crying at my desk, this very paper stained with tears.

I should've known I wouldn't be your only one.
You were a mistake.

But I would never erase the memories I shared with you.

Frank explained how you swore on the River Styx to return to her island.

I guess you love her more than me. You must do if you died for her.

I can't stop crying. I'm afraid Will or Piper might walk in and find me sobbing.

And to think I spent those months searching for you, only to find you searching for another girl that wasn't me.

I can't believe it... it hurts so much.

I was never first in your heart,
Cynthia Solace

Hey guys!

I'm sorry for the short chapter.
This chapter kinda sucked too.

Aww, it must be terrible to find this out in real life.
-A