- Where did you tell Zuma that you were going to be today?

Chase was silent, looking down at his shoes.

Here he thought that he got away with his lie.

- Here… he admitted chase softly.

- And where have you been?

- Skye's party ... Chase sighed.

Honestly, he had a feeling deep in his stomach that told him he was in serious trouble.

- Zuma's mom called me today. She just wanted me to tell you that you made Zuma cry. She paused and watched as Chase angrily ran his fingers through his hair and stood up to pace the room.

- She told me you lied to her. Chase's mother said.

- I didn't want her to cry, mom. She wasn't supposed to know! I just dropped the gift and left because Skye asked me to be there and I didn't know how to say no! She probably hates me now! ... said chase, walking around the room, angry with himself ... I need to talk to her. he announced, grabbing the keys again and heading for the front door.

He had to fix everything, he couldn't even bear the thought that he made Zuma cry.

- No, you're not going anywhere. His mother told him, standing up and grabbing his arm.

Chase looked at her as if she was crazy and continued to the door.

- Mom, please let go. I need to talk to her now. he begged.

She released his arm and stood in front of the door.

- Chase, you can't just go to their house and get her to talk. She probably doesn't even want to see you right now. First call her and tell her you want to talk and if she refuses or doesn't answer give her some time, okay?

- But mom, we MUST talk! Chase told her as he started pacing around the room worrying again.

Chase sighed and quickly pulled the phone out of his pocket.

He tried to unlock it, but kept breaking the passcode due to nervousness and trembling.

He took a few deep breaths and tried again.

The phone clicked and unlocked, then Chase quickly found her name in his contacts and clicked to call her.

He put the phone to his ear and waited.

He rang three times and then switched to voicemail.

She rejected his phone.

He tried over and over, but she refused all of them.

- Chase? Ryder called him from the top of the stairs.

Chase walked down the stairs and looked at him.

- Yes? He answered weakly.

- Zuma wanted me to tell you to stop calling her ... Ryder told him and watched his expression look sad ... Did something happen? He asked sympathetically.

Yes, he hated his brother sometimes, but he had never seen him so sad and upset since their dad was shot.

Chase climbed the stairs and shook his head.

- I did something really stupid and made her angry. I'm trying to fix it but won't talk to me. Chase told his brother sadly when he got to him.

Then he had an idea.

- Wait Ryder, can I call Zuma on your phone? asked Chase, hoping she would say yes.

- I do not know. She made it quite clear that she did not want to talk. And I don't want her to be mad at me too. Raider told him sadly.

- Please Ryder, I'll tell her not to be angry with you. begged Chase.

Ryder hesitated, then slowly put the phone in his hand.

- Thank you so much, Ryder. I owe you this. Chase told him with a sad smile and hugged him.

- Yes yes I know. I am the best brother in the world. Now go get your love back. Ryder told him, patting him on the back.

Chase nodded and run to his room.

He clicked on Zuma's name and held the phone to his ear.

He called several times and she answered.

- Hey Ryder, if you're calling to ask why I don't want to talk to your brother, ask him because I don't really want to talk about it. Zuma said sadly on the phone.

- Honey, it's me. said Chase, happy to finally have a chance to talk to her.

- Chase ?! Zuma asked surprised.

- Yes, it's me. Look, we really need to talk about all of this. Chase told her quickly.

- Chase, didn't Ryder tell you I don't want to talk to you? And why do you have his phone? Zuma said with anger and sadness in her voice.

- Please don't get mad at him, I begged him until he let me use it.

Zuma was in a mixture of emotions.

She was furious because he was lying and basically cheating on her.

Sad because he broke her heart and made her believe he loved her.

Happy because all the effort he went through trying to talk to her was admirable.

- Chase, I just really don't want to talk to you right now. Zuma told him as a tear ran down her cheek.

She wiped it angrily and mentally scolded herself for being so weak.

- Honey, please ... Chase began, but stopped.

- You have no right to call me that anymore! Zuma growled at him in a voice full of anger.

This baffled Chase because he had never heard her like that.

- Okay, sorry, but could you please listen to me? I love you so much, and I didn't want to hurt you… He paused again.

- You did a Chase, don't tell me you love me anymore, when you don't. You want to be with Skye, so be with her! I'm not on my way anymore! you can now be with whoever you want! Zuma screamed at him.

Her words hit him hard.

- Zuma, I already told you I don't want to be with Skye. Chase told her calmly.

- Oh really? So why did I get a VIDEO you kiss on? You didn't look like you wanted to quit! Zuma told him, her voice getting louder.

- I was set up! You have to believe me! I love… he started.

- DON'T TELL ME YOU LOVE ME! ... Zuma screamed on the phone ... I HATE you! I hate you! I hate you! You made me feel loved and like you cared for me, but no! Zuma was crying now, but not only from sadness, but also from anger.

Chase was silent.

These were the last words he wanted to hear.

I hate you.

She said it without hesitating, she had to mean it.

Chase felt his heart break more and more as he thought about the words.

Then the unexpected happened.

- How can you say that!? How can you say I don't love you ?! i want you to be happy! Even if it hurts me and kills me inside! I care so much about you! You knew about what ?! tell me that ?! It was a knife to the heart! Chase screamed at her in a broken voice, tears streaming down his face.

Zuma fell silent while listening.

She made him cry.

It was the last thing she wanted to do.

More tears ran down her face as she listened to him.

She didn't really hate him, she just wanted him to feel her pain, but she had gone too far.

- Chase ... so sorry ... Zuma started, but this time he interrupted her.

- Do not do this. Don't apologize for your feelings. I'll be alright. I'll just leave you alone ... but I just want you to know that I love you with all my heart, even if you don't love me back. Have fun dancing tomorrow. I just know you will look beautiful there. Chase told her softly, then ended the conversation.

Zuma sat there sobbing at his words, he loved her, but now he thinks she doesn't.

But through all her hateful words, her mind kept repeating "I love you."

She glanced at her phone, which was flooded with tears in the contact photo where they smiled at the camera as he held her in his arms.

She felt her heart fill with guilt as she looked at his smile and knew that in his house he was crying because he thought he was not loving him back.

Looking down at their picture, she smiled at him and whispered

- I love you too, Chase. I'll make sure you know ...