Hey guys! Thanks for all the reviews! That makes me happy,and keep them coming...here we go with chapter three:
"Frailty, thy name is woman!" William Shakespeare ("Hamlet", Act I Scene II)
Ryan took Marissa over to Alex's apartment to gather her things. He was putting the last pair of her numerous shoes into a box, and turned around to see Marissa sitting on the bed, staring off into space. He sighed, wishing there was something he could do. She looked so vulnerable, he just wanted to grab her and hold her tightly
"Come on, let's go." He said, kissing the top of her head. She nodded slightly, and followed him out of the apartment.
Ryan took Marissa back to the Cooper-Nichol mansion, and he parked in the driveway. Tears were once again forming in the corners of her eyes, he could tell. He tucked her long hair behind her ears. He slowly leaned in to kiss her, but sensing Marissa's discomfort, changed his mind. He placed his hand on her knee instead.
"I have to go." She said quickly, Ryan leaned over to open the door for her. She smiled gently, and hopped out of the car. It was not until Marissa was inside the house that Ryan realized: Lindsey left over an hour ago, and he had not gone to say goodbye. Oddly, he hardly cared.
Dear Ryan,
It is hard to convey my feelings through a letter, but I will try my best. I don't think I have ever stopped loving you. Of course, recently I haven't expressed it well, since the beginning of my relationship with Alex. At first, it was a way to forget you. I know you had forgotten me, for you were too busy with Lindsey to realize that I was clearly not over you. Nevertheless, as our relationship progressed, I began to develop deep feelings for Alex. I can almost trick myself into thinking that it was what I felt for you, but even you could see through that. Anyway, my intention in this letter is not to make you feel bad, and gain your sympathy; it is to say goodbye. Life would be much simpler for my mother and Caleb, Summer, especially you, and even Seth if I wasn't in it. Words cannot express myremorse for the pain that you will inevitably feel. I just don't know how much longer I can go on feeling as empty as I do now. The only real thing I know is that I love you. I only ask you two things. Move on with your life, and dosomething important with it. And don't forget me.
Love,
Marissa
