CHAPTER 20-The truth comes out
Craig POV
Kate was taking forever on the phone, so I decided to go down and see what was up. I went downstairs, only to hear Kate sobbing on the phone. I quietly went into another room and picked up the extension there.
"Ben I've moved on. Don't torture me like this." She pleaded.
"Kate. You're the one for me. Don't tell me you've forgotten our promise already." Ben said.
"I remember our promise. Ben, I gave you back your promise ring before I left. I'm in love with someone else now." She said.
"Yes. But you've never forgotten me. You still love me, don't you?" he asked.
"No," Kate said, unsure.
"Kate, please. Just let me see you again. We can get married, and-" He said.
"No. I can't. I've moved on, you should too." She said, and hung up.
I hung up my extension as well. I could hear Kate sniffling from here. I slowly went back out and touched Kate's arm.
"Do you love him?" I asked.
Kate looked at me, scared.
"DO YOU?" I yelled.
Kate shook her head but I had already grabbed her wrist. Kate struggled against me, but I had a strong hold on her.
"I don't love him! I'm in love with you! I don't know why he's calling!" She screamed.
I looked at her with tears in my eyes, but still wouldn't let go. She wrenched her hand from me and massaged it.
"Oh my god. I'm turning into my father. I can't believe this. I'm turning into him. Abusive." I said.
"Craig, maybe you should lie down." Kate said softly.
"No. I should leave. I'm sorry.'" I said.
I ran out of there. I couldn't bear to look at Kate anymore. I had ruined the best thing in my life.
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Manny POV
I woke up naked, lying on top of Spinner the next morning.
"Spinner, We fell asleep." I said.
"What?" he groaned.
"We fell asleep! My mom is going to kill me!" I said.
"Guess I wore you out last night, huh?" Spinner said, smirking.
"Spinner! I have to go." I said.
"Manny, I want you so bad. Don't leave me." He said.
I melted at that. Someone needed me. Someone wanted me so badly that he was begging for me to stay.
"Spinner, I was wondering..." I said.
"Yeah?" he asked.
"Do you love me?" I asked.
"Do I what?" he asked.
"I mean, I'm only asking because well, you're making love to me every night, and I wonder if this means anything to you." I said.
"Manny! Of course it does. I love you." He said quickly.
I grinned and squealed. I pounced on top of him and kissed him. Later, when I was sitting home, I wondered why I wanted Spinner to say he loved me. I was totally and completely destined for Jimmy, but I was just lonely. I was just too happy to worry about what could happen. Spinner loved me! But then again, so did Jimmy.
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Craig POV
It was the day I had been dreading. Monday. The day I would come face to face with the girl I loved, and hurt. But suprisingly, Kate was waiting for me at my locker.
"Craig." Kate said.
I looked away. She was about to dump me.
"You were upset. I was too. I forgive you, and I hope you can forget about what was said between Ben and me. I love you." Kate said.
"I love you too." I replied.
Kate kissed me gently on the lips. I pulled her into my arms and kissed her hair.
"So...Craig, I guess I owe you a shower." She said.
I grinned and kissed her again. Just then Ashley came up to us.
"Kate! Ellie's in trouble! She just called me on her cell! Let's go!" Ashley yelled.
Kate broke away from my arms and tore after Ashley. I chased after them. What happened?
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