Chapter 8- Want you back
"Regrets are the worst things in this world, to wish for something impossible; to bring back time." ~Unknown
Duncan POV
8:00 am
I woke up soaking wet. My eyes were puffy and red from crying. I feel so cold. I walked to my car soaking wet, there were still dark clouds in the sky. I went inside my car, not knowing what to do. I loved her truly so much. I could see that I made a mistake. I wanted her to know I loved her. Now it's too late. I had texts from almost everyone, asking if I was okay. I was not.
Then there was another email. Today (tomorrow in Italy)they were having a memorial for Courtney in Italy. Everyone from Total Drama would be flying in the plane they used in World Tour.
As I drove home it had started raining again. Once I arrived, I went to the bathroom to shower. I knew I'd have to get over her. As I entered the hot steamy shower. I rubbed the back of my neck and thought about that girl Reagan from the club. Maybe it was a mistake to throw her number away. I sighed knowing I'll never get over Courtney. I let the hot water touch me knowing yesterday was probably the saddest day of my life. The thing that bothers me the most is the fact that only the pilot survived. When it should've been my princess...
As I got out of the shower only in shorts I went online. Apparently Courtney's body was never found but there was an explosion and they believe her ashes are there. The memorial would be in a nearby open-stadium near the crash in the woods.
I closed my computer. Tears were forming again I couldn't take anymore of this. Since tomorrow morning( in Italy)was the memorial, we would be flying in an hour. I went to my room to pack my bags.
Courtney POV
8:00 pm
Italy
Tomorrow morning was my memorial. In an open stadium. I plan to watch from far away. The Total Drama ex-contests would be attending and so would my parents. My grandmother didn't get an invite.
I am now starting to regret this. The world now knows everything. I even gained 3 million more followers on Instagram! As the saying goes "people only care when you're dead ". It is true.
I put on my polar bear sweatpants and an oversized grey jacket. It is enough to keep me warm since it still is raining. I texted Bridgette asking her to come visit. Of course only her, Geoff isn't good at keeping secrets.
Bridgette POV
So Courtney sends me a text asking to visit of course I said yes so she sent me the adress. I want to know how Duncan is doing. I feel like Geoff and I should check on him, just in case. If Courtney didn't fake her death I would really have enjoyed them both getting back together. Maybe someday, the reason I say this is because sooner or later someone would suspect this whole situation. But only time would tell. I better pack my bags for the memorial we'd be flying in an hour.
1 hours later*
Duncan POV
We were told to meet in the airport. We were then called and boarded the plane. This plane brought so much memories. I took a seat looking out the window when Gwen sat next to me.
"You know it's ok to miss someone " she said calmly.
I didn't respond.
"Ok ex campers we're about to take off" Chris said through the loudspeaker. Almost everyone was here but Heather.
Everyone was seated.
Gwen scoffed and left.
I didn't have the mood to talk to anyone on this 8-hour ride. I just looked at the clouds wondering if Courtney was there, if she could see me too. But she wasn't.. I was very tired that slowly I fell asleep...
8 hours later *
As the plane arrived in Italy it was 5:00 am. The memorial started at 8:00 am. As everyone desperately tries getting a taxi. I look up at the sky. It was starting to rain. Maybe this was a sign Courtney was with us. I went with Geoff and Bridgette in their taxi. The man greeted us saying it was his early shift. Then he said something interesting .
"You zee I waz wit Courtney before she passed." He said In accent " She looked sad and I could see it in her eyes. Maybe this wasn't an accident but on purpose. Her face was basicalyy screaming "there is no reason to live." He explained
I saw Bridgette widening her eyes.
"Dude are you saying she killed herself."
"Not quite " he replied
"NO Courtney wouldn't do that she had a big future ahead of her" I snapped almost yelling.
Th guy shrugged
Once we arrived at a hotel we showed the person in the front office the invitation. Apparently it'll give us a room for free. She gave us our keys and went to change. It was now 6:30 am And our destination was an hour away. I put on black jeans and a Polo jacket. I combed my hair and waited for Bridgette and Geoff. Once they were done we waited for the limousine Chris sent to pick us up.
1 hour later
Duncan POV
As we arrived in the open stadium the rain had stopped and it was now cloudy. We took a seat i the chairs that said our names. In the stage, was Chris and Chef talking to who seemed to be Courtney's parents. I then realized that her parents were practically important.
Her father I recognized him bieng a CEO of a well known company. He had black hair, was tan and had mocha eyes. He looked similarly to Courtney. He had a black coat and a white shirt. He had a fedora, black pants and his eyes were red.
Courtney's mother was a well known model. Her name was Josephina. She had a long black coat that reached her knees, and a black dress, with black heels. She had deep blue eyes, and a high ponytail. But even with makeup on it dosent hide her red eyes.
Just then Courtney's mother saw me looking at her. She shot me a glare like she wanted to kill me.
Nobody's POV
At the mememorial they first stood for eight seconds of silence. Then Chris and Chef shared the good things about Courtney.
Afterwards Courtney's mom gave a speech about her
"My little girl. In her early teenage years she wanted to join the show, Total Drama in hopes to winning money that we didn't need. She told me that she finally made some friends because in all of her life she was lonely. But only one of them stayed with her up to now. Bridgette I appreciate you, for making my daughter feel special she would always talk about you." She sighed sadly but continued.
"At least you made her happy" then she turned to Duncan and glared at him. It looked like Courtney's mother wanted to choke him then and there.
"There were other people that made her feel like crap. In fact it ruined everything. When she came home from World Tour she wasn't the same." Josephina (Courtney's mom) continued to glare at Duncan and this time Gwen.
"Two people who must not be mentioned kissed behind her back. At least you could have broken up with her instead of hurting her like this. "
she said while wiping her tears.
"Ever since then she was sad. She was less focused and she was barely happy. Courtney never came out of her room anymore. She wasn't my happy sunshine but a gloomy cloud full of sadness."
Courtney's mom stated in the verge of tears. At this time everyone was staring at Duncan and Gwen.
"My girl was never the same and continued to be sad until yesterday she never got to grow up." She said now in tears.
"We were never around for her. But now we never will. When she was first was born I prayed to God to let her grow up and to find love. Well Cupid failed that time. I believe you think so too right ππΆπ―π€π’π―. "
She spit out the name "Duncan " with much venom.
That made him uncomfortable.
" All I want to say is that my little girl died knowing her heart was still broken but now it's at peace." Josephina said now in tears.
Duncan POV
I truly felt a lump in my throat. I felt bad at the fact that mistake still affected her today. Now her mom hates me I'm sure. I hate myself too. When Courtney's dad started his speech, I felt her mom shooting daggers at me with her eyes.
I was in the verge of tears. I still loved her to this day, and the fact all this time she was heartbroken at a mistake I made, made this whole situation worse.
As I looked around I saw somebody standing far away in the trees. It was a figure. The person had a long black coat up the knees. They also had black sunglasses covering its eyes. I assumed it was a girl. She also had black jeans. A black shirt and black boots. Her brown hair was in a short ponytail. It reminded me a lot like Courtney. I wondered what the person was up to.
Courtney POV
I was dressed in all black watching my own memorial. I heard what my mother had said I never knew she cared. I felt a lump on my throat just listening to it. I looked over to see Duncan. It's been years now, he dosent have his Mohawk no more. In fact he looks more mature and handsome. Just looking at him made my heart beat faster and my cheeks warm up.
GOSH I love him
But I noticed his eyes were puffy and red. Had he been crying? For me?! I just wanted to show myself and hug him but it's too late now.
I saw him look right at me.
Gosh his face is hot. He's so perfect. My cheeks began to warm up. My head was beating even more faster. I love that guy...
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Authors Note: Well sorry for the rush. But we have more to come. This isn't the most perfect story but it's my first so don't judge :v
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~Maria