Chapter 10- Moving on
"Sometimes people come into your life just to teach you how to let go." ~Unknown
Duncan POV
As we got off the plane, I felt the crisp air hit me. It was evening in Canada. I felt tired, and alone. Somehow, her death hit me hard. I didn't let go of her and now I have to move on. I drove off home, hoping this feeling faded away.
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Duncan POV
Canada 3:00 am
I had stayed up all night again. I barely went out anymore. I don't know why I haven't been the same. I just feel so lonely and guilty. It had been months, yet I felt like it was just yesterday. The whole world saw my tough side but in reality, I am not that tough. I barely saw or heard of my friends anymore. I cried every single night for her. I just had to move on...
Italy 2:00 pm
Courtney POV
These past months me and my grandma became closer. But almost everyday, I caught myself thinking of Duncan. There wasn't much work to do around the house. I usually tried to learn Italian with my grandma, or workout, maybe jog around the trail. But everything I did I still thought of him. I had to move on. If my whole life I would be living isolated, then why not move on... as I opened my window I felt a breeze.
I needed to move on from Duncan.
But how?
I didn't always have to stay away from everybody right?
I put on some green shorts and a white top and decided to go jogging.
The cool August breeze was all around. I wondered how Cuba looked like. That is where my dad is from. I can almost speak Spanish fluently but it was still a little off. My grandma from by dad's side passed away when I was 12. I only saw her once before she got deported back to Cuba. I only had one memory of her.
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9 years ago...
No POV
As 11 year old Courtney sat in her bedroom doing her homework her mother came in.
Courtney was confused.
Behind her mother was a sweet-looking old lady. Her hair was in braids, and she was short. She had grey hair. She also had a yellow dress with flowers stitched on it.
"Courtney, your grandmother came from Cuba. I want you to be nice because she will be crossing to the US in two days. This might be your last time seeing her for a long time." Her mother had said in a fake cheerful tone.
Courtney's mother never really liked visitors.
flashback ends*
They never really made memories since Courtney's grandmother didn't speak English. Courtney hoped if she traveled to other parts of the country, she can have a good disguise.
5 hours later*
Canada
9:00 am
I woke up, not feeling like going to work.
I probably cried myself to sleep again.
I grabbed my shorts and a black shirt, and I went to the kitchen. I made myself some coffee and scrambled eggs, as I sat down the couch I turned on the news. But there was just nothing interesting.
As I got done with my food, I fed my dog and changed. I had to get to work. I looked over at my arm and touched my heart tattoo. It had been a habit ever since Courtney died.
I felt as if, she was there when I touched my tattoo.
Flashback*
4 years ago...
No POV
Two 17 year olds walked into the tattoo shop. It had been Duncan's idea to get tattoos. Courtney has agreed because it was a symbol of their love.
"Does it hurt" Courtney asked nervously, as she sat in the chair. It was her first time, of course. Plus her parents had no consent of this.
"Well, as long as I'm here princess, you'll be fine." Duncan had replied smirking as always.
Afterwards they got ice cream with their matching tattoos.
flashback ends*
Duncan shook off the thought and drove off to work, feeling weak.
Courtney POV
Italy 8:00 pm
These past days my grandma has been feeling ill.
I am really concerned for her.
She had been coughing a lot, and in some cases even passing out.
She had no medical insurance.
I really hope she's okay...
Canada
1:33 pm
Duncan POV
I went to meet up with Geoff, at Burger King.
As I entered I noticed that Geoff was already getting our food. He always knew what I wanted to order.
"Wassup BRAH" Geoff said loudly. As he set down the food.
People were staring at us.
"Wassup"I replied as I began eating my burger.
"Dude, you look like... you look like shit. Are you okay? Wait are you still not over Courtney?" Geoff said almost yelling.
"Dude get over her, it's not good"Geoff added.
Geoff was Duncan's best friend. Duncan was greatful for Geoff.
"Yeah I know man" Duncan responded.
Duncan knee that he had to get over her. But how?...
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Authors Note: ok I am back !!!! This was a short chapter. I'll try to make them longer. In my other story someone said that I should make a story about Courtney, Duncan and the baby. What do you mean? Whoever said that please explain because, I would love to. Also I have this story planned out, AND I have another story planned out. Until next time. Please review I like reading them :).
Love you all- Maria