He didn't know what to say. What should he say? What could he say? Acey had basically poured out her feelings, and he didn't know just what to make of them.
"A-Acey... I-I..."
"No, please, don't reason with me, Scipio," she said, shaking her head. "I'm not going to see it any differently. If you do it, it's just that you're not who I thought you were. I know, I sound so shallow right now, and I feel so selfish. If it's what you want, and the Merry-Go-Round works, go for it. Really, don't pay any attention to me. I'm just all caught up in this... Sorry I said anything."
"Acey, wait-" he called, but she'd already turned and gone to her mattress. A quiet sigh escaped his lips. He hated to watch her walk away like that. She'd said she thought she loved him... He was beginning to realize he felt the same way.
But what could he do? No matter which road he took, he'd never be able to be with her. He'd be too old if he rode the Merry-Go-Round, but his father would never let him. The whole thing was really starting to get to him. Suddenly, he could truly see the injustice of the world, or, rather, of his father.
Thanks for reading, guys!
Sorry it's been so long... Man, I've been so busy. I'll try to write more, but with school and everything...
This chapter is a teaser. Hope ya'll are ready for more!
Aceh