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Sunday, April 12

I woke up in a hospital room and I saw Arnold sleeping at the side of my bed. I saw my foot slightly elevated and covered with bandages. I remember what happened. I fell in the trap that was intended for Gerald and Phoebe. But to think of it, it wasn't the greatest plan. Actually, it's a horrible plan. What if Phoebe fell down the hole and broke her leg. Then it would be our fault. It's a good thing it happened to me.

Arnold woke up. He looked at me and held my hand.

"I'm glad you're awake. How're you feeling?" When I look at him, I'm both happy and sad. But I know that none of this is real. We're just doing this for our friends. And when we're done, all of this will disappear. I pulled my hand back.

"I'm fine." I knew he was worried. I tried to fake a smile.

"I'm fine. Really, but I am a bit hungry." He smiled.

"Okay, I'll just go down to the store to buy some fruits." I nodded and faked a smile. When he left, I cried. I was hurt, not because of my injury but because I'm still in love with him. I tried to calm myself down. Few minutes had passed and Arnold came back bringing a big basket of fruits and behind him was Phoebe and Gerald.

"Helga!" Phoebe cried and hugged me. I hugged her back.

"Arnold told us what happened yesterday. Are you okay? Does it still hurt?" I shook my head. She heaved a sigh of relief. I noticed that Gerald and Phoebe were both here. Does that mean that they…. Did our plan work? Phoebe might have noticed that I was staring at Gerald.

"Helga, please don't be mad." I already knew the answer to my own question. Deep inside, I was a happy but I'm not gonna let them know that.

"What's going on here? Can someone please explain to me." Arnold looked at me. I winked at him. He smiled.

"Well, Phoebe and I….. Are back together." Then Gerald held Phoebe's hands. Then I clapped. Both of them were confused.

"Finally. Nice work football-head." Then Arnold and I high-fived each other.

"Why are you calling me football-head?"

"The deal's off. They are already back together. Get over it crybaby."

"Fine. And I'm not a crybaby." Then he smiled at me.

"Wait, what are you talking about? What deal?" Arnold and I looked at each other.

"Isn't it weird that you found each other in the arboretum yesterday?" They looked at each other.

"You planned this? But I thought you didn't want us together." Gerald said. Phoebe was looking more confused.

"At first I didn't but Arnoldo here, convinced me otherwise." Arnold nodded.

"So all the talk about you two going out, was just a part of your scheme to get me and Gerald back together."

"Yeah, sort of." Arnold said. My heart ached. So to him, it was all a show.

"So both of you aren't really together?" Gerald asked.

"Of course not. Me? With him? Psssshhh.." I said while trying to hide the hurt in my voice. But when I looked at Arnold, he looked kinda heartbroken. Maybe I was just imagining it. The room was silent. Finally, Gerald spoke.

"Thank you." He looked at Phoebe then back at us.

"If it wasn't for you, I might've never recovered from my shitty attitude. Thank you for bringing us back together." Then he hugged Arnold and Phoebe hugged me.

"Uhh enough of the cheesy words. We're just glad that both of you are happy. Remember Johanssen, if you hurt her again, I will break every single bone in your body." He looked scared.

"I promise. I will never hurt her again." I nodded. We talked all day. They were telling each other stories of when they were both heartbroken. We laughed and we enjoyed each other's company. All of them were having fun except for me.

Friday, April 17

It has been almost a week since the accident. I had to use crutches because I couldn't walk properly. Phoebe stayed at the house to take care of me. My parents weren't coming back until May. It's been almost a week since the last time Arnold and I saw and talked to each other. I decided to avoid him when we're at school.

Tomorrow, Phoebe will go back to Michigan. She hasn't been to school for a week. But she called her parents anyway and they told her to stay here with me until I could take care of myself.

"Do I really have to leave you here? You're parents won't be back until May. You're gonna be alone here. My parents would understand if I stay here for a little longer." I stopped her.

"I will be okay. You've been gone for a week, you're grades will go down. And I don't want you to lose your scholarship." She sighed. She took her bags and put it in her car.

"Be careful. I don't want to come back here mourning over your lifeless body."

"Okay, now that's too much. I'm not like Eugene. I'm not stupid." She laughed. She hugged me. Then she entered her car and started the engine. She waved goodbye before driving off. I waved back. When she was gone, I went back inside the house. It's quiet again. I feel so lonely. I went up to my room and closed the door. I stayed there, and cried. Other people may see me as a girl with a rock for a heart but what they don't know is that I am the weakest person in the world.

I felt my phone vibrating, I looked at it and someone was calling. It was Arnold. I ignored the call. He keeps calling me ever since I was released from the hospital. But I ignore his calls. I don't want to get hurt anymore. I threw my phone on the other side of the bed. I looked over to the closet and I saw my guitar. I picked it up. Memories flashed when held it. All the memories made me cry even more. I couldn't handle the memories of the guitar so I hid it inside the closet. I laid in bed and cried myself to sleep.

Saturday, April 18

I woke up the next day with a heavy feeling in my heart. I went downstairs to cook breakfast. I was having a hard time because I couldn't walk properly because of the crutches but I managed to fry some eggs. I sat there in silence. After eating, I washed my plate and went upstairs to take a bath. Again, it was hard because I have to wrap my foot in a plastic bag so it won't get wet. After that, I sat on the bed. As I stared at the ceiling, I heard the doorbell downstairs. I looked outside to see who it is. I saw Arnold's car. My heart sank. I was so conflicted. I wanted to see him but I also don't want to see him. I didn't answer the door. He kept ringing the doorbell.

After what seemed to be 30 mins. He went to his car and drove off. I went down and peeped through the door hole. Nobody was there but I saw something at the bottom of the door. I opened it and I saw a bouquet of flowers, my jacket and an envelope. I picked it up and brought it in. I went to the living room and put the flowers on the coffee table. I open the envelope and I found a letter. It was handwritten by Arnold. The letter read,

"Dear Helga, I hope you're feeling better. I took your jacket from the roof and I washed it for you. Mom and dad also wanted to give you their regards, they hope you're feeling well. Why don't you answer my calls? I missed hearing your voice. And I missed you too. I'm not good at writing letters. I wanted to tell you something but I want to tell it to you in person. Maybe if you're all better. I hope your leg would recover soon. Love, Arnold."

I threw the letter on the ground. Why do you do this to me? It's bad enough that you led me on before but you're doing it again. I heard my phone ringing. I went upstairs to answer it. It was Arnold. I decided to let him know everything. It will be easier for me if it did. I answered the call.

"Helga? Finally you answered." I remained silent.

"Helga? Are you there? I just wanted to know if you're alright."

"Please stop."

"Stop what?"

"12 years."

"Huh?"

"It's been 12 years Arnold…"

"12 years? 12 years of what?"

"I've been in love with you for 12 years. I've been hurt so many times. So please just stop what you're trying to do and leave me alone." I heard silence on the other line. Tears were cascading down my cheeks but I tried to keep my voice calm.

"Goodbye Arnold." I hung up the phone. I sat there on the floor with the phone in my hand. I finally said it. I just hope I made the right choice.

A/N: hey guys, thank you so much for the awesome reviews. Sorry for another short update. I'm super busy but I promise the next chapter will be very long and I'm hoping you'll love what Arnold is going to do now that he knows everything.